Victoria Running Calendar 2002
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| January 2002 | |
| 13 | CAPE FUN RUN 8.4km. Starts 8:30am (Fun Walk) or 9:00am (Fun Run) from Wonthaggi Police Station. Contact Howard JENSEN by email or (03) 5674-4895. |
| 16 (weds) | SUPER SUNSET SERIES - TAN TRACK RUN #1 8km/4km Run, 4km Walk. Starts 7pm at Tan Track, King George Monument, King's Domain Gardens, Melbourne. Contact Lisa Sherlock by email or (03)9347 3532 or website or Melbourne City Sports, C/- Carlton Baths Community Centre, 248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, VIC 3053. |
| February 2002 | |
| 6 (weds) | SUPER SUNSET SERIES - TAN TRACK RUN #2 8km/4km Run, 4km Walk. Starts 7pm at Tan Track, King George Monument, King's Domain Gardens, Melbourne. Contact Lisa Sherlock by email or (03)9347 3532 or website or Melbourne City Sports, C/- Carlton Baths Community Centre, 248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, VIC 3053. |
| 17 | CUBITT CLASSIC 15 km road race. Starts 8am at Kevin Bartlett Reserve Burnley Melways Ref: 59 B1. Contact Carmel Papworth by email or Neil Ryan on (03) 9817-3503. |
| 23 | WESTERNPORT LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE MCDONALDS MILE 1 mile/1.6km. Seniors start 11am, Juniors 10:45am at Hasting Library, Westernport. Contact Tony Gay by email or more info in this pdf file. |
| March 2002 | |
| 3 | CAPE AQUATHON 450m swim; 3.5km run. Starts 10am at Browns Bay, Cape Paterson. Contact Arthur Phillips by email or (03) 5674-8071. |
| 6 (weds) | SUPER SUNSET SERIES - TAN TRACK RUN #3 8km/4km Run, 4km Walk. Starts 7pm at Tan Track, King George Monument, King's Domain Gardens, Melbourne. Contact Lisa Sherlock by email or (03)9347 3532 or website or Melbourne City Sports, C/- Carlton Baths Community Centre, 248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, VIC 3053. |
| 17 | MOONEE VALLEY CLASSIC 10km run & 5km run/walk. Start time TBA from Moonee Valley Athletics Track (most of the course is along the Maribyrnong River). Contact Gerard Feain at Moonee Valley City Council (03) 9243-8888 or PO Box 126, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039 or by email and website. |
| 17 | SUNICRUST EAGLEHAWK HALF MARATHON & RELAY 21.1km and 4 person 5.275km relay. Starts 8am at Bendigo Leisure Centre, Napier St, Eaglehawk. Contact Max Carson by email or (03) 5436-6215 or Annette Major (03) 5446-9696 (b/h) or (03) 5446-7158 (a/h). |
| 23 | COME & TRY IT ORIENTEERING 2km, 4km, 8km. Starts anytime between 12noon and 4pm at Yarra Bend Park, Bellbird Dell Picnic Area, Yarra Blvd, Kew. Contact Peta Whitford at Orienteering Victoria Office on (03) 9459-0853 or by email. |
| 24 | GMHBA BARWON BANKS FUN RUN 5Km, 10 Km (and under 12 years 2km). Starts 9:15am (under 12years 8.30am) from Geelong, South side of the Barwon River, near the Princes Highway overpass (Melways page 451 Ref K8). Contact website or Ian Campbell by email or phone 0411-335-577. |
| April 2002 | |
| 6 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 7 | GEELONG HALF MARATHON 21.1km. The 14th Annual Sunicrust-Rebel Sport Geelong Half-Marathon starts 9am at Barwon River, Geelong, VIC - South Bank under the James Harrison Bridge - Melways 228 A7. The race has over $3,000 in prizes plus vouchers, spot prizes etc. Contact Tom Blood on (03) 5243 5374 or Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 13 | DAREBIN PARKLANDS METRO BUSH ORIENTEERING EVENT Runners Courses 3k and 7 km. Starts between 2pm - 4pm from Darebin Parklands, Melbourne (Melways 31C9). Contact Bruce Arthur on email or Website |
| 14 | RUN TO THE G 8km. Starts 9am from Outside the MCG, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 17 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 19 | DEFENCE LAKE ATTACK RELAY 4.8km (individual) or 5 person relay (4.8km or 14.4km). Starts 8am from Albert Park Lake, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 21 | NIKE WOMEN'S CLASSIC - MELBOURNE 5km and 10km run, walk or jog from Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne. Starts 9:00am. Contact Joe Murphy on (03) 9381-4666 or email or Website |
