Run the Tan is an exciting showcase running festival featuring various key events taking on the challenging 3.8 kilometre course. A must-do event for elite athletes, serious runners, families, schools, and spectators alike, the course takes in Australia’s most iconic running track, The Tan, surrounding the Royal Botanic Gardens. The event includes elite athletes, celebrities, emergency services and school races, plus a fun run for everyone. The event promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for all Australians, with a primary focus on raising awareness of the positive impact of exercise on mental health and wellbeing.