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Take in the scenic route around Albert Park Lake for our 5k and 10k events. One loop of the lake is 5km and this is repeated for the 10k. The start point for events is Palms Lawn within Albert Park.
The 3k and 1k events will both be out and back courses along the water. 1500m out and loop back for the 3k course and 500m out and return for the 1k course.
All courses are near water, please ensure children under 12 are supervised at all times.
Event Pricing
Whether you're looking to race or simply enjoy a morning out with your family, we have an event for everyone.
Our 10k, 5k and 3k distances are timed runs. The 1k Little Heroes Walk is not timed.
10k Run Pricing
Two laps of Albert Park Lake, timed event.
| Early Bird Ends 27 September 2024 at 11:59pm i20% off standard price |
Standard Ends 3 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
Last Minute Ends 9 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
On the Day Ends 10 November 2024 at 9:30am |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdultiAges 18+ | $44 | $55 | $68 | $73 |
| Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) | $33 | $42 | $50 | $55 |
| Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) | $23 | $29 | $35 | $39 |
| Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram, accompanied by an adult. |
Free | Free | Free | $5 |
5k Run Pricing
5k course is one lap around Albert Park Lake, timed event.
| Early Bird Ends 27 September 2024 at 11:59pm i20% off standard price) |
Standard Ends 3 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
Last Minute Ends 9 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
On the Day Ends 10 November 2024 at 9:30am |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdultiAges 18+ | $35 | $44 | $55 | $60 |
| Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) | $28 | $36 | $43 | $48 |
| Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) | $17 | $22 | $26 | $31 |
| Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram, accompanied by an adult. |
Free | Free | Free | $5 |
3k Run Pricing
Timed event. The 3k course is an out and back along the water. 1500m out and loop back.
| Early Bird Ends 27 September 2024 at 11:59pm i20% off standard price |
Standard Ends 3 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
Last Minute Ends 9 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
On the Day Ends 10 November 2024 at 10:30am |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdultiAges 18+ | $28 | $35 | $45 | $50 |
| Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 years) | $22 | $28 | $37 | $42 |
| Child (Ages 4 to 11 years) | $13 | $17 | $20 | $25 |
| Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 years) iToddlers must be in a pram, accompanied by an adult. |
Free | Free | Free | $5 |
1k Little Heroes Walk Pricing
Not a timed event. The 1k course is an out and back along the water. 500m out and loop back.
| Early Bird Ends 27 September 2024 at 11:59pm i20% off standard price |
Standard Ends 3 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
Last Minute Ends 9 November 2024 at 11:59pm |
On the Day Ends 10 November 2024 at 11:00am |
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| Adult iAges 18+ | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Older Child (Ages 12 to 17 yrs) iFamily members only | $13 | $17 | $20 | $25 |
| Child (Ages 4 to 11 yrs) iFamily members only | $9 | $12 | $15 | $20 |
| Toddler (Ages 0 to 3 yrs) iFamily members only. Must be accompanied by an adult. |
Free | Free | Free | $5 |
Bib postage & collection
During registration you will have the option to either collect your event bib(s) for free during one of the below times. Or, you can have your bib posted to you ($8 per bib). All posted bibs will be mailed out approximately two weeks prior to event day.
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 8 Nov | 8:00-10:00am | 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park |
| Fri 8 Nov | 12:00-2:00pm | 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park |
| Sat 9 Nov | 8:00am-12:00pm | 1st Victorian Sea Scouts, Albert Park |
| Sun 10 Nov | From 7:00am | Rego Desk |
1st Victorian Sea Scouts, 7 Aquatic Drive, Albert Park. Map to location can be found here.
Activities on the day
| 8:45-10:15am | Colourful Twist Roving Ballooning |
| 10:50-11:20am | Amazing Mr Twist Magician |
| 7:30-11:30am | Proactivity Inflatable "Rockwall" Climbing |
🎫 Certain activities will require the purchase of coupons ($2 per coupon), available to buy at the Neuroblastoma Australia Stall within the event village.
🥪 Food and coffee trucks available onsite too, including: Miss Molly's Cakes, The Toastie Bar, The Coffee Mill, Walkers Doughnuts and Walker's Breakfast bar ☕🍩
Schedule of Events
The 5km loop is a flat, granitic path that runs alongside the foreshore of the lake with city views. Our 10k is comprised of 2 laps. The 3km and 1km courses are out and backs along the path.
🚩The start point for events is Palms Lawn within Albert Park.
| Time | Event |
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| 7:00am | Rego Opens |
| 8:00am | 10k Start |
| 9:15am | 5k Start |
| 10:00am | 3k Start |
| 10:30am | 1k Start |
Please make your way to the stage area approximately 20 minutes prior to your event start time for a warm-up session provided by FitLab!
(1k Little Heroes Walkers and 3k participants share a warm-up prior to the 3k.)
Competitions & Prizes
All participants across distances will receive a medal for completing Run2Cure. You will then have the option to stay and have your medal engraved on-site by Ad Laser for $15 ($4 from each medal will go back to our charity). Turn your medal into a beautiful symbol for who you are running for or with your time.
Stage presentations for our top performers will be at the approximate times:
🏅10k - 8:50-9:05am
🏅5k - 10:05aam
🏅3k - 10:40am
Read further for more information regarding prizes for our top participants as well as other various competitions happening both now and on event day!
Getting to the event 🚘
Please allow extra time for travel
Sunday 10th November is a busy day around Albert Park with multiple events in the area. Consider taking public transportation or allow extra time to park and arrive to your event on time.
Where is the Run2Cure race start location?
🚩The start point for events is Palms Lawn within Albert Park (find Palms Lawn on Google Maps here.)
Location is near 36 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park South Melbourne Rowing Club and near the Melbourne Sports Centre Lakeside Arena.
Public Transportation
Catching the tram is a great way to get to Albert Park. Trams that travel along St Kilda Road all stop within easy walking distance of the park and the #12, #96, and #16 trams run past the park from the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda.
Car Parking
Limited paid parking is available for park users in Albert Park. Parking fees apply to all carparks and kerbside parking spaces within Albert Park.
The largest paid car park in the area is at the southern end of MSAC in the Stadiums Carpark, accessed from Aughtie Drive. Click here for more detailed information regarding parking.
For a full read of the Albert Park Visitor Guide, including maps of the park grounds, click here.
