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Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike)
Melbourne, Australia
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
AURegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Victoria: Races, Trails & Competitions
15 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 71 races in Races in Victoria with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events151 confirmed dates
Competitions71Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 218 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,510 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Grampians Peaks Trail
Halls Gap, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
162 km49.5 km33 km13.8 km+2
ForestMountain+6
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Alpine Challenge April
Falls Creek, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160 km100 km60 km42 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Elephant Trail Race
Hastings, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
218 km163.2 km108.8 km51.8 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Ballarat Marathon
Ballarat, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Great Southern Endurance Run
Harrietville, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
161 km83 km56 km28 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Wilsons Prom 100
Wilsons Promontory, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
97.4 km80 km59.7 km44 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+3
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Bright Running Festival
Bright, Australia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km49.2 km35 km23.4 km
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike) | Melbourne, Victoria, AU | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Grampians Peaks Trail | Halls Gap, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 162 km49.5 km33 km13.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Alpine Challenge April | Falls Creek, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 160 km100 km60 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | Elephant Trail Race | Hastings, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 218 km163.2 km108.8 km51.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Ballarat Marathon | Ballarat, Victoria, AU | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Great Southern Endurance Run | Harrietville, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 161 km83 km56 km28 km |
| Date to be announced | Wilsons Prom 100 | Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 97.4 km80 km59.7 km44 km |
| Date to be announced | Bright Running Festival | Bright, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 55 km49.2 km35 km23.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Great Ocean Road Running Festival | Apollo Bay, Victoria, AU | Road RunningTrail Running | 60 km44 km23 km14 km |
| Date to be announced | Traralgon Marathon | Traralgon, Victoria, AU | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Buffalo Sunriser | Bright, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 60 km32 km |
| Date to be announced | Margaret River Ultra Marathon | North Blackwood, Victoria, AU | Trail Running | 80.2 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Victoria (Australia, Victoria) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 15 public events and 71 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Melbourne, Halls Gap, Falls Creek, and Hastings. Notable events in the selection include Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike), Grampians Peaks Trail, and Alpine Challenge April.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 218 km, reaching up to +11,510 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Victoria includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Victoria?
RunningCompass currently lists 15 verified events with 71 individual races in Races in Victoria. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Melbourne Marathon Festival (Nike), Grampians Peaks Trail, and Alpine Challenge April.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Victoria?
Events in Races in Victoria focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 218 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Melbourne, Halls Gap, Falls Creek, and Hastings.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Victoria?
The most selective courses in Races in Victoria climb up to +11,510 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Victoria?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.