5K Fun Runs and Walks in Australia
The 5km race is great distance for new runners to aspire to, and can be a great test for more experienced longer distance runners. The following is a list of 5K races around Australia.
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Champion Lakes Twilight Running Festival
Saturday, 27 February 2021Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, Armadale, WA
Husky Triathlon Festival Fun Runs
Saturday, 27 February 2021Husky Pub, Huskisson, NSW
Paradise Run
Saturday, 27 February 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLD
parkrun
Saturday, 27 February 2021Throughout Australia
Star Run
Saturday, 27 February 2021Brighton Jetty, Brighton, SA
Brisbane Road Runners Race
Sunday, 28 February 2021South Brisbane Sailing Club, West End, QLD
Grapest 5K Run: Mudgee
Sunday, 28 February 2021 (Date TBC)Bunnamagoo Estate Wines, Mudgee, NSW
Hobart Run The Bridge
Sunday, 28 February 2021Salamanca, Hobart, TAS
Memory Walk and Jog: Canberra
Sunday, 28 February 2021Barrine Drive, Acton, ACT
Moon Run
Sunday, 28 February 2021Glenelg Foreshore, Glenelg, SA
Rare Disease Day Fun Run
Sunday, 28 February 2021Fun Ship Playground, Cairns, QLD
Sandy Point Half Marathon
Sunday, 28 February 2021Green Point Reserve, Brighton, Melbourne, VIC
Semaphore Coastal Running Festival
Sunday, 28 February 2021Semaphore Foreshore, Adelaide, South Australia
YMCA of Canberra Summer Series: Barrenjoey
Tuesday, 2 March 2021Barrenjoey Drive, Canberra, ACTParadise Run
Saturday, 6 March 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 6 March 2021Throughout Australia
Port Macquarie Running Festival
Saturday, 6 March 2021 to Sunday, 7 March 2021Town Green, Port Macquarie, NSW
Queensland Running Cross Country Series
Saturday, 6 March 20217th Brigade Park, Chermside, Brisbane, QLD
Adelaide Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 7 March 2021Bonython Park, Adelaide, SA
John Forrest Trail Run
Sunday, 7 March 2021Cnr Flora & Park Road, Hovea, WA
MAWA Joondalup
Sunday, 7 March 2021Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup, WA
Orange Running Festival
Sunday, 7 March 2021Gosling Creek Reserve, Bloomfield, NSW
River Run Geelong
Sunday, 7 March 2021Barwon Valley Park, Geelong, VICYMCA of Canberra Summer Series: Boathouse East
Tuesday, 9 March 2021Boathouse East, Canberra, ACT
Richmond Harriers 5000m Races
Thursday, 11 March 2021George Knott Athletic Field, Clifton Hill, VICParadise Run
Saturday, 13 March 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 13 March 2021Throughout AustraliaQueensland Running Cross Country Series
Saturday, 13 March 2021Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine, Brisbane, QLDBrisbane Road Runners Club 15K Champs
Sunday, 14 March 2021South Brisbane Sailing Club, West End, QLD
DFP Recruitment Latrobe City Fun Run
Sunday, 14 March 2021Kernot Hall, Morwell, VIC
Edithvale Fire Brigade All Fired Up Fun Run
Sunday, 14 March 2021Edithvale Common, Edithvale, VIC
Friends of Palliative Care Maitland Walkathon & Fun Run
Sunday, 14 March 2021Walka Water Works, Oakhampton Heights, NSWMAWA 3Ps
Sunday, 14 March 2021Point Walter, Bicton, WAMemory Walk and Jog: Geelong
Sunday, 14 March 2021Eastern Beach Park, Geelong, VIC
Rotary Beachside Festival Fun Run
Sunday, 14 March 2021Safety Bay, Rockingham, Perth, WAWollongong Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 14 March 2021Stuart Park, North Wollongong, NSWYMCA of Canberra Summer Series: Black Mt Peninsula
Tuesday, 16 March 2021Black Mountain Peninsula, Acton, ACT
Youngcare's The Bolt
Friday, 19 March 2021Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLDGrapest 5K Run: Canberra
Saturday, 20 March 2021Lake George Winery, Lake George, ACTParadise Run
Saturday, 20 March 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 20 March 2021Throughout Australia
SWAS Wespine Fun Run
Saturday, 20 March 2021Australind Foreshore, Leschenault Estuary, Australind, WA
5@theLake - Fun Run and Race
Saturday, 20 March 2021Lake Gillawarna, Georges Hall, Sydney, NSWCanberra Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 21 March 2021Weston Park, Canberra, ACTMemory Walk and Jog: Hunter
Sunday, 21 March 2021Speers Point Park, Lake Macquaire, NSWPeninsula Run
Sunday, 21 March 2021WAMC Club Rooms, Perth, WA
Run Devonport
Sunday, 21 March 2021Devonport Surf Life Saving Club, Devonport, TAS
SMC Road Race
Sunday, 21 March 2021Gipps Road Sporting Complex, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW
Take a Hike: Toowoomba
Sunday, 21 March 2021East Toowoomba, QLDYMCA of Canberra Summer Series: Stromlo Forest Park
