Name: 2026 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids
Start: 2026-03-29
End: 2026-03-29
Location: Docklands, Victoria

About the Event

Join Victoria's most beloved charity fun run at the 2026 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids on Sunday, March 29, 2026, a 7:30 AM event through Melbourne's Docklands and city streets, raising vital funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. This iconic event offers a 14.4km long course and a 4.7km short course, each with meticulously organized pace-based starting zones—from Pre-Qualified and Fast zones for competitive runners to Jog, Walk, and Family Fun zones for participants of all speeds and abilities, including pram runners. Every registration fee directly supports the hospital's life-changing work, turning your run into a powerful contribution to child health across Victoria.

With team options available and a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere, this is your chance to be part of a moving sea of support through the heart of Melbourne. Lace up for a memorable morning where every stride brings hope and help to sick kids and their families.

Races Offered

14.4KM Long Course - Pre-Qualified Entry Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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14.4KM Long Course FAST Blue Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 14km

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14.4KM Long Course JOG Orange Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 14km

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14.4KM Long Course RUN Yellow Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 14km

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$79.95

14.4KM Long Course WALK Red Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 14km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$79.95

4.7KM Short Course - FAMILY FUN ZONE

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 4km

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07:30

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$69.95

4.7KM Short Course FAST Green Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 4km

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07:30

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$69.95

4.7KM Short Course JOG Purple Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 4km

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07:30

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$69.95

4.7KM Short Course WALK White Zone

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 4km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$69.95

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Docklands.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.3° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 13.2° / 22.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 67.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.3° / 24.3°

wb_sunny 13.2° / 22.2°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 67.8%

About Docklands

Docklands is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on the western end of the central business district. Docklands had a population of 15,495 at the 2021 census.