Melbourne has some fantastic running routes to help keep you fit and prepare for your race. 

Here are six of our favourites: 

The Tan

Melbourne‘s best-known running track consists of 3.862km around Melbourne’s beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens. The track is mostly gravel surface is great for runners who want to look after their knees. Anderson St, the east side of the track is an uphill section, with the rest of the lap consisting of flats or gentle slopes.

Albert Park Lake

South of Melbourne, Albert Park Lake is a popular destination for many Melbourne Fun Runs. It’s 4.89km around the lake that also hosts the Formula 1 race in March/April. 

Princes Park

You’ll find Princes Park in Carlton, a suburb north of  Melbourne. It’s a 3.2km mostly gravel track that loops around parks, ovals and the home ground of Carlton Football Club.

The Yarra / Capital City Trail

 Melbourne‘s Yarra river has running tracks either side of it leading southeast. You’ll see great views of the city and Melbourne’s sporting precinct. 

Port Melbourne / Sandridge Rail Trail

This track links Melbourne’s CBD with the beach. Commencing from Normanby Rd near Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, run past the tram depot and you’ll find a track which runs for 3km to the beach in Port Melbourne. From there you’ll find paths which follow the beach as far as you can run!

1000 Steps

A challenging 3km climb around 40km east of  Melbourne at the foot of Mt Dandenong. A very popular course especially on weekends. It’s also known as the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk.