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Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra
Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock UltraSat, Mar 7, 2026 | Monegetta, VIC, AustraliaJoin the ultimate test of endurance at the Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra, a thrilling "last one standing" event on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Runners tackle a challenging 6.66 km farm and trail loop through the stunning scenery of the Macedon Ranges, including a refreshing creek crossing, with a...
Burger Run
The Burger Run returns to Fyansford Common on Sunday, 8 March 2026, offering a variety of distances suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 5km, 10km, or 15km loops along the scenic banks of the Barwon River. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers in each distance category, and all finishers will...
Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Run
Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Melbourne
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Run in Melbourne, Victoria, takes place on Monday, 9 March 2026 (Labour Day), offering 20km, 15km, 10km, and 5km run and walk events. The course consists of a 5km loop on hard-packed gravel and asphalt around the perimeter of Princes Park, with an additional loop under Royal Parade following the old inner circle railway line...
Swimrun Australia: Melbourne
Swimrun Australia returns to Melbourne on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic course along the Bay Trail from Beaumaris to Brighton. This dynamic adventure race combines multiple trail running and open water swimming segments into one continuous challenge, with no transitions or gear changes. Participants run in their swimwear and swim wearing their shoes, carrying all their equipment from...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 5
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 5 on Sunday, 15 March 2026, set against the scenic backdrop of Altona Beach, Victoria. This exciting multisport event features the classic triathlon format of swim, bike, and run, conducted in that order. The swim takes place in the pristine waters off Altona foreshore, followed by a bike leg that spans the...
Run the Rock
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us on Saturday, 21 March 2026 for Run the Rock, an exhilarating off-road running event set amidst the breathtaking Macedon Ranges at Hanging Rock, Woodend, VIC. With distances to suit all ages and abilities, participants can select from a 22km Half Marathon, 13.5km fun run, 5km fun run/walk, or a 2km kids’ run, making it a perfect day out...
Brimbank Park Running Festival
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Join the Brimbank Park Running Festival on Sunday, 22 March 2026, for a unique trail running experience through lesser-known paths within this vibrant urban park. Located just 15 minutes northwest of Melbourne along the Calder Freeway, Brimbank Park features a mix of open spaces and wooded trails alongside the scenic Maribyrnong River, including picturesque water crossings and gentle climbs to...
Melanoma March: Woodend
Join us for the **Melanoma March: Woodend** on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Woodend, VIC, Australia—one of many events across the country marking 15 years of this vital campaign to raise melanoma awareness and funds for life-saving research.Organized by Melanoma Institute Australia, the March unites the melanoma community—patients, families, and supporters—to honor those affected, remember those lost, and drive breakthroughs...
Gumbuya World Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Experience the Gumbuya World Running Festival on Sunday, 12 April 2026, in Tynong North, Victoria. Choose from a 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash, racing along scenic, closed roads through the picturesque Victorian countryside before crossing the finish line inside Victoria’s wildest theme park. Your race entry includes exclusive early access to Gumbuya World, granting you unlimited full-day admission to...
Werribee Mansion Run
Organiser: PB Events
The Werribee Mansion Run takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, set within the picturesque grounds of Werribee Park Mansion in Werribee South, VIC. This event offers a variety of race distances to suit all levels, including a Half Marathon on a two-lap course, 10km, 5.5km, and a 1.2km Kids Dash. The course features a challenging set of stairs near...
Geelong Half Marathon & 5K
Organiser: Geelong Cross Country Club
Join the annual Geelong Half Marathon on Sunday, 12 April 2026, for a fast and scenic race along the beautiful Barwon River in Geelong, Victoria. The Half Marathon course follows a picturesque route from Belmont to Breakwater, then up to Fyansford, before returning to Belmont. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the 5K run covers the first 2 km of...
