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Bacchus Marsh Running Club
Provider: Athlethics VIC
The clubs motto is ‘ better than running alone’ and it encapsulates our ultimate goal of empowering you to move that bit more and find some encouragement in doing so with others in a fun and social environment.
Bacchus Marsh Running Club 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 you can be.
Coaching Disciplines: Middle Distance/Distance running
Bacchus Marsh Running Club 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 you can be.
Coaching Disciplines: Middle Distance/Distance running
Bacchus Marsh VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
Running
Benalla Running Group
Provider: Athlethics VIC
The Benalla Running Group aims to provide a recreational running group for everyone. Benalla Running Group caters for all ages and physical abilities.In 2024, Benalla Running Group are affiliating with Athletics Victoria as a Recreational Running Club. This enables our members peace of mind while participating and ensures that they are safe while enjoying their running.Our members, socially run together and have an age range of early-20s to mid-70s. The demographics within the group connects many different parts of our community, promotes a healthy lifestyle, promotes positive mental health and a medium to meet new people.
Benalla Running Group is...
Benalla Running Group is...
Benalla VIC
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Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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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
Nagambie Lake parkrun - Strathbogie
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Nagambie Lake 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 Nagambie Lake parkrun
Nagambie Lake 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...
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 Nagambie Lake parkrun
Nagambie Lake 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...
Nagambie VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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
Trebeck Reserve parkrun - Winchelsea - Surf Coast
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Trebeck 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 Trebeck Reserve parkrun
Trebeck 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 5k timed...
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 Trebeck Reserve parkrun
Trebeck 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 5k timed...
Winchelsea VIC
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Learn to Run - 10 Week Program
Provider: Phase 1 Performance
Is completing a Fun Run on your list of goals in 2024? Our 10 week program will prepare you for the Mother's Day Classic 4, 8 or 12km run on Sunday 12th May.
*Small Group (fun and social)
*Learn correct running technique
*Build strength and endurance
*Work at your own individual pace
*Get active for breast cancer research
Just $299 and includes:
*10 x 60 minute small group sessions
*Group chat for sending resources/ tips/motivation/sharing progress
*Run-specific strength training program
*24/7 Gym Access at Phase 1 Performance in Alphington for 12 weeks!
The program starts on Monday 19th February at...
*Small Group (fun and social)
*Learn correct running technique
*Build strength and endurance
*Work at your own individual pace
*Get active for breast cancer research
Just $299 and includes:
*10 x 60 minute small group sessions
*Group chat for sending resources/ tips/motivation/sharing progress
*Run-specific strength training program
*24/7 Gym Access at Phase 1 Performance in Alphington for 12 weeks!
The program starts on Monday 19th February at...
Alphington VIC
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$299.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon
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
Northern Runners
Provider: Northern Runners
A fun, inclusive and family-friendly recreational running club located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. We currently have 2 organised social runs and 1 skills session per week held in Mernda and surrounding suburbs. Our Membership fees are $35 annually which covers Athletics Victoria Membership
Mernda VIC
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$35.00
Age: 5 - 65+
Sun, Tue, 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
Yackandandah Rail Trail parkrun - Indigo
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Yackandandah Rail Trail 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 Yackandandah Rail Trail parkrun
Yackandandah Rail Trail 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 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 Yackandandah Rail Trail parkrun
Yackandandah Rail Trail 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...
Yackandandah VIC
·
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Calembeen parkrun - Creswick - Hepburn
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Calembeen 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 Calembeen parkrun **
Calembeen 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 Calembeen parkrun **
Calembeen 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...
Creswick VIC
·
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Lake Wallace parkrun - Edenhope - West Wimmera
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Lake Wallace 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 Lake Wallace parkrun **
Lake Wallace 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 Lake Wallace parkrun **
Lake Wallace 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...
Edenhope VIC
·
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Prince of Wales parkrun - Lake Gardens - City of Ballarat
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales parkrun **
Prince of Wales parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other...
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 Prince of Wales parkrun **
Prince of Wales parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other...
Lake Gardens VIC
·
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Westerfolds junior parkrun - Templestowe - City of Manningham
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Westerfolds junior parkrun?
junior parkrun is a series of weekly 2k runs for children - free, fun, and friendly.
The junior parkrun code:
- A parent or guardian accompanies under 11s to and from the event
- For children aged 4 to 14
- Parents and guardians can take part too
- Please pay attention to the pre-run briefing
- Respect the park and other park users
- Let children walk, jog, skip and run for fun
- No dogs allowed
- Only children to enter the finish funnel
- No barcode, no time, no exception
- Thank...
junior parkrun is a series of weekly 2k runs for children - free, fun, and friendly.
The junior parkrun code:
- A parent or guardian accompanies under 11s to and from the event
- For children aged 4 to 14
- Parents and guardians can take part too
- Please pay attention to the pre-run briefing
- Respect the park and other park users
- Let children walk, jog, skip and run for fun
- No dogs allowed
- Only children to enter the finish funnel
- No barcode, no time, no exception
- Thank...
Templestowe VIC
·
FREE
Age: 4 - 14
Sun
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Do I need a coach to run faster?
Not required, but coaching helps with pacing, technique, and training plans. Many runners improve through consistent group running plus occasional coached sessions. Ask your running club for coaching recommendations.
Is it safe to run during hot weather?
Running in heat is possible but requires caution—proper hydration, sun protection, and listening to your body. Check the best time of day to exercise to avoid peak heat, and ask your running group about their hot-weather policies and best practices for staying safe.
What's the difference between a social group and lessons/coaching?
A social group usually focuses on regular, informal participation and meeting people, with less individual instruction. Lessons and coaching are led by an instructor and follow a more structured approach to developing skills, technique or fitness. Some activities combine both, so check whether a listing is social, coached or a mix before joining.
How do I find the right activity for my skill level?
Start with the age and activity filters, then check the listing for terms such as beginner, social, intermediate, advanced or all abilities. Look for the expected pace, distance, rules and equipment as well as the skill label. If anything is unclear, tell the organiser about your experience and ask what a typical first session involves.
Are activities free or do they cost money?
KeepActive lists both free and paid activities. Use the 'Show Free Activities Only' filter for no-cost options. Paid activities may charge per session, by term, through a membership or for venue hire, so check what the advertised price includes and ask about trial sessions, equipment hire and additional registration fees.
How do I join a group or sign up for lessons?
Click on the group listing to find their contact details, then reach out directly via their website or phone number. KeepActive helps you discover activities, but the organiser handles bookings and registration.
Do I need to commit to a group long-term?
Not always. Some social activities welcome casual drop-ins, while leagues, term-based lessons and coached programs may require registration for a season or set number of sessions. Check the cancellation policy, attendance expectations and payment terms with the organiser before committing.
Why should I join a social group instead of exercising alone?
Group activity can add routine, encouragement and accountability while giving you a regular way to meet people with a shared interest. It is not automatically better than exercising alone, but many people find the social commitment helps them stay consistent. Read more about group versus solo exercise and making friends through shared activities.
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