Move Melbourne featuring Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs
20 July 2024, the day before Run Melbourne
Melbourne Park Oval, Melbourne & Olympic Parks
8:00AM Event village opens, 9:30AM race start
Join us for a fantastic day at Move Melbourne featuring Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dogs on Saturday July 20th, during the Run Melbourne weekend!
We’re welcoming everyone – including your furry friends, to walk, run, skip, or jog this 2K course, passing the Yarra River, crossing Tanderrum bridge, and finishing at Melbourne Park Oval in the Melbourne & Olympic Parks sporting precinct. It’s an inclusive event where all are invited, so save the date and be part of the excitement at Move Melbourne!
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs
Come and meet some life-changing pups at Move Melbourne and support the Petbarn Foundation’s Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal, running in stores all over Australia for the entire month of July. You’ll have the opportunity to pat some cute pups, get your pawfect selfie, learn some basic training skills and support a very special cause. You can donate online or purchase a $3, $5 or $10 donation tag in any Petbarn store Australia wide.
Event Village
Join in with our kids activities like face painting, games and more!
Meet the super-pups who love a pat when they’re not busy changing lives!
Refuel with our delicious refreshments at the event village.
Check out the Run Melbourne Race Day store, open for all your running needs. You’ll also be able to collect your Run Melbourne race bibs.
Course Map
Event Info
Where is the start line?
The start line is located in Melbourne Olympic Park next to Garden Square/Rod Laver Arena.
Registrations
Registrations are completely free. You can register before the event via the Run Melbourne registration link.
If you have already registered for Run Melbourne: Create a new registration using the Run Melbourne registration link and only select ‘Move Melbourne’ when on the distance selection page.
If you want to register for Run Melbourne AND Move Melbourne at the same time: Register for Run Melbourne first using the registration link for Run Melbourne, then on the ‘Transaction Summary’ page, click ‘+ Add Another Registration’, then only select ‘Move Melbourne’ on the distance selection page.
If you DO NOT want to register for Run Melbourne and ONLY want to register for Move Melbourne: Use the ‘Run Melbourne’ registration link and only select ‘Move Melbourne’ on the distance page.
Online registrations will close at 9.00am on Saturday July 20.
Where can I collect my race bib?
You can collect your Move Melbourne Race Bib at one of our Sole Motive Stores located in Hawthorn (757 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122) and in the CBD (148 Little Collins Street, Melbourne). Your Move Melbourne Race Bib will also be available for collection from 8:00AM, Saturday 20 July from the event village at Melbourne & Olympic Parks.
If you selected postage, your bib has been sent to you.
How long is the walk/run?
The total distance is approximately 2km.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, you may bring a dog as long as they are on a lead.
What do I get when I finish?
Every finisher will receive a medal, a PURE Sports Nutrition Electrolyte sample, water & a stylish Move Melbourne wristband.
Do I need to pay for any of the activities at Move Melbourne?
No, Move Melbourne is a completely free event.
Where can I leave my bag?
There is a designated area on site where bags can be left.
Age limit
There is no age limit for the event, however participants under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Will there be any road closures?
No, there are no road closures around M&OP on Saturday 20 July, so there is plenty of free parking available.
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