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 which 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 south east. You'll see some 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.
