5km Running Events in Australia
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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.
Spartan Melbourne
Organiser: Spartan Australia, NZ and Fiji
The Spartan Urban Weekend is returning to Melbourne, VIC from 9 to 10 August 2025.Spartan is the global leader in obstacle course racing (OCR). This event includes 5km and 10km as well as a Kid's race. There is also a 4hr Hurricane Heat endurance event to test your physical and mental toughness.Perfect for beginners and experienced athletes! The Melbourne course...
Run Prix
Organiser: Big Long Run Pty Ltd
This is record setting territory. The full GP circuit is closed down. The traffic islands are removed for the day, and the racing is on smooth flat bitumen. Loop course. No hairpin turns. No off-roading. No gravel. No grass. No compromises.Half Marathon, 10km and 5km. All AIMS certified measurement too. So no wondering if you really ran a record. No flaky GPS...
Spartan Woodfordia Trifecta Weekend
Organiser: Spartan Australia, NZ and Fiji
The Spartan Trifecta Weekend is coming to Woodfordia, QLD from 10 to 12 October 2025.Spartan is the global leader in obstacle course racing (OCR). This event includes 5km, 15km and 21km races as well as a Kid's race. There is also a 4hr Hurricane Heat endurance event to test your physical and mental toughness.Entrants will be challenged with hill climbs...
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Alltone Fitness
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Upper intermediate and above level badminton in Epping on Wednesday nights
Costs are split between all players and ranges between $13-15 usually (varies based on shuttlecock usage). Aeroplane black shuttlecocks are used.
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Wendy’s Wanderers
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
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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.