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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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Mad Rabbit Crew Thursday CBD Night Run
About the Group
Mad Rabbit Crew's Thursday CBD Night Run is a social evening run through central Melbourne with an inclusive club community.
What to Expect
The run usually covers around 10km to 15km along the Yarra River and through the city. It is described by the organiser as a relaxed social run after work.
How to Join
Check the organiser's website or community channels for the current meeting confirmation.Meet at the published CBD meeting point for the Thursday night run.
Mad Rabbit Crew's Thursday CBD Night Run is a social evening run through central Melbourne with an inclusive club community.
What to Expect
The run usually covers around 10km to 15km along the Yarra River and through the city. It is described by the organiser as a relaxed social run after work.
How to Join
Check the organiser's website or community channels for the current meeting confirmation.Meet at the published CBD meeting point for the Thursday night run.
Melbourne VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Thu
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
Running
Hunter Athletics Track Tuesday
About the Group
Hunter Athletics is a modern Melbourne running club that brings runners together for regular training and community.
What to Expect
Track Tuesday is a hard but supportive group running session at Olympic Park. It is best suited to runners comfortable with structured training rather than a first-time beginner session.
How to Join
Show up at Olympic Park for the Tuesday 6:00am session and be ready to run hard.
Or get in touch using the contact details on this listing.
Hunter Athletics is a modern Melbourne running club that brings runners together for regular training and community.
What to Expect
Track Tuesday is a hard but supportive group running session at Olympic Park. It is best suited to runners comfortable with structured training rather than a first-time beginner session.
How to Join
Show up at Olympic Park for the Tuesday 6:00am session and be ready to run hard.
Or get in touch using the contact details on this listing.
Melbourne VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
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
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445 Run Club Melbourne
About the Group
445 Run Club Melbourne is a Friday morning community run meeting at Jack The Geezer Cafe in Middle Park.
What to Expect
The organiser describes the run as time-based rather than distance-based, with participants running at their own pace for about 40 minutes. All levels are welcome.
How to Join
Meet at Jack The Geezer Cafe on Friday mornings.Check the organiser website or use the contact details on this listing for current details.
445 Run Club Melbourne is a Friday morning community run meeting at Jack The Geezer Cafe in Middle Park.
What to Expect
The organiser describes the run as time-based rather than distance-based, with participants running at their own pace for about 40 minutes. All levels are welcome.
How to Join
Meet at Jack The Geezer Cafe on Friday mornings.Check the organiser website or use the contact details on this listing for current details.
Middle Park VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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
Bundha Run Club Fitzroy North
About the Group
Bundha Run Club is a free Friday morning social run hosted by Bundha Sports Centre in Fitzroy North.
What to Expect
The session includes a warm-up, a 5km loop around Edinburgh Gardens and a cool-down. The organiser describes it as social pace and open to beginners through experienced runners.
How to Join
Meet at Bundha Sports Centre before the Friday morning session.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current registration details.
Bundha Run Club is a free Friday morning social run hosted by Bundha Sports Centre in Fitzroy North.
What to Expect
The session includes a warm-up, a 5km loop around Edinburgh Gardens and a cool-down. The organiser describes it as social pace and open to beginners through experienced runners.
How to Join
Meet at Bundha Sports Centre before the Friday morning session.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current registration details.
Fitzroy North VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
Running
Femmi Friday Carlton North
About the Group
Femmi Friday Carlton North is a weekly women's run community meeting at Sleepy's cafe.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km at around 6:00-8:00 min/km pace. All abilities are welcome.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Femmi Friday Carlton North is a weekly women's run community meeting at Sleepy's cafe.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km at around 6:00-8:00 min/km pace. All abilities are welcome.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Carlton North VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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
The NTHSIDE Collective Free Community Run
About the Group
The NTHSIDE Collective hosts a free Friday community run starting and finishing at Inner North Brewing in Brunswick.
What to Expect
The run is up to 7km along the Upfield bike path and around Princes Park, with all paces and abilities welcome and the group returning together.
How to Join
Meet at Inner North Brewing for the Friday 5:45pm run start.
Or get in touch using the contact details on this listing.
The NTHSIDE Collective hosts a free Friday community run starting and finishing at Inner North Brewing in Brunswick.
What to Expect
The run is up to 7km along the Upfield bike path and around Princes Park, with all paces and abilities welcome and the group returning together.
How to Join
Meet at Inner North Brewing for the Friday 5:45pm run start.
Or get in touch using the contact details on this listing.
Brunswick VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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
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Maribyrnong parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is 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...
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...
Maribyrnong VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Femmi Friday Elwood
About the Group
Femmi Friday Elwood is a weekly women's run community meeting at Arlo Cafe in Elwood.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Femmi Friday Elwood is a weekly women's run community meeting at Arlo Cafe in Elwood.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Elwood VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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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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