36 running events in Melbourne, Victoria

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Melbourne Marathon [melbournemarathon.com.au]
Sun, Oct 12, 2025

2.5k 5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
325 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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WEST GATE TUNNEL DISCOVERY DAY [raceroster.com]
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

2k 8k Run Walk
Whitehall Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3013, Australia
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Eltham Fun Run and Walk 2025 [raceroster.com]
Sat, Nov 15, 2025

5k 10k Fun Run Run Walk
Eltham Leisure Centre, 40 Brougham Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3095, Australia
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Run for the Young Marathon [runfortheyoung.com]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025

2k 5k 10k 21k 42k Marathon Run
120 Anderson Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3140, Australia
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Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays [au.srichinmoyraces.org]
Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Relay Run
Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Seaford Wetlands Fun Run 2025 [wetlandsfunrun.com.au]
Sat, Nov 29, 2025

2k 5k 10k Fun Run Run Walk
70-98 Eel Race Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3198, Australia
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Friends Run Fest 2025 [raceroster.com]
Fri, Dec 12, 2025

5k 10k 21k Run
Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Mornington CSA Twilight Swim [morningtonlsc.com.au]
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

1k 2k Run Swim
Mills Beach, Melbourne, Victoria, 3931, Australia
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Portsea Swim Classic 2026 [portseasurf.com.au]
Fri, Jan 16, 2026

1k 2k Run Swim
Portsea Front Beach, Melbourne, Victoria, 3944, Australia
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MELBOURNE [theeventcrew.com.au]
Sat, Jan 17, 2026

1k 2k 5k 10k Run Triathlon
Aughtie Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, 3206, Australia
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The 5K Foam Fest - East Melbourne 2026 [the5kfoamfest.com]
Fri, Jan 23, 2026

5k Run
Victoria Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3139, Australia
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Carman's Fun Run Melbourne 2026 [solemotive.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 5:45 AM

5k 10k 21k Fun Run Run
Elsternwick Park, Melbourne, Victoria, 3186, Australia
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Carrum Coast Guard - Around the River Fun Run 2026 [carrumcoastguardfunrun.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Description
Come and join us for the tenth annual Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run to be run on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. This year we are running 6 km Run/Walk and 12 km Run only events. There will also...
Come and join us for the tenth annual Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run to be run on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. This year we are running 6 km Run/Walk and 12 km Run only events. There will also be a full range of family entertainment.

Prices have not changed since 2016!

All proceeds go directly to support Carrum Coast Guard.
General info:

Prices:

Early Bird (before 22 January 2026):

– Adult (17 and over): 6 km $30.00 12 km $35.00

– Child (7 to 16): 6 km $22.00 12 km $27.00

– Young Runners (6 and Under) : Free

– Team entries available

Regular Entries:

– Adult (17 and over): 6 km $40.00 12 km $45.00

– Child (7 to 16): 6 km $27.00 12 km $32.00

– Young Runners (6 and Under) : Free

– Team entries available

Emergency service team entries:

– Minimum 3 entrants per team

BBQ: Bacon & egg rolls and Sausages in bread availableMedals for all participants

Participant package pick up and registrations between 9am - 1pm Saturday 15th February from Coast Guard Carrum, 6 Launching Way Carrum.

Last minute registrations and package pick up available on Sunday 16th February prior to the event from 7am.

Race start: 8:30 am

Again this year:Electronic timing bibs

Timing result printout & on web

Water stations

Kids activitiesand much more
6k 12k Fun Run Run
514 Station Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3197, Australia
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Melbourne Pride Run [melbournepride.run]
Sat, Feb 21, 2026

3k 7k Run
King George V Monument, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Williamstown Open Water Swim [williamstownslsc.org.au] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Sunday 1st March 2026

The date is set for the this season's WOW at the iconic Williamstown Beach.

1.2km | 2.5km | 5km SWIMS

Unfortunately, we are unable to run the 10km swim this year :-(

The...

Sunday 1st March 2026

The date is set for the this season's WOW at the iconic Williamstown Beach.

1.2km | 2.5km | 5km SWIMS

Unfortunately, we are unable to run the 10km swim this year :-(

The Williamstown Open Water Swim– The "WOW” is for everyone – champions, weekend warriors, kids, fast, slow, young and old!

All swimmers are in the [DEL: running :DEL] swimming to win a $600 2XU VOUCHER.

The WOW is swum at Williamstown Beach on our 1.2km and 2.5km courses. This year on the 2.5km course we have a beach start and you will swim in an anti-clockwise direction. Your first turn will take you around the Rock Groyne and over The Crystal Pool (aka "The Crystals"), a much loved local diving and snorkelling site. A left turn close to the boat harbour takes you out into deeper water and after another left turn, you’ll head East onto the legendary WOW Back Straight. With a final left turn, swimmers head back to the beach area, to your well-deserved feeding station or finish arch on the sand.