| 27 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 28 | THE GREAT TRAIN RACE 13.2km. Starts 9:30am from Belgrave, VIC. Contact via email or Website or (03) 9757-0775. |
| 28 | LEST WE FORGET RUN 8km. Starts 9am from the following Victorian towns : Ararat, Ballarat, Bendigo, Lillydale Lake, Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Mount Alexander, Northern Grampians, Stawell, Strathbogie, Woodend, Roayl Park, Melbourne. Contact via email or Website or (03) 9757-0775. |
| May 2002 | |
| 1 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 4 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 4 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS Various relays from 3km legs for juniors and 6km legs for seniors. First race starts 1:30pm at Brimbank Park. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 5 | WALHALLA WOUND-UP 19km, 37km, 50km. Starting and finishing behind the Star Hotel, Walhalla VICTORIA and taking the Historic Bridges of Poverty Point and Bruntons on 16km of Walking track and the rest on unsealed roads with some big undulations. $5 entry and 8am start. Shower facilities are available after the run, courtesy of Walhalla’s Star Hotel. For more details please ring Bruce Salisbury on (03) 5174-9869 or see the website at http://www.starhotel.com.au/pages/events.html. |
| 12 | MOTHERS DAY CLASSIC FUN RUN 8km run (starts 9:10am) or 4km walk/run (starts 9:30am) from the Gosch's Paddock, corner Punt Road and Swan Street, Melbourne. (Melways Ref: 2G E10). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or race website |
| 12 | VRR WINELANDS HALF MARATHON 21km, 6km. Starts 8am from De Bortoli Winery, Pinnacle Lane, Dixon's Creek via Yarra Glen. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 15 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 18-19 | ARROW INTERNATIONAL 24 HOUR ADVENTURE RACE Multisport/adventure race at a secret location to be notified. Cost is $145 pp or $85 pp for a relay option. Contact Richard Anderson via Email or via website |
| 18 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA ROAD RACE 3km Race for Under 14 & Under 16. 10km everyone else. First race start 1:30pm from Flemington, Melbourne. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 18 | MT BEAUTY HALF MARATHON 3km, 10km and 21.1km. Starts 10am from Mt Beauty High School. Contact (03) 5754-1077. |
| 19 | 17th ANNUAL GARRY ROGERS NISSAN JELLS LAKE RUN & WALK 5km and 10km Run, 5km Walk. Starts 9:30am at Jells Park South Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria (Melway map 72 A -10). Contact Terry Nugent by email or telephone (03) 9560-1474 or Rob on (03) 9273-2444. |
| 19 | CHIROPRACTIC RUN FOR HEALTH 5km, 10km. Starts 9am from Yarra Bend Park, Yarra Bend (Melways Map 44G3). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 19 | VICTORIAN CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE INC SEALED HANDICAP 10km Run. Starts 10:00am at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 25 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 25 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY Starts at Coburg. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 26 | 29TH ANNUAL MURCHISON HANDICAP 10km Run. Starts 10:00am at Murchison Football Ground. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 29 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| June 2002 | |
