10KM

SATURDAY, 17 APRIL 2027

WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE

RACE DETAILS

  • START TIME: 12.30pm

  • START-FINISH LOCATION: Ballarat Town Hall - 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central

  • CUT-OFF TIME: 2 hours 15 mins

  • MINIMUM AGE: 13 years or older on the day of the event

Ballarat’s glorious autumnal colours will be on show for this morning race along Sturt St and through the picturesque Victoria Park. This is a distance that’s achievable for a range of fitness levels.

2027 10km Strava map.

Men’s & Women’s 2027 Prize Money:

First: $1000

Second: $500

Third: $250

Race Record bonus: $500

2027 PRICING

Tier 1 Pricing: $85

Tier 2 Pricing:  $95

Late Pricing (From March 25): $115

Minimum age: 13 (at the time of event)

Entries are non-refundable. Race Roster refund protection is available for purchase during the registration process.

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • The cut-off time for the 10KM is 2hrs 15mins. Adherence to these cut-off times will ensure roads can be reopened in accordance with our event permits. Cut-off times are based on chip-time start not gun-time.

  • 2026 Qualifying Times:

    • Men's 10km Sub 30:00

    • Women's 10km Sub 35:00

  • Water and Fixx Fuel X electrolyte drink (Tropical Fruits flavour) will be available at each of our drink stations. There are toilets at each drink station.

  • Drink Station Locations

    TBC

  • For more information, please visit our Elite Athlete Program page.

  • To assist you in achieving your marathon goals we have a team of pacers who will run at an even effort/pace.

    The pacers are like on-course coaches, encouraging you and other runners along the way.

    Each pacer will be easily identifiable. They will each be carrying a flag that clearly displays their target finish time.

    For the City of Ballarat 10km, there will be pacers for the following times:

    TBC

  • Ballarat is a beautiful city and we want to ensure it stays that way.

    Please help our wonderful Volunteers and Crew by discarding all waste in the bins provided in the designated litter zones at each Drink Station.

    PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH GEL TOPS.

  • View previous winners & race records here.

All courses are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.

*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.