VRR Tan Time Trial: October

The Pillars of Wisdom near the Swan Street bridge provide a familiar starting point for a monthly event on the "iconic Tan Track." The VRR Tan Time Trial is a straightforward runner's event: arrive, pin your number, run hard if you choose, and receive your time afterward. It circles through the Royal Botanic Gardens on a circuit that feels more like a routine training effort than a major race. Underfoot conditions include a mix of sealed paths and compacted gravel, with mild inclines. You will encounter a "well-maintained surface," manicured gardens, ornamental lakes, and city views as you complete the circuit. VRR members, visitors, beginners, and experienced runners are all welcome; it accommodates personal best attempts as well as social runs within one of the area's pleasant garden settings.