5km Running Events in Australia
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Memory Walk & Jog: Lorne
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Lorne, join us at Point Grey.We're coming to Lorne for the inaugural Pop Up Memory Walk & Jog and we want to see the whole community there. It's time to tie up your laces and show your support for people impacted by dementia. Come down and join friends, family, and people from work at Point Grey on Saturday, 27 April, as...
Ballarat Marathon
Organiser: Federation University
Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The BALLARAT MARATHON is designed to celebrate this. Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon will be a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes. Our event will showcase one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities and promote health and wellbeing across the community. We are inviting...
Run The Rock 2024
Organiser: Sole Motive
Get away for a wonderful weekend and experience the beautiful natural scenery and native wildlife within picturesque landscape in one of Victoria's most iconic natural landmarks. Great for an unforgettable daytrip or weekend, with live music, games, food and drink to enjoy at the event village after the run.Date: 27 April 2024Distances: 22K - 13.5K - 5K - 2K kidsLocation:...
7 News Gold Coast Running Festival
Organiser: The Event Crew
Welcome to the Gold Coast and the 13th anniversary of the von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival 2024. Come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and enjoy the fast, safe, closed road circuit. With distances available for all running and walking abilities, we have a race for you, your running group and the whole family!Distances:- Garmin 3/4 Marathon- Rigs...
Memory Walk & Jog: Geelong
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us at Geelong's Eastern Beach Reserve.Geelong Memory Walk & Jog is back! Take in the beautiful coastline at Eastern Beach Reserve while raising dementia-beating dollars this coming April. Together we get active, fundraise and step up to make the world of difference to people living with dementia. Bring everyone to the event – friends, family, work mates, even your dog,...
Mornington Running Festival
The Mornington Running Festival returns to Mornington Peninsula for the 10th time on the 28 April 2024 weekend.Set in what is one of Australia's most stunning courses to run, winding along the esplanade from Mornington to Mt Martha and back. This unique experience to run or walk along this road free from traffic is unmissable.The weekend features a variety of...
QUT Classic
Organiser: QUT Classic
QUT Classic is an annual community running event held on May 5, 2024.Starting and finishing at QUT’s Gardens Point Campus with scenic 1km, 5km and 10km routes across beautiful Brisbane city. This inclusive family friendly event had over 1,500 participants in 2023, all supporting the QUT Learning Potential Fund. Join us May 5, 2024, to run or walk across Brisbane...
Wings For Life World Run
Organiser: Wings for Life World Run
The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its eleventh year, on May 5, 2024 Wings for Life World Run participants in can also run together in . Meet...
Memory Walk & Jog: Melbourne
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Melbourne, it’s time to get active, get healthy and get ahead of dementia! We’re so excited to be heading back to Princes Park! Bring your friends, family, work mates, even your dog to join us for a morning of fun, fitness and fundraising. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic day! Let’s beat dementia to the finish line. Choose...
Memory Walk & Jog: Forster-Tuncurry
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Forster-Tuncurry help us beat dementia.Tie up your laces and get ready to join your local community at your Inaugural Pop Up Memory Walk & Jog.Show your support for people impacted by dementia by joining friends, family, and people from work at John Wright Park on Saturday, May 11, as we beat dementia to the finish line.Walk or jog either our...
Memory Walk & Jog: Hunter
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us at Speers Point Park in the Hunter.Hunter Memory Walk & Jog - we know how passionate you are as a community, and we are excited to see you all again!Together, we’re going to get active, raise money and have loads of fun by walking, jogging or running around Cockle Bay. It’s a great way to get active and...
Mansfield Marathon
Organiser: Mansfield Athlethics Club
Join us for the 2nd annual Mansfield Marathon. It’s fast, flat and scenic running on the Great Victorian Rail Trail.Family fun & fitness timeWith 5 distances to choose from this is a great way to get the whole family active. While you’re visiting Mansfield be sure to checkout the many other attractions on offer.Mansfield MarathonThis is a great marathon course,...
GREAT OCEAN ROAD RUNNING FESTIVAL 2024
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will take place from the 18th to the 19th of May 2024.The Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracts thousands of participants every year seeking to conquer one of the most stunning marathons in the world. Held on the world famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the two day running event offers distances for all...
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Australia’s most stunning running event, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, returns Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024 in Lorne and Apollo Bay.With nine distances from 1.5km to 60km, including marathons, trail runs and walks, the two-day festival has something for everyone.More than just a running event, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a seaside weekend staycation with...
Memory Walk & Jog: Brisbane
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us in Seventeen Mile Rocks.Come along to Rocks Riverside Park for a morning of family-friendly fun, fitness and fundraising. How you take part is up to you. Walk, jog or run? Fancy dress or personal best? Beat dementia your way. Spread the word and bring your friends, family, work mates and even the dog! Memory Walk & Jog is a...
SMC Road Race 9
Organiser: SMC Road Race
Distances2 km Kids Dash, 5km, 10km, 21.1kmSMC Road Race SeriesWe are a non-profit running club, run entirely by volunteers. Anyone can run at any SMC event, no matter what their ability, speed or experience. All runners are issued with timing chips and bibs, and all finishers get an official time from our electronic timing system.You do not need to be...
Memory Walk & Jog: Redcliffe
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Redcliffe help us beat dementia.Moreton Bay - tie up your laces and get ready to join your local community for the innagural Redcliffe Memory Walk & Jog.Show your support for people impacted by dementia all across Australia by joining friends, family, and people from work at Captain Cook Park on Saturday, June 1, as we beat dementia to the finish...
Brisbane Marathon Festival
Organiser: Visit Brisbane
One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, the Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory. This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.Celebrating...
Memory Walk & Jog: Gold Coast
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us at Broadbeach to beat dementia.Look who's back for another magnificent event! 2023 was incredible so we’re coming back to hit gold on the Goldie! Walk, jog or run with us at Pratten Park as you take in the spectacular coastline whilst turning your kilometres into dementia-beating dollars. Soak in the sun for a fun filled day because every step...
McDonald's Townsville Running Festival
Organiser: McDonald's Townsville Running Festival
This festival has grown far beyond the humble beginnings of the Townsville Marathon over 50 years ago to include the addition of the shorter events to create a real festival vibe and help to bring on the next generations of runners.Townsville Airport MarathonStart: 4:45amThe Marathon is a fast, flat 3 loop course with AIMS certification. The early morning start means...
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Jeune Park parkrun - Beaudesert - Scenic Rim
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 Jeune Park parkrun
Jeune Park 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...
Chaotic Energy Social Walk Walking Group
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Move Keilor East Leisure Centre Walking Group
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Fortnightly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Kids Tennis Classes @ Ardrossan Tennis Club
Hot Shots Tennis: Fun Kids Classes and Tennis Lessons
Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children aged 3-10+ years old to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for kids to play tennis at their ability and interest. Games and activities are designed with our Play to Learn philosophy which recognizes the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.
The benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis to also promote life skills such as building positive...
Kids Tennis Classes @ Tarlee Tennis Club
Hot Shots Tennis: Fun Kids Classes and Tennis Lessons
Hot Shots Tennis is a fun way for children aged 3-10+ years old to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for kids to play tennis at their ability and interest. Games and activities are designed with our Play to Learn philosophy which recognizes the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.
The benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis to also promote life skills such as building positive friendships, working with others, problem-solving,...
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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.