5km RUn / WALK

DATE Sunday 1st March 2026

DISTANCE 5km

START TIME 10:00am

START / FINISH LOCATION
Rosalind Park, Bendigo
(Google Maps)

Start line is within Rosalind Park between the Rotunda and the ‘BENDIGO’ sign.
The Finish line is near the Rotunda within Rosalind Park.

BIB COLLECTION

BIB COLLECTION - RACE WEEK
Tues 24th Feb - Fri 27th Feb: Between 10:00am - 5:30pm

From VERVE Running, 114 Williamson St, Bendigo

BIB COLLECTION - RACE WEEKEND

From Rosalind Park Event Village, near the Rotunda.
Entry near Sidney Myer Place.
Saturday 28th Feb: Between 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 1st March: From 6:30am onwards.

AGE RESTRICTIONS
All children under the age of 13 years must be accompanied by an adult

WAVE START DETAILS

This event will see runners, walkers, teams, and families all sent out in waves for a safe and happy experience:

• WAVE 1 - Runners under 25 mins.

• WAVE 2 - Between 25 - 30 mins.

• WAVE 3 - Between 30 - 40 mins.

• WAVE 4 - Between 40 - 50 mins.

• WAVE 5 - Prams and Walkers (50 mins+)

Please select your preferred wave during registration.

EVENT CUT-OFF
11:15 am (75 minutes)

WATER / AID STATIONS
2.5 km & 4 km
There will be drink and aid stations, manned by local volunteer groups, along all course routes and at the start and finish locations. These will be stocked with lollies, fruit, water and electrolytes.

ENTRY FEES - INDIVIDUAL

Prices include GST.

Early Bird:

Child under 16: $35.00
Adult: $45.00
(Until midnight 31st January 2026)

Regular:

Child under 16: $45.00
Adult: $55.00
(Until midnight 26th February 2026)

Late:

Child under 16: $55.00
Adult: $65.00
(Until 15 minutes prior to race start time)

ENTRY FEES - FAMILY

Prices include GST.

Early Bird:

1 x Adult & 2 x Children: $103.50
1 x Adult & 3 x Children: $135.00
2 x Adults & 2 x Children: $162.00
(Until midnight 31st January 2026)

Regular:
1 x Adult & 2 x Children: $130.50
1 x Adult & 3 x Children: $171.00
2 x Adults & 2 x Children: $207.00
(Until midnight 26th February 2026)

Late:
1 x Adult & 2 x Children: $157.00
1 x Adult & 3 x Children: $207.00
2 x Adults & 2 x Children: $252.00
(Until 15 minutes prior to race start time)

PRIZES
First placed female and male will receive a voucher to VERVE Running.

INCLUSIONS
Finisher medals, professional timing, first aid support, a safe run course, road closures and, of course, fun!
All proceeds raised are donated to Bendigo Health Foundation.