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03/09/2010 03/09/2011 True VIC |
| Sep 2010 | ||
| Fri-Sun | 3-5 Sep | FLINDERS ISLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL (TAS) Three fun days of running on magnificent Flinders Island in Bass Strait. On Friday we will take you around a picturesque run of 5km at Trousers Point. On Saturday it is the 26km pub to pub run from Lady Barron to Whitemark. Run alone or make up a team. On Sunday it is The Flinders Five - a 5km run taking in the whole community. This is followed with The Fine Food Fare, wine and dine on local produce. Flights run regularly from Launceston and Essendon to Flinders Island. Call Megan for further details on 03 63592131 or email David at david.heap@bigpond.com Come along and have a fun and run filled weekend. contact: Megan on 0363592131. email: david.heap@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 4 Sep | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN HANDICAP AND BREAKFAST Celebrate the start of spring in one of Melbourne's beauty spots. Beautiful, leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the course). Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9), just a few minutes out of the CBD. Runners of all standards and ages welcome. No need to be a member of VRR. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you haven't run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. There's no charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast by the river at the barbeques across the road afterwards. Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 4 Sep | THE YARRA VALLEY GRAPE RUN, PRESENTED BY POWER BALANCE Experience one of Victoria's most beautiful and best known wine areas on the run or walk in the second annual Yarra Valley Grape Run. With spectacularly scenic views of the valley and the Yarra Ranges, this community fitness event is a truly memorable experience, one not to be missed! Located less than an hour's drive from Melbourne, The Yarra Valley Grape Run is a unique event in Australia in that it is modelled on the illustrious South African Comrades Marathon, where the route alternates each year. This year, the long course will run from Healesville to the Yarra Rec Reserve. New in 2010, is an 8km run, which will start at Tarra Warra Estate and finish at Yarra Rec Reserve. The short course will be an out an back course from Yarra Glen. After you have finished your run/walk, take the opportunity to spend the rest of the day or weekend to enjoy all that the Yarra Valley has to offer. contact: 03 9285 0600. email: info@ausrun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 11 Sep | MPAC JUBILEE PARK TRAIN TRACK RUN 11th Sept MPAC Jubilee Park Train Track 1.5, 4 & 8km Hillcrest Rd, Frankston Melway 102 H-5 Start 2:00pm Cost $5- Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club organize a bunch of low-key runs during the winter running season. contact: Stephen Vandertang. email: svandertang@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 11 Sep | KING VALLEY CHALLENGE A new Multi-Sport event in NE Victoria, open to solo competitors or teams. 15km rugged run from Lake William Hovell into the Alpine National Park along the King River. 12km flat water kayak on the lake, 39km road cycle up to Whitlands and finish with a 3km run to Powers Lookout. Expected winners time of 3 and a half hours will be a perfect lead up to the Upper Murray Challenge. contact: Liam Delany. email: liam@vigor.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | SRI CHINMOY YARRA BOULEVARD HALF MARATHON Distance: Half Marathon, 10km and 5km Runs. Location: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond. Start: 8AM. Course: A fast and flat, 5km road circuit along Yarra Boulevard alongside to the Yarra River. Features: Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 2.5km, age category awards and chip timing. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Races (03) 9853 4731.. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | WALHALLA WOUND-UP Sunday September 12th 2010: Walhalla Wound-Up 50km, 37km and 19km Mountain trail runs: These races will start at 8 am behind Walhalla's Star Hotel and the finish will be at the same place. The courses are over the old timber tramlines and part of the Old Moe Walhalla Train Line, which are now walking tracks, as well as some of the roads in the area. The walking tracks are very rough and narrow in some parts, as are some sections of the roads, and should be treated with caution. The roads are mainly unsealed, and generally lightly trafficked. In all theses runs take in some of the historic landmarks that surround the famous old Walhalla Gold Fields. The entry fee is $20.00 for all events $15:00 for Aura and Traralgon harrier club members, enter on the day or contact the race director. contact: Bruce Salisbury, 97 Breed St Traralgon 3844, Ph 03 51749869 . email: bruised@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | GEELONG (SEPTEMBER 12) HALF MARATHON Geelong Half Marathon Sunday September 12, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. The Geelong Cross