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Vineyards Twilight Running Festival

Vineyards Twilight Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Feb 2027

Milawa, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km From $45.00 / entry

Run through the vines at dusk at the Vineyards Twilight Running Festival in Milawa, Victoria’s King Valley. Hosted at Brown Brothers Winery and presented by Fit City Events,...

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Memory Walk & Jog: Bendigo

Memory Walk & Jog: Bendigo

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Botanic Gardens, Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

Memory Walk & Jog: BendigoSunday, 28 February 2027 | Botanic Gardens, Bendigo, VIC, AustraliaJoin us for a vibrant morning of family-friendly fun, fitness, and fundraising at the Botanic...

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Bendigo Fun Run

Bendigo Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km

The Bendigo Fun Run is a community-focused running event in Bendigo, set around the heart of the city and its scenic parkland. It brings together runners, joggers, walkers,...

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River Run Geelong

River Run Geelong

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

River Run Geelong is a scenic community fun run set along the Barwon River path system in Geelong, offering a flat and fast course that suits runners, walkers...

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Snow Gum Run

Snow Gum Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km4 km7 km15 km21 km35 km42.2 km Trail

Snow Gum Run is an alpine trail-running event at Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, held above 1,500 metres in the pristine sub-alpine environment of the Victorian Alps. With seven...

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Sunset Series - The Tan

Sunset Series - The Tan

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.8 km7.7 km From $45.00 / entry

Finish the Sunset Series in style at Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track with a twilight running event beside the Royal Botanic Gardens and city skyline. Choose between two course...

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Warburton Trail Festival

Warburton Trail Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Mar 2027 – 08 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km14 km22 km27 km50 km Trail

The Warburton Trail Festival is a multi-day trail running event set in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating the region’s wild singletrack and river-country scenery. It features a long weekend...

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Run the Rock

Run the Rock

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027

Woodend, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km13.5 km22 km

Run the Rock is an annual off-road running event set in the scenic Macedon Ranges at Hanging Rock, a short drive from Woodend. It offers a family-friendly mix...

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Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs

Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Norm Minns Complex, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths

The Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs is a community running event in Wangaratta, Victoria, featuring marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 2 km race options. The marathon and...

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Run for REACH

Run for REACH

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Carlton North, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km

Run for REACH is a charity running and walking event held at Princes Park in Carlton North on Sunday, 14 March 2027. The event offers an opportunity to...

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Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs

Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs returns on Sunday, 14 March 2027, with events starting and finishing at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Participants can choose from a full marathon, half...

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The Big Melbourne Kilt Run

The Big Melbourne Kilt Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Pillars of Wisdom, The Tan Track, Melbourne, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 3.827 km Mixed surfaces

The Big Melbourne Kilt Run brings runners, joggers, walkers and families together for a tartan-filled lap of Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track on Sunday 14 March 2027. Kilts are...

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Brimbank Park Running Festival

Brimbank Park Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21 km42 km50 km Trail

The Brimbank Park Running Festival is a trail running event set in the parklands around Keilor in Melbourne’s west, offering something for everyone from first-time runners to experienced...

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AKD Otway Trail Run

AKD Otway Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Gellibrand, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km16 km Trail

The AKD Otway Trail Run is a point-to-point trail running and walking event through the scenic Otways, following the Old Beechy Rail Trail between Barongarook, Kawarren and Gellibrand....

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Falls Creek Easter Fun Run

Falls Creek Easter Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Mar 2027

Falls Creek, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

Join the first-ever Falls Creek Easter Fun Run on Saturday, 27 March 2027, a thrilling 5km trail run held annually on Easter Saturday in the Victorian High Country....

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Werribee Mansion Run

Werribee Mansion Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Apr 2027

Werribee South, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.2 km5.5 km10 km21.1 km

The Werribee Mansion Run is a trail running event held in Werribee South, Victoria, with a course based around the scenic grounds of Werribee Park Mansion. It features...

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2027 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

2027 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat Central, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

Ballarat’s historic central streets become the setting for a two-day road-running festival, with certified courses ranging from a family-friendly mile to the full marathon. Events start and finish...

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Ballarat Marathon

Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths

The Ballarat Marathon is a major running festival that celebrates Ballarat’s long connection with distance running while showcasing the city’s streets and landmarks across a weekend of events....

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Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths

The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is a two-day road running festival celebrating health, community and Ballarat’s gold-rush heritage. The 2027 event runs from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18...

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Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Maroondah Reservoir Park, Yarra Ranges, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km30 km50 km Trail

The Maroondah Dam Trail Run is the first race in the Mountain Trail Series, set within the stunning Yarra Ranges National Park, approximately one hour east of Melbourne....

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Run The Tan Showcase

Run The Tan Showcase

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Run The Tan Showcase is an annual Melbourne running event held on the iconic Tan Track, bringing together elite athletes, school teams, emergency services and everyday runners for...

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GoldRush Trail Run

GoldRush Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 May 2027

Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km12 km Trail

The GoldRush Trail Run returns on Saturday 8 May 2027 in Lake Daylesford, Victoria, with new loop courses and a single start and finish area in the heart...

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Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

09 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Mother’s Day Classic – Melbourne is a large community running and walking event held in Melbourne on Mother’s Day, bringing together participants of all ages to raise funds...

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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

15 May 2027 – 16 May 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.5 km6 km10 km12 km14 km23 km44 km60 km

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a weekend-long celebration of running, music and wellness set in the coastal towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay in Victoria. It...