| 1 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 1 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA COLIBAN RELAY This is a long road relay from Harcourt to Bendigo for Aths Vic registered athletes only. 1pm First Race Start. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 2 | 18TH ANNUAL PRENTLER HANDICAP 8km Run. Starts 10:00am at Jells Park, Melbourne. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 8 | RUTHERGLEN MUSCAT RUN 10km. Starts 10am from Main Street, Rutherglen, Victoria. Contact Rod Ambrose via email or phone (02) 6032-8833 (ah) or (02) 6032-8690 (bh). |
| 9 | QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY SWEEPSTAKES 5km Run. Starts 10:00am at Birds Land, Mt Morton Road, Belgrave Heights. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 12 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 13 (Thurs) | GRAMPIANS RUN 50km, 25km options. The Grampians Run is planned as a totally self supported run, it is not a race. No participation fees are payable and runners are fully responsible for their own safetly and assume full liability for their participation. For more details see webpage at www.coolrunning.com.au/trailrunningvic or contact Paul Ashton via email: mcsashton@bigpond.com or phone: (03) 9885-8415 (h) or 0418-136-070 (mobile). |
| 15 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY Starts at Bundoora. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 15 | COBURG BLUESTONE CLASSIC 7km and 15km. Starts 2pm at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg. Contact (03) 9386-9251. |
| 16 | TRARALGON MARATHON 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km. Starts 8am from Traralgon Tennis Centre, Traralgon, Victoria. Contact website. |
| 16 | NEW BALANCE LAP OF THE LAKE 4.86km or 9.72km. Starts 9:30am from Albert Park Lake, Melbourne (Melways Map 2KF6). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 16 | 26th ANNUAL BOB COOK MEMORIAL HANDICAP 10km Run. Starts 12noon at Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 23 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA ROAD RACE 5km Race for Juniors. 15km Seniors. First race start at 8.30am from Albert Park (Pit Buildings), Melbourne. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 23 | SRI CHINMOY RUN & FITNESS FESTIVAL ==CANCELLED== ==CANCELLED== 4km, 10km, 21.1km & 42.2km. Starts 8am at Williamstown Athletics Track, Newport, Victoria. Contact (03) 9650-0114. |
| 23 | EAGLEHAWK TO BENDIGO RETIREINVEST HANDICAP 6.5km Run. Starts 12noon at Eaglehawk Town Hall. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 23 | KINGLAKE NATIONAL PARK RUN 40km, 20km options. The Kinglake National Park Run is planned as a totally self supported run, it is not a race. No participation fees are payable and runners are fully responsible for their own safetly and assume full liability for their participation. For more details see webpage at www.coolrunning.com.au/trailrunningvic or contact Paul Ashton via email: mcsashton@bigpond.com or phone: (03) 9885-8415 (h) or 0418-136-070 (mobile). |
| 26 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 29 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 30 | VRR WESTERFOLDS PARK FUN RUN 10km, 5km. Starts 9am from Westerfolds Park, Porter Street entrance (Melways 33 F3), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 30 | INDEPENDENT SIGNS 10KM SEALED HANDICAP 10km Run. Starts 10:00am at Gellibrand Park, Greenvale. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 30 | GEELONG CROSS COUNTRY CLUB PALACE OF THE ORIENT/PAKINGTON BAKERY 8km. Starts from Torquay Angling Club, Fisherman's Beach (Melways Ref 237J4). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| July 2002 | |
| 6 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 6 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA CROSS COUNTRY 12km. Starts at Bundoora. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 7 | WESTGATE BRIDGE MEMORIAL RUN 5km Run. Starts 10:00am at Westgate Park, Port Melbourne. Contact Keith Lofthouse by email or telephone (03) 9690-0272 or Ann Neill on (03) 9570-6407. |
