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 Elite

  • START-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

  • The cut-off time for the 5KM will be announced closer to the event.

  • Water and electrolyte drink will be available at each of our drink stations. There are toilets at each drink station.

  • 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.