2024 Run The Tan

When you visit Melbourne it is a must that you either walk, jog or run Melbourne’s iconic ‘Tan Track’ around the beautiful Botanic Gardens. The ‘Tan Track’, better known as The Tan, derives its name (depending on whom you ask) from its tan colour; from its former tan bark surface; or as an abbreviation of “BoTANical Gardens”.

The mission of RUN THE TAN is to:

Promote our great City of Melbourne and its iconic Tan Track as well as providing a ‘central source of truth’ of all official recorded run times around the Tan (including the All-time Top 10 and Top 100 fastest times for men and women) and other interesting statistics;
Celebrate the amazing times that our own Australian athletes and other international athletes have achieved around The Tan and how they compare to our sporting idols in other sporting codes such as AFL and Soccer;
Promote and raise awareness of some of the great athletic organisations and running groups in Melbourne, whom you can find training at the famous Tan Track; and ultimately
Promote a healthy & active lifestyle for ALL Australian’s and raise awareness of the positive impact that exercise has on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

McArthur - a sponsor for The Battle of the Schools at Run The Tan 2024

For over 15 years, McArthur has been dedicated to partnering with community health, non-for-profit and welfare organisations in Victoria, offering Permanent, Temporary, and Casual staffing solutions. We take pride in our ability to make a positive impact in community social work, human services, mental health and wellbeing. Based in Melbourne, our team of skilled recruiters possesses a profound understanding of the sector's unique challenges and opportunities. We strive to connect organisations with the most suitable candidates for various roles, including Case Managers, Child Protection Specialists, Qualified Social Workers and Management positions.

Beyond our social work recruitment services, we are committed to giving back to the Social Work, Psychology and Counselling sector in Australia. Through our sponsorships and initiatives, we actively support organisations and raise awareness for local mental health charities.