With so many entrants travelling to the event, and lots of road closures to keep runners safe, we recommend entrants plan their journey to Run for the Kids carefully to ensure stress-free travel.

We encourage participants to use public transport where possible to attend the event. The start line is an easy ten minute wander from Southern Cross Stadium around the Marvel Stadium Concourse.

For those wishing to drive, see below for some great parking deals from carparks in Docklands.

METRO TRAINS

Metro Trains are running extra services across most train lines to help entrants reach the start line on time. 

Get off the train at Southern Cross Station and allow ten minutes to wander across to the Race Village on Harbour Esplanade.

There are buses replacing services on some lines including Belgrave, Lilydale and Frankston lines, so be sure to check ptv.vic.gov.au for more details.

 

VLINE TRAINS

Some Vline services will be operating as bus replacement services due to bridge widening works taking place at Dynon Road.

Somes services from Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat and Swan Hill are impacted, so if you are travelling from these areas by train, please check ptv.vic.gov.au for more information.

PARK AND RUN

District Docklands East Car Park at 90 Waterfront Way, Docklands offers a great parking solution for entrants. Park, run, then drop into District Docklands for a meal or hit the shops before you head home

Secure, multi-level undercover parking, with a Tesla Australia Charging Station available on Level 1.

All Day Parking: Flat Fee: $10.00
Please pay at the pay stations located at each entry

For more information visit https://www.thedistrictdocklands.com.au/centre-info/parking/

Marvel Stadium are offering entrants a $15 parking fee between 4am-12 midday. Access parking by Car Park A from Bourke Street or Car Park E from Wurundjeri Way.

As there is an AFL match after Run for the Kids, be sure to exit by midday to avoid any additional costs.

To pre-book parking:

Visit https://parking.marvelstadium.com.au/

Select your arrival and departure time and add voucher code RFK22 (code is case sensitive)

Finalise your booking, including your email address, and your car parking ticket will be emailed to you. Use the QR code on your parking ticket to access the car park. (Please don’t use your credit card or you will incur extra charges)

Please keep in mind that many roads around Docklands are closed for the run, so if you are driving make sure you allow plenty of time to arrive.

PORT PHILLIP FERRIES

Are you from Geelong or the Bellarine Peninsula?

Make a day of it, and travel in style on the special Run for the Kids Ferry departing at 6.15am from Geelong, and arrive in the heart of the Race Village in time for the long course start. 

Forget the hassle of driving and parking and start your race preparations on board as you cruise across the bay.

For bookings visit Port Phillip Ferries website 

TRAMS

Some tram services, especially those into Docklands are impacted by road closures for the event. Impacted tram routes include the following lines: 11, 12, 30, 35, 48, 58, 70, 75, 86, 96 and 109

If you are planning to catch a tram on any of these routes, be sure to check ptv.vic.gov.au to ensure you can reach the event.

BIKE 

A great way to get to the event, and there are permanent bike racks located in and around the Race Village.

Please make sure you bring a lock and chain to secure your bike because the organisers accept no responsibility for bike security.