NIKE Melbourne Marathon Festival 2025
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Sunday, 13th October 2025 |
Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf.
Get a team together or take on the challenge solo and choose from 3km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km. Whether your focus is the finish line, or the finish time, don’t miss the chance to go the extra mile and fundraise for an incredible charity.
Frankston Running Festival 2025
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Sunday, 16th November 2025 |
Our newest event on the fun run calendar is the Frankston Running Festival. This will be an out and back course with the start/finish line at Frankston Waterfront (Frankston Pier) to Keast Park Seaford on Sunday 16 November 2025.
This will be an opportunity for elite athletes and fun run enthusiasts to have a unique experience running along a traffic-free Nepean Highway with the unmissable and stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.
The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels. All finishers receive a finishers medal.
STRYDE4 Melbourne Corporate Challenge Melbourne 2025
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Wednesday 26th November 2025 |
The Fred Hollows Foundation is excited to partner with the STRYDE4 Corporate Challenge.
The day promises to be a festival of purpose as Australia’s largest organisation-wide event, championing well-being, uniting communities and making a powerful social impact.
It’s where teamwork meets purpose, fun meets impact, and every step makes a difference!
The day promises to be a festival of purpose as Australia’s largest organisation-wide event, championing well-being, uniting communities and making a powerful social impact.
It’s where teamwork meets purpose, fun meets impact, and every step makes a difference!
Portsea Twilight 2026
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Saturday, 3rd January 2026 |
Kick off your summer in style at Portsea Twilight on 3 January 2026 - a run like no other, set against the stunning backdrop of Point Nepean National Park.
Choose your challenge: the fast and flat 5.5K, the scenic 9.5K, or the Kids Dash - each offering breathtaking views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. We’re excited to return to our iconic Quarantine Station start line, with free Portsea Twilight caps for all 5.5K and 9.5K runners, and finisher medals for every Kids Dash participant.
After crossing the finish line, soak up the summer vibes in our lively Event Village – celebrate with a crisp beer or wine, great company, and unbeatable coastal views.
Don’t miss your chance to start 2026 on the right foot - Portsea Twilight is the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and seaside magic.
Sunset Series 2026 (Melbourne)
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Wednesday, 4th February — Wednesday, 4th March 2026 |
Whether it's racing alongside Giraffes at The Zoo, battling the Anderson Street hill at The Tan or taking on the lush green Princess Park, this event is perfect for everyone.
Join us for a summer of running the way it should be. Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone.
Run The Rock 2026 (Hanging Rock)
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Saturday, 21st March 2026 |
Run the Rock is held at the stunning Hanging Rock in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges.
A short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, and only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD, there’s a distance for everyone with a Half Marathon (22K), 13.5K, 5K or Kids Dash (2K).
With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths and roads including a lap at the base of Hanging Rock. Afterwards celebrate your achievements in our event village with live music, food trucks, games for the whole family and more.
Don't miss out on ticking off this bucket-list event!
Ballarat Marathon 2026
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Saturday, 25th April - Sunday, 26th April 2026 |
Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The BALLARAT MARATHON celebrates this.
Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon is a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes.
Our event showcases one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities and promotes health and wellbeing across the community.
We invite elite and recreational runners to visit our city and #RUNTHERAT.
Mornington Running Festival 2026
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Saturday, 3rd May 2026 |
The Mornington Running Festival returns to Mornington Peninsula for the 12th time on the 3 May, 2026 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 running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels.
All finishers receive a finishers medal and a free donut.
Rosebud Running Festival 2026 (Mornington)
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Sunday, 7th June 2026 |
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 1km Kids Race
The event will be conducted on both road and bay trail!
The newest running event on the Mornington Peninsula is the Rosebud Running Festival and will take place again on Sunday 7 June 2026.
The course will cover sections along the foreshore trails (Bay trail) with runners being able to enjoy running through some stunning landscapes with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop.
The course will take competitors from the Start/Finish line at Rosebud to McCrae and back to Rosebud for the 5km and 10km events. The Marathon + Half Marathon competitors will continue past the start line at Rosebud and head towards Capel Sound with the turnaround just before the Rye Pier and back past finish line at Rosebud and head towards McCrae Boat Ramp and back again to finish line.
The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels. All finishers receive a finishers medal.
The course will cover sections along the foreshore trails (Bay trail) with runners being able to enjoy running through some stunning landscapes with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop.
The course will take competitors from the Start/Finish line at Rosebud to McCrae and back to Rosebud for the 5km and 10km events. The Marathon + Half Marathon competitors will continue past the start line at Rosebud and head towards Capel Sound with the turnaround just before the Rye Pier and back past finish line at Rosebud and head towards McCrae Boat Ramp and back again to finish line.
The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels. All finishers receive a finishers medal.
Run Melbourne 2026
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Sunday, 12 July 2026 |
At Run Melbourne we are passionate about supporting our amazing runners to raise funds for a cause close to their heart, and together we have raised over $22 million dollars over the past 18 years.
This year we are aiming for $1.2 million dollars, and we believe that with your help we can get there, and make a difference in the lives of so many.
So join us, rally behind your favourite charity and make your run count in 2026.
Fred's Big Run 2026
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1st - 31st August 2026 |
Fred's Big Run is the flagship event of The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Registrations is FREE and you can join from anywhere in the world. Run or walk 50km, 100km or 150km to restore sight.
Challenge yourself to step up and support The Fred Hollows Foundation to give the gift of sight and change lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people!
Join 'Team Fred' (Australia)
Sign up to one of the many Grassrootz events and choose The Fred Hollows Foundation as your preferred charity!
Help restore sight and change lives forever while staying fit and healthy.
