Running Events in Victoria

The 7th annual Run Forrest 10km & 21km & 6km Trail Run offers runners the most picturesque trails in Australia.

Once again the 2019 Run Forrest will include the very popular 6km Kids Run circuit.

Staged in the hinterland township of Forrest, nestled in the heart of the Otway Ranges, Run Forrest will showcase the regions world-class trails and breathtaking natural beauty undulating hills, flowing rivers, dense fern gullies and the cool, fresh air of the Otway Ranges.

So get training!!

All races start from Como Landing, Corner Williams Rd & Alexandra Ave, South Yarra. (Melway Ref 58G1)

Run the Gap is a fun run held every year at the majestic Grampians National Park. Not only is this a fun run, but it a way to see and experience Halls Gap, one of the most scenic and iconic natural features in Victoria, while also raising money for a good cause!

Participants can complete a scenic 6km walk/run along Fyans Creek trail, run 12kms including a lap across the wall at stunning Lake Bellfield, or test themselves in the 21km trail run.

All proceeds go to the RTG community project to enhance bike/walk path. Plus $1 from each registration is donated to the "Grampians Walking Tracks Support Group" assisting to maintain Grampians National Park Trails.

Sapphire Coast Runners are excited and proud to announce that we have joined forces with Rotary to this year assist in the staging of the Mothers Day Classic in Merimbula

Macedon Trail Run is the 2nd in the Trailsplus Mountain Trail Series. It offers incredibly beautiful scenic mountain trails with challenging ascents and descents. The start and finish are located at the BBQ area next to the carpark at the top of the mountain. This is an ideal place for families to enjoy a picnic lunch while waiting for their competitor to finish, and to hang around afterwards to encourage other finishers and for the presentations.

The race will consist of a 10km, a 21.1km, a 30km a 42.2km and a 50km event. See above tabs for more info.

The Traralgon Harriers Marathon and Running Festival includes the full marathon, half marathon and 10K. The 10K can be run solo, or in a team of 4 with the fastest team aggregate time winning. The Traralgon Marathon is the oldest current marathon in Australia and was first run on 24 August in 1968. The race was an all male affair and was won by Barry Sawyer in 2:26:53. The friendly vibe and country atmosphere make it the ideal event for serious and novice runners alike. Stay around after the race, food is provided and it offers a great chance to socialise with your fellow runners.

Wandi Cross is mountain running challenge set amidst the picturesque valley of Wandiligong, just a few minutes from Bright, Victoria.

A traditional test of speed and endurance on a classic one-mile loop in a refreshing garden and lakeside setting...

The event is conducted on a scenic 5km closed trail circuit around Albert Park Lake, with full runner services.

The Wamboin Trail Runners Inc in association with the Australian Mountain Running Association present the Kowen Trail Run.

The Portland Winter Solstice Fun Run incorporates three challenging and scenic distances which you can run or walk, a carnival finish line with food, music, and a free 1km Kid's Dash. Portland Runners Club proudly donates $2 per entry to Beats Cycle for Hope, with great prizes on offer.

The Surf Coast Trail Marathon is conducted on the Surf Coast Walk, starting in Torquay and finishing in Fairhaven, Victoria on Saturday, 30 June 2018.

Participants can enter a marathon or half marathon distance as individuals, or in relay teams of 2 for the marathon.

From iconic Bells Beach (yes you run a short stretch of this hallowed turf) to the cliff tops of Point Addis and Anglesea and on to Split Point lighthouse at Airyes Inlet, this course deserves to be renewed for the sheer experience of journeying through a unique natural environment. We invite you all to experience trail running from the surf beaches to rainforest of the Otways.

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team offers a 3-event series of Winter trail runs at popular venues close to Canberra west, south and north for your enjoyment, fitness and self-transcendence. Each event includes races of 3 distances:

Short (2km 3km)

Middle (5km 10km)

Longer (10km 31km)

Welcome to race 3 of the Victorian Urban Trail Running Series. The Tan race location is our final event for the series, with race 1 at Brimbank and Race 2 at Princes park now completed.

We hope you will come and join us either as a participant or as a spectator encouraging all as they strive to achieve their goals, be it 4, 12, 21, 42, 50 or 100 km.

Are you ready to experience the ultimate stair climb?

The MCG is one of the largest stadiums on the planet boasting a seating capacity of 100,024. Thats a lot of seats, which means a lot of stairs.

