Regular Tan Time Trials
(First Saturday of the month)
Beautiful leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD.
Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St.
Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue opposite the Shrine forecourt (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old, all levels of fitness.
Enquiries: 9744 1072

Tan Handicap and Breakfast
(First Saturday of the Season)
Celebrate the start of summer/autumn/winter/spring in one of Melbourne’s beauty spots. Beautiful leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the course).
Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9), just a few minutes out of the CBD. Runners of all standards and ages welcome. No need to be a member of VRR. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you haven't run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. There's no charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast by the river at the barbeques across the road afterwards.
Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors.
Enquiries: 9744 1072