Elite Races

Come and see the best of Adelaide's distance runners battle it out for glory on the Uni Loop!

Our showcase events! Two elite races that will feature Adelaide's fastest runners. These elite fields will race for cash, trophies, and the prestigious title of Uni Loop Champion.

Prize Money

Thanks to Bridging Barriers, Run The Loop will once again offer up $2,000 in prize money to be split between podium finishers.

1st place: $500
2nd place: $350
3rd place: $150

RunDNA 1K

New for 2026, the first male and female elite athletes to pass the 1 km mark in their race will each receive a $150 RunDNA voucher.

If two or more athletes cannot be separated at the 1 km mark, the RunDNA 1K bonus will be awarded to the athlete who finishes highest among the tied group at the finish line.

Run The Tan Entry

After conquering the Loop, our winners will get the chance to take on The Tan. Run The Tan have offered free entry to both the elite male and elite female winners to their 2026 event on Sunday 26th April 2026.

This is another great run around an iconic part of Melbourne. It is a charity event that this year is raising funds for men's mental health.

For more information, head to their website here.

Course Record Bonus

The current women's record is held by Caitlin Adams in a time of 6:47, and the men's record is held by Jonathan Harris in a time of 5:59.

Breaking one of these records will result in an extra $100 bonus for the first athlete who goes under the existing mark.

Think you've got what it takes? Time to conquer the Loop.