5km 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 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...

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.

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...
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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!
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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...

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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.