THE COURIER 5KM
SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2025
WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE
BIB COLLECTION: Ballarat Civic Hall - 300-304 Mair St, Ballarat Central
NOTE: All bibs must be collected. Bibs will not be posted. Personalised bibs are available for everyone who registers prior to March 1.
START TIMES:
2:15pm - Mass Start
3.15pm - 5KM Women’s Elite
3.45pm - 5KM Men’s EliteSTART-FINISH LOCATION: Ballarat Town Hall - 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central
Be inspired by the beauty of Australia’s best-preserved gold rush-era city while completing two laps of our 2.5km course. This will be a spectacular Saturday afternoon event for runners and spectators alike.
Who can run in the Elite races?
We are encouraging national-standard and state-standard runners and fast club runners to take part in our Elite races. Runners are asked to submit evidence of a qualifying time when they enter.
Men: Have posted a time of 16:00 or faster
Women: 17:30 or faster
Men’s & Women’s Elite Prize Money:
First: $2000
Second: $1000
Third: $500
Fourth: $250
Fifth: $125
Super Early-Bird Pricing:
30 June - 1 September
Adult $50 / 5-12 Years $25 / 0-4 Years Free
Early-Bird Pricing:
2 September - 5 January
Adult $55 / 5-12 Years $27.50 / 0-4 Years Free
Standard Pricing:
6 January - April 24
Adult $65 / 5-12 Years $32.50 / 0-4 Years Free
At-Event Pricing:
April 25, 26, 27
Adult $75 / 5-12 Years $37.50 / 0-4 Years Free
Age: All children aged 12 and under on the day of the event must be accompanied by a registered adult.
FURTHER INFORMATION 2025
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The cut-off time for the 5KM will be announced closer to the event.
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Water and electrolyte drink will be available at each of our drink stations. There are toilets at each drink station.
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More information on drink station locations will be available closer to the event.
All courses are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.