5k Frenzy (2025)
Event Details
The 5k Frenzy returns for 2025 for edition five, with increased prize money, finisher medals and special Little Athletics 800m race. The evening will also incorporate the Athletics Bendigo Jack Davey 5000 Metre Championship.
Naming Rights Sponsor: A.L. Parker Electrical.
Supporting Sponsors: Pipe Doctor, Bicknells Intersport, Mulqueen Finance, City of Greater Bendigo and Breach Apparel.
Delivery by the Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club in partnership with Athletics Bendigo.
2025 PRIZE MONEY
Elite Mens and Women
- 1st $500 + Sash
- 2nd $250
- 3rd $100
Heats Prize Money:
- 1st $200
- 2nd $100
- 3rd $50
RECORD BONUSES
- $100 bonus for any Bendigo Centre record broken
- $1000 bonus for Open State record broken
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION: Lar Birpa Athletics Complex, Bendigo
Retreat Road, Flora Hill, 3550
Retreat Road, Flora Hill, 3550
DATE / TIME: From 5pm on Friday 7th February 2025.
COST: Patron venue entry is free of charge.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:15pm – Check-In Opens
6:15pm – Heat 1 – Mixed 5000m
6:50pm – Presentation – Heat 1
7:00pm – Little Athletics 800m Handicap – Boys
7:05pm – Little Athletics 800m Handicap – Girls
7:10pm – Presentation – 800m Boys and Girls
7:15pm – Heat 2 – Mixed 5000m
7:40pm – Presentation – Heat 2
7:45pm – Heat 3 – Mixed 5000m
8:10pm – Presentation – Heat 3
8:15pm – Heat 4 – Mixed 5000m
8:40pm – Presentation – Heat 4
8:45pm – Elite Womens 5000m
9:10pm – Presentation – Womens 5000m
9:15pm – Elite Mens 5000m
9:25pm – Presentation – Mens 5000m
9:30pm – Event concludes.
ENTRY LIST
ATHLETE CHECK-IN
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your race start time to collect your race bib and two race numbers. Check-in will be in ‘The Glasshouse’, which is the meeting and function room on your right after you enter the venue.
RACE NUMBERS and BIBS
Your race bib should be worn across your chest during the race.
One race number should be attached to your left hip and one race number should be attached to the left side of your upper chest. This enables the photo finish team to easily identify you.
WHERE DOES THE RACE START?
Please make your way to 200m mark, which is on the far side of the track at least 5 – 10 minutes before the start of your race to ensure you are ready for the gun to fire.
LAP COUNTERS
The 5000m is 12.5 laps of the track. Lap counters will be provided for you by volunteers from the local athletics club. You will hear a bell rung as you pass the finish line to begin your last lap.
PHOTOGRAPHY
We will have a professional photographer on the evening. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please cross your arms or notify us during Check-In and we will advise the photographer.
FOOD TRUCKS:
Have a night off the cooking with our food trucks on offer throughout the night:
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Spudz.
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Smokin’ Roast.
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Not Just Pizza.
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Canteen for lollies and ice-creams.
SPECTATOR VIEWING AND CHEERING:
Spectator viewing and cheering is STRONGLY encouraged at this event! We have two marquees positioned along the front straight where family and friends can watch from as close as Lane 4. Admission to the event is absolutely FREE, so please invite everyone and anyone to come, watch and cheer.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will be held as close to schedule as practical for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters. If you finished in the Top 3 in your race, please do not leave the finish area for your cool-down until AFTER your presentations have been completed.
RESULTS:
Results will be loaded into Aths Victoria’s Results Hub:
PRE-RACE HYDRATION / DRINKS TABLE / POST-RACE MIST TENT:
The forecast is for hot weather on the day, we have:
– Water fountain available at the start line,
– Drinks table on the back straight during the races, and
– A post-race mist tent available for athletes to recover.
Please take extra care with your hydration and cooling before, during and after the event.
Jack Davey Athletics Bendigo Open 5000 metres Championship
The fastest Athletics Victoria Male and Female for athletes registered with Bendigo Region clubs will be recognised as winning the Jack Davey Athletics Bendigo Open 5000 metres Championship. The event also includes the Athletics Bendigo age group 5000 metres championships for athletes registered with Bendigo Region clubs.
The 5k Frenzy is a World Athletics Rankings and National Permit Meet.
SHOE DECLARATION – National Permit Meets
Open & U20 athletes – who aiming for World Athletics Rankings and National Qualifiers – are required to complete an Athletics Victoria online Shoe Declaration Form prior to their first National Permit Meet. Any State Record, National Record or International qualifying performance will not be ratified without a Shoe Declaration being submitted.
Please complete the online form prior to the event using this link >
SHOE COMPLIANCE
Athletes are strongly encouraged to wear shoes that comply with the World Athletics Shoe Rule. However, non-compliant shoes will be accepted. Please see note above regarding World Athletics Rankings and National Qualifiers and submit a Shoe Declaration.
For a current list of compliant shoes, please download the latest list here >
Event Details Enquiries
E: Bendigo5kfrenzy[at]outlook.com
Looking back …
5k Frenzy #5 – 2025
5k Frenzy #4 – 2024
5k Frenzy #3 – 2023
5k Frenzy #2 – 2022
- 2022 5k Frenzy Results >
- See the 2022 5k Frenzy event report here >
- Watch the 2022 5k Frenzy Livestream from Athletics Exclusive here >
5k Frenzy #1 – 2021
- See the 2021 5k Frenzy event report here >
- Watch the 2021 5k Frenzy Livestream from Athletics Exclusive here >