| 7 | THE ATHLETE'S FOOT 10KM 10km. Starts from Balyang Sanctuary, Marnock Road, Newtown (Melways Ref 451F8/227G7). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 14 | 11TH ANNUAL VCCL SOCIAL CLUB HANDICAP 6.5km. Starts 10am from Birds Land, Mt Morton Road, Belgrave Heights, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 14 | CLIVE PAISLEY SEALED HANDICAP SERIES 5km. Starts from Eastern Park Rotunda, Geelong (Melways Ref 452F4/228G2). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 20 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA ROAD RELAY 3.1km (Juniors) and 6.2km (Seniors) Road Relays. First race starts 1:30pm at Felmington. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 21 | COBURG HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Field, Outlook Road, Coburg (Melways 18A9/10), Melbourne, Victoria (Melway map 72 A -10). An out-and-back course along the bike tracks of Merri Creek through Coburg lake reserve. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251 or Gordon Proudfoot on (03) 9465-0890. |
| 21 | CLASSIC ZODIAC GOLD 11.3Km & 3Km. Starts 10am at Wodonga Athletic Complex, Pearce St, Wodonga, Victoria. Contact Bill Pearce by email or telephone Des Rees on (02) 6024-3692. |
| 21 | ERIC GREAVES MEMORIAL CROSS COUNTRY CLASSIC 10km. Starts 10am from Braeside Park, Braeside, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 21 | GEOFF CASE WINDOWS KING OF THE MOUNTAIN 10.5km. Starts from Ceres Lookout, Wandana Heights (Melways Ref 450J11/227A9). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 27 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 27 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA SCHOOLS ROAD RELAY Starts at Latrobe University. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 28 | PUMA CORPORATE CUP WINTER SERIES 5/10km run/walk. Starts 8:30am from The Strand, Williamstown, Victoria. Contact Doug Wyatt via email or phone (03) 9846-1735 or 0411-237-806. |
| 28 | 7TH ANNUAL CARUANA HANDICAP 8km. Starts 10am from Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| August 2002 | |
| 3 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 3 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA CROSS COUNTRY 3km (Under 14 & U16), 4km (Open Women, U20 Women & U18 Men), 6km (U18 Women & U20 Men) and 16km races (Open Men). First race starts 1pm at Brimbank Park. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 4 | RYKA QUEEN OF THE LAKE 5km or 10km. Starts 9:30am from Albert Park Lake, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 4 | HHH HANDICAP (KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN) 8km. Starts 10am from Cardinia Reservoir, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 4 | CITY OF GREATER GEELONG AQUATIC CENTRES 10KM 10km. Starts from St Leonards Pier (Melways Ref 241J6). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 11 | HALF ON THE PARK 21.1Km, 15km, 10Km, and 5km. Starts 8am at Optus Oval, Carlton, Melbourne. Contact Joe Murphy via web site or email or (03) 9381-4666. |
| 11 | VCCL SEALED HANDICAP 8km. Starts 10am from Two Bridges (by the Yarra), Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 11 | FCL TRANSPORT 10 MILE CLASSIC 16km & 5km. Starts from Lara Recreation Reserve (Melways Ref 423D5/222E4). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 18 | DEVIL BEND HALF MARATHON & FUN RUN 5km, 10km, 2.1kmkm. Starts 10am from BBQ area, Devil Bend Picnic Grounds, Graydons Rd, Moorooduc. Contact Dennis Smith on (03) 9787-6066 or email. |
| 18 | DOCKLANDS STADIUM RUN 10km, 3km. Starts 9:30am from Docklands, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 18 | VRR PRINCE PARK HALF MARATHON 21.1km, 10km, 5km. Starts 8:30am from Royal Parade, near Carlton Football Ground (Melways 29 G12), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 18 | 7TH ANNUAL GEORGE PERDON SEALED HANDICAP 10 mile (& 6.5k). Starts 10am from Lysterfield Park, Narre Warren North, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 18 | GENEVIEVE'S HAIR AND BEAUTY 7KM 7km. Starts from Recreation Reserve off Wyndham Street, Drysdale (Melways Ref 238E9). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 25 | SHEPPARTON RUNNERS CLUB MARATHON 10km, 21km and 42km. Starts 8am at Princess Park, Shepparton, Victoria. Contact Steven Trevaskis by email or telephone 0417-508-145.  |
