How to enter

Online entries for The Age Run Melbourne 2012 are now open!

Entry deadlines

• Early entry fees close 11pm Friday, 15 June 2012. Entries received after this time will attract a late fee surcharge. After this date, race kits must be collected at the Expo.
• Team entries close 11pm Friday, 29 June 2012.
• Manual entries close 5pm Friday, 29 June 2012.
• Online entries close 11pm Wednesday, 11 July 2012.

Minimum age to participate

• Half-marathon - 16 years or older on Sunday, 15 July 2012.
• 10km run - 12 years or older on Sunday, 15 July 2012.
• 5km run/walk - No minimum age.

Kids run

This is a 3km off-road, untimed run just for kids around the banks of the Yarra on SATURDAY, 14 JULY. For more information click here.

Entry fees

*Child is classified as 4 to 17 years of age (as of Sunday, 15 July 2012). Children under 4 are free and must complete a manual registration form.

All amounts quoted are inclusive of GST.

Non-online entries attract a $5 processing fee (i.e. mail and on-day). The above table outlines non-online costs.

All packs mailed out will incur a $5 postage fee. Race packs can be picked up from the Expo, prior to event day. All entries received after June 15 must be collected at the Expo.

SMS results

Participants can receive results via SMS for $1. Please ensure that you provide your mobile phone number.

Credit notes

If you are unable to participate and require a credit note (minus $10 administration fee) please contact Start to Finish by 5pm, Friday 29 June 2012. After this date, no credit notes will be issued. Credit notes will be valid for Start to Finish owned events, they cannot be used for contracted events.

Refunds will not be issued.

Mailing of race kits

If you wish to have your race kit posted to you, you must enter before Friday, 15 June 2012. Entries received after this time will not be posted a race kit. Postage of race kits will incur a $5 postage fee.

Collection of race kits will be available at The Health & Fitness Expo (Thursday, 12 July - Saturday, 14 July) or on the morning of the event from the 'Number Pick-up' marquee. We strongly recommend you collect your race kit at the Health & Fitness Expo to take advantage of the opportunity to talk to trainers, dieticians, athletes, other participants, and to of course benefit from the exclusive discounts and sales on offer. If collecting on event day, please allow plenty of time to avoid delays.

Manual registration (post, fax and on the day)

We accept manual registration forms through the post, fax and on the day. However, please be aware that manual registration forms attract a $5 surcharge. We recommend using the online entry system where possible.

To download a copy of the manual entry form, click here.

Post manual entry forms to:
The Age Run Melbourne
12 Rocklea Drive
PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207

On the day

We will be taking entries at the Health & Fitness Expo (Thursday, 12 July - Saturday, 14 July) and on the day at the 'Number pick-up' marquee at Federation Square from 6:00am. If you are planning on entering on the day, please arrive early to avoid queues and ensure you have enough time to drop off your clothes and prepare before the event starts. Please note that late fees will apply.

Event costs

The Age Run Melbourne is an expensive event to stage. Without the support of its sponsors and volunteers it would not be possible to deliver the event.

No portion of the entry fee will be donated to charity. Entry fees are used to cover the cost of staging the event. Participants are encouraged to raise money for their preferred charity through the Everyday Hero program. Since 2008, over $3 million has been raised for more than 250 charities.