Run the Tan 2025: Bigger and Better! Save the date for Run the Tan 2026.

Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track came alive on Sunday 27 April 2025, as Run the Tan once again delivered a thrilling showcase of elite performances, community spirit, and fundraising for mental health awareness. Thousands of participants, from world-class athletes to everyday heroes, took part in the 3.827km challenge, helping raise vital funds for leading mental health charities.

 

🏆 Elite Showcase Results 

Elite Men

  • 🥇 Jack Bruce – 10:23.06  (all-time Top 10)
  • 🥈 Callum Davies – 10:23.37 (all-time Top 10)
  • 🥉 Edward Marks – 10:24.20  (all-time Top 10)

Elite Women

  • 🥇 Linden Hall – 11:35.85 (equals her all-time top 3 ranking)
  • 🥈 Lauren Ryan – 11:48.00
  • 🥉 Taylor Werner – 12:01.09

♿ Elite Para Showcase Results (MCS%)

  • 🥇 Michael Roeger (T46) – 10:56.28 (MCS% 34.51) – NEW ALL-TIME PARA RECORD
  • 🥈 Jaryd Clifford (T12) – 11:05.23 (MCS% 33.27) – PB
  • 🥉 Annabelle Colman (T20)– 13:28.98 (MCS% 32.56) – PB

 

Michael Roeger set a new All-time Para Elite Record in the event, and earned himself a $5,000 cheque for his efforts. Run the Tan is one of the only events in the world that offers equal prize money for both able-bodied and Para athletes.

 

🌟 Celebrity and Special Guests Challenge

  • Fastest Male: Dan Jackson – 13:43.23
  • Fastest Female: Ash Gardner – 17:42.08
  • Notable finishers: Pat Farmer (17:34), Dave Hughes (17:45), Matt Agnew, Tayo Ricci, Olivia Arezzollo, Andrew Dillon, Rob Mills, and many more.

 

🏃 Open / Community Race Highlights

  • Fastest Overall Male: Callum Settle 11:47.17
  • Fastest Overall Female: Zali Metcalfe 13:46.16

 

🏔️ King and Queen of the Hill – Anderson Street Climb

  • 👑 King of the Hill: Ethan Haller 1:15.16
  • 👑 Queen of the Hill: Linden Hall 1:28.34

 

School Championships

Male – Wesley College

Female – Ruyton Girls

 

🎯 Event Impact

  • Over $250,000 raised to support mental health initiatives since the inception of the event
  • Participants across all ages and abilities.
  • Live entertainment by Gypsy Lee, charity village, and an electric atmosphere celebrated resilience, community, and well-being.

 

Run the Tan continues to grow as a must-attend event on Australia’s running calendar, combining elite athletics with grassroots participation — all for a vital cause.

👉 Full results: Run the Tan 2025 Results

👉 Event info: runthetan.net

👉 Photos: https://runthetan.net/photos/

 

Thank you!
We would like to give a big shout-out and say thank you to all the participants who took part in the event, and all the sponsors, partners, and volunteers, for delivering such an amazing event.

 

📅 SAVE THE DATE – RUN THE TAN 2026

Save the date for Run the Tan 2026 – Sunday 26th April 2026, a key fixture in Australia’s Running Calendar for the past 5 years since 2021, always held in late April on the first Sunday after School holidays each year. Mark it in your calendar!

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