5km Running Events in Australia
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Sunset Series Race 1 - The Zoo
Organiser: Sole Motive
Are you ready for a one of a kind race experience at Melbourne Zoo? With the same exciting course as last year, you'll be taken around the habitats of your favourite animals including Lions, Snow Leopards, Dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, Turtles and more. You’ll be wondering - is that the roar of the crowds, or of the big cats? One thing...
Carman's Fun Run
Organiser: Sole Motive
Carman's Fun Run is returning in 2025 and will once again be partnering with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Carman's Kitchen to bring you a fulfilling and rewarding day filled with fun!Join us and challenge yourself to a half marathon, 10K, or a 5K and set new personal best's, smash your goals and experience the unforgettable race day vibes...
Run the Rock
Organiser: Sole Motive
Run the Rock is held at the stunning Hanging Rock in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges.A short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, and only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD, there’s a distance for everyone with a Half Marathon (22K), 13.5K, 5K or 2K Kids.With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths and roads including...
The Canberra Times Marathon Festival
Organiser: Sole Motive
Experience the oldest city marathon in Australia at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025. This prestigious event offers five different distances that each showcase the scenery of Australia's Capital City.Choose from the AIMS certified Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K courses, or the 5.4K and Kids' 2K fun run. All races start near Old Parliament House and allow...
Run the Tan 2025
Organiser: RUN THE TAN
The Run The Tan annual showcase charity event is back on 27 April 2025 at the iconic Tan Track in Melbourne.There will be 5 key race events - a public fun run event open to everyone and 4 feature events with top elite athletes, celebrities challenge, emergency service workers and battle of the schools all trying to beat the record...
Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025, where over 25,000 runners will embrace the thrill of running through the city’s closed streets and iconic landmarks. Run Melbourne is your chance to chase your next personal best while being celebrated at the epic finish line at Melbourne Park Oval.
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Wellstrong - South Guildford Gym and Personal Training
Our goal is to bring joy, happiness, and longevity to your movement journey.
We can help with:
Personal and group training
Health & fitness consultations
Sport and athletic development
Behaviour change and education
Exercise rehab
Online coaching and exercise programs
Senior and over 50s group exercise classes
Our South Guildford gym offers a community-focused fitness environment where you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art equipment in a unique, private setting.
Fitness looks different for everyone. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preventing future ones, or focused on becoming...
Wellstrong - Guildford Personal and Group Training
Our goal is to bring joy, happiness, and longevity to your movement journey.
We can help with:
Personal and group training
Health & fitness consultations
Sport and athletic development
Behaviour change and education
Exercise rehab
Online coaching and exercise programs
Senior and over 50s group exercise classes
Our Guildford location offers a community-focused fitness environment. Whether you prefer a heritage-listed building or a modern facility, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art equipment in a unique, private setting.
Fitness looks different for everyone. Whether you’re recovering from an...
Youth Circus Program
ABOUT YOUTH CIRCUS:
Discover your circus superpowers in our Youth Circus Program. Circus skills and fun starts here with cartwheels, backflips, trapeze, acrobatics, mini-tramp, juggling, hula-hoops and silks. Circa Academy welcomes beginner to advanced participants from 4 to 18 years old to join us at the Judith Wright Arts Centre in an supportive, non-competitive environment.
Term 1 runs Monday 27 January – Friday 4 April.
Programs available for enrolment:
🤸♂️ BEGINNER Youth Circus
🤸♂️ INTERMEDIATE Youth Circus
🤸♂️ ADVANCED Youth Circus
🤸♂️ AERIALS Youth Circus
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Waikerie Wetlands parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Waikerie Wetlands parkrun
Waikerie Wetlands parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Sir James Mitchell parkrun - Victoria Park - South Perth
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Sir James Mitchell parkrun
Sir James Mitchell parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
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5km Running in Australia
A 5K race, also known as a 5-kilometer race, is a road running
race with a distance of approximately 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). It
is one of the most popular road race distances and is often used
as a stepping stone for people new to running or looking to
increase their distance over time gradually. In addition, many
running events, such as charity runs and community events, include
a 5K race as an option for participants. 5Ks are also popular as a
timed event for runners who try to finish it in a fast time.
Training for a 5K race typically involves gradually increasing the
distance of one's runs over time, emphasising building up
endurance and developing good running form. A typical training
plan for a 5K would involve running shorter distances at first and
gradually building up to running the entire 5 kilometres. Speed
work or interval training can also be included to improve
performance. Some runners also incorporate strength training and
stretching exercises to help prevent injuries.
Many 5K races are also organised on charity causes and are
non-competitive, participatory events. Participants often wear
costumes and walk or run the course rather than race against the
clock.