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Running Club, Groups & Coaches in Melbourne VIC
Find local running groups, run organisers and coaches near Melbourne VIC. Whether it is casual, social or competitive - we want to help you find a group that works for you. Whether you are looking for kids running lessons, coaches & athlethic clubs or adults, explore options in Melbourne VIC and surrounds.
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Crosbie Crew
Provider: Athlethics VIC
The Crosbie Crew believe running is for everyone. As a running club, the Crosbie Crew welcome people of all ages and abilities, and by sharing our experience and passion for running, we inspire and encourage one another in a non competitive environment to reach our own personal goals and extend our abilities. Whether it is to run further or faster, we aim to make running a friendly, feel good part of life.
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...
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...
Melbourne VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Run the Tan RUN CLUB
Provider: RUN THE TAN
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
- 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
Melbourne VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Melbourne University Athletics Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
Discover athletics at Melbourne University Athletics Club, welcoming runners, jumpers, and walkers of all standards, ages, abilities, genders, backgrounds, and orientations. Members enjoy expert training advice from fully qualified coaches across disciplines including vertical jumps, horizontal jumps, hurdles, walks, sprints, middle distance/distance, cross country, and road racing.
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.
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.
Parkville VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Albert parkrun, Melbourne - Albert Park - Port Phillip
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Albert parkrun, 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 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...
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...
Albert Park VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Parkville parkrun - Carlton North - City of Melbourne
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Parkville 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 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...
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...
Carlton North VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Can Walk Can Run: return to running after cancer
Provider: Can Walk Can Run
Can Walk Can Run is a free running group and program for people living with and beyond cancer that aims to help people improve their ability to participate in a park run or fun run event. It was co-designed with a cohort of people who have lived experience of cancer as well as running coaches, health professionals, and some government staff. It is also part of a research project exploring ways of supporting community physical activity after a cancer diagnosis. The program will initially be for people with breast cancer (in January and February), breast and ovarian cancer (April and...
South Yarra VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu
Running
Run Like A Girl Run Club
Provider: Run Like A Girl Australia
Female Running Club & Coaching for Beginners & Amateur Runners
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.
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.
Kensington VIC
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$90.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun, Mon, Wed
Running
South Melbourne Athletic Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
Founded in 1929, South Melbourne Athletic Club caters to athletes of all abilities in track and field, cross country, and road racing.
Participate in structured competitive seasons with Athletics Victoria, including leagues across all age groups.Access expert coaching in disciplines such as sprints, middle distance, jumps, throws, walks, and road racing.Join easily by selecting the preferred Athletics Victoria membership package and choosing South Melbourne Athletic Club.Membership provides entry to competitive rounds and support to reach personal bests, from beginners to elite competitors.
Participate in structured competitive seasons with Athletics Victoria, including leagues across all age groups.Access expert coaching in disciplines such as sprints, middle distance, jumps, throws, walks, and road racing.Join easily by selecting the preferred Athletics Victoria membership package and choosing South Melbourne Athletic Club.Membership provides entry to competitive rounds and support to reach personal bests, from beginners to elite competitors.
Saint Kilda West VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Steps & Schooners Run Club
Provider: Steps & Schooners Run Club
🏃🏽 A Running Club with a big social side
⛳️ WED: Abbotsford
🍺 5.30pm, Running 6pm
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
⛳️ WED: Abbotsford
🍺 5.30pm, Running 6pm
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Abbotsford VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Wed
Running
Kirkdale Reserve parkrun - Brunswick East - City of Moreland
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Kirkdale Reserve 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 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...
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...
Brunswick East VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Studley parkrun - Kew - City of Boroondara
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Studley 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 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...
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...
Kew VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
Collingwood Harriers Athletic Club offers a friendly and supportive environment for athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in running.
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.
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.
Clifton Hill VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Brunswick Athletic Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
Join Brunswick Athletic Club to get coached and compete in track and field athletics, including running, throwing, and jumping events, in a friendly family atmosphere.
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.
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.
Brunswick VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Williamstown Athletic Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
Williamstown Athletic Club offers opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in athletics, including track and field, cross country, and road running.
Members compete in team and individual events.Take part in social activities and community events.Access experienced coaches for events like sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, middle distance, walks, and cross country.New members can join to develop athletic skills and participate in competitions across all levels.
Members compete in team and individual events.Take part in social activities and community events.Access experienced coaches for events like sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, middle distance, walks, and cross country.New members can join to develop athletic skills and participate in competitions across all levels.
