CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
5K
CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
5K
21 February 2027
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
Melbourne VIC
9:30am
5K TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 9:20am | Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 9:30am | Priority Wave starts |
| 9:32am | Wave A starts |
| 9:35am | Wave B starts |
| 9:45am | 5K Start Line Closes |
| 10:15am | 5K Presentation |
| 1:00pm | Event Concludes |
PRICING
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 10 September 2026.
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$60/ Adult
$54 / under 18
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$60/ Adult
$45 / under 18
*Entry includes a finisher medal and an event t-shirt.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
Official Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Race Bib & Pins
Access to BCNA Mini Field of Women
Carman's Product Giveaways
On-Course Hydration
Results and Timing Splits
Finisher Certificate
Race Day App & Live Tracking
Official Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Race Bib with Tribute Area
Access to BCNA Mini Field of Women
Carman's Product Giveaways
Live Race Tracking
Results and Timing Splits
Finisher Certificate
COURSE MAP
A flat 1 lap out and back course, that takes you along St Kilda St, past Middle Brighton Sea Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht Club along The Esplanade. Returning to finish on Bayside’s Elsternwick Park.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
All children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
Start line
Head St, Elsternwick Park: 9:05am
Start line closes: 9:30am
Wave Start Times
9:20am - Wheelchair wave
9:30am - Wave A and Priority:
This is for priority runners aiming to finish the race in under 25mins.
9:33am - Wave A:
This is for runners aiming to finishthe race between 25mins - 35mins.
9.40am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in over 35mins.
5K road cut off
If participants do not make road cut off times they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.
5km 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.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available closer to race day.
Drink stations
There will be a water station located at the 2.5km mark. Sport drink will be available at the Finish Line.
Toilets and First Aid
On course toilets and first aid will be located at 2.5K.
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 FOR BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA (BCNA)
Sole Motive is proud to partner with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) as the official charity for the 2026 Carman’s Fun Run Melbourne.
BCNA ensures all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the best care, treatment, and support.
PARTNERS