MELBOURNE RUNNING EVENTS – OCTOBER 2026
Find running events across Melbourne and Victoria this October, from 5Ks and 10Ks to half marathons, marathons, fun runs and trail races.
4 OCTOBER 2026
MT MACEDON TRAIL RUN
Mount Macedon, VIC
10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Marathon | 50K
A scenic mountain trail event through Mt Macedon’s forests, climbs and technical tracks, with distances from 10K to 50K.
4 OCTOBER 2026
OLIVIA'S WALK AND RUN FOR WELLNESS
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
5K | 10K
A community walk and run at Alexandra Gardens raising funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.
17 OCTOBER 2026
ROLLER COASTER TRAIL RUN
Kalorama, VIC
12K | 23K | 46K | Kids Run
A classic Dandenong Ranges trail event featuring steep climbs, fast descents and distances from kids races through to 46K.
18 OCTOBER 2026
MELBOURNE COLOUR FRENZY
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
Colour Fun Run
A non-competitive family fun run featuring colour stations, foam and playful obstacles along the course.
25 OCTOBER 2026
THE BLOODY LONG WALK – MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Portsea, VIC
35K
A 35K fundraising challenge from Point Nepean to Martha Cove supporting the Mito Foundation.
4 OCTOBER 2026
RUN MAROONDAH
Heathmont, VIC
5K | 10K | 15K
A family-friendly community run through HE Parker Reserve and the Dandenong Creek Trail, with 5K, 10K and 15K options.
10–11 OCTOBER 2026
NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL
Melbourne, VIC
1K | 3K | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon
One of Melbourne’s biggest running events, with distances from 1K through to the Marathon and a finish inside the MCG.
18 OCTOBER 2026
CASEY STRIDE SERIES – RACE 1
Cranbourne East, VIC
400M | 1K | 2K | 5K | 10K
The opening race of a relaxed, family-friendly three-race series at Casey Fields, with 5K, 10K and kids events.
25 OCTOBER 2026
RUN FOR THE FIRIES
Eltham North, VIC
4K | 6K | 10.6K | Half Marathon
A community run supporting local volunteer fire brigades, with distances from 4K through to the Half Marathon.
26 OCTOBER 2026
WALK FOR PREMS – MELBOURNE
Melbourne, VIC
4K
A family-friendly social walk raising funds to support families with premature and sick babies through Life’s Little Treasures Foundation.