Newport VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
St Kevin’s Amateur Athletic Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
St Kevin’s Amateur Athletic Club offers a fun and friendly atmosphere for athletes of all abilities, from social runners seeking fun and fitness to elite competitors.
Compete in Athletics Victoria Track & Field, APS Old Collegians Cross Country, and road running events.Open to current and former St Kevin’s school boys, as well as men and women of any ability with no school affiliation.Supported by coaches in sprints, middle/distance, jumps, throws, hurdles, walks, and cross country/road racing.New members are welcome to join and participate across all levels.
Compete in Athletics Victoria Track & Field, APS Old Collegians Cross Country, and road running events.Open to current and former St Kevin’s school boys, as well as men and women of any ability with no school affiliation.Supported by coaches in sprints, middle/distance, jumps, throws, hurdles, walks, and cross country/road racing.New members are welcome to join and participate across all levels.
Toorak VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athletics Victoria and how do I join running events?
Athletics Victoria is the state member association for athletics in Victoria. It administers affiliated clubs and competition across track and field, cross country and road running, including pathways for junior, open and masters athletes. Registration requirements vary by club and event. Browse running events in Melbourne for a wider selection of races and community activities.
What are the iconic running trails around Melbourne?
Popular routes: Yarra River Trail (Melbourne's most iconic urban run), Dandenong Ranges, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, Capital City Trail, Tan Track, and coastal runs (Brighton Beach). Terrain varies from flat urban paths to hilly bushland. Most suburbs have groups covering these areas.
How does Melbourne winter affect training and racing schedules?
Melbourne winter (June-August) is cool, often wet, and muddy. Many runners love winter training, and most groups adapt to the cooler, wetter conditions. Racing calendar shifts with more road races and cross-country events. Most running groups continue year-round with seasonal adjustments.
Where can I find Parkrun events in Melbourne?
parkrun organises free, timed five-kilometre community events at multiple locations around Melbourne, generally on Saturday mornings. Locations, start times and cancellations can change, so use parkrun's official event map for current details and registration. You can also browse running events in Melbourne for other local runs and races.
What's the running community culture in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a broad mix of athletics clubs, social run clubs, trail groups, coached squads and community events. Some focus on conversation and an easy pace; others train for competition or particular distances. Ask about pace groups, route difficulty and whether runners regroup, and read how Australian run clubs help people connect.
Are there beginner-friendly running clubs in Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne has social groups and clubs with beginner or run-walk sessions, but pace requirements differ. Ask about the shortest route, pace groups, regrouping and whether walking breaks are accepted. A free parkrun may also suit some beginners because walking is allowed, although it is an event rather than coached training.
What half-marathons and ten-kilometre races run in Melbourne annually?
Melbourne's calendar normally includes ten-kilometre races and half marathons within larger running festivals as well as standalone community events. Dates, distances and names can change between editions, so confirm details with the organiser rather than relying on a previous year's calendar. Browse half marathons in Melbourne or compare all Melbourne running events to find a suitable distance.
What are typical coaching costs for running in Melbourne?
Running coaching prices vary by provider and format. Group sessions and standard training plans generally cost less per runner than personalised one-to-one coaching, while club membership, track access and race entry may be additional. Ask Melbourne coaches about qualifications, session frequency, feedback, cancellations and every fee included in the program.
Is running a winter or summer sport in Australia?
Running happens year-round, but training patterns shift with seasons. Winter is peak training season (cooler, better for distance). Summer requires early/late runs to avoid peak heat, and winter has its own challenges with cold and rain. Check your local running club for their seasonal programming.
What equipment do I need to start running?
Start with comfortable running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and sun protection. You do not need a watch or specialist gear for most beginner sessions. Ask the organiser whether the route has water stops, requires a headlamp or reflective clothing, or involves trails where different footwear may be useful.
Can I join a running club if I can't run five kilometres yet?
Yes, provided the club offers a suitable pace or beginner program. Ask whether walking and run-walk intervals are welcome, what distance the group covers and whether it regroups so nobody is left behind. A gradual first five-kilometre plan can help, but you do not need to reach that distance before contacting a club.
What's the difference between a running club and a race training group?
A running club may offer social runs, club competition and sessions for several paces throughout the year. A race-training group usually follows a time-limited plan for a particular distance or event, with workouts such as intervals, tempo runs and long runs. Some clubs provide both, so compare the pace requirements, coaching and attendance commitment.
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