| 25 | DECASTELLA FUN RUN 5km, 7.5km, 15km. Starts 9am at Nolan Street, Kew, Victoria 3101. Contact Rob Perkins by email or telephone (03) 9818-7899 or website. |
| 25 | 37TH ANNUAL NORM CHARLES HANDICAP 10km. Starts 10am from Lysterfield Park, Narre Warren North, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 25 | COBURG HARRIERS SPECIAL COBURG FUN RUN 12km & 4km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg, Victoria. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251. |
| 25 | BARWON WATER SEALED HANDICAP SERIES 15km & 5km. Starts from Club Rooms, Belmont Park Pavilion, Belmont (Melways Ref 451K9/227K7). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 31 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 31 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA CROSS COUNTRY 2km (U14’s), 3km (U18 & U20 Women), 4km (U16 & U20 Men), 6km (U16 & Open Women), 8km (Open Men). First race starts 1pm at Ballarat. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| September 2002 | |
| 1 | LAURISTON RUN AROUND THE LAKE 5km or 10km. Starts 9:30am from Albert Park Lake, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 1 | HOBSON'S HOBBLE A trail and foot/bike path run along Hobson’s Bay beautiful coastline and swampland nature reserve area. Perfect for bike back up. 60km, 39km or 21km options. Start and finish at Altona Boating & Angling Club CP, Victoria. 7.00am start for 60km, 8.30am for other distances. More information on webpage www.ultraoz.com/hobsons.shtml or contact Graham Ives (03) 9742-6308, email GrahamIves@Bigpond.com. |
| 1 | 29TH ANNUAL LEO & NELL SHANAHAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP 8km. Starts 10am from Riverside Park, Aberfeldie, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 1 | BENDIGO BANK 8KM 8km. Starts from Pioneer Road, Waurn Ponds (Melways Ref 465C5/229E4). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 4 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 7 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 8 | SPRING INTO SHAPE SERIES #1 4km or 8km. Starts 9am from Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways Ref 43 K10). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 8 | PORT OF ECHUCA YMCA SWEAT VS STEAM 13km. Starts 9am from Hopwood Gardens (opp. Bridge Hotel), Echuca. Contact The Engine Room Events, Suzanne Hoghton on (03) 5482-2517 or email or website |
| 8 | PRESIDENT'S SEALED HANDICAP 6.5km. Starts 10am from Jells Park, Wheelers Hill, Victoria. Contact Keith Lofthouse via website or via email or phone (03) 9690-0272. |
| 8 | BELL POTTER HALF MARATHON 21.1km & 5km. Starts 8:30am from Club Rooms, Belmont Park Pavilion, Belmont (Melways Ref 541K9/227K7). Contact Phil Vernon on (03) 5222-3733 (business hours) or by email or website |
| 15 | VERY SPECIAL KIDS PURSUIT 5km or 10km. Starts 9:30am from Pit Building 5, Albert Park Lake, Melbourne (Mel Ref 2K H12). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 15 | ADVANCED FREIGHT MANAGEMENT HALF MARATHON 21.1km (incorporating Athletics Victoria Half Marathon Championships). Starts 8am at Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Burnley (Melway Map 45 B12). Entry $15 on the day. Prize Money of $500 to 1st male & female and bonus prize for course record. Contact Carmel Papworth, Secretary Richmond Harriers on email or Neil Ryan at Runners World on (03) 9817-3503 or website |
| 15 | PIGGY BANK APPEAL TROT 5km or 10km run or walk. Starts from Pit Building 6, Pit Straight, Albert Park Lake (Melway ref 57 K6). Contact Super Sprint Promotions on (03) 9596-2340 or email or website |