Climb your way up, down and around the MCG bays in this epic stair challenge. There will be rest stops (pick a seat!), drink stations and music playing to keep you focused and pumped. Get ready Melbourne!

There are course options for everyone regardless of your fitness full course (7,600 steps), short course (2,200 steps) and Junior Stomp (1,900 steps). And for those who want to stomp until they drop Stomp Unlimited is for you.

Choose your own start time when you register but be advised, early wave times fill quickly.

The Warrnambool Athletics Club Burson Auto 8km Handicap returns this year.

A smorgasbord of distances on our iconic Princes Park circuit

Race 2 of the Trail Running Series returns to Smiths Gully in the Yarra Valley, and is prooving to be one of the most popular venues in the Series. Whos ready to tackle the Rob Roy again?

Smiths Gully is a small rural region located in Melbournes north eastern outskirts with a delightful mix of farming and bushland, rolling hills and quaint country villages filled with charismatic general stores and well stocked bakeries.

Canberra's north side hosts the Series finale. The track from Hall through to Oak Hill along Gungahlin's northern fringing ridge is the Rolls Royce of Canberra Trails. Especially commissioned for the Centenary Trail project, this beautifully sculptured track is a work of art, a trail to fall in love with To fully appreciate the varying vistas in each direction, you really need to run this wonderful track both ways. That's why we've designed this course as an out-and-back.

Parklands Albury Wodongas Riverina Endurance series tackles some of the most rugged terrain around the Border area each winter. Come and find out why dirt is good- visit each events link for details!

EXPERIENCE MELBOURNE AT ITS BEST

The 12th year of Run Melbourne will once again fill the streets with more than 20,000 people running past some of Melbournes famous landmarks Flinders Street Station, MCG, the Shrine and the Yarra River.

In 2019, we will deliver the best running event in Melbourne with specially designed courses, a unique perspective of the city and the chance to discover one of the most liveable cities in the world on foot.

With cheer zones, more training support, fundraising resources and true to our core, a race day experience youll never forget.

Lets Run Melbourne together next July.

Peaks & Trails is a picturesque run starting and finishing in the heart of Dunkeld, Victoria over the weekend of Saturday, 3 August to Sunday, 4 August 2019.

The weekend offers something for all levels of trail enthusiast with access to beautiful Southern Grampians trails and a number of private trails normally inaccessible to the public.

Saturday has the 6.2km Mt Abrupt Short Course Challenge, and Sunday has 50km, 26km, 22km, 11km and 6.4km trail runs and the Salt Creek Kids Dash.

Ignite your senses and take your running off-road for the Running Series. 5 races at 5 breathtaking locations await! All in misty wilderness and a one hour drive from Melbourne.

This is a great opportunity to run an enjoyable but challenging ultra in one of Australias great secrets Lerderderg State Park, while also supporting a local charity that performs a crucial role in undoing the harm caused by the abuse and neglect of children.

Wagga Trail Marathon Running Weekend on 17-18 August 2019. Events include marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10km, 5km and a mountain bike event.

Enjoy being active outdoors? Looking for your next fitness challenge? Hoping to run further or faster than last year? Want to discover one of the Mornington Peninsulas hidden gems Whatever your motivation the Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club invites you to come on down and enjoy join the action. Bring the family and make a day of it exploring the beautiful Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, or recuperate at your favourite local caf or winery.

Feel enveloped by the landscape. Behold great vistas. Experience suffering and joy like never before.

We have events suitable for all ages and abilities. Our certified accurate course is known for being flat and fast, ideal for those looking for a PB, stepping up a distance or a beginner runner. See you in Shepp!

Take the challenge in this historic community event along with world marathon champion Robert de Castella in Melbourne, Victoria. It doesnt matter if you run or walk, you will enjoy city views, rolling hills and soak up the encouraging atmosphere as you shake off winter, on the last Sunday in August each year.

Surf Coast Waterfall Trail Run (formally Hell Run) is the newest mountain trail run on the Trailsplus calendar. Same location, New Start Line at Cumberland River Holiday Park and awesome new single trails, visiting up to 6 waterfalls for the longer distances.

Just 3 hours from Melbourne and 1 hour from the regional towns of Albury and Wangaratta we bring you the Bright Running Festival.

The 2019 event is now open. Taking place on Saturday 31st August 2019.

