Where do the races start and finish?

The main event hub is outside the Ballarat Town Hall (225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central). Each race starts and finishes right out the front of the Town Hall.

Have the courses been certified by AIMS and World Athletics?

Yes. The courses have been certified to AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and World Athletics standards, measured by Technical Director Dave Cundy. This certification means a qualifying time run in Ballarat counts toward ballot entry for major marathons like Boston.

What are the elevation profiles of the courses?

Each course is flat and fast. Elevation gains are: Marathon 98m (two laps of a 21.1km course), Half Marathon 49m, 10km 9m, 5km 16m, and Mile 14m.

What are the cut-off times for the Marathon and Half Marathon?

The cut-off time for both the Marathon and Half Marathon is six hours, based on chip time, ensuring roads can be reopened in accordance with event permits.

Is there prize money?

Yes. 2027 Marathon prize money is $6000 for first, $2000 for second, $1000 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth, plus time bonuses for sub-2:15:00, sub-2:12:30 and sub-2:10:00 men's finishes and sub-2:32:30, sub-2:30:00 and sub-2:27:30 women's finishes.

Is the Ballarat Marathon a World Athletics ranking event?

Yes, the event is sanctioned by World Athletics, and results are added to a participant's World Athletics ranking profile if they have one.

Can I defer my entry?

Deferrals are not offered, with one exception: if a registered participant becomes pregnant in the lead-up to the event and can no longer race, a deferral of up to three years will be offered.

CITY OF BALLARAT COMMUNITY MILE

SATURDAY, 17 APRIL 2027

WORLD ATHLETICS CERTIFIED COURSE

RACE DETAILS

START TIME:
5pm
START-FINISH LOCATION: Ballarat Town Hall - 225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central
CUT-OFF TIME: 30 mins (5:30pm)
MINIMUM AGE: There are no age restrictions in the MILE, however all entrants aged 9 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Journey through history as Ballarat’s beautiful inner-city streets come alive for this Saturday evening family-friendly one-mile dash (1.65km). This is a distance for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

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

2027 City of Ballarat Community Mile Strava map

2027 PRICING

‍Tier 1 Pricing:‍ ‍
Adult $40 / 5-12 Years $20 / 0-4 Years Free

Tier 2 Pricing:‍
Adult $45 / 5-12 Years $22.50 / 0-4 Years Free

Late Pricing (From April 1):
Adult $55 / 5-12 Years $27.50 / 0-4 Years Free

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

The cut-off time for the Community Mile is 30 minutes (5:30pm). You will be able to achieve this at a casual 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 no Drink Station on course, however, after the finish, the Recovery Zone on Armstrong Street South provides water, fruit, medical support and physiotherapy.
For more information on the Elite Mile Races, please see the Golden Mile page.
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.

CITY OF BALLARAT COMMUNITY MILE

SATURDAY, 17 APRIL 2027

FURTHER INFORMATION

Cut-Off Time

Drink Station Details

Elite Applications

Waste & Litter

Past Results