MILE

SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2025

WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE

  • BIB COLLECTION LOCATION: 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:

    4.15pm - Mass Start

    4.45pm - 16 & Under Boys Elite

    4.45pm - 16 & Under Girls Elite

    5pm - Women’s Elite

    5.15pm - Men’s Elite

  • START-FINISH LOCATION: Ballarat Town Hall - 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central

Race through history as Ballarat’s beautiful inner-city streets come alive for this Saturday evening one-mile dash. This is a race for everyone: from the elite four-minute milers to those looking to complete a short road running event for the first time.

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 4:40 or faster
Women: 5:10 or faster
16 & Under Boys: 5:10 or faster
16 & Under Girls: 5:30 or faster

Men’s & Women’s Elite Prize Money:
First:
$2000
Second: $1000
Third: $500
Fourth: $250
Fifth: $125

Boys’ and Girls’ Elite Prizes:
TBC

Super Early-bird Pricing:
30 June - 1 September
Adult $30 / 5-12 Years $15 / 0-4 Years Free

Early-bird Pricing:
2 September - 5 January
Adult $35 / 5-12 Years $17.50 / 0-4 Years Free

Standard Pricing:
6 January - April 24
Adult $40 / 5-12 Years $20 / 0-4 Years Free

At-Event Pricing:
April 25, 26, 27
Adult $45 / 5-12 Years $22.50 / 0-4 Years Free

Age: All children aged 12 and under on the day of the event must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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

  • A drink station location for the Mile will be made available closer to the event.

FURTHER INFORMATION 2025

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.