Boot camp Melbourne

2010 de Castella Run for Mental Health Research
When: Sunday 29th August 2010
Where: Xavier College (Burke Hall), Nolan Avenue Kew.
Distances: 5km, 10km,  15km

Spring into Shape Melbourne 2010
When: Sunday 12 September, 24 October, 14 November
Where: Upper Terrace, Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens
Distance: 4 or 8km run/walk, 12km run

Melbourne Marathon 2010
When: Sunday October 10th
Where: Batman Avenue, Melbourne
Distances: 42km, 21.1km (half marathon), 10km, 5.7km, 4km and kids 2.5km run
 

Run Melbourne 2010
When: Sunday, 18th July
Where: Federation Square Melbourne
Distances: 5km, 10km, half marathon

MS Walk and Run 2010
When: Sunday, 6th June
Where: Albert park Lake, Albert park
Distance: 5km or 10km

Great Ocean Road international marathon
When: 15-16th May
Where: Apollo Bay, Victoria
Distance: 6.5km and 14km, 23km or 45km

Oxfam trailwalker Melbourne 2010
When: 16 - 18th April
Where: Jells Park at Wheelers Hill
Distance: 100kms
One of the most gruelling events and satisfying events is on again.

Mothers Day Classic Melbourne 2010
When: Sunday, 9th May 2010
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
Distance: 4km or 8km

Sri Chinmoy Princes Park
When: 25th April
Where: Princes Park, Carlton
Distances: 5km, 10km, 15km

Infolio Portsea Twilight run 2010
When: Saturday, 2nd January 2010
Where: Point Nepean National Park.
Distance: 6.7km run/walk or a 3km run/walk

When: Saturday & Sunday, 5th & 6th December 2009
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways 2F - J7)

When: Sunday, 14th March 2010
Where: TBC
Distance: 14.14km or 5.76km run/walk.

When: Friday, 15th January 2010
Where: Bells Beach, Victoria
Distance: 8km fun run or 4km run/walk 

When: Friday, 8th January 2010
Where: Lorne
Distance: 8km fun run 

When: Sunday, 3rd January 2010
Where: Mornington Peninsula
Distance: 28km or 56km  

When: Sunday, 13th December 2009
Where: Williamstown
Distance: 10km and 5km  

When: Saturday, 5th December 2009
Where: The Tan, Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Distance: 4km or 8km circuit 

When: Saturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th November 2009
Where: Albert Park
Distance: 15km fun run for walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities. 

When: Sunday, 8th November 2009
Where: Murray River
Distance: 13km or 5km course 

When: Sunday, 1st November 2009
Where: Portland to Bridgewater Bay
Distance: 42km course 

When: Saturday & Sunday, 10th & 11th October
Where: Great Ocean Walk Track
Distance: 160km or 100kms 

When: Sunday 22 November
Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm (select your own start time)
Where: Eureka Tower, Southbank
Distance: 1958 stairs, 89 levels, 300m vertical elevation

 

When: Sunday, 28th February 2009 
Where: Elwood Beach, Elwood
Distances: 400m Swim, 10km Cycle and 4km Run

 

When: Sunday, 6th December 2009
Where: Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Distances: 10km or 5km, Run or Walk

When: Saturday, 3rd October 2009
Where: Melbourne CBD (Start at QV Square, Cnr Lonsdale & Swanston Streets) 
Distances: See Website for details

Coburg 'Run for Tanzania' Charity Fun Run 2009 
When: Sunday, 1st November 2009 
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Outlook Road, Coburg 
Distances: 12km run & 6km run/walk

When: Saturday, 7th November 2009
Where: Docklands to Donvale following the Yarra River. 
Distances: 50km team, 50km individual or relay (30km each).