Gumbuya World Running Festival 2026
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Join us at Gumbuya World for an action-packed 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash! You’ll race along picturesque closed roads through the scenic Victorian countryside, before finishing inside Victoria’s wildest theme park. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience where the adventure doesn’t stop when you cross the finish line.All race entries include full-day access to everything Gumbuya World has to offer—think water...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 6
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 6 taking place on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at the scenic Altona Beach foreshore in Altona, VIC. This triathlon follows the traditional format of swim, bike, and run in that order, with the run course set along the picturesque Altona foreshore path and the bike leg covering the entire length of the...
RUN THE TAN 2026
Organiser: RUN THE TAN
The Run The Tan annual showcase charity event is back on 26 April 2026 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...
Melbourne Frontyard Ultra
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
The Melbourne Frontyard Ultra is a challenging last-person-standing endurance race taking place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at Studley Park in Melbourne, Victoria. Runners complete a 6.71km loop on the hour, every hour, continuing until only one runner remains. Each loop must be finished within the hour to avoid elimination. When all but one runner fail to complete a lap...
Mornington Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Mornington Running Festival returns on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at Mornington Park, Mornington, VIC, offering a scenic running experience along the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km, 5km, or the popular 1km Kids' run for children aged 10 and under. The course follows the beautiful Esplanade, stretching from Mornington Park towards Mt Martha...
Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk
The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk on Sunday, 3 May 2026, is a 5km run/walk and team event or a 10km run, held to commemorate Angela Rose Taylor, who died as a result of the 1986 Russell Street bombing. Started in 1989, the Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk is a community event open to individual runners and walkers of all ages and...
Goldrush Trail Runs
Organiser: Tour de Trails
The Goldrush Trail Runs take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at Lake Daylesford in Victoria’s Spa Country. This exciting event offers three looped trail distances of 21km, 12km, and 5km, all starting and finishing at a central location near the Lake Daylesford Boathouse. Designed to welcome runners of all abilities—from beginners to experts—the courses feature a mix of mostly...
Athletics Victoria XCR 1: Lakeside 5K Road Race
Organiser: Athletics Victoria
Athletics Victoria XCR Round 1: Lakeside 5K Road Race kicks off the 2026 Cross Country and Road Racing Series on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the stunning Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Experience this fast, flat 5K challenge—a single lap of the renowned Lakeside:10 course, featuring an exhilarating out-and-back route from Lakeside Stadium to Junction Oval along Lakeside Drive. The...
Canoe Club 5km Sealed
Organiser: Geelong Cross Country Club
Canoe Club 5km Sealed – First race in the Geelong Cross Country Club's exciting Sealed Handicap Series. Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 Location: Geelong Canoe Club, Geelong, VIC, Australia Distance: 5km Format: Sealed Handicap – All runners start together at 9:00am (entries close 8:30am). Join us for this scratch start event, the opener in our mid-season series of four races...
Woodlands Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Woodlands Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, within the beautiful Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria. This unique event is set on the grounds of Living Legends, a sanctuary dedicated to retired champion racehorses. Participants can enjoy running scenic trails that wind through peaceful woodlands beneath the international flight path, offering occasional glimpses of planes landing...
Rosebud Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Rosebud Running Festival returns to the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday, 7 June 2026, featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a Kids' 1km run. Runners will enjoy scenic courses along the foreshore Bay Trail, with stunning views of Port Phillip Bay as their backdrop. The 5km and 10km events follow out-and-back routes between Rosebud and McCrae. Half Marathon...
You Yangs Off Road Duathlon & Trail Runs
Organiser: PB Events
Experience the thrill of off-road racing at the You Yangs Off Road Duathlon & Trail Runs on Sunday, 14 June 2026, set within the striking granite landscapes of You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria, Australia—just an hour from Melbourne and 22km north of Geelong[1][3]. This dynamic event offers something for everyone, from seasoned multisport athletes to those new to trail running...