Country Club offers two Half Marathons in its race calendar. The first takes place on the first Sunday after Easter and the second is in September. The September Half Marathon is a no frills $15 entry run and acts as an excellent lead-up to the Melbourne Marathon. For non club members it is a chance to have a timed run over an accurate distance with some competition. Spot prizes, but not prices for placings, are available for non club members. The course starts under the Moorabool St. Bridge on the Barwon River and follows a scenic course along the river away from traffic. The course is flat and fast. Plenty of close parking is available and there is also a 5 km event conducted for family and less serious runners. Non Geelong Cross Country Club members should pre-enter at DeGrandis Cycle and Sport at 419 Moorabool Street, South Geelong (phone 03 52215099) or at the St. Albans Park General Store and Post Office at 44 Westmoreland Street, St. Albans Park (phone 03 52483152) Non club members will begin their run at 8:30 am. The handicapped race for club members starts at 8:30 a.m. too with the slowest runner starting first and the last runner starting at around 9:30 a.m. contact: Ken Walker (03) 5243 0854. email: walkerken7@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | SPRING INTO SHAPE - MELBOURNE SERIES - EVENT #1 As we move slowly away from the winter solstice and the days become longer, our thoughts turn to getting fitter and the Spring into Shape Series. This year the series will be held on Sunday 12 September, 24 October, 14 November with its traditional distances of 4 or 8 kilometres run or walk and 12 run, around the Yarra River. And because each event is run on the same course from month to month, the Spring into Shape Series gives you the opportunity to measure your progress and improvement. Series entrants will receive a free Brooks technical T-shirt valued at $70. contact: 03 9285 0600. email: info@ausrun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | BALLARAT SPORTZBIZ 10K CLASSIC () The Ballarat SportzBiz 10k Classic takes in the main streets of Ballarat. The fast course, running through the CBD of Ballarat, starts at the Town Hall in the main thoroughfare of Sturt St and finishes at SportzBiz in the Bridge Mall. The 10k event starts at 8.30am and the 3k starts at 8.45. Adidas shoes will awarded to varying category winners as well as cash prizes to overall male and female 10k winners. Plenty of spot prizes are on offer including a lucky dip for an Adidas Sports Pack. Discounts for Team Entries contact: Paul. email: crosscountry@ballaratycw.com.au. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | THE CORE HEALTH CLUB I LOVE FRANKSTON FUN RUN Sunday 12th September 2010 A Frankston community and family friendly event encompassing Beauty Park and The George Pentland Botanical Gardens. All proceeds go to St Vincent De Paul and St Francis Xavier Primary School. contact: St Francis Xavier Primary School 97833424. email: funrunqueries@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 19 Sep | ST JOHN OF GOD BALLARAT - MEDI MARATHON Inspired by Ballarat‟s medical community, the St John of God Hospital Ballarat (SJGHB) Medi Marathon was created to build collegiality among medical specialists, engender competitive spirit and foster health and fitness. All funds raised from the event will support Raphael House, a St John of God Hospital Social Outreach initiative. The 2010 SJGHB Medi Marathon will be an exciting, action-packed day with something for everyone. Whether you are a super fit runner or prefer a leisurely stroll with the children, there is an option for you to enjoy. Events include: 21.5km SJGHB Medi Marathon 10km Lake Classic 3.5km Fun Run 3.2km Walk contact: Rachael Kenney. email: rkennedy@premierpr.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 19 Sep | DINGLEY DOZEN FUN RUN / WALK 3,6 and 12k run and 3k walk. Event starts 9am - Braeside Park, Lower Dandenong Road, Dingley. Melways 88-D-8. Medals will be awarded for all run place-getters and certificates for all participants. Early bird rates are applicable. This event will also provide for those of you who wish to make the run a warm-up for the Melbourne Marathon. Show bags, water, fruit and a free sausage sizzle for all participants. If you enjoy running/walking off road through a suburban park, then this is the event for you and more than that ... it's a fund-raiser for the Dingley Village Lions Club Health projects. contact: robert doherty. email: rdo.40224@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Fri | 24 Sep | MPAC BALLAM PARK 1HR TRACK 24th Sept MPAC Ballam Park 1hr Track Benanee Dve, Frankston Melway 103 A-3 Start 7:00pm Cost $5- How far can you run in one hour?... Find out. contact: Stephen Vandertang. email: svandertang@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 26 Sep | COBURG FUN RUN AND WALK Coburg 12km Fun Run, 6km run/walk, 9am, Sunday 26th September 2010; enter on the day, entry fee $15, (juniors $5) at Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track (behind the Basketball Stadium) Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10; trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere, free morning tea. contact: Bernie Goggin funruns@coburgharriers.org.au 0417 012 682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Oct 2010 | ||
