CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2026
PINK LADY 5K WALK
CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2026
PINK LADY 5K WALK
15 February 2026
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
Melbourne VIC
10:00am
Please note that this is not a timed event. This means you will not appear in the race results.
PRICING
Standard Pricing ends at 11:59PM on 15 January 2026.
STANDARD PRICING
$60/ Adult
$50 / under 18
LAST MINUTE PRICING
$70/ Adult
$60 / 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 DAY TIMETABLE
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 10:00am | Pink Lady 5K Walk starts |
| 10:30am | Pink Lady 5K Walk Start Line Closes |
| 1:00pm | Event Concludes |
REGISTER YOUR DOG
Bring your best friend on your Pink Lady 5km Walk!
Steps to enter:
1. Enter yourself through the normal registration link. Then click register 'someone' else
Select the dog entry in the subevent at a cost of $15. Do your best at entering your pooches details.
2. Enter before 11:59pm 7 January 2026 to get your dog's name printed on their bib.
3. Join the start line in the Pink Lady 5km walk at 9:55am.
4. Enjoy the walk with your furry friend!
Please note:
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
Elsternwick Park, Head St.
Pink Lady 5K Walk Start Time: 10:00am
Start Line Closes: 10:30am
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?
The Pink Lady 5K Walk is a walk and does not award place getters.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available closer to the event 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 the 2.5K mark.
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
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