21 km COURSE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
SUNDAY, 21 MARCH 2027
Be part of history!
To celebrate our 21st event, we're introducing an exciting new 21km course at the 2027 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids! Take on an unforgettable course featuring Melbourne's iconic Bolte Bridge, Domain Tunnel and elevated M4 motorway, with spectacular city skyline views.
ONLY 3,000 PLACES
Take on a new challenge while supporting the Good Friday Appeal.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, runners must:
- Be 16 years of age or older.
- Provide official race results from a half marathon or full marathon, demonstrating the ability to maintain a pace of 7 minutes per kilometre or faster.
- If you don't have an official result from a half marathon or full marathon, you may use a 2025 or 2026 Run for the Kids long course result, that demonstrates the ability to maintain a pace of 7 minutes per kilometre or faster.
Important: Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee entry into the 21km event. If the 21km is oversubscribed, a ballot will take place. If fewer than 3000 entries are received, those who have completed the EOI process and provided evidence of their ability to maintain a pace of 7 minutes per km or faster over a half marathon, full marathon or via a 2025 or 2026 Run for the Kids long course result, will receive priority access to claim one of the 3000 available places.
Places are strictly limited and eligibility requirements apply.
Contact information
- Event contact
- r4kadmin@news.com.au
- Phone
- 03 9292 2901
- Website
- Visit website