When: Sunday 29th November 2009
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg (Melways Map 18 A10)
Distances: 10km run plus a 5km run/walk along the scenic Merri Creek

When: Sunday 4th October 2009
Where: Riverside Park, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds (Melways Ref 28B7)
Distances: 4km, 8km and 12km runs

When: Sunday, 11 October 2009
Where: Batman Ave, Melbourne
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km

Spring into Shape Series 2009 Melbourne

When: Race 1: Sunday 13th September, Race 2: Sunday 25th October, Race 3: Sunday 15th November
Where: Alexandra Gardens Melbourne 
Distance: 4/8km run/walk
Time: 9.00am
 

Run Melbourne
When: Sunday 28th June 2009
Where: Melbourne CBD 
Distance: Half Marathon 21.1km, 10km run or 5km run/walk

Unity Foundation fun Run 2009
When: Sunday 22nd February 2009
Location: The Tan, Botanical Gardens, Melbourne (Melway Ref 2F J9)
Distance: 4km or 8km

Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake 2009

When: Sunday, 8 February, 2009
Where: Albert Park Lake, Albert Park
Distances:5km or 10km

 

Run for the kids 2008
Sunday March 30th, 2008
Location: Linlithgow avenue, just west of Alexandra Avenue.
14.1km and 5.7km course

Bells Bash Cliff Run/Walk 2009
When: Saturday, 16 January 2009
Where: Jan Juc
Distance: km Fun Run or 4km Run/Walk
 

When: Friday, 11th January 2008.
Where: Jan Juc Surf Club along the clifftop to Bells Beach and back.
Distances: 8km Fun Run or 4km Run/Walk

When: Sunday 14 December 2008
Where: Sadler Reserve, The Esplanade, Williamstown
Distances: 5km and 10km runs

When: Sunday 16 November, 2008.
Where: Echuca, VIC
Distances: 13km

When: Race 1 Sunday 14 September, Race 2 Sunday 26 October, Race 3 Sunday 23 November
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne Melways Ref. 2F J7
Distances: 4/8km run/walk

When: Friday 24th October 2008.
Where: Eureka Tower
Distances: In pairs, team members take turns climbing the 1,958 steps to level 89

When: Sunday 12 October 2008
Where: Batman Ave, Melbourne
Distances: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5.5km

When: Sunday 7 December 2008
Where: Sadler Reserve, The Esplanade, Williamstown
Distances: 10 km Run, 5 km Run

When: Sunday 30th November 2008
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg
Distances: 10km run plus a 5km run/walk along the scenic Merri Creek

When: Sunday 23 November 2008
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
Distances: 4km, 8km Run/Walk

When: Saturday 15th November.
Where: Docklands to Donvale following the Yarra River.
Distances: 50km team, 50km individual or relay (30km each).

Sri Chinmoy Geelong Foreshore Run 2008
When: Sunday 9 November 2008
Where: Rippleside Park, Bell Pde, Drumcondra, Geelong
Distances: 10km Run, 5km Run

When: Sunday 26 October 2008
Where: Ringwood Lake
Distances: 4k or 8k Walk or Run

Coburg Harriers Fun Run and Walk 2008
When: Sunday 26th October 2008
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Outlook Road, Coburg
Distances: 12km, 6km, and 4km Run

Ride to Work Day 2008
When: Wednesday 15 October 2008.
Where: Your place.
Distances: Variety of distances.

When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Outlook Road, Coburg
Distances: 6km and 12km Walk and Run

When: Saturday 4th October 2008
Where: Melbourne CBD (Start at Queensbridge Square)
Distances: See Website for details

When: Sunday 21 September 2008
Where: Braeside Park, Braeside
Distances: 6km, 12km Run, 3km Walk

Anlene Spring Into Shape 2008
When: Sunday 14 September 2008
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
Distances: 4km, 8km Run/Walk

Sri Chinmoy Yarra Boulevard Half Marathon 2008
When: Sunday 14 September 2008
Where: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond
Distance: 21.1km Run, 10km Run & 5km Run

Geelong Cross Country Club Half Marathon 2008
When: Sunday 7 September 2008
Location: Moorabool Street Bridge
Distances: Half Marathon, 5km Run
 

Fathers Day 5  2008
When: Sunday 7 September 2008
Where: Palm Lawns, Albert Park
Distance: 5km Run or Walk

Coburg Harriers Fun Run and Walk 2008
When: Sunday 24 August 2008.
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Outlook Rd, Coburg.
Distances: 6km and 12km Walk and Run.

