Please see below communication from Sole Motive, the organisers of Run Melbourne 2026
Dear Resident,
We are writing to inform you of RUN MELBOURNE, to be held on Sunday 19th July. Run Melbourne is a community health, & fitness event, which includes a Half Marathon, 10km run and 5km run/walk.
The assembly area is on Batman Ave. We expect approximately 25,000 participants and are hoping to raise over $1.2 million for over 300 charities. The first race starts at 6.20am and the last participants
are expected to finish by 12.00pm.
There will be several entertainment zones around the event course that will include low-level music which will be in operation from 6.30 am – 12:00 pm. Batman Avenue will have PA-announcements to runners from 6.00am. All sound will be monitored and kept to below 55 decibels.
We are currently working with City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, VIC Roads, Yarra Trams, Public Transport Victoria, CityLink and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the event.
For further road closure and event information in the lead up to the event please check runmelbourne.com.au or contact Michelle Podnecky at Sole Motive at michellep@solemotive.com or 0460 445 644. During the event weekend please call 0460 445 644.
For any other enquiries, please contact Ana Martinez, Coordinator Event Operations from the City of
Melbourne on 03 9658 9658. You can call the City of Melbourne on (03) 9658 9658 or by emailing
ana.martinez@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Yours Sincerely,
Sole Motive
For further information including ROAD CLOSURES Please Click here
Or for full event details visit the Run Melbourne website runmelbourne.com.au
Kind regards
Building Management