The Golden 5km

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Sat 22 Aug 2026 08:15 — 09:30
Victoria Park, Ballarat, Victoria

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Join us at The Golden 5km and mix up your Saturday morning run on the undulating grass terrain of the official Australian Cross Country Championships course, prior to the action kicking off later in the day. 

All abilities and paces are welcome to enter, grab your family and friends for a fun 5km at Victoria Park, Ballarat.  

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
Start Time: 8:15am
Location: Victoria Park, Newington, 3350, VIC

Key Race Information

• Head to the start line 15 minutes prior to the race start time of 8:15am.

• The start line is self-seeded. Please be respectful of each other within this space.

• The last runner will be required to be off course by 9:10am.

• The race is one 1km lap, followed by two 2km lap. There will be technical officials out on course to assist if required.

• As you cross the line, a volunteer or official will keep you moving through the finish chute, to keep safe event-flow.

What your entry includes:

  • Personalised race bib (for entries submitted before 8th August).
  • 25% off discount code for the PUMA online store
  • Chance to win PUMA shoes drawn randomly
  • Professional timing
  • Bag drop

Want to do more? if you are thinking about the Australian Cross Country then also sign-up for the Australian Athletics Cross Country Relays, everybody is welcome.

Course Map

Map of 'The Golden 5K' course at Victoria Park, Ballarat, showing Start and Finish, numbered stations, and a yellow looping route across a dark teal background.Elevation profile for a 5 km route showing frequent climbs up to about 15 m.
Banner for the 2026 Commonwealth Games Event Hub in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring five athletes in yellow outfits against a teal background.
Banner for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland (July 27–Aug 1), featuring Australian athletes and a yellow 'Event Hub' button

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