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Running Races in Victoria, Australia

Victoria, Australia currently has 149 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Melbourne, Mount Buller, Harrietville and Albert Park have the largest concentration of events.

By distance, that includes 75 5Ks, 59 10Ks, 46 half marathons and 23 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.

November (36), February (28) and December (20) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 25 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

Upcoming, date confirmed
149
Active listings
174
Cities with races
108

Browse Victoria races by distance

Upcoming races in Victoria, Australia

The next 60 of 149 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

Largest races in Victoria, Australia

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

When races happen in Victoria, Australia

January
14 upcoming races
February
28 upcoming races
March
14 upcoming races
April
8 upcoming races
May
8 upcoming races
June
7 upcoming races
July
2 upcoming races
August
4 upcoming races
September
3 upcoming races
October
5 upcoming races
November
36 upcoming races
December
20 upcoming races

Victoria cities with the most races

Melbourne
11 upcoming races
Mount Buller
7 upcoming races
Harrietville
3 upcoming races
Albert Park
3 upcoming races
Anglesea
3 upcoming races
Barwon Heads
3 upcoming races
Carlton North
3 upcoming races
Falls Creek
3 upcoming races

Running in Victoria cities

Browse Victoria races by month

Annual events awaiting their next date

These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

  • Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
    Richmond, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    2.5K walk5K run10K runHalf Marathon +2 more ~50,000 runners
  • Roller Coaster Trail Run
    Kalorama, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 1.2KTwilight 12K23K46K ~1,500 runners
  • Great Ocean Trail Ultra (GOTU)
    Apollo Bay, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    45K100K - solo100K - relay (teams of 2) ~250 runners
  • Barkin Mad Ultra
    Rokeby, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Saturday:10K - walk or run20K - run50K Ultra - run
  • Beechworth Beer Run
    Beechworth, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 2.5K5KHalf Pint: 15KFull Pint: 30K
  • Budj Bim Lava Blast
    Macarthur, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Family Run/Walk3K10KHalf Marathon
  • Casey Stride Series - Race 1
    Cranbourne East, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 400mKids' 1KKids' 2K5K +1 more
  • Coburg Harriers Lake Classic
    Coburg North, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' (U14) 3K6K12K
  • Dirty Docker Lanny Cross Country Run
    Lancefield, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    KIds' 1.5KShort: 6KLong: 8K
  • Harrietville Half Marathon
    Harrietville, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    2K5K10.5KHalf Marathon (21.1K)
  • Macedon Trail Runs
    Mount Macedon, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf Marathon30KMarathon +1 more
  • Mansfield Marathon
    Mansfield, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 2K5K10KHalf Marathon +1 more
  • Melbourne Colour Frenzy
    Wheelers Hill, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Colour / Foam / Obstacle fun run:~ 1.65K (1 lap) - 5K (3 laps)
  • Olivia's Walk for Wellness
    Melbourne, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    2K - walk5K - walk
  • Run For The Firies
    Eltham North, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    4K - run/walk6K - runQuarter Marathon / 10.6K - runHalf Marathon - run
  • Run Maroondah
    Heathmont, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' 1.2K5K - run/walk10K - run15K - run
  • Run the Beal
    Warracknabeal, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Kids' Run5K10KHalf Marathon
  • The Bloody Long Walk: Mornington
    Portsea, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    35K
  • The Great Aussie Hike
    Victoria, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Team Walk/Hike:20K - 3+ people30K - 3+ people40K - 4+ people
  • VRR Tan Time Trial: October
    Melbourne, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    4K8K
  • Walk for Prems: Melbourne CBD
    Melbourne, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Social walk:~ 4K
  • Wodonga 5km Handicap: Round 1
    Gateway Island, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K handicap
  • Wodonga 5km Handicap: Round 2
    Ebden, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    5K handicap
  • Wodonga Running Festival
    Wodonga, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    2K Family Dash5K10KHalf Marathon
  • Wyndham Rotary Fun Run/Walk
    Werribee, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Walk:4K8K

Races in nearby states and territories

Guides from the RaceRove blog

Running Races in Victoria, Australia: common questions

How many races are there in Victoria, Australia?
RaceRove currently lists 149 upcoming races in Victoria, Australia with a confirmed date, plus 25 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
Which Victoria cities have the most races?
By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Melbourne (11), Mount Buller (7), Harrietville (3), Albert Park (3) and Anglesea (3).
When is race season in Victoria, Australia?
Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (36), February (28) and December (20).
What is the biggest race in Victoria, Australia?
By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Victoria, Australia is the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, with about 50,000 runners across all of its distances.