5km RUn / WALK

Sunday 2 March 2025

Our super popular 5km event is open to all runners, joggers and walkers and forms part of our Bendigo Business Challenge.

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  TBC

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

BIB COLLECTION
Rosalind Park Event Village:
Saturday 1st March: Between 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 2nd March: From 6:15am onwards.
Bibs will NOT be posted out prior to the event.

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 and walkers

  • Third Wave: Prams.

Please select your preferred wave during registration.

EVENT CUT-OFF
11:00 am

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
Early Bird Entry Fee: TBA
Regular Entry Fee: TBA
On The Day Fee: TBA
Entry fee includes GST and third party booking fees.

THE FINE PRINT
Please read our A-Z Participant Guide here >
Please view our Terms and Conditions here >

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.

ENTRY DETAILS
Registrations opening late 2024

course map

2025 Course Maps to be announced!