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Great Ocean Road Marathon

Great Ocean Road Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 May 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 44 km Road & paved paths $175.00 / entry

The Great Ocean Road Marathon is a scenic running event on one of Australia’s most iconic coastal roads, with the main marathon covering 44 kilometres from Lorne to...

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Woodlands Trail Run

Woodlands Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Woodlands Trail Run is a trail running event offering 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km courses. Course maps are available for each distance, with race-day check-in, briefings...

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Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Jun 2027 – 07 Jun 2027

Marysville, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Unbreakable is a challenging trail-running event inspired by the Barkley Marathons. The weekend-format event asks participants to follow a demanding, largely unrevealed course using a map and compass,...

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Run Forrest Trail Run

Run Forrest Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Jun 2027

Forrest, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km10 km21 km

Run Forrest Trail Run returns to Forrest in the heart of Victoria’s Otway Ranges on Saturday 12 June 2027. Starting from the Barwon Water Reserve, the event showcases...

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Rosebud Running Festival

Rosebud Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Jun 2027

Rosebud, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km

The Rosebud Running Festival is a new running and walking event on the Mornington Peninsula, set against the coastal scenery of Rosebud, Victoria. The course includes sections along...

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Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

26 Jun 2027

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km21 km42 km Trail

The Surf Coast Trail Marathon is a trail running event on Victoria’s Surf Coast, with marathon and half marathon options that follow the scenic Surf Coast Walk between...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a fun run and a competitive race?
Fun runs emphasize participation and community over competition. No time pressure, mixed ages and abilities, often festive atmosphere. Competitive races focus on performance, split participants by ability, have official timing and prizes. Fun runs are perfect for first-timers and families; competitive races suit experienced runners chasing times. Many events offer both formats.

Are fun runs timed or just for participation?
It varies. Many fun runs offer optional timing—you can race for time or just participate. Check your specific event details. Even when timed, fun runs rarely have pace cutoffs or time limits. The emphasis is on finishing together as a community. If you want zero pressure, choose events that explicitly market themselves as non-competitive.

What's a good pace for a fun run?
Fun runs have no 'good' pace—any pace that gets you to the finish is perfect. Walk, jog, run, or a mix—it's entirely up to you. Many fun runs have people of all fitness levels, so there's no pressure to keep up with anyone else. Enjoy the event, high-five other participants, and celebrate crossing the finish line.

What's the best way to get to events in Melbourne using public transport?
Melbourne's trains, trams and buses serve many event venues, but the best option depends on the exact start area and time. Browse events in Melbourne, check the event listing for its meeting point, then use the PTV journey planner to confirm services and planned disruptions. Allow extra time when large events affect roads or public transport.

What are popular running routes around Melbourne?
Melbourne running routes range from flatter paths beside the Yarra River and around Albert Park Lake to coastal routes and hillier trails in the Dandenong Ranges. Browse running events in Melbourne and check each listing for the actual start point, surface, distance and elevation; the route name alone does not indicate how accessible or challenging a course will be.

What should I prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather during events?
Melbourne is famous for variable weather—you can experience four seasons in one day. For events, wear layers you can remove or add. Choose moisture-wicking base layers in case of rain. Carry a light rain jacket in your bag. Morning events may be cool; afternoon can warm up quickly. Check the forecast the day before and be flexible. Waterproof sunscreen and a cap help in any conditions.

Where are events typically held in Melbourne?
Melbourne events use city precincts, sports venues, local parks, coastal areas and hillier locations such as the Dandenong Ranges. Popular settings include trails beside the Yarra and Melbourne parks. Browse events in Melbourne and check each listing for its exact venue, terrain and transport arrangements.

When's the best time of year for outdoor events in Melbourne?
Autumn (March-May) and early winter (June-August) are ideal—cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and often dry. Spring (September-November) can be unpredictable weather-wise. Summer (December-February) is hot and best suited for early-morning events. Most popular marathon season is autumn. If you prefer mild conditions, aim for April-June events in Melbourne.

What's the running culture like in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a strong running community: Parkrun (free, weekly timed 5K runs in parks, very popular), many running clubs and meetup groups, and a thriving road race calendar. The city values accessibility and inclusivity—most events welcome all abilities. Community events are huge, with festival atmospheres. It's a very runner-friendly city with excellent local expertise.

Are Melbourne courses mostly flat or hilly?
It's mixed. CBD and inner-suburb courses (Albert Park, Yarra River, Southbank) are mostly flat. Dandenong Ranges events are hilly and challenging. Coastal suburbs and outer-city events vary. Most events specify their elevation profile in the listing. If you're training for a specific course, review the elevation gain beforehand. 'Flat' doesn't exist in Victoria—expect some undulation.

Any safety considerations for Melbourne events?
Key hazards: tram lines in CBD routes (watch for them), wet/slippery paths in rain (shoes with good grip are crucial), uneven terrain in parks and trails, and variable weather. Bondi's coastal cliffs (not Melbourne, but coastal awareness applies). Run with lights or bright gear if starting/finishing in darkness. Check your route beforehand and note any hazardous sections.

Do I have to run the exact distance listed in the event?
Each event sets its own rules. Some allow you to run, walk, or jog the distance. Others accept modified distances or allow you to split the activity across multiple days. Check the event details for specific requirements.