Event Details

1.2km from 8:30 am Order: Male, Female, Junior; Mass starts

5km from 9:00 am Mixed Gender, all age groups; Rolling starts

2.5km from 10:00 am Mixed Gender, all age groups; Rolling starts

NB. Weather conditions may see the course reversed back into a clockwise direction. We want you to have any wind behind you on the back straight.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page for our Suspension & Cancellation Policy

The event is conducted by the historic Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club. Swimmers of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to choose from a range of swim distances.

The WOW is a highly anticipated Great Victorian Swim Series event has proudly raised funds for not-for-profit organisations each year.

Swimmers who registered before midnight 31st January 2026 could receive a complimentary event t-shirt.

All swimmers may choose to swim in a wetsuit.

No additional buoyancy aids such as pull buoys, hand paddles or fins are permitted.

1k 2k 5k Open Water Run Swim
Williamstown Beach, Railway Crescent, Melbourne, Victoria, 3016, Australia
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APAC Marketplace Demonstration [raceroster.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sun, Mar 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Description

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5k 10k Run
St Kilda Sea Baths Complex, Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
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Salomon Warburton Trail Fest 2026 [warburtontrailfest.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

A three-day celebration of the trail running lifestyle.

Only an hour-and-a-half drive from the Melbourne CBD, but a world away – ditch the concrete jungle for a fern fringed one and come and play in...

A three-day celebration of the trail running lifestyle.

Only an hour-and-a-half drive from the Melbourne CBD, but a world away – ditch the concrete jungle for a fern fringed one and come and play in the Warburton Valley.

There's plenty of runs to choose from ranging from 50km trail ultra, the 22km Donna Double - part of the Golden trail National Series presented by Salomon - plus the renowned 'Redwoods Rush' - perfect for those new to trails.

Plus there's a night run, 14km, three 4.5km outings, aaaand a lilo derby. Yes - this the world's only trail festival that features a lilo race! And a thong race, for that matter! And a film screening. And some seminars. So come and play for the weekend of celebrating the trail and mountain running lifestyle we all love so much.

Run one event. Or run them all. It's an á la carte smorgasbord of singletrack.

GO ALL IN!

GO A MULTIDAY ENTRY!

There's the famous Multiday Madness

taking in all the big banger events:

50km (Sat), 22km + 8km night run (Sun) + Lilo Derby (Mon)

for a total weekend of 80km.

OR

Try the ALL NEW MULTIDAY MAGIC

a dip your toe into multiday running effort including:

27km (Sat), 14km + 8km night run (Sun) + Lilo Derby (Mon)

for a total weekend of 52km

4k 8k 14k 22k 27k 50k Run Trail Ultra
3455-3457 Warburton Hwy, Melbourne, Victoria, 3799, Australia
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Sri Chinmoy Princes Park 20km, 15km, 10km & 5km Run [au.srichinmoyraces.org]
Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Welcome to the Sri Chinmoy Princes Park 20km, 15km, 10km & 5km Run

5k 10k 15k 20k Run
6X96+63P, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Aintree Reserve parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
6 Bonniebrook Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3336, Australia
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Berwick Waters parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
14I Riverstone Boulevard, Melbourne, Victoria, 3978, Australia
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Cyril Curtain Reserve parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
73 Morris Street, Williamstown, Victoria, 3016, Australia
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Dorset Recreation Reserve parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
25 Jenkins Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, 3136, Australia
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Emerald Lake parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, 3782, Australia
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Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM (Oct 25 - Oct 25, 2026)

parkrun junior Run
Eynesbury Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3338, Australia
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Frog Hollow parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
111-119A Belgrave - Hallam Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3804, Australia
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Jells parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
Jells Park, Waverley Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3150, Australia
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Mernda parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
1485-1485W Plenty Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3754, Australia
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The Phar Lap Track parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
The Phar Lap Track Braeside State Park Lower Dandenong Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3195, Australia
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Woodlands Historic Park parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

Description

parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

5k parkrun Run Walk
woodlands historic park woodlands homestead, Woodlands Dr, Melbourne, Victoria, 3059, Australia
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Gumbuya World Running Festival [racehubaustralia.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Description

Gumbuya World Running Festival presented by BFT Warragul

Sunday, 12th April 2026

Join us at Gumbuya World Running Festival presented by BFT Warragul for Victoria's WILDEST RUNNING FESTIVAL. Start...

Gumbuya World Running Festival presented by BFT Warragul

Sunday, 12th April 2026

Join us at Gumbuya World Running Festival presented by BFT Warragul for Victoria's WILDEST RUNNING FESTIVAL. Start with a 10km, 5km, or 2km race along closed roads in Victorian picturesque countryside, and then finish off with unlimited theme park fun as soon as you cross the finish line!

