Victoria, Australia · 5K
5K Races in Victoria, Australia
Victoria, Australia currently has 75 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Albert Park, Barwon Heads, Warrnambool and Cranbourne East have the largest concentration of events.
November (22), December (13) and February (11) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 12 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 75
- Active listings
- 87
- Cities with races
- 67
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Upcoming 5Ks in Victoria, Australia
All 75 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Grampians Peaks Trail 100 MilerHalls Gap, VIC100 Miler (162 kmsolo or pairs)Stage RaceTeam Relays +3 more ~100 runners
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Run4GeelongGeelong, VICKids' (U12 yrs) 1K3K - run/walk5K - run/walk10K - run/walk +1 more ~8,000 runners
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Spartan Ultra Trifecta Weekend: Lakes EntranceLakes Entrance, VICSaturday:Kids Race 1-3K + obstacles5K Sprint / 20 obstacles10K Super / 25 obstacles
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Ocean Grove Running FestivalOcean Grove, VICKids' (U10) 1K5K - run/walk10K - run/walkHalf Marathon
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Casey Stride Series - Race 3Cranbourne East, VICKids' 400mKids' 1KKids' 2K5K +1 more ~1,000 runners
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Afterglow Twilight Trail Half MarathonTorquay, VICDay-Glow: 5KMini-Glow: 5KSemi-Glow: 13KFull-Glow: Half Marathon
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Port Fairy Marathon Running FestivalPort Fairy, VICKids' 1.5K5K10K (1 lap)Half Marathon (2 laps) +1 more
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Cardinia Fun Run & WalkPakenham, VICKids' (5-16 yrs) 5K - walkKids' (12-16 yrs) 5K - run2.5K Colour Run5K - walk +2 more
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Spartan Melbourne Urban EventWerribee, VICSaturday:5K Sprint / 20 obstacles10K Super / 25 obstacles
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Horsham Running FestivalHorsham, VICKids' Dash 2K5K - run/walkQuarter Marathon / 10.55K - walkQuarter Marathon / 10.55K - run +2 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Victoria, Australia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Nike Melbourne Marathon FestivalRichmond, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced2.5K walk5K run10K runHalf Marathon +2 more ~50,000 runners
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Run4GeelongGeelong, VICKids' (U12 yrs) 1K3K - run/walk5K - run/walk10K - run/walk +1 more ~8,000 runners
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Casey Stride Series - Race 3Cranbourne East, VICKids' 400mKids' 1KKids' 2K5K +1 more ~1,000 runners
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Grampians Peaks Trail 100 MilerHalls Gap, VIC100 Miler (162 kmsolo or pairs)Stage RaceTeam Relays +3 more ~100 runners
When 5Ks happen in Victoria, Australia
- January
- 6 upcoming races
- February
- 11 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 3 upcoming races
- June
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 22 upcoming races
- December
- 13 upcoming races
Victoria cities with the most 5Ks
- Albert Park
- 3 upcoming races
- Barwon Heads
- 3 upcoming races
- Warrnambool
- 3 upcoming races
- Cranbourne East
- 2 upcoming races
- Wodonga
- 2 upcoming races
- Carlton North
- 2 upcoming races
- Lakes Entrance
- 2 upcoming races
- Little River
- 2 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Nike Melbourne Marathon FestivalRichmond, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced2.5K walk5K run10K runHalf Marathon +2 more ~50,000 runners
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Beechworth Beer RunBeechworth, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 2.5K5KHalf Pint: 15KFull Pint: 30K
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Casey Stride Series - Race 1Cranbourne East, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 400mKids' 1KKids' 2K5K +1 more
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Harrietville Half MarathonHarrietville, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced2K5K10.5KHalf Marathon (21.1K)
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Mansfield MarathonMansfield, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 2K5K10KHalf Marathon +1 more
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Melbourne Colour FrenzyWheelers Hill, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedColour / Foam / Obstacle fun run:~ 1.65K (1 lap) - 5K (3 laps)
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Olivia's Walk for WellnessMelbourne, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced2K - walk5K - walk
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Run MaroondahHeathmont, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' 1.2K5K - run/walk10K - run15K - run
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Run the BealWarracknabeal, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids' Run5K10KHalf Marathon
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Wodonga 5km Handicap: Round 1Gateway Island, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K handicap
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Wodonga 5km Handicap: Round 2Ebden, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K handicap
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Wodonga Running FestivalWodonga, VIC Usually held in October · next date not announced2K Family Dash5K10KHalf Marathon
5Ks in nearby states and territories
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Victoria, Australia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Victoria, Australia?
- RaceRove currently lists 75 upcoming 5Ks in Victoria, Australia with a confirmed date, plus 12 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Victoria cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Albert Park (3), Barwon Heads (3), Warrnambool (3), Cranbourne East (2) and Wodonga (2).
- When is 5K season in Victoria, Australia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (22), December (13) and February (11).
- What is the biggest 5K in Victoria, Australia?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Victoria, Australia is the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, with about 50,000 runners across all of its distances.
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