| 18 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 22 | SELF-TRANSCENDENCE EVENTS RUN SERIES 30 km run, 21.1 km run, 10 km run/walk & 5 km run/walk. Starts from Princes Park, Carlton. Contact the Sri Chinmoy Organisation via phone (03) 9650-0114 or website |
| 28 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 29 | ATHLETICS VICTORIA MOUNTAIN RUN 13km Mountain Run. Starts 10am at Healesville. Contact Sam Nash on email or website |
| 29 | COBURG HARRIERS SPECIAL COBURG FUN RUN 12km & 4km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg, Victoria. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251. |
| October 2002 | |
| 2 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 5 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 5-13 | MELBOURNE 2002 WORLD MASTERS GAMES Various events at various times during the week from Olympic Park, Melbourne. Contact Aaron Humphries via web site or email. |
| 13 | ASICS MELBOURNE MARATHON 42.2km, 21.1km and 10.4km. Marathon starts 8am at 392-394 Nepean Hwy, Frankston (Lone Star Restaurant), other distances start at Rickett's Point and Middle Brighton Baths. Contact Joe Murphy via web site or email or (03) 9381-4666. There will definitely be no entries on the day. |
| 16 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 20 | SPRING INTO SHAPE SERIES #2 4km or 8km. Starts 9am from Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways Ref 43 K10). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 20 | 1ST MAROONDAH SCOUT GROUP FUN RUN 5km, 10km. Starts 9:30am at Mullum Reserve, Mullum Rd. Ringwood (Melways 49 K5). Contact David Cooke on 0412-345-370 or email. |
| 20 | COBURG HARRIERS SPECIAL COBURG FUN RUN 12km & 4km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg, Victoria. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251. |
| 26 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 26 | BROOKS MUDDY BUDDY The Brooks Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Event is a 6km trail run and 10km mountain bike ride held amongst the vines of the De Bortoli Winery, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Starts 9:30am. Contact Website |
| 26 | VICTORIAN VETS TRACK RUNS 10km track races, 3 Divisions, Dolomore Oval, Mentone (Melways Ref 87B6). Contact Dot Browne by phone (03) 9874-2501 or website |
| 27 | THE BRACKENBURY CLASSIC 21.1km, 10km, 5km. Starts 9am at Creswick Post Office, Albert Street, Creswick, Victoria. Contact Margaret Edgar on (03) 5345-2530 or Fax (03) 5345-2604 or email. |
| 27 | SPRING RACING FUN RUN 4km Walk or Run & 8km Walk or Run. Starts 9am from Tom's Block, Linlithgow Avenue, The Tan, Melbourne (MEL REF 43 K11). Contact Anna on 0411-644-997 or email or website |
| 27 | RIVERSIDE SPRING CLASSIC 10km run & 4km walk. Starts 9:00am (daylight saving time) from Kooyong Park (melway ref 59 D3). Contact Malvern Harriers by email or race website or club website |
| 27 | SELF-TRANSCENDENCE EVENTS RUN SERIES 10 km run & 5 km run/walk. Starts from Cnr Williams Rd & Alexandra Ave, South Yarra. Contact the Sri Chinmoy Organisation via phone (03) 9650-0114 or website. Fast, flat and accuarte measured courses. Drink stataions every 2 km. Lots af award categories for runners and walkers. A post race breakfast. Certificates for all finishers & Spot prizes. |
| 27 | WARRAGUL GAZETTE BAW BAW SHIRE COMMUNITY FUN RUN 2.75 or 7.1km. Starts 9am from Warragul. Contact Mike Goyne via email or phone (03) 5624-2468 or website. |
| 30 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| November 2002 | |
| - | JONES LANG LASALLE CHALLENGE == CANCELLED == == CANCELLED == See here for more info Two day multi-sport event for teams of 3 or solo. Kayak, Bike Run each day from Mt Buller to Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne CBD. |
