Melbourne 5K Races 2027
5 kilometres (3.1 miles) · 2 dates around Melbourne (Victoria)
RunThrough Australia has 2 5K dates around Melbourne: Albert Park at Albert Park on Sunday 27 June 2027 & The Tan at The Tan Track on Sunday 11 July 2027. Each is a separate race with its own course, medal and entry.
Every one is chip-timed, every finisher gets that event’s unique medal, free race photos and post-race goodies, and your time is added to your RunThrough Rankings profile.
RunThrough Australia's Melbourne races are in the city's two classic running locations: Albert Park, around the lake and the Grand Prix circuit a short tram ride from the CBD, and The Tan, the loop around the Royal Botanic Gardens that every Melbourne runner knows. Each is a separate race with its own date, course and medal, all chip-timed.
Albert Park 5K · Albert Park
RunThrough Albert Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Sun, 27 June 2027 · 5K starts 8:45 AM · A$48 incl. booking fee
The Tan 5K · The Tan Track
RunThrough The Tan 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Sun, 11 July 2027 · 5K starts 8:45 AM · A$48 incl. booking fee
Albert Park 5K route at Albert Park
RunThrough Albert Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon · Sun, 27 June 2027
The Tan 5K route at The Tan Track
RunThrough The Tan 5k, 10k & Half Marathon · Sun, 11 July 2027
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