10km Running Events in Melbourne VIC
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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 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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Outdoor Personal Trainer in Princess Park
No matter your age or fitness level, you can be part of our community which shares a common goal of achieving their full potential and supporting each other.
Access a range of group sessions across strength training, cardio, and boxing. Come try out the Run It By Kate style of fitness today.
Bayside Outdoor Fitness - St Kilda
Providing a supportive and enjoyable exercise environment in St Kilda for all fitness levels and age groups...
Experienced Trainers
Your trainers at St Kilda have over 14 years experience in outdoor group training. They are all Fitness Australia accredited and have wide knowledge and experience in all things health and fitness!
Free Trial Session
Give yourself the opportunity to experience what BOF St Kilda has to offer by booking in for your FREE no obligation trial session
Melbourne Inner-East Road Cycling Group
Melbourne Social Soccer Inc
We are a Non-For-Profit Organisation which exists to encourage cultural exchange and diversity through the beautiful game of football!
Our goal is to provide quality, accessible and affordable social soccer for all who love sharing the game, no matter who you are nor where you're from.
The social yet competitive balance within our games and tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays has given place to many years of great competition, awesome skills, and has helped create many significant friendships along the way.
Our games are fun and friendly, but also competitive. Our games are social-mixed and are...
Melbourne Young Hikers
Joining this group is a great opportunity to go on adventures with people you can relate to, make friendships, and challenge yourself physically. Please come along to our social nights, info nights and check out our future events to find out more about us.
All our hikes are open only to paid members ($43 per year). We are a non-for-profit association, and the membership money is used to purchase insurance from Bushwalking Victoria that covers all paid members...
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Anaconda - Sale
Offer: Camping & hiking, cycling, fishing, water sports to clothing & footwear items on sale
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Offer: Brooks has you covered with a variety of sale items across our massive range of running shoes and clothing.
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10km Running in Australia
A 10k run (approximately 6.2 miles) is considered to be step between a 5k and a half marathon, making it a popular choice among runners of all skill levels.
10k runs have been around for decades and have become a staple event in many communities worldwide. Many people choose to participate in a 10k as their first major running event, as it is a challenging but achievable distance for those training consistently.
To prepare for a 10k run, it is vital to establish a consistent training routine. This should include a mix of cardio and strength training and regular runs of increasing distance. As race day approaches, it is also important to focus on tapering your training, which means gradually reducing the intensity and volume of your workouts to allow your body to recover before the race fully.
During the race itself, it is essential to pace yourself and start slowly. Many runners make the mistake of going all-out at the start of the race, only to hit "the wall" later on and struggle to finish. Instead, it is better to start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase your speed as you feel more comfortable.
Another critical factor to consider during the race is hydration and fueling. It is important to drink water or sports drinks regularly throughout the race to stay hydrated and consume energy gels or other carbohydrates to provide your body with the fuel it needs to keep going.
Finally, perhaps most importantly, enjoy yourself! A 10k run is an accomplishment to be proud of, and crossing the finish line is a fantastic feeling. Whether you are an experienced runner or a newbie, remember the reason you signed up for this race in the first place: to test yourself and achieve a goal.