New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock
Little River, Victoria, Australia
Dec 31, 2026 - Thursday
5k, 10k, 50k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra, 6hr
Race Information
Sit on top of a mountain and take in the breathtaking views of fireworks from Melbourne to the Geelong waterfront and the Ballerine Peninsula. What better way to spend New Year's Eve? Throw in a run beforehand to top off a perfect summer evening celebration. Bring your picnic rug and deck chairs, some fine food and wine, and Trailplus will provide the coffee and exercise.
The New Year's Eve Rock Around The Clock is part of a series designed to introduce people to night running, where competitors can enjoy a safe and supported 5km loop race under a headtorch. The shorter distances are completed before sunset, with the 21k, 42k and 50k pushing into the night.
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The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is a world-class road running festival held in one of Australia's most historic and scenic regional cities. Ballarat's CBD is famous for boasting the best preserved gold rush-era streetscape in the world.
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✅ Flat, fast, & PB-friendly: Marathon course has only 98m of elevation
✅ World Athletics qualifier: Officially sanctions entries for World Majors
✅ Easy Melbourne access: Located just 60–90 mins from the airport & CBD
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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