SAVE THE DATE!
The RUN THE TAN 2025 annual showcase charity event will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Run the iconic Tan Track and support mental health!
The Tan Track is is located around the perimeter of the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.
Join elite athletes, celebrities, emergency service workers and schools as they run The Tan and raise funds and awareness for local mental health charities.
There will be 5 events:
– Public Fun Run – Open to everyone from serious recreational runners to casual joggers, walkers and families (everyone is welcome!) Limited spot available.
– Elite Athletes – Main showcase event for the Top Male and Female Elite Athletes (with decent prize money on the table!).
– Celebrity Challenge – Rub shoulders with your sports idols and celebrities.
– Emergency Services – Open to both current and retired employees/volunteers of all the Emergency Services Agencies (police, firefighters, ambulance, SES, Surf Life Savings, Corrections, etc), Health Professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Specialists, Psychologists, etc) and employees of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Veterans and ADF civilians.
– Schools – The Battle of the Schools feature event is open to all school students to represent their school and compete against other schools.
This year, 1 in 5 Australians will suffer from mental illness. Running for just 15 minutes a day reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. RUN THE TAN are hoping to raise $100,000 to help support mental health charities in Australia.
Register your interest now to keep up to date so you don’t miss out.