The McGrath Ballarat 10km event is the feature event of the day. A fast, flat course, it will take participants through Victoria Park followed by a full lap of Ballarat’s iconic Lake Wendouree.
Entry Fees
Adult: Early Bird $40, Standard $50, Late Entry $60 Child & Concession: Early Bird $30, Standard $40, Late Entry $50 10% Family Discount applicable for Families of 3 or more. See Event Fees and Prizes page for full details.
Cut Off Times
To ensure we can re-open roads to traffic before 11am, the cut off time for the 10km Run will be 2 hours 45 minutes. You will need to ensure you have crossed back over Sturt Street prior to 10:50am.

As if getting active and supporting a great cause wasn't enough, each participant in the 10km run will also receive:
- Run for a Cause Finishers Medal
- Pair of Limited Edition Run for a Cause Steigen running socks.
- Professional electronic timing and results provided by Tomato Timing
- Personalised Race Bid (Not included in Late Entries)
- Event photographer along the course to capture your finest moments
- On Course entertainment to keep you energised and motivated.
- Fully marked, marshalled course with professional medical support.
- Post event massage
- Secure Bag storage
- Special Discounts and offers provided by our event partners.
- Access to entertainment and activities in our event village.
- Opportunity to purchase Limited Edition Steigen performance Running Top.