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The 5K Foam Fest: East Melbourne
Experience the 5K Foam Fest in Wandin North, Victoria on January 24, 2026! This unique event is a fun run centered around an obstacle course. Prepare to get foamy, muddy, and wet! The 5K course features 22 exciting obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, challenging mud pits, and a massive 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event offers...
Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run
The Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run, held on Victoria's scenic Mornington Peninsula, offers two event options to suit all fitness levels: a 10km run starting at Safety Beach and a 5.3km run/walk beginning at Dromana. Both courses follow the picturesque foreshore bay trail and conclude at the Village Green in Rosebud. Upon finishing, participants are invited to join a flag-raising...
Cowes Classic Aquathon
The Cowes Classic Aquathon is a premier swim and run event held on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at Cowes Pier, Cowes, Victoria. As part of the annual Bass Coast Series, this event offers participants a scenic and challenging course combining ocean swimming and road running. The race begins with a 500m tide-assisted swim starting from the western side of the...
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival
Organiser: SingleTrack Events
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Location: Kilcunda, VIC 3995, Australia Experience stunning cliff-top and coastal trail running at the Kilcunda Trail Running Festival, located just 90 minutes from Melbourne. This scenic event showcases the beauty of Victoria's coastline with an out-and-back course featuring picturesque views, deserted beaches, and pristine natural terrain. Choose your distance from four...
Kilcunda Running Festival
Organiser: Running Wild Australia
The Kilcunda Running Festival on Sunday, 1 February 2026, invites runners to experience stunning cliff-top and coastal trail running just 90 minutes from Melbourne along the Bass Highway. Participants can choose from four distances: the Kilcunda Half Marathon (21.1 km), 17 km, 10 km, or a 5 km fun run. Starting at the reserve adjacent to the Kilcunda caravan park,...
Sunset Series: Melbourne Zoo
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, for the inaugural race of Sole Motive’s annual Sunset Series at Melbourne Zoo. Choose between a 4.7km or 7.7km fun run or walk, starting with a lap around the zoo grounds before exploring the unique habitats of iconic animals including lions, snow leopards, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, turtles, and more. Experience the thrill of...
Run for Respect
Join the Carlton Football Club and community for Run for Respect, a vibrant fun run supporting Carlton Respects, the Club's flagship initiative promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. Choose your distance and challenge yourself on a scenic course around Princes Park and IKON Park. Whether you're running 10km, 5km, 3km, or bringing the kids for the 400m junior...
Run for Respect
Organiser: Carlton Football Club
Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect!The Run for Respect is a fun run event supporting the awareness and fundraising efforts of the Carlton Football Club's flagship community initiative Carlton Respects.The run will again cater for all ages and abilities, this time with a Junior Dash of 400m being introduced, along with the...
Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run
The annual Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run takes place on Saturday, 14 February 2026 in Portarlington, Victoria. This scenic event features a half marathon, a 10.5 km run, and a 4 km fun run and walk along the picturesque Bellarine Coastal Trail. Runners will enjoy breathtaking views of Melbourne's skyline across Port Phillip Bay, the You Yangs mountain range beyond...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 4
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 4 on Sunday, 15 February 2026, set against the scenic backdrop of Altona Beach foreshore in Altona, VIC. This triathlon follows the traditional format of swim, bike, and run, with the run course winding along the picturesque Altona foreshore path and the bike leg covering the entire length of the Esplanade. Participants...
Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run
Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 Location: Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia ...
Carman's Fun Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
The Carman's Fun Run returns to Melbourne on Sunday, 15 February 2026, proudly supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). Set in the scenic Elsternwick Park in Brighton, this event invites runners of all levels to challenge themselves and enjoy the vibrant race day atmosphere along Melbourne’s beautiful bayside. Choose your distance from a Half Marathon, 10km, or 5km run. For...