All race entries include full-day access to everything Gumbuya World has to offer—think water slides, roller coasters, wildlife, and live entertainment all in one incredible location. Better still, runners will enjoy exclusive early access before the park opens to the public, giving you more time for rides and zero time in queues.

Your race entry includes:

✅Fully closed roads race;

✅Unlimited day access to Gumbuya World (Usually $73-$78)

✅Early access to the park before the general public can enter at 10:30 am;

✅Free Race Day photographs!

Every participant will receive a themed medal, sponsor giveaways, post-race refreshments, a personalised finisher’s certificate to mark the occasion, and FREE race-day photos. Not to mention full-day access to Gumbuya World post-race.

If you have a Gumbuya World Season Pass, please get in touch with us so we can provide you with a discount code at sign-up.

Proudly presented by BFT Warragul

2k 5k 10k Road Run
2705 Princes Highway, Melbourne, Victoria, 3814, Australia
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WERRIBEE MANSION RUN 2026 [pbevents.com.au] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

The Mansion Run is BACK!

1k 5k 10k 21k Run
Werribee Park Trail, Melbourne, Victoria, 3030, Australia
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RUN THE TAN 2026 [runthetan.net] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Welcome to

RUN THE TAN 2026

Run the iconic Tan Track and support mental health!

Join elite athletes, celebrities, emergency service workers, and schools as they run the iconic Tan Track to get an...

Welcome to

RUN THE TAN 2026

Run the iconic Tan Track and support mental health!

Join elite athletes, celebrities, emergency service workers, and schools as they run the iconic Tan Track to get an official time and raise funds and awareness for local mental health charities.

Suitable for runners of all abilities, The Tan has become one of the most popular running tracks in the world.

There are plenty of other running events, but there's ONLY one Run the Tan - UNIQUE | ICONIC | LOCAL

There are limited spots available - REGISTER TODAY so you don't miss out!

Run Track
10 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Asics Run Melbourne [events.solemotive.com]
Sun, Jul 12, 2026

5.5k 10k Half Marathon Run
15 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Run Melbourne 2026 [runmelbourne.com.au] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM

2k 5k 10k 21k Run
2-100 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) [finishers.com]
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Description

Ready to experience something unique at the other end of the world? 🌏

5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run
King George V Monument, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Two Bays Trail Run [twobaystrailrun.com]
Sun, Jan 17, 2027

28k 56k Run Trail
359 Point Nepean Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3936, Australia
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Local Clubs & Organizations

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AM:PM.RC Group

[runningcrews.com] [runningcrews.com] - Facebook - Instagram
AM:PM.RC is a unique running crew founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2014. Guided by the motto "Strength to Strength," they are committed to creating a supportive and diverse sanctuary for individuals from all walks of life, including indigenous, immigrant, and local members. More than just a running group, AM:PM.RC seamlessly blends athletics with creativity, collaborating with local artists and musicians to craft engaging experiences. Their dedication to positive community impact through charity work and local partnerships establishes them as a cornerstone of Melbourne's vibrant running culture.

Community Run
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Elite Triathlon Performance Australia Club

[etpa.com.au] [triathlonaustralia.azurewebsites.net]
Since 2002, ETPA Racing has transformed itself from a sole trader, operating with a handful of personal clients to a company that employs six staff who coordinate three venues and service approximately 150 athletes. ETPA offers email based training programs, venue based group training programs, online customer interface, online product sales and a well-defined triathlon and multisport coaching network with access to the world's leading specialist providers.

Triathlon

Contact: mat@etpa.com.au
70 Esplanade, Williamstown, Victoria, 3016, Australia
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Phone: 0414 303 464
Hunter Athletics and Recreation Group

[hunterathletics.com] [runningcrews.com] - Facebook - Instagram
Hunter Athletics and Recreation is a modern running club that has been a powerful force in Melbourne, Australia's running scene since October 2017. They are defined by their core philosophy, which is that it's not about how fast you are, but about the effort you put in. With no membership fees or joining requirements, they have built a community based solely on participation. Their structured week of training, including their epicentre "Track Tuesday," threshold Thursdays, and Sunday long runs, offers a perfect blend of dedication and enjoyment for runners of all goals and abilities.

Community Run Social
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inclusive Sports Training Club

[inclusivesportstraining.com] [triathlonaustralia.azurewebsites.net] - Facebook
IST Training is a private enterprise coaching business. It specialises in coaching athletes with learning difficulties and prepares them to participate in mainstream sporting competitions. IST focuses on "Fun, fitness and sports training" with like-minded peers and expert coaching.

Triathlon

Contact: archertalbot@gmail.com
41 Waltham St, Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia
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Phone: +61418505783
Kaizen Triathlon Academy Club

[kaizentri.com] [triathlonaustralia.azurewebsites.net]
We offer individualised one-to-one programs with regular feedback and communication. We also offer in person coaching sessions.

Triathlon

Contact: coachmacka@gmail.com
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Phone: 0413604228

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