Distances:

100km 18 years plus)

50km (18 years plus)

25km (17 years plus)

5k & 10k (15 years plus)

For the little ones:

Punka 1 km (3 years - 14 years)

Three options of trails- 4km kids run, 8km over Fed Hill and the 18km adding in McFarlane's Hill and Klinge's Hill for some extra vertical.

The event is conducted on a scenic 5km closed road circuit along Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, following the gentle curves of the Yarra River.

This year Aussie SCAD Survivors will be walking in Albert Park Melbourne; to raise awareness and much needed Medical Research Funds for SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection). Our major fundraisers, these 5k SCADaddles for Research are organised by volunteer Aussie SCAD Survivors to change the outcome for SCAD sufferers and every cent raised goes to SCAD Medical Research. Register today to show your support!

The Surf Coast Century on Saturday, 15 September 2018 is an annual 100km trail run in Anglesea, Victoria which can be run solo or in a relay team of up to 4 members.

The event leads competitors through an incredibly diverse range of beautiful landscapes across the complete 100km... from running below towering ocean sea cliffs to weaving between towering tree ferns, competitors will run past lighthouses, waterfalls, scenic lookouts, renowned surf beaches, surf life-saving clubs, remote wilderness and almost everything in between.

Ignite your senses and take your running off-road for this years Trail Running Series. 5 races at 5 breathtaking locations await! All in misty wilderness and a one hour drive from Melbourne.

Mornington Running Festival includes the 1km kids dash, Bonaccorde 5km and 10km fun run/walk and the popular Half Marathon 21.1km distance.

Who said you cant drink wine AND exercise? Experience a great evening with friends, with a little fitness & lots of fun. You will work up a thirst with the 5k or 10k run through amazing wineries across Australia. Then enjoy a cool down through the wine tasting waddle to re-energise yourself before some grape dancing with our live entertainment as the sun goes down.We bet youve never run a race quite like the Grapest 5k Run!

The Upper Murray Challenge is a Multisport EPIC - A perfect mix of Mountain Biking, Kayaking and running - It's an awesome event!

The one day event is located at the Kosciuszko foothills and features a 28 km mountain bike ride, 26km kayak paddle and 25km run set against the backdrop of a gorgeous spring alpine setting. Australian toughest and one of the most spectacular Multisport races. Open for SOLO, Relay and AR Duo teams, Single leg entries, Regular entries.

ENJOY!

Ignite your senses and take your running off-road for the 2019 Trail Running Series. 5 races at 5 breathtaking locations await! All in misty wilderness and a one hour drive from Melbourne. Each series event includes short, medium and long course formats with lots of trail-stomping in pristine landscape.

Based in Melbourne's fast growing South East, the Casey Stride Series is a 3 Race Fun Run & Walk Series.

Each race features a 5km or 10km along with a kids races from 400m to 2k.

The events are organised on the principles of being FUN, FRIENDLY & RELAXED, and designed for all abilities from beginners walking 5km to Olympians looking to have a fun race with the awesome Melbourne Running Community.

We have a large Family focus and are very much Family friendly.

Walk or run with Olivia in Melbourne, or wherever you are in the world, and fundraise to support people with cancer.

The Harrietville Half Marathon runs from Bright to Harrietville along the Great Alpine Road in Victoria.

The event is organised by a local running group with a passion for running, health & wellbeing & the community. The "Harrietville Half" is planned to be an ongoing, annual event to encourage and promote healthy activities, fitness and lifestyle in our community. All proceeds will be donated to the Harrietville Primary School supporting "Excellence in Regional Education".

Along with the half marathon, there are 2km, 5km and 10km fun run/walk distances.

Since 1984, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has conducted 10 km and 4 km Fun-Runs along the popular signposted Sri Chinmoy 10 km Recreational Running course on the cycle path along the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, starting and finishing at Acton Ferry Terminal.

The Hume & Hovell Ultra is an ultra marathon conducted along part of the Hume & Hovell Walking Track. The walking track follows as closely as possible the historic route taken by Explorers Hume & Hovell on their 1824 expedition to Port Phillip Bay. The track is managed by Department of Primary Industries from the Wagga Wagga office. The walking track starts at Cooma Cottage near Yass and finishes at the Hovell Tree in Albury, some 440 km in length.

There's no better way to combine fitness and fun than the Grapest 5km or 10km Run! Run through some amazing wineries, and then re-hydrate and re-energise with the Wine Tasting 1km Waddle, getting you in the spirit to enjoy live entertainment as the sun goes down.