Runner’s World 5K Run Melbourne
Race start date: 25 July 2021 10:00am
Start Line: St-Kilda Road, Melbourne
Next Price Change: 23/7/2021
Run Melbourne 5K
Your run. Your way.
Due to temporary road closures over the planned course the distance is 5.7K. There will be a timing mat at 5K for your split time.
It’s time to get moving and join in the fun with our Runner’s World 5K run. Race past Melbourne’s famous landmarks as you take part alongside those participating in their first competitive run, those running with their fellow troops or those that prefer a shorter distance. There’s a spot for everyone.
Key Dates
Event Timetable
Registrations open
Registrations are now open.
Race Bib Name Cut Off - May 30
Last day to enter to get your name on your race bib.
Postage Cut Off - July 8
Last day to enter to be able to have option to get race pack posted.
Race Pack Collection - July 12
Race pack collection begings from Sole Motive Store at 12 Midday.
Race Weekend - July 25
Event village opens - Sole Motive retail
Race pack collection and entries:
8am - 4pm River Terrace, Fed Square
Race Day - July 25
6:45am ASICS Half Marathon
8:45am Fisiocrem 10K
10:00am Runner's World 5K
Current Pricing
Get in early to ensure you lock in your preferred wave start time.
Last Minute pricing ends 11:59 pm 23 July
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Last Minute
- $45 / under 18
Race Weekend
- $50 / under 18
5K
Event Map
Resources
How does it work?
Get your race bib
Download your Half Marathon, 10k or 5k virtual race bib or use your 2021 race bib (if you’ve received it).
Ready, set, race
Set your route, track your run on Garmin or Strava.
Submit your results
We will send you a unique link to submit your results, verify your time via your fitness tracker (Garmin or Strava) or upload a photo of your time, and see yourself on the leaderboard.
Receive your finisher medal
This will be available for collection at Sole Motive CBD & Sole Motive Hawthorn stores at the conclusion of the Run Melbourne Virtual event.
Race day prizes
Bring your race day vibes for the chance to win prizes!
HALF MARATHON
General Information
Detailed participant instruction will be available to download closer to the event.
Age limit
Anyone under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair information
The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 10 minutes before the official 5km event – at 9:50am. Please be at the start line no later than 9.30am.
Drink stations
Drink station is located approximately at 1.5km with Gatorade sports drinks and water.
Please refer to your course map for drink station locations.
Kilometre markers
The kilometre markers for the 5km event will be coloured Sky Blue.
COVID-Safe Plan
We will be delivering these events in a modified format to ensure they are in accordance with the Victorian Government’s guidelines. You can view our COVID-Safe plan here.
Start Line
START LINE LOCATION: St Kilda Rd.
RACE START TIME: 10:00am. We recommend you arrive at the event at least one hour before your race start time.
WAVE START ASSEMBLY TIMES:
10:00am for Priority start, Wave A, B and Champion Charity runners
10:15am for Wave C and D runners
PREDICTED FINISH TIMES PER WAVE ALLOCATION:
WAVE A – Under 32mins
WAVE B – 33mins – 40mins
WAVE C – 41mins – 50mins
WAVE D – 51mins +
If you wish to run with friends or family who are starting in a different Wave Start Zone, you may start in a slower zone than that printed on your race number (e.g. someone with a B Zone label may start in B, C, or D) but not in a faster one (e.g. A).
Please note: Wave Start Zones will be indicated by coloured feathers in place at the start line to ensure a smooth start for all participants. Entrants are asked to assemble in the appropriate zone as indicated by the letter printed on their race bib.
Course Cut Off Times
Start line closes 10:30am
Finish Line closes 11:30am
*Any participant who does not get to the corner of Batman Ave and Flinders st by 11.25 am will be moved onto footpath.
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Run Melbourne Update
Please note, in light of the Government announcement of the lockdown extension, it is with deep regret that we are announcing that Run Melbourne can no longer proceed as planned on Sunday 25 July.