| Sat | 2 Oct | KATHMANDU ADVENTURE SERIES - LYSTERFIELD LAKE PARK, MELBOURNE Have a real adventure this weekend! Imagine an off-road triathlon with simple navigation and short multiple stages with a few obstacles to add a little spice. So grab a team mate and race together undertaking simple navigation [you can read a street directory?], mountain biking 15-25km [mostly fire trail nothing too technical], kayaking 2-4km [we provide boats, paddles and lifejackets] and trail running 5-10km. Team categories are male, female and mixed teams of two. Adventure racing is a thinking sport requiring teams to work together to complete the secret course in the shortest time possible. contact: Gary Farebrother, ph 0403-820-282. email: todd@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 2 Oct | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne�s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old, all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 3 Oct | RUN THE MAINE A 5km run/walk or a 10km run in Castlemaine, Victoria. Raising funds for the local hospital and promoting health, fitness and fun. contact: Libby Moran. email: runthemaine@yahoo.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 9 Oct | FITZROY FALLS FIRE TRAIL MARATHON + 10KM + 5KM TRAIL RUNS (NSW) 42.2km Marathon, 10km run, 5 km run. Event Time: 8am Marathon, 9am other events. Location of race: Fitzroy Falls, Southern Highlands. Now in its 10th year, the Fitzroy Falls Marathon is a run along the fire trails in the beautiful Morton National Park in the Southern Highlands. It is a fund raiser for the bushfire brigades in the Fitzroy Falls area and members of the brigades man the aid stations. A feature of the event is the barbecue lunch that is part of the entry fee. contact: MAX POWDITCH. email: comfrig @ bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 10 Oct | ST GEORGE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL Celebrating the 2500th year of the marathon, this year the St George Melbourne Marathon really is 'A Run For All Ages' with the Kids WB 2.5km run, ASICS 4km walk, ASICS 5.7 km run, Coffee Club 10km run, Flight Centre Half Marathon and St George Marathon distances. All races conclude with a lap of the MCG and the longer runs pass some of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks including Flinders St Station, The Botantic Gardens, Albert Park Lake and the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. Competitors can raise money and pledge their suppport for official charity partners; The Cerebal Palsy Education Centre and the JMB Foundation when registering. email: enquiries@melbournemarathon.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 10 Oct | DOWN SYNDROME VICTORIA'S BUDDY WALK Buddy Walk is an international walk-a-thon style event aimed at raising funds for and awareness of Down syndrome. There are more than 260 Buddy Walks all around the world. In Australia, most walks coincide with Down Syndrome Awareness Week and are held in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Horsham, Bendigo and Melbourne! Buddy Walk brings together people with Down syndrome and their "buddies" - everyone from friends and family to teachers, politicians and co-workers - to raise funds for education, support and advocacy programs for your state Down Syndrome Association. contact: Kimberly Williamson or Marci Katz. email: buddywalk@dsav.asn.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Thu | 14 Oct | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. Beautiful, leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River, and around the Royal Botanic Gardens. There�s one challenging hill, up Anderson St. Only a few minutes out of Melbourne�s CBD. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Oct | SRI CHINMOY MARIBYRNONG RIVER RUN Distance: 12km, 8km and 4km Runs. Location: Riverside Park, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds. Melway 28 B7. 8AM start. A postcard picturesque 4km loop course along the running trail beside the Maribyrnong River. Features: Chip timing, Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 2km and age category awards. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Races (03)9853 4731. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Oct | MEADOWGLEN AND YMCA FUN RUN A Charity 5km run/walk and 10km run. Teams can enter the 5km run/walk. A fun and friendly event, starting at 9.30 a.m. from the Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium in McDonald's Road Epping. The circuit takes in the beautiful surrounds of Mill Park Lake. The event is organised by the City of Whittlesea and the Mill Park Leisure Centre, with proceeds to Northern Health. On the day registrations will be taken from 8.30 a.m. contact: Mill Park Leisure Centre 9404-4811. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat-Sun | 23-24 Oct | FRANKSTON RELAY FOR LIFE Start Time: 23/10/2010 4pm Finish Time: 24/10/2010 10am Venue: Ballam Park Athletics Track, access via Benanee Dve, Karingal 3199 The local volunteer committee invites you to fight back against cancer. If you are in the Greater Frankston Area, form a Team and be part of the Frankston Relay For Life!! Relay For Life is the world’s biggest fundraising event for cancer research and returns to Frankston on October 23 & 24 2010. Come along and help us to “Celebrate” with those who have beaten cancer, “Remember” those whom we have lost and make a pledge to continue to “Fight Back” against cancer! email: frankston@relayforlife.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 24 Oct | MELBOURNE SPRINT ADVENTURE RACE BlackHeart Events sprint distance adventure races are great fun and a real test of stamina, wit and teamwork. Teams of 2 navigate a course only revealed to them shortly before the race starts, by means of mountain biking, running/trekking and kayaking. BlackHeart Events provide the 2 man kayaks, along with a lunch at the end of the event and we even have hire bikes, making Adventure Racing more accessible than ever before. Grab a friend, family member or work colleague, come along to the next sprint distance adventure race and "live the adventure". You'll be hooked! contact: BlackHeart Events. email: enquiries@blackheartevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 24 Oct | SPRING INTO SHAPE - MELBOURNE SERIES - EVENT #2 As we move slowly away from the winter solstice and the days become longer, our thoughts turn to getting fitter and the Spring into Shape Series. This year the series will be held on Sunday 12 September, 24 October, 14 November with its traditional distances of 4 or 8 kilometres run or walk and a new 12k run, around the Yarra River. Series entrants will receive a free Brooks technical T-shirt valued at $70. contact: 03 9285 0600. email: info@ausrun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 26 Oct | VICTORIAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY State Cross country event for Intellectually Disabled Students Hosted by Glenhuntly Athletics Club Held at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve Glenhuntly Categories are under 12, 14, 16, & 21 boys and girls email: ware.philip.a@edumail.vic.gov.au. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 30 Oct | ROCK AND RUN ROCK'N RUN (TALLANGATTA 50'S FESTIVAL) Run or Walk along the scenic high country rail trail. The events include an 8km and 2km run. This is a family friendly event with cash and spot prizes and community group entry prizes. The event is being held on the Saturday morning as part of the Tallangatta 50's festival with free entertainment and BBQ available afterwards. contact: Christine Quinn 0439 712 820. email: joechrisquinn@bigpond.com. |
| Sun | 31 Oct | PORT OF PORTLAND 3-BAYS MARATHON (VIC) Incorporates 1/2 marathon and marathon relay. The most scenic course in Australia. The 42.195 kms. is a hilly circuit through magnificent coastal and rural countryside. The course will be clearly marked with road signs and supervised by officials at intersections. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 31 Oct | COBURG CHARITY FUN RUN AND WALK Coburg Charity 12km Fun Run, 6km run/walk, 9am, Sunday 31st October 2010; enter on the day, entry fee $15, (juniors $5) at Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track (behind the Basketball Stadium) Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10; trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere, give aways, free morning tea. contact: Bernie Goggin funruns@coburgharriers.org.au 0417 012 682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 31 Oct | TUNGAMAH TEN THOUSAND Sponsored by the Tungamah Lions Club, this includes a 10 km run, and a 5km run open to both genders and open age groups. Includes special vets prizes. First prize of $500 for both male and female. The day also includes a 3km junior run and special events for younger ages. Be part of our sporting, heritage and cultural day, right in the middle of Tungamah. $10 entry for 10km and 5km runs. A wonderful family day is assured. contact: Les Harrison 0357485682 or 0417301797. email: harro@mcmedia.com.au. |
| Nov 2010 | ||
| Sat | 6 Nov | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne�s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old, all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 7 Nov | MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL The 2nd Annual Marysville Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday Nov 7th. The event is held in remembrance of the tragedy of the Black Saturday fires and as a way to draw people back to the area, in an effort to assist with the recovery. There is a marathon, ultra, half marathon and shorter distances to suit all (10K & 3K Run Walks (42K, 45K, 21K, 10K & 3K). contact: info@marysvillemarathon.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 11 Nov | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. Beautiful, leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River, and around the Royal Botanic Gardens. There�s one challenging hill, up Anderson St. Only a few minutes out of Melbourne�s CBD. