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.  

Course Map:​ Click Here 

RESULTS HERE

Bib Collection

Option 1 – 2:30pm – 6:00pm, Friday 22 August 2025 

Option 2 – 6:30am – 8:00am, Saturday 23 August 2025

Where: Event Village - Victoria Park, Newington, 3550, VIC

See point 2 on the course map linked above.

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 2km lap, followed by one 3km 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.

Bag Drop

Open from: 6:30am – 8:15am, Saturday 23 August 2025 

Location: Point 2 on the Course Map 

How it works: 

• Show your bib and we’ll tag your bag.

• One bag per runner. 

• No valuables please. Australian Athletics are not responsible for lost items. 

• Pick-up closes 60 minutes after the final finisher. 

What your entry includes:

• Personalised race bib (for entries submitted before 8th August).
• Professional timing
• Finisher towel
• Event photography
• Bag drop

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

Australian Athletics is proud to partner with SportsPix as the official event photographers for The Golden 5k. 

Click the button below for more information and to register to access your race images as soon as they become available.