MELBOURNE

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RUN THE TAN 2026

Run the iconic Tan Track and support mental health!

Join elite athletes, celebrities, emergency service workers, and schools as they run the iconic Tan Track to get an official time and raise funds and awareness for local mental health charities.

Suitable for runners of all abilities, The Tan has become one of the most popular running tracks in the world.

There are plenty of other running events, but there's ONLY one Run the Tan - UNIQUE | ICONIC | LOCAL

There are limited spots available - REGISTER TODAY so you don't miss out!

At 1.00pm on Thursday the 27 March 1986, a car bomb exploded outside the police complex in Russell Street Melbourne. As a result, young Constable Angela Rose Taylor took the full force of the explosion and on 20 April 1986 died in hospital. Angela was committed to helping others in the community, our Police and Emergency Services continue to demonstrate those values. The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk continues to be held in honour of Angela and all Victoria Police members who lost their lives serving and protecting our community.

Event Details:

The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk was started in 1989. This is community event that welcomes teams and individual runners or walkers of all ages. There’s a category to match all levels of fitness.

Location:

Albert Park Lake – Palms Lawn. Event Village open from 7:30am. Run commencing at 8:30am.

Categories:

5km Walk, 5km Run, 10km Run (team and individual entries)

Police, Emergency Service and Health Care teams (5km & 10km) - The team (fastest four from each team) with the best aggregate time in the 5km and the 10km Run will retain the Angela Taylor Memorial Shield for 12 months.

Corporate & Other Teams (5km team award).

Option to do a Virtual Run/Walk in a location of your choosing.

Age Groups:

Nipper – Under 12, Junior (13-18yrs), Adult - (19-38yrs) (39-54yrs) (55 & over)

All participants will be electronically timed and receive a medal. Medals will also be presented to all winners in each age group category.

A certificate will also be available online with your race time.

Entry Fees:

Adults: 5km: $45 (enter before March 31), $50 (after March 31)

Adult: 10km: $50 (enter before March 31. $55 (after March 31)

Under 18: $15

Bottled water included in entry fees.

If you register after April 23, your registration pack will be available for collection from 7.30am on the day.

If you have ordered a cap and selected the non-postage option, it will be available to collect on the day.

You can also collect your registration pack on Friday May 1. VPC, 311 Spencer St Docklands between 11.30am and 1.00pm.

Event Proceeds:

Your participation will assist the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation to continue its valuable work in funding lifesaving hospital services and community programs.

https://remember.org.au/our-work/