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 13 Nov | UPSTREAM 50KM CHALLENGE (50KM/30KM RUN/WALK) The 50km event starts at Melbourne's Docklands, and follows the Yarra River to finish at Donvale in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Charity fundraising event where 100% of donations support local & international charities. There is no registration fee, but each individual participant must commit to raising a minimum amount. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. contact: Sharon Hoen. email: shoen@upstream.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Nov | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) JELLS PARK (SOUTH) FUN RUN Distances: 15 km, 10 km, 5 km. Start times: 8.00 am for 15 kms, 8.30 am for 10 and 5 kms. Location: Jells Park South, Ferntree Gully Road entrance (Melway 72 B10). Park near the Oaks Picnic Area. Cost of entry for 15 km and 10 km: $12 for VRR members, $16 for non-members and $5 for juniors. Cost for 5 km: $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $5 for juniors. Enter on the day. Lovely course in both bushland and open parkland; some undulations but mostly flat; all on good walking tracks. Medals for event and age group winners, certificates for all finishers. Spot prizes. contact: Don Hampshire 9744 1072. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Nov | SPRING INTO SHAPE - MELBOURNE SERIES - EVENT #3 As we move slowly away from the winter solstice and the days become longer, our thoughts turn to getting fitter and the Spring into Shape Series. This year the series will be held on Sunday 12 September, 24 October, 14 November with its traditional distances of 4 or 8km run or walk and a new 12km run, around the Yarra River. Series entrants will receive a free Brooks technical T-shirt valued at $70. contact: 03 9285 0600. email: info@ausrun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Nov | RUN GEELONG Run Geelong 2010 is the only Run/Walk event in Australian where 100% of the Entry Fee goes to a charity and you also get a Free T-Shirt (for the first 5000 entries). 100% of the Entry Fee goes directly to Geelong Hospital Children's Ward Redevelopment. Registrations have opened and 500 participants signed up in the first week so don't wait otherwise you will miss out on your free T-Shirt. There will be a 12km and 6km run/walk, with both event starting around 8am outside Kardinia Park and finishing with a lap inside Skilled Stadium. Come join 10,000 others run with the Geelong Football Club Leadership group and Joel Selwood who is this years event Ambassador. contact: Run Geelong Team. email: info@rungeelong.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 25 Nov | THE 5K AND 10K MO RUN MELBOURNE Mo Running is coming to Melbourne, Australia! Take part in one of the most exciting and fun running events! Guys, girls, get ready for MO Running fever! Get all your friends together and come and join us. Get in to the spirit, spread the word and start calling yourself a MO Runner! Make sure you grow your Mo (starting from the 1st November) Ladies, don’t think this event isn’t for you!!! (no we don’t expect you to grow a Mo!!) Just paint one on or attach one. We need you taking part just as much as the guys. And any fancy dress outfits will be well received with prizes for the best look. So get all your friends together and come and join us. Make sure you sign up early to secure your entry as we expect this run to sell out quickly!!. We look forward to welcoming you to this MO run! email: info@thefixevents.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 28 Nov | COBURG LAKE CLASSIC COBURG LAKE CLASSIC FUN RUN Coburg Lake Classic Fun Run, Sunday 28th November, 9am , 10km run plus a 5km run/walk along the scenic Merri Creek. There are Trophies for the placegetters, plus Certificates for all, free morning tea, Clubroom facilities and a friendly atmosphere. Enter on the day $15 entry, Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10. contact: Bernie Goggin 0417 012 682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Dec 2010 | ||
| Sat | 4 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN HANDICAP AND BREAKFAST Celebrate the start of summer in one of Melbourne�s beauty spots. Beautiful, leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River and around Melbourne�s Royal Botanic Gardens. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the course). Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9), just a few minutes out of the CBD. Runners of all standards and ages welcome. No need to be a member of VRR. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you haven't run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. There's no charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast by the river at the barbeques across the road afterwards. Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 9 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. Beautiful, leafy course along the Tan by the Yarra River, and around the Royal Botanic Gardens. There�s one challenging hill, up Anderson St. Only a few minutes out of Melbourne�s CBD. