Top Running Events in Victoria

By no means is this an extensive list but these are some of the top running events in Victoria.

1. Run Melbourne

Situated in the heart of the city, Run Melbourne is a great event for a range of abilities with options from a 5k up to a half marathon. Taking place in the middle of the year this a good event option to keep up the motivation as Melbourne winter gets underway. Whether you have seen Melbourne before or not, there is nothing quite like running through it.

2. Vineyards Running Festival

Now this one is cool, and this November event is a great way to spice up your running events. Located in the Nagambie region and with options all the way from a short 2k kids’ event up to the full marathon, there is something there for everyone. One of the most scenic events you’ll find, Vineyards as the name suggests takes in some of the beautiful wine region making it the perfect place for a weekend race-cation.

3. Puffing Billy Running Festival

Another cool event and is a mixture of both trail and asphalt, this running festival takes place over 2 days offering short 1k kid’s events through to a half marathon. The event takes in the scenery of the Dandenong Ranges alongside the Puffing Billy train.

4. Melbourne Marathon Festival

The iconic marathon event of Melbourne. One of the most popular events in Melbourne, one day in October runners take to the streets of Melbourne, starting in the city and finishing back inside the MCG, this is an event on most runners to-do-list.

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