GYG 5KM

SATURDAY, 17 APRIL 2027

WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE

RACE DETAILS

  • START TIME: 3:15pm

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

  • CUT OFF TIME: 1 hour 05 mins (4:20pm)

  • MINIMUM AGE: There are no age restrictions in the 5KM, however all entrants aged 9 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.

For the first time, the Ballarat Marathon will feature a one-lap 5km. This distance will be open to people of all abilities, from elite runners, who will start from their own corral at the front, to walkers who can enjoy the glory of Sturt St from the back of the field. This will be a spectacular Saturday afternoon event for participants and spectators alike.

2027 5km Strava map (one-lap course)

Who can qualify as an Elite runner?

We are encouraging national-standard and state-standard runners and fast club runners to put your names forward. Runners need to request an entry code from our Competition Manager, by emailing competition@ballaratmarathon.com.au. Runners will asked to submit evidence of a qualifying time.

Qualifying times:
Men: Have posted a time of 16:00 or faster
Women: 17:30 or faster

Men’s & Women’s 2027 Elite Prize Money:

First: $2000

Second: $1000

Third: $500

Fourth: $250

Fifth: $125

2027 PRICING

‍Tier 1 Pricing:‍ ‍
Adult $60 / 5-12 Years $30 / 0-4 Years Free

Tier 2 Pricing:‍ ‍
Adult $70 / 5-12 Years $35 / 0-4 Years Free

Late Pricing (From April 1):
Adult $80 / 5-12 Years $40 / 0-4 Years Free

Age: All children aged 9 and under on the day of the event must be accompanied by a REGISTERED adult.

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • The cut-off time for The 5km is one hour and 5 minutes (4:20pm). This is moderate walking pace.

    Participants must remain on track to meet the applicable cut-off and traffic management deadlines. If you are not on track to complete the race within the required time, Ballarat Marathon may ask you to withdraw from the race.

    If you are asked to withdraw, you must comply with the direction of event officials. If you choose to continue after being withdrawn, you do so at your own risk and will no longer be considered an active participant. Event support may no longer be available.

    Participants continuing after withdrawal must follow all road rules and directions from traffic controllers and authorities, including using footpaths where required.

  • There is 1 drink station on the 5KM course. It provides water and toilets.

    Station 1 – 3.2km
    Sturt Street, before Pleasant Street, outside City Oval Bowling Club

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

  • To assist you in achieving your 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.

    All pacers will run to ‘chip time’ and pace as evenly as possible.

    There will be pacers for the following target finish times:

    • 20mins

    • 22mins 30sec

    • 25 mins

    • 27mins 30sec

    • 30mins

    • 32mins 30sec

    • 35mins

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

    Road running events can generate significant waste, particularly from cups and gel wrappers. Littering is not part of running. Please don't leave your rubbish on the course.

    We provide clearly labelled waste bins at every Drink Station, including dedicated bins for gel packets, as well as additional waste bins around the course.

    Do not leave rubbish beside kilometre markers, signs, barriers, poles or other course infrastructure. These are not designated waste areas. If there isn't a bin immediately beside you, carry your rubbish until you reach one.

    The containers used to provide water and electrolytes and for warm clothing collection are not waste bins. Please do not throw rubbish in them. Take a moment to check you’re using the right bin.

    Our waste management partner, CL Sustainability, sorts all event waste by hand so that materials can be recovered and diverted from landfill wherever possible.

    Help our volunteers, our crew and our suppliers by putting your rubbish in the bin.

    Take responsibility for your waste. Use the bins provided. Help us keep Ballarat clean.

  • Find all of the information you’re looking for 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.