You Yangs King of the Mountain 12km
Organiser: Geelong Cross Country Club
Join the Geelong Cross Country Club for the thrilling You Yangs King of the Mountain 12km on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Flinders Peaks, You Yangs, VIC, Australia. This exciting handicap race challenges runners over a 12.2km course, with an additional 5km option available. The event starts and finishes at the Turntable Carpark (Flinders Peak). Non-club members are welcome as...
Wild Dog Backyard Ultra
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
The Wild Dog Backyard Ultra is a challenging "Last One Standing" endurance event held on the scenic trails of Lardner Park, near Warragul, Victoria, on 26 June 2026. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour, on the hour, continuing until they either choose to tap out or fail to complete a lap within the cut-off time. The race concludes...
Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
Run Melbourne, taking place on 12 July 2026 at Melbourne Park, is the city's premier winter running event, attracting thousands of participants who race through Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and car-free streets. The event offers multiple distances to suit all runners, including a Half Marathon, 10km, and 5.5km fun runs, providing opportunities to chase personal bests and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere....
Yarra River Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Yarra River Running FestivalSunday, 23 August 2026 | Westerfolds Park, Templestowe, VIC, AustraliaJoin the inaugural Yarra River Running Festival, featuring stunning trails along the Westerfolds Loop Circuit and the winding Yarra River. Choose from four distances: 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or family-friendly 2km Dash—perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.[1]The mainly paved courses include short gravel sections by...
Run Prix
Organiser: Big Long Run Pty Ltd
Run Prix: Sun 20th Sept 2026.Enter Now!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...
Walk for Prems: Melbourne CBD
Join us on Monday, 26 October 2026, for Walk for Prems: Melbourne CBD, a 4km social walk starting at Stapley Pavilion, Kings Domain, Melbourne, VIC. This family-friendly event supports Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, raising essential funds to assist families with premature and sick babies. Enjoy a scenic walk along The Tan Track in the Royal Botanic Gardens, followed by a...
The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne
The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne is a thrilling 5K obstacle course fun run set for Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, VIC, Australia.Expect to get foamy, muddy, and soaked while tackling 25 world-class obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, slip-and-slides, mucky mud pits, and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. This FUNCORE event— not...
Suggested groups & activities in and around Middle Park VIC
MELBOURNE BEACHES VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
Players can participate in volleyball on both indoor and outdoor beach courts, providing versatile playing environments suitable for different weather and preferences.
The club supports inclusive play across all genders and age groups, offering dedicated programs...
YG Badminton (Saturday am) Badminton MSAC
We offer a balanced mix of social play, and competitive opportunities, designed to help players stay active, improve their game, and enjoy high-quality badminton in a well-organised environment. Whether you’re joining after work, returning to the sport, or looking for consistent match play, our sessions are engaging, inclusive, and purposeful.
At YG Badminton, we value respect, sportsmanship, and community. Our focus is on creating a positive, supportive atmosphere where players can challenge themselves,...
MELBOURNE-CITY BADMINTON
12 dedicated badminton courtsEquipment rental availableOnline booking for sessionsCoaching for beginners and advanced playersSocial and competitive play optionsThe club provides a friendly and inclusive environment for adults of all skill levels to enjoy badminton and connect with others who share a passion for the sport.
CENTRAL BADMINTON ASSOCIATION
Locations: 30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206Programs: Weekly badminton sessions, seasonal team competitions, and junior badminton classes during school termsInclusive environment welcoming players of all ages and skill levelsFocus on both casual play and competitive trainingAssociated clubs include Hawthorn Badminton Club, Melbourne-City Badminton, Wesley Badminton Club, and Albert Park BadmintonThe club provides opportunities to improve skills through coaching and structured competition, fostering...
THE BADFIT COLLECTIVE
Key features of the group include:
Weekly social badminton sessions, such as the Thursday Social from 5:30-7pm.Sessions cater to players of intermediate level and above.Coaching is provided by a coach named Gronya.Inclusive to all genders and ages, focusing on community engagement and sport.
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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.