| 2 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 2-5 | BRIGHT ALPINE CLIMB - 4 PEAKS in 4 DAYS Bright Alpine Club present the "4 PEAKS" running/ walking/ climbing event, now in it's 24th year. Run the peaks : Buffalo, Porepunkah, Feathertop & Hotham during the Melbourne Cup weekend. Various distances (7-15km). Starts 8am daily. Contact Reg Splatt (03) 5755-1507 or via website. |
| 3 | ARTHUR'S SEAT CHALLENGE 6.7km. Starts 8:30am from Rosebud Pier, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 3 | NINETY MILE BEACH FUN RUN CHALLENGE 8.2km. Starts 10am from the foreshore, Golden Beach, Gippsland, Victoria. Contact Greg Gilbert via email or website |
| 3 | COBURG HARRIERS SPECIAL COBURG FUN RUN 12km & 4km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg, Victoria. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251. |
| 3 | PORTLAND EAGLEPRO 3-BAYS MARATHON 42.2km, 21.1km + various relay combinations. Starts 8.00am from Hanlon Park, Portland, Victoria. Contact: Alistair McDonald on email or (03) 5521-7980. |
| 3 | COOL COUNTRY CLASSIC FUN RUN 5km anmd 10km. Starts 11am from Trentham, Victoria. Contact via email or website |
| 5 (Tues) | KNOX ATHLETICS CLUB CUP DAY FUN RUN 3Km, 10Km. Starts 9am on Melbourne Cup Tuesday from Knox Athletics Track, off Rushdale Street, Ferntree Gully. Contact: Doug Vohs on email or (03) 9791-3180. |
| 10 | VICTORIAN 6 HOUR & 50KM TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Also, 6 hour relay race for teams of 5 runners. Starts 8am at Moe Athletics Centre (synthetic surface), Newborough. $30 entry covers both events. Starting time 8am. More information and entry forms at www.traralgonharriers.org/6_50track.htm or from Geoff Duffell (03) 5122-2855 or email gduffell@net-tech.com.au. |
| 10 | VRR JELLS PARK FUN RUN 15km, 10km, 5km. Starts 9:00am from Jells Park, Ferntree Gully Road entrance (Melways 72 B10), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 10 | VICTORIAN 6 HOUR & 50KM TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Also, 6 hour relay race for teams of 5 runners. Starts 8am at Moe Athletics Centre (synthetic surface), Newborough. $30 entry covers both events. Starting time 8am. Entry forms and more information from Geoff Duffell (03) 5122-2855 or email gduffell@net-tech.com.au. |
| 10 | EPIC CHALLENGE 10km run/walk or 5km walk. Starts 9:30 am from Palms picnic area at Albert Park Lake. Contact Jean Lord on (03) 9466 9600 or (03) 9466 9022 or via email. |
| 10 | KNOX PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL FAMILY FUN RUN 1.9/5km. Starts 10am from Knox Park Primary School. Contact Jennifer Moss on (03) 9801-6579. |
| 13 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 14 | VRR TWILITE TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 6:30pm from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 17 | OLYMPIC DREAM 10km. Start time to be confirmed, but starts from Olympic Park, Melbourne. Contact Event Wizard via web site or email or (03) 9381-4666. |
| 17 | GORMANDALE CHALLENGE FUN RUN 3km/6km. Starts 10am from Gormandale. Contact Gormandale Community House on (03) 5197-7264. |
| 24 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 24 | SPRING INTO SHAPE SERIES #3 4km or 8km. Starts 9am from Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways Ref 43 K10). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 24 | BIG RIVERS NUDE FUN RUN 8km Run & 4km Run/Walk. Starts 10am from River Valley Naturist Resort, Echuca. Contact Les Rootsey on (07) 5520-4205 or via email. |
| 24 | NUDE CROSS COUNTRY FUN RUN 4km or 8km. Starts 11am from Bengatta Nature Retreat. Contact Stephen McDougall on (03) 5765-2292 or email or website |
| 24 | MEADOWGLEN & YMCA FUN RUN 8km and 4km. Starts 10am from Meadowglen Athletics Stadium, McDonalds Road. EPPING (Mel. Ref. 182 J10). Contact Jamie Regovic on (03) 9404-4811 or via email. |