Sunset Series: Princes Park
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us at Princes Park, Melbourne, on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, for the second event in Sole Motive’s annual Sunset Series. Choose between a 4km or 8km fun run or walk along flat, fast courses designed for all fitness levels. The race village is located just north of Ikon Park Stadium in the vibrant inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton North, providing...
Walk or Run for REACH
Join Walk or Run for REACH on Sunday, March 1, 2026, a vibrant charity event supporting vulnerable children and families in Cambodia through REACH Siem Reap. Set in the scenic surroundings of Princes Park, Melbourne, participants can choose their own pace with two options: a leisurely 4km walk or an invigorating 8km run. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer...
Run Warrandyte
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for the 15th annual Run Warrandyte, a community fun run welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Choose from distances of 21 km, 15 km, 10 km, 5 km, or 2.2 km along a scenic course that winds through the leafy suburb of Warrandyte, following the Yarra River and traversing the...
River Run Geelong
Organiser: PB Events
River Run Geelong returns to Barwon Valley Park, Belmont, on Sunday, 1 March 2026, featuring a 10km run and a 5km run/walk. The event welcomes participants of all abilities—from walkers to elite runners—with a flat, fast, and pram-friendly course that follows the scenic Barwon River path system. The 10km run begins at 8:00am (limited to 950 runners), and the 5km...
Cardinia Fun Run & Walk
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026 for the Cardinia Fun Run & Walk at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham, Victoria. Experience a scenic route that winds through beautiful wetlands adjacent to the golf course and the award-winning park. Choose the distance that suits you: a 5km or 10km run/walk, or try the new 2.5km Kids' Colour Run designed especially for...
Sunset Series: The Tan
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, for the final event of Sole Motive's annual Sunset Series at Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track. Choose between a 4km or 8km fun run/walk along this renowned course that circles the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as you run or walk on one of Melbourne’s most famous tracks, perfect for all fitness...
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...
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...
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UNITED PREMIER GAMES
Key features include:
A 12-month dual diploma course covering both sport and business disciplines.Modules include sport psychology, coaching, sports integrity, corporate sustainability, and business skills.Hands-on experience at elite sporting facilities such as Hoop City Cheltenham and close collaboration with Melbourne United.Designed for adult learners aiming to develop skills for careers in both sports and business sectors.
Join the CYSM Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Team
Get Involved:
Participate in regular training sessions with our experienced coaching teamCompete in state and national dragon boat regattas throughout the yearJoin our open days and 'Come & Try' events to experience dragon boating firsthandBe part of a diverse, welcoming community that values inclusivity and teamworkWhether you're a seasoned paddler or looking to try dragon boating for the first time, we invite you to join our...
Join the Excitement at Southern Storm Paddle Club
Training sessions: Held year-round on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 10:30am. Sessions include safety briefings, paddling technique demonstrations, and on-water practice.Play opportunities: Participate in team dragon boat racing with up to 22 paddlers. The club competes at state, national, and international regattas, fostering both competitive and social paddling environments.Membership details: New members can join after attending an introductory session and receive a free Dragon Pass for a month of training. The club provides...
Join the Yarra River Dragons
Training sessions for beginners, social paddlers, and competitive athletes
Racing in mixed, open, and women’s categories at local, national, and international events
One-month free trial for new members via Dragon Pass
Opportunities to represent Victoria or Australia in dragon boat regattas
Active social events and team-building activities
Membership includes access to coaching, equipment, and regatta entry support
Join the...
Join Melbourne University Dragons Dragon Boat Club
Training Sessions:
Tuesday: 6:15pm - 8:00pmThursday: 6:15pm - 8:00pmSunday: 7:30am - 12:00pm (double session)How to Join:
Simply attend a Sunday training session and let the team know you're interested in joining. New members are welcomed and supported by experienced paddlers. The club aims to form a family of athletes who portray excellence and camaraderie.
Competition:
MUDBC competes in Australian Dragon Boat regattas and races coordinated through Dragon Boat Victoria. The club promotes...
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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.