On your marks, get set, go! Pop your activewear on and get ready to run the winter blues away, because Run Melbourne is back. On July 21 challenge yourself with a half marathon, ten-kilometre or 5.2-kilometre run or walk, all in the name of charity.
Live music, cheer squads and hoards of fellow runners are sure to distract you from the hustle of pushing forward with every step, that is unless you’re into the competitive stuff. If that's the case, it's time to put your training to the test and see if you can beat your personal best (and the best of those around you).
In its 16-year history, Run Melbourne has helped raise more than $20 million for more than 300 charities. This year's event will feature DJs, food trucks, finish-line celebrations and post-race freebies. The route will also take participants past iconic Melbourne landmarks like Federation Square, Marvel Stadium, Flinders Street Station, the Arts Centre, Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens before finishing at Grand Slam Oval.
Registrations for all events are now open and you can raise funds for your chosen charity through the event's fundraising partner Grassrootz. For more information, visit the website.