Runner's World Sandy Point Half 2008
When: Sunday 17 August 2008
Where: Trey Bit Reserve, Sandringham
Distances: 21.1km and 10km run or 7km walk
 

Great Ocean Road Marathon 2008
When: 17th-18th May
Where: Apollo Bay, Victoria
Distances: 6.5km, 14km, 23km & 45km

MS walk & fun run 2008
When: Sunday 1 June 2008
Where: Albert Park Lake, Melbourne
Help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis, the most common disease of the central nervous system
for young adults, affecting 18,000 Australians.

Mothers Day Classic 2008
When: Sunday 11 May
Where: Alexandra Gardens, off St Kilda Road Melbourne, Melways ref: 2F J7
Last year, the Mothers Day Classic attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide and raised over $800,000 for its beneficiary, the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The total raised by the event for breast cancer research since 1998 is more than $3 million.

Melbourne Run to the G 2008
When: Sunday 22 June 2008
Location: Federation Square, Melbourne
Details:5/10/21.1km run/walk
Start:  5km run/walk - 9:20am, 7.5km walk - 9:25am, 10km run
9:00am and Half marathon (21.1km run) - 7:15am

Eynesbury Dash Fun Run 2008
When: Sunday 16th March
Where: Eynesbury Homestead, Eynesbury
Distance: 5km and 10km
he Eynesbury Dash is an event initiated by the Eynesbury Joint Venture. All proceeds will be donated to the Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation in support of the Melton Police's 2008 Kokoda Trek.  

Oxfam Trailwalker
When: 11-13 April 2008.
Where: Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
One of the toughest team challenges in the world. It is an endurance event in which teams of four attempt to complete 1 100km trail within 48 hours
http://www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/melbourne

Run for the kids 2008
Sunday March 30th, 2008
Location: Linlithgow avenue, just west of Alexandra Avenue.
14.1km and 5.7km course
www.runforthekids.com.au

Interplast Eureka Tower climb 2007
When: 14th October 2007
Where: Eureka Tower
Distance: About 1880 steps
Surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and supporters are so passionate about Interplast that they are even prepared to climb the stairs of the worlds tallest residental building to raise awareness and funds for Interplast

Coburg Lake Classic Run & Walk  2007
When: December 2
Where: Coburg
Distance: 10 km & 4 km

Coburg Fun Run and Walk  2007
When: October 28th
Where: Coburg
Distance: 12 km & 6 km

Sussan Women's Fun Run 2007
When: 27th August 2007
Where: Start & Finish at Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Distance: 5km & 10km run or walk
Australia's largest women's only fun run is back for 2007. Last year almost 4000 partcipants ran, jogged or walked their way over the scenic 5km or 10km courses. Entries open Monday 10 September.

The Olympic Dream 2007
When: Sunday 25 November 2007
Distance: 10/5km Run and Walk
Where: Birrarung Marr (Mel ref 2F H6)
Run or walk alongside our Olympians and support the Australian Olympic Team as they prepare for Beijing.

Anlene Spring Into Shape 2007
When:Sunday 16 September 2007
Sunday 14 October 2007
Sunday 18 November 2007
Distance: 4/8km run and walk
Where:Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne Melways Ref. 2F J7

Walktober 2007
When: During the month of October
Walktober links a number of walking events and generates discussion about bigger issues including urban planning, liveable communities and neighbourhood safety - all of which are impacted by walking.

Centrum de Castella Run 2007
When: Sunday 26th August 2007
Where: The Yarra bend, Kew
The Centrum de Castella Run course follows the Yarra Boulevard through Yarra Bend National Park in Kew. It is one of Melbourne's toughest runs, yet one of the most scenic. In its 27th year, the “Deek” is a vintage event and not to be missed on Melbourne's running calendar.

Samsung Melbourne Marathon 2007
When: Sunday 7th October  
Where: MCG
Four events (42.195km, 21.1km, and new 10km & 5.5km distances) will all start and finish at the MCG – watch yourself finish on the big screen as you retrace Kerryn McCann’s 2006 Commonwealth Games win. The ‘G’ will turn into ‘Marathon Headquarters’ with plenty to do for competitors and family and friends. There will be an Expo, Cafes, Public catering outlets and Dining rooms. There will be plenty of room to watch all the action on the finish line and live vision on the big screens.

