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RUN THE TAN

Your central source of truth for all official times around The Tan + host of annual Run the Tan showcase event and weekly Run Club.

The TAN Track is one of the most iconic and popular running tracks in Australia. People from all walks of life and abilities have either jogged, raced, walked or trained on the Tan track. Most people can relate to what their PB is around the tan.

09/09/2026

The Tan has always been a benchmark.

One lap. 3.827km. One hill. No hiding.

For generations, some of Australia’s greatest runners have tested themselves around Melbourne’s most iconic running track. Now, the all-time Top 100 captures that history and gives the next generation something to chase.

Men’s Top 100 cut-off: 11:08
Women’s Top 100 cut-off: 13:17

And the leaderboard keeps moving.

In 2026 alone, eight athletes broke into the all-time Top 100, including Linden Hall equalling the women’s course record of 11:31.

So the question is simple...

Could you make the Top 100?

Run the Tan 2027
18 April 2027
The Tan Track, Melbourne

One lap. One hill. No hiding.

08/09/2026

There is a reason people keep coming back to the Tan.

It's not just the distance. It is what happens to you on the way around.

The version of you that finishes is measurably different from the one that started. More patient. Clearer. Less reactive. More available to the people and work that follow.

Movement builds capacity. And capacity is what everything else depends on.

Running just 15 minutes a day reduces the risk of developing major depression by 26%.

That is not a fitness statistic. That is a mental fitness statistic.

Read Darren Templeton’s latest Executive Insight at the link in bio.

https://darrentempleton.com.au/movement-creates-momentum/

06/09/2026

1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health condition each year.

Behind that statistic is a person.

A friend. A teammate. A parent. A colleague. Someone in our community.

Mental health doesn’t discriminate, and while running isn’t a cure, we know that movement, connection and belonging can play an important role in supporting our wellbeing.

Sometimes the most important part of a run isn’t the run itself.

It’s the conversation before.
The coffee after.
The people beside you.

That’s why Run the Tan is about more than running. Through our community, Run Club and annual event, we’re proud to support mental health awareness and the work of Run for Mental Health Ltd.

Mental health challenges are common. Talking about them should be too.

Every step matters. Every conversation matters. Every person matters. 💚

05/09/2026

Run Club 05.09.2026 🙌

Rain, hail or shine.

Well done to all these legends who braved the elements to get up, lace up and show up this morning.

Join us 8am every Saturday morning at The Tan.

All welcome, all ages, all abilities, all paces. We have you covered.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

31/08/2026

For more than 10 years, Trent Knox "Knoxy" has been bringing people together before sunrise through 440.

Running. Hill repeats. Ocean dips. Coffee. Connection.

What started as a simple Saturday morning ritual became something much bigger, not only for the people who joined him, but for Knoxy himself.

Behind the movement is a deeply personal story of addiction, sobriety, recovery and learning that strength isn’t always about pushing harder.

As Knoxy puts it:

“I used to believe strength meant fighting my way through life. Now I believe it means turning up for myself every day.”

His story is a powerful reminder of what movement and genuine community can create when people keep showing up for one another.

Read Darren Templeton’s latest Community Story:

Learning to Stand Still: Trent Knox

https://darrentempleton.com.au/trent-knox-learning-to-stand-still/

Movement 440RunClub

30/08/2026

MADE IN MELBOURNE. BUILT BY COMMUNITY.

There’s only one Tan.

3.827km around one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks. One lap. One hill. And a running culture that has become part of the fabric of our city.

From Olympians and world-class athletes chasing records, to run clubs, schools, families, first-timers, volunteers and supporters, the Tan brings Melbourne together.

Run the Tan was created here. It has grown here. And it continues to be powered by the people who make Melbourne’s running community what it is.

On 18 April 2027, we do it all again.

Melbourne’s iconic lap. Melbourne’s running community.

RUN LOCAL. RUN ICONIC.

📅 Sunday 18 April 2027
📍 The Tan Track, Melbourne

29/08/2026

Run Club 29.08.2026 🙌

Best way to kick start the weekend.

Shout to Marilyn for leading today's session with help from Clare and Bob.

Join us 8am every Saturday morning at The Tan.

All welcome, all ages, all abilities, all paces. We have you covered.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

25/08/2026

You can't build mental fitness without knowing what you are building it on.

Movement. Connection. Belonging. Purpose. Resilience.

Five interconnected foundations. One practical system for living and leading well.

Darren's latest Executive Insight explores how the five foundations work together as a system, not a list, and how to know which one needs your attention most.

Read the full article HERE - https://darrentempleton.com.au/the-five-foundations-of-mental-fitness/

22/08/2026

Run Club 22.08.2026 🙌

Great job everyone.

Shout out to Clare and Marilyn for leading today's session.

Perfect way to kick start the weekend.

Join us 8am every Saturday morning at The Tan.

All welcome, all ages, all abilities, all paces. We have you covered.

Proudly supported by Kraken — Learn more: https://runthetan.net/have-a-krak/

19/08/2026

One lap. One hill. No hiding. ⏱️

Think you know your Tan time?

At Run the Tan 2027, you’ll get the chance to find out. Officially.

Every participant gets an official chip-timed lap of the Tan, delivered by Tomato Timing, giving you an accurate result you can measure, compare and come back to beat.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, testing yourself against your mates, climbing the Run the Tan rankings or simply want to know what you can do over Melbourne’s most iconic 3.827km lap, this is your benchmark.

Your lap. Your time. Your result.

And with some of Australia’s greatest runners having tested themselves on the same course, you can see how your time stacks up against the best.

🏃 3.827km around the Tan
⏱️ Official chip timing
🏆 Official results
🔥 Your chance to set a benchmark and chase it again

GET YOUR OWN OFFICIAL TIME.

📅 Sunday 18 April 2027
📍 The Tan, Melbourne

RUN THE TAN 2027
One Lap. One Hill. No Hiding.

Address

Pillars Of Wisdom, The Tan Track
Melbourne, VIC
3004

Opening Hours

Monday	5am - 12am
Tuesday	5am - 12am
Wednesday	5am - 12am
Thursday	5am - 12am
Friday	5am - 12am
Saturday	5am - 12am
Sunday	5am - 12am

Telephone

+61390086520

Website

https://runthetan.net/

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