CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2026
10K
CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2026
10K
15 February 2026
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
Melbourne VIC
8:30am
PRICING
Standard Pricing ends at 11:59PM on 15 January 2026.
STANDARD PRICING
$85/ Adult
$65 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$95/ Adult
$75 / under 18
FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ Family Members)
10% OFF
Discount will automatically be applied at checkoutwhen 3 or more people are registered and paid for in the same transaction.
*Entry includes a finisher medal and an event t-shirt.
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:45am | Event Village Opens |
| 8:20am | 10K Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 8:30am | 10K Priority and Wave A starts |
| 8:35am | 10K Wave B starts |
| 8:40am | 10K Wave C starts |
| 8:50am | 10K Start Line Closes |
| TBC | 10K Presentation |
| 1:00pm | Event Concludes |
COURSE MAP
A fast, flat 1 lap out and back course, taking you along St Kilda St and then past some of Bayside’s iconic attractions. This includes Middle Brighton Sea Baths and Dendy St Bathing Boxes.
Enjoy the bay views as you make your way to the turnaround in Hampton Beach Rd and return to finish on Bayside’s Elsternwick Park.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
Participants must be 12 years + on race day.
Start line
Elsternwick Park, Head St
8:30 am start
8:50 am start line closes
Wave Start Times
8:20am - Wheelchair wave
8:30am - Wave A and Priority
This is for priority runners (<40 mins males and <50 min females) and Wave A runners aiming to finish the race in under 60 min
This wave is suitable for you if you are able to run under 6min/km pace.
8:35am - Wave B
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in 60-75 mins
This wave is suitable for you if you run 6-7min/km pace.
8:40am - Wave C
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in over 75 min
This wave is suitable for you if you run over 7min/km pace.
10K road cut off
If participants do not make 5km by 9.55am road cut off time they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.
10km road cut off: 11:00am
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
Drink stations
Water is located at 2.5K, 5K and 7.5K
Sport drink is located at 5K and at the Finish Line.
Toilets and First Aid
On course toilets and first aid will be located at 2.5K and 7.5K
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available closer to the event day.
Clothing storage
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
FUNDRAISING
Make your Carman’s Fun Run Melbourne 2026 mean more.
Fundraise for BCNA and get get rewarded!
- Raise $100 to receive a pair of BCNA laces
- Raise $250 to receive a Carman's Fun Run buff
- Raise over $1,000 to go into the draw to win a Fitness pack that includes gifts from Sole Motive, BCNA, Carman's Kitchen and Brooks.
Why fundraise for BCNA?
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Our impact means that we make a difference to EVERYONE with a breast cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether they been in contact with BCNA or not. All BCNA services and resources are provided for free.
With your help, BCNA can:
- Provide peace of mind, and information, with factual, tailored information through My Journey
- Support people affected by breast cancer via our caring Helpline
- Advocated for new medications to come onto the PBS to improve access to treatment options
- Ensure the voice and experience of the BCNA network influences breast cancer policy and research innovation
PARTNERS