MS walk & Fun run 2007
When: Sunday June 3rd 2007
Where: Melbourne's Albert Park
What: Distance: 5km or 10km
Sprint or skip, stroll or stride. Warm up those legs this winter and join 2,000 Melbournians for the annual MS Walk and Fun Run. Whether you’re an elite runner or a weekend walker, make sure you’re part of the action – stroll or sprint, roll www.msaustralia.org.au

Coburg Bluestone Classic 2007
When: Saturday, 16 Jun 2007
Where: Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg,
What: Open Womens 8km, Open Mens 12km
One of the truly unique fun runs. For the 15 km, its 3 km on an athletics track
www.coburgharriers.org.au

Tan Relays 2007
When: Sat 22-Sep 2007
Where: Kings Domain, Melbourne
What: Open Womens 8km, Open Mens 12km
A huge festival of cross-country racing, incorporating the selection trials for the Australian Cross country Championships
www.athsvic.org.au

Burnley Half Marathon 2007
When: Sun 9-Sep 2007
Where: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Burnley
What: Open Woman 6km, Open men 8km
Cross-country on a spectacular course near the Yarra river
www.athsvic.org.au

Yarra Bend Cross-country 2007
When: Sat 18-Aug 2007
Where: Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
What: Open Woman 6km, Open men 8km
Cross-country on a spectacular course near the Yarra river
www.athsvic.org.au

Bundoora Park Cross-Counrty 2007
When: Saturday July 21
Where: Bundoora Park, Bundoora
What: Open Womens 8km, Open Mens 12km
A huge festival of cross-country racing, incorporating the selection trials for the Australian Cross country Championships
www.athsvic.org.au

Geelong Cross Country 2007
When: June 23
Where: Geelong
What: Woman 4km, Mens open 16km
A big day of cross country, over a variety of ditances.
www.athsvic.org.au

Skins Sandown Classic 2007
When: Saturday May 26
Where: Sandown race course Springvale
What: 10km Fun run
Australia's fastest 10km fun run. Incorporating the Victorian 10km Road Racing Championships and 3km junior race. Certified accurate course. Part of the Athletics Victoria Winter Series.
www.athsvic.org.au

Mothers Day Classic 2007
When: Sunday 13 May
Where: Alexandra Garden, Melbourne & capital cities and regional areas across Australia.
Make a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer. Make a difference by simply walking, running or sponsoring a participant, to help raise vital funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
www.mothersdayclassic.org

Melbourne Run to the G 2007
When: Sunday 17 June 2007
Location: Federation Square, Melbourne
Details:5/10/21.1km run/walk
Start:  Half marathon: 7:15am 5km: 8:45am 10km: 10:00am

Relay for life 2007
Location: All over Australia,
When: March to November 2007
The challenge is for teams of 10 or more to complete a relay-style walk or run at selected venues throughout Australia. Team members take turns to keep their baton moving overnight, enjoying the sensational festive atmosphere created through entertainment, camping, spot prizes and, most importantly, the vibrancy of the hundreds of lively people on the track!
www.relayforlife.org.au

Walk against want
Take steps against poverty – join a Walk Against Want near you and raise funds for Oxfam Australia’s work against poverty and injustice.
Walks from: 5km, 9km and 16km walk
Sunday 29 April 2007 9am
http://www.oxfam.org.au/walk/wheretowalk/vic/

Oxfam Trailwalker
One of the toughest team challenges in the world. It is an endurance event in which teams of four attempt to complete 1 100km trail within 48 hours
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th march
http://www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/melbourne/

Run for the kids 2007
Sunday 1st April 2007
Location: Linlithgow avenue, just west of Alexandra Avenue.
15.2km and 3.4km course
www.runforthekids.com.au

Walk the Point in 2007

Sunday 24 March 2007
Location: Point Nepean National Park
Fundraising event, A leisurely walk of 2.5 - 3 hours to the Point and back
www.thegutsygroup.com.au

Barwon Banks Fun Run 2007

Sunday 26 February 200
10 km classic Geelong fun run. Incorporating Alcoa Corporate teams event. Up to 4 members 10km total 5 km and junior 2 km event all conducted on the banks of the Barwon River in the centre of Geelong
www.barwonbankschallenge.com.au