CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
5K
5K
5K RUN
5K RUN
AIMS-CERTIFIED
A feel-good 5K for first-timers, families, friends and fast runners alike.
DATE
SUNDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2027
START TIME
9:30 AM
EVENT VILLAGE
ELSTERNWICK PARK, BRIGHTON
BAYSIDE RUNNING,
BIG-FINISH ENERGY.
BAYSIDE RUNNING,
BIG-FINISH ENERGY.
An AIMS-certified, flat out-and-back from Elsternwick Park. Run along St Kilda Street, past Middle Brighton Sea Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht Club, then turn for a high-energy park finish.
*Course subject to change
HALF MARATHON TIMETABLE
5K RUN
TIMETABLE
5:30 AM
Event Village Opens
9:20 AM
Wheelchair Wave Starts
9:30 AM
Priority Wave Starts
9:32 AM
Wave A Starts
9:35 AM
Wave B Starts
9:45 AM
10K Start Line Closes
10:15 AM
10K Presentation
1:00 PM
Event Concludes
PRICING
PRICING
Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 5 November 2026.
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.
5K RUN
GENERAL INFORMATION
5K RUN
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Head St, Elsternwick Park.
Half Marathon start: 9:30am
Start line closes: 9:45am
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.
If participants do not make the road cut off time they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.
Half Marathon road cut off: 11:00am
On course First Aid is located at 2.5K and at the finish line.
On course toilets are located at 2.5K and at the finish line.
Water is located at 2.5K and at the finish line.
Sport drink is located at the finish line.
The Event Guide will be available closer to the event.
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.
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.
MAKE YOUR RUN
MATTER.
BCNA supports Australians affected by breast cancer with trusted information, care and connection. Fundraise as part of Carman's Fun Run Melbourne 2027 and help extend that support.
FUNDRAISE AND GET REWARDED
MILESTONES THAT MATTER.
RAISE
$100
Receive a pair of BCNA laces
RAISE
$250
Receive a Carman's Fun Run buff
RAISE
$1,000
Go in the draw to win a Fitness Pack, featuring gifts from Sole Motive, BCNA, Carman's Kitchen and Brooks.
EVERY DOLLAR HELPS BCNA SUPPORT AUSTRALIANS AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER.
PARTNERS