Melbourne,
01Jan
27km for 2027 - Melbourne
Running
- Distance
- 27K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- N/A
27km for 2027 - Melbourne
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27km for 2027 - Melbourne
About the event
On January 1, 2027, runners from all walks of life gather at dawn for the annual New Year's Day Run. This community-driven event celebrates personal growth and resilience by setting the tone for self-improvement throughout the year. Participants lace up their shoes to cover a scenic route that highlights local landmarks while embracing fresh beginnings. The atmosphere is electric with cheers, camaraderie, and mutual support as runners commit to being 1% better each day. As they cross the finish line, participants feel empowered by this collective act of wellness and self-reflection, setting positive intentions for the year ahead in a vibrant kick-off to the new calendar year.
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Melbourne.
Temperature15.4° / 25.9°
Feels like14.2° / 24.3°
Sunshine hours11h 6m
Rainfall2.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:15
Sunset20:41
About Melbourne
Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 30 local government areas. The name is also used specifically to refer to the local government area, also named the City of Melbourne, whose administrative area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
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