3.2km

• Early Elf: $35 *ends 31st October

• Standard Santa: $45

• The last minute giver: $50 *From 7th December

7km

• Early Elf: $40 *ends 31st October

• Standard Santa: $50

• The last minute giver: $55 *From 7th December

10km

• Early Elf: $45 *ends 31st October

• Standard Santa: $55

• The last minute giver: $60 *From 7th December

13km

• Early Elf: $50 *ends 31st October

• Standard Santa: $60

• The last minute giver: $65 *From 7th December

Micro Marathon

• $10 (anytime)

• The Micro Marathon is a kids only race for 6 years and under (adults can accompany their kids for free)

• The 3.2km is 6 years and over.

• The 7km is is 6 years and over.

• The 10km is 10 years and over.

• The 13km is 10 years and over.

All ages are calculated as of 14th December 2025 (Event day).

Yes – you can upgrade or downgrade your distance by clicking ‘transfer sub-event’ on your Race Roster Dashboard. Please note, participants will be charged the difference in registration fees, at the current pricing period, when upgrading distances. There is also a small fee to transfer your distance ($3.00) - this helps us cover the platform fee charged by Race Roster.

Yes – Enter online via Race Roster (click here).

*Please note we will not have card facilities or be able to take cash on the day. All registrations must be completed via Race Roster.

Bib Collection closes 10 minutes prior to each event start. We recommend you arrive 1 hour - 45 mins prior to your race start.

We have a strict, no refunds policy. However, you can purchase refund protection with your entry via Rce Roster.

We understand that injuries happen, and it’s often very disappointing not to be able to attend an event. However, take some solace in knowing that a portion of your entry fees will go towards supporting Grampians Health and Foodbank.

TOILETS:

There is a toilet block located conveniently next to the Start Lines and Event Village, near to Oval 1 in Victoria Park. There are also other toilets available in Victoria Park.

BAG DROP:

If you are participating in an event there is a dedicated Bag Drop Marquee where you can leave your things. Your race-bib will have a tear-off strip you can use to identify your items. You will need your race bib to collect your items after the race.

*Note, please do not bring valuables. Leave these at home or carry them with you with a race belt or zipped pockets.

MEDICAL:

We will have a qualified First Aid provider on site in a clearly marked tent. If you feel unwell at any stage during the event and require assistance, please do not hesitate to let any of the event crew / volunteers know.

DRINK STATIONS:

There will be one on course drink station as well as a recovery station in the event venue both stocked with water and electrolytes.

FOOD & BEVERAGE:
Coffee - freshly brewed by our friends at Cobb’s Coffee all morning.

Food - All participants will get a snack post race. There will also be a local food truck on site to purchase food on the day. More details to follow.

Your bib will be available for collection on the day (14th December)

Bib collection opens at 6:30am at the Registration Tent in the Event Village at the Northern end of Vic Park (close to the Inclusive Play Space/Oval 1).

Yes, walking prams and running prams are welcome!

We do ask for you to start at the back of your chosen event, keeping left at all times.

All events will start on Oak Drive, approximately 200m west of the Event Village. A member of the Ballarat Christmas Fun Run Crew will walk you to the start line for each event.

All events finish in the Event Village, located in Victoria Park near Oval 1.

We will set-up a small event village on the day. Don’t worry, you won’t miss us!

Bib collection opens at 6:30am on the day and registrations (on the day) close 10 mins prior to the start of each event: make sure you give yourself ample time to collect your bib and familiarise yourself with the event village prior to your event start. A full schedule for the day can be found here

If you find something that’s not yours, please drop it to us at Event Registration.

If you have lost something, come and visit us at the Event Registration Tent on event day. If we don’t have your item, we will take your details and touch base with you if it gets handed in.

Anything that remains unclaimed or left behind will be will be donated to local charities after event weekend.

It is recommended that participants wear enclosed footwear. As this is a Fun Run event, there are no specifications for running shoes.

Please be sun smart and weather conscious with all other apparel, reviewing the forecast in the days approaching the event.

We strongly encourage CHRISTMAS DRESS UPS (there might even be prizes from Santa for the best dressed!)

Yes. The cut-off time for all distances is 10:15 AM which allows you 2.15 hours for 3.2km and 5km events and 2.25 hours for the 10km and 13km.

This is a leisurely stroll pace for the shorter distances and a brisk(ish) walk for the longer distances.

Yes, you certainly can! We have a generous cut off time for all distances (10:15am) .

This means you could walk the 13km and finish in time if you can keep a pace of ~11 mins 10 seconds per kilometre - a brisk(ish) walk in the park!

If you walk a little slower, choose one of our shorter distances and you’ll have no troubles.

No, we have opted not to hand out finisher medals.

Instead, we’re donating $5 from every entry, split between our charity partners so every participant is helping to make a real difference just by taking part.

Prizes will still be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each event.

We will also have spot prizes given out at random for participants, so be sure to stick around for the presentation ceremony!

Yes. We will close the gates to Victoria Park, allowing us to hold the events on fully closed roads.

Road closures will be in place from 5am on Sunday and re-open at 10:30am to minimise disruption.

Parking is still available around the perimeter of Vic Park.

There is ample on-street parking available in the surrounding streets around Victoria Park on Sturt Street, Gilles Street and Russell Street.

We encourage you to ride a bike, carpool or walk to the event (where practical).