| 30 | MT FEATHERTOP RUN 22km or 50km. Starts 7am from Diamintina Hut (near Mt Hotham). A trail run along the Razorback to Mt Feathertop and the longer option is out to Dibbins Hut as well. Spectacular views. Contact Paul Ashton on (02) 9885-8415 (home) 0418-136-070 (mobile) or email or website |
| December 2002 | |
| 1 | SUSSAN WOMEN'S FUN RUN 5km or 10km run or walk. Starts 8:30am from Catani Gardens, St Kilda, Melbourne. Contact Super Sprint Promotions on (03) 9596-2340 or email or website |
| 1 | COBURG LAKE CLASSIC 10km & 5km. Starts 9am at Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Coburg, Victoria. Contact Race Director by email or telephone (03) 9386-9251. |
| 1 | SELF-TRANSCENDENCE EVENTS RUN SERIES 12 km run & 6 km run/walk. Starts from Cnr Swan St & Punt Rd, Melbourne. Contact the Sri Chinmoy Organisation via phone (03) 9650-0114 or website. Fast, flat and accuarte measured courses. Drink stataions every 2 km. Lots af award categories for runners and walkers. A post race breakfast. Certificates for all finishers & Spot prizes. |
| 3 | INTERCLUB ATHLETICS - ABERFELDIE 5000m starts 8:35pm, 3000m starts at 8:55pm. Aberfeldie Athletics Track, Aberfeldie Park (Melways Ref 28D6). Invitation entries available. Contact Athletics Victoria on (03) 9428 8195 or email or Athletics Victoria website or Summer Competition Handbook  |
| 7 | VRR TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11) for all months except March, June, September & December where the start is Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 7 | INTERCLUB ATHLETICS - GLENHUNTLY 3000/5000m starts 2:30pm. Gelnhuntly Athletics Track, Duncan MacKinnon Park, cnr North and Murrumbeena Roads, Murrumbeena. Invitation entries available. Contact Athletics Victoria on (03) 9428-8195 or email or Athletics Victoria website or Summer Competition Handbook. |
| 8 | PETER MAC CLASSIC 4/10km run/walk. Starts 9am/9:20am from Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 11 (Weds) | SPORTING CHANCE CHRISTMAS RUN 5km or 10km. Starts 6:30pm from Albert Park Lake, Melbourne (Melways Map 2KF6). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 11 (Weds) | KNOX VENUE HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts 6:15pm from Knox Venue, off Rushdale Street, off Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby (Melways Ref 73D7). Contact Dot Browne by phone (03) 9874-2501 or website |
| 12 | VRR TWILITE TAN TIME TRIALS 8km, 4km. Starts 6:30pm from Corner Government House Drive & Birdwood Avenue (Melways 43 K11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
| 14-15 | ZATOPEC SERIES 10km track races. Premier event on Saturday night at Olympic Park, Melbourne with lower divisions (slower runners) on sundsya 15th December. Grades from 30:00-55:00 (Men) and 38:00-55:00 (Women). Contact Start to Finish Event Management on (03) 9819-9225 or email or website |
| 17 | INTERCLUB ATHLETICS - ABERFELDIE 5000m starts 8:35pm, 3000m starts at 8:55pm. Aberfeldie Athletics Track, Aberfeldie Park (Melways Ref 28D6). Invitation entries available. Contact Athletics Victoria on (03) 9428 8195 or email or Athletics Victoria website or Summer Competition Handbook |
| 27 (Weds) | MELBOURNE CITY SPORTS CORPORATE CUP SERIES 3.8km. Starts between 12noon and 1:30pm (pick your own time) from the "Pillars of Wisdom" on the Tan Track (100m east of the Swan Street Bridge and Alexandra Avenue intersection, Melbourne). Contact Melbourne City Sports on (03) 9347-3532 or email or website |
| 28 | HOBSON'S BAY RUNNERS HANDICAP RACE 5km. Starts 8am from Little Athletics Centre, Behind the Recreation Centre in North Rd Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Contact Ian Flanders via email or Website |
| 31 | VRR NEW YEARS EVE FUN RUN 8km, 4km. Starts 7:30am from Swan Street Bridge at the TAN (Melways 44 A11), Melbourne, Victoria. Contact website or VRR Club Secretary via email. |
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