Running Club, Groups & Coaches in Melbourne University VIC
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Parkville parkrun - Carlton North - City of Melbourne
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Parkville parkrun **
Parkville parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
Melbourne University Athletics Club
Participate in track and field competitions.Compete in cross country events.Join road running races across all age groups.As an affiliated Athletics Victoria club, it supports members of every level to develop skills through accredited coaches and officials. Open to current and past university students, staff, friends, and non-students alike.
Run Like A Girl Run Club
For anyone identifying as female.
From zero to ultra, individualised coaching & programming $90 per month.
Technique analysis & development for all runners.
Sessions free on program - Mondays 6pm & Wednesdays 6:30pm
Can register on web for a casual session.
Brunswick Athletic Club
Participate in summer season competitions most weeks, typically Saturday afternoons, with programs covering a full range of events over two-week cycles.Compete in graded senior divisions, junior grades from under 14 to under 18, for both females and males, plus open and masters categories.Teams compete in Athletics Victoria championships across track, field, relay, and multi events.All ages welcome starting from 11 years old.Club offers social activities and fundraisers throughout the year, with highlights including club championships.
Kirkdale Reserve parkrun - Brunswick East - City of Moreland
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Kirkdale Reserve parkrun **
Kirkdale Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
Run the Tan RUN CLUB
- Free to Join
- Everyone Welcome
- Walk, Jog or Run (There are various options to choose from, including a structured run training session)
WHERE AND WHEN?
8am every Saturday morning
Meet at Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track
Followed by coffee at a local café
WHY?
- Start your weekends off on the right foot
- Great way to meet like-minded people and get fit and healthy
- No pressure, no judgment, no expectations
- Supported by qualified running coaches
Crosbie Crew
Crosbie Crew is a Recreational Running Group affiliated with Athletics Victoria. All affiliated Recreational Running Groups have accredited Recreational Running Coaches to help you be the best runner...
Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club
Join training groups that run regularly through the park at no extra cost.Compete in summer and winter competitions through Athletics Victoria, including track and field, cross country, and road racing.Take part in numerous club competitions during winter near Yarra Bend Park.Access coaching in disciplines such as sprints, middle distance, distance, cross country, road racing, jumps, throws, hurdles, and walks.Membership provides opportunities to train at the club's athletic track and participate in inclusive community events focused on health and wellbeing.
Athletics Essendon
The club welcomes athletes and para-athletes aged 12+ of all abilities and experience levels, including social runners, recreational athletes, aspiring juniors, masters athletes, Olympic representatives, and Paralympic representatives.
Members have access to a state-of-the-art track, private gym, and qualified coaches across all disciplines. Coaching covers Vertical Jumps, Horizontal Jumps, Throws, Hurdles, Walks, Sprints, Middle Distance/Distance, and Cross Country/Road Racing.
Athletes have the opportunity to compete in track & field and...
Maribyrnong parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Maribyrnong parkrun **
Maribyrnong parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
Albert parkrun, Melbourne - Albert Park - Port Phillip
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Albert parkrun, Melbourne **
Albert parkrun, Melbourne is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
Coburg parkrun - City of Moreland
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Coburg parkrun **
Coburg parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
Steps & Schooners Run Club
⛳️ WED: Abbotsford
🍺 5.30pm, Running 6pm
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Studley parkrun - Kew - City of Boroondara
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Studley parkrun **
Studley parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
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