5km RUn / WALK
Sunday 2 March 2025
Our super popular 5km event is presented by G.J. Gardner Homes and is open to all runners, joggers and walkers. It also forms part of our Bendigo Business Challenge, presented by TSFN Real Estate.
The course leaves the beautiful, shady Rosalind Park and winds its way down a closed Bridge Street to Nolan Street near Lake Weeroona. After taking a u-turn around an immaculate Ford car (straight from the Bendigo Ford showroom!) you’ll return along Bridge street and continue through the Dai Gum San Chinese precinct.
Taking a right hand turn up the Park Rd hill towards the Tom Flood velodrome, you’ll pass by the imposing Ulumbarra Theatre on Gaol Rd and take a loop around the perimeter of the Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO). From here you return to Rosalind Park via Gaol Rd and Park Rd.
Many beautiful sights, plenty of shade, good quality hard surfaces and a few pleasant surprises await all walkers and runners.
You’ll return to Rosalind Park via the northern end to the applause of family, friends and spectators.
Make your fun run count.
SUPPORT THE BENDIGO HEALTH FOUNDATION
5km RUn / WALK
DATE Sunday 2 March 2025
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
Bibs will NOT be posted out prior to the event.
BIB COLLECTION - RACE WEEK
Mon 24th Feb - Fri 28th 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 1st March: Between 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 2nd 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 three waves for a safe and happy experience:
First Wave: Runners under 35 minutes
Second Wave: Joggers over 35 minutes.
Third Wave: Prams and walkers over 45 minutes.
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. Please note these are water only.
ENTRY FEES - INDIVIDUAL
Early Bird Entry Fee: $30 (Child) $40 (Adult)
(Until midnight 31st January)
Regular Entry Fee: $40 (Child) $50 (Adult)
(Until midnight Friday 28th Feb)
Late Entry Fee: $50 (Child) $60 (Adult)
Entry fee includes GST and third party booking fees.
ENTRY FEES - FAMILY
Early Bird Entry Fee:
1 Adult + 2 Children: $90.00
1 Adult + 3 Children: $117.00
(Until midnight 31st January)
Regular Entry Fee:
1 Adult + 2 Children: $117.00
1 Adult + 3 Children: $153.00
(Until midnight Friday 28th Feb)
Late Entry Fee:
1 Adult + 2 Children: $144.00
1 Adult + 3 Children: $189.00
Entry fee includes GST and third party booking fees.
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.