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Don Hampshire. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Dec | SRI CHINMOY WILLIAMSTOWN FORESHORE RUN Distance: 10km and 5km Runs. Location: Sadler Reserve, The Esplanade, Williamstown. 8AM start. A picturesque, fast and flat 5km loop road circuit along Williamstown Beach. Features: Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 2.5km, online entry, age category awards and chip timing. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Races (03) 9853 4731. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Fri | 31 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) NEW YEAR'S EVE RUN AND CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST Celebrate New Year's Eve with a morning run around the Tan and the Royal Botanic Gardens, followed by a champagne breakfast by the Yarra River. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the course). Start time: 7.30 am. Register from 6.45 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9), just a few minutes out of the CBD. Enter on the day. Cost for 8 km: $12 for members, $16 for non-members, $5 for juniors. Cost for 4 km: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, $5 for juniors. Cost includes champagne and croissants. Certificates for all finishers. Spot prizes. contact: Don Hampshire 9744 1072. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jan 2011 | ||
| Sat | 8 Jan | INVERLOCH LIFE SAVING CLUB 10 & 5 km Runs & 5km walk Along the magnificent Inverloch Surf Beach. The 5km Run will now be part of the Bass Coast Summer Series. Start Time 9-30 am. At Maximum Low Tide. More Details October 2010 on http://www.islsc.org.au contact: George Misson. email: dmisson@bigpond.net.au. |
| Sun | 9 Jan | 2011 RESOLUTION RUN Make an active start to your new year at the Melbourne Resolution Run on Jan 5, 2011. The event will take place at the Albert Park Lake. Participants can run or walk in either the 5km or 10km events. Start 2011 in style and assist various charities in the process. contact: Steve Corrie. email: active8change@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Fri | 14 Jan | BELLS BASH CLIFF RUN Undulating course with spectacular scenery between the Jan Juc SLSC and the world famous Bells Beach. 8km run, 4km run/walk, 1.5 km kids event. Legendary T-shirts for all entrants, plus random give-aways and the always friendly members of the Jan Juc SLSC to cheer you on. contact: Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club. email: info@janjucsurfclub.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 16 Jan | 7TH ANNUAL TWO BAYS TRAIL RUN 28/56KM Gorgeous, but tough, (mostly) trail run. Starts at Dromana, ascends Arthur's Seat and uses the Two Bays Track to cross the Mornington Peninsula. Ends at Cape Schanck for the 28km runners. 56km runners return to Dromana. No longer FATASS, this run is going official. AURA sanctioned. Buses for early entering 28km runners and more beautiful trail than you can poke a permit at. contact: Rohan Day. email: rohankim@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Feb 2011 | ||
| Sun | 27 Feb | WARBURTON UP AND RUNNING 10km & 5km fun runs, 2km kids' run & 5km walk along picturesque Upper Yarra Riverside paths/roads. A family friendly event (5km track is suitable for prams). Cash and accommodation prizes. Enjoy all the Yarra Valley has to offer - come for the weekend. On line registrations open 1/11/2010-25/2/2011. contact: Sue or Lesley. email: warburtonupandrunning@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Mar 2011 | ||
| Sat | 5 Mar | TOUGH BLOKE CHALLENGE An off road running event that combines the challenges of cross country running, manmade and natural obstacles, water crossings, mud and some unexpected surprises. The challenge is simple, clear the obstacles and get around the course in as short a time as possible to be in the running for the coveted Tough Challenge Trophy! Running is the core discipline of the Tough Bloke Challenge but competitors should be prepared for anything... and don't expect to stay clean! Despite the name, the event is also open to females in the "Tough Chick" category and a range of age categories, starting from 16 years of age. contact: Henry van Heerden. email: todd@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Apr 2011 | ||
| Sun | 3 Apr | THE PERCY CERUTTY FRANKSTON TO PORTSEA ROAD RACE 55 Kilometres [34 miles]. 7am start on the corner of Davey Street and Nepean Highway, Frankston. The traditional blocks of chocolate and mirrors to "have a good hard look at yourself" awarded to all finishers. Own support needed but we are usually able to assist you. The oldest established ultra in Australia, first run in 1973. No entry forms required. $15 entries taken on the day but please let me know in advance if you wish to run so that we have an idea of numbers to cater for. Race Director is Kevin Cassidy contact: 0425 733 336. email: kevinetof@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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