Tuesday, 23 March 2021Stromlo Forest Park, ACT
Maroondah Night Run
Friday, 26 March 2021Ringwood Golf Course, Ringwood, VIC
Aussie Peace Walk
Saturday, 27 March 2021 to Sunday, 28 March 2021Nara Peace Park, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, ACTParadise Run
Saturday, 27 March 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 27 March 2021Throughout Australia
WA State Masters Athletics Championships 2021
Saturday, 27 March 2021 to Sunday, 28 March 2021Ern Clark Athletics Centre, Cannington, WABrisbane Road Runners Race
Sunday, 28 March 2021South Brisbane Sailing Club, West End, QLD
Brisbane's Great South Run
Sunday, 28 March 2021Paradise Road Park, Algester, QLD
Great Strides: Gold Coast
Sunday, 28 March 2021Hollindale Park, Main Beach, QLDIpswich Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 28 March 2021Robelle Circle, Springfield Central, QLD
Laurieton Multisport Challenge
Sunday, 28 March 2021Queens Lake Sailing Club, Camden Haven, NSW
March With Me
Sunday, 28 March 2021Port Melbourne, VICMemory Walk and Jog: Adelaide
Sunday, 28 March 2021Colley Reserve, Glenelg, SA
Orroroo Half Marathon
Sunday, 28 March 2021Town Hall, Orroroo, SA
Quirindi Canter Fun Run & Bike Ride
Sunday, 28 March 2021Henry St Oval, Quirindi, NSW
Race The Rubeena
Sunday, 28 March 2021Port of Sale, Sale, VIC
The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge
Sunday, 28 March 2021Pinnacle Picnic Grounds, Orange, NSW
Easter Coastal Bunny Run
Friday, 2 April 2021 to Sunday, 4 April 2021Semaphore Foreshore, Adelaide, South Australia
Griffith Bacchus on the Lake
Friday, 2 April 2021Lake Wyangan Picnic Area, Griffith, NSW
Maidenwell Easter Running Festival
Friday, 2 April 2021 to Sunday, 4 April 2021Maidenwell, QLDParadise Run
Saturday, 3 April 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 3 April 2021Throughout Australia
Cadbury Marathon: Easter Edition
Sunday, 4 April 2021Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Claremont, TASMAWA The Roe Run
Sunday, 4 April 2021Mills Park, Brixton Street. Beckenham WA.
Buffalo Stampede Festival
Friday, 9 April 2021 to Sunday, 11 April 2021Howitt Park, Bright, VIC
Darwin Road Runners Cross Country Champs
Saturday, 10 April 2021Knuckey Lagoon Reserve, Darwin, NTParadise Run
Saturday, 10 April 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 10 April 2021Throughout Australia
ASICS Bridges Fun Run
Sunday, 11 April 2021Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WABrisbane Road Runners Race
Sunday, 11 April 2021South Brisbane Sailing Club, West End, QLD
Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival
Sunday, 11 April 2021Bunbury Runners Club, Bunbury, WACoffs Harbour Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 11 April 2021Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour, NSW
New Run - Newcastle's Festival of Running
Sunday, 11 April 2021Newcastle, NSW
Scenic Rim Trail Running Series 2021: Race 1
Sunday, 11 April 2021Ramada Resort, Kooralbyn Valley, QLD
Collie Trail Fest
Saturday, 17 April 2021 to Sunday, 18 April 2021Collie, WAParadise Run
Saturday, 17 April 2021Seaview St, Mission Beach, QLDparkrun
Saturday, 17 April 2021Throughout Australia
Rockingham Twilight Half Marathon
Saturday, 17 April 2021Port Kennedy, WA
Run the Rock
Saturday, 17 April 2021Hanging Rock Racecourse, Hanging Rock, VIC
Swan River Half
Saturday, 17 April 2021Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth, WA
Gold Coast Running Festival
Sunday, 18 April 2021Cbus Super Stadium, Robina, QLD
ACT Masters Run/Walk Handicap Series: Mt Majura
Sunday, 18 April 2021Mt Majura Nature Reserve, ACT
Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk
Sunday, 18 April 2021Palms Lawn, Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC
Burdekin Sugar Rush
Sunday, 18 April 2021Anzac Park, Ayr, QLD
Clare Valley Running Festival
Sunday, 18 April 2021The Valleys Lifestyle Centre, Clare, SA
Dynamic in a Dress Running Festival: Race 1
Sunday, 18 April 2021Redlynch State College, Redlynch Valley, Cairns, QLD
Joondalup Half Marathon
Sunday, 18 April 2021Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup, WA
Lindfield Fun Run
Sunday, 18 April 2021Roseville, Sydney, NSWMemory Walk and Jog: Ballarat
Sunday, 18 April 2021Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, VICNorth Lakes Colour Frenzy
Sunday, 18 April 2021Lake Eden, North Lakes, QLDSMC Road Race
Sunday, 18 April 2021Gipps Road Sporting Complex, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW
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