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Altona Beginners Join Free Weekly Runs, Enter Duathlon Races This Month

Residents can join free weekly runs at set times and locations or enter duathlon races this month with basic preparation.

By Altona Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Altona Beach parkrun holds a free 5km timed run every Saturday at 8:00am starting from Apex Park at the corner of Wilga Ave and Queen St.

Events like the Victorian Duathlon Series and WSTC Duathlon Series place Race 1 and Race 2 at Altona Beach on Sunday July 19 2026 giving new participants a clear next step after regular training.

Regular local sessions

The Altona Run Club at Hopheads runs an informal 3 to 3.5km beach jog every Wednesday at 6:15pm from the venue with a free drink at the finish. Altona Beach foreshore also hosts the WSTC Triathlon Series Race 5 on March 15 2026 and Race 6 on April 19 2026. The Hobsons Bay Half Marathon and 10K takes place at Logan Reserve in Altona though no 2026 date appears in current listings.

These sessions sit at fixed times and places so newcomers can plan around them without extra cost for the weekly options.

What to know before starting

Participants arrive at the listed start points with basic running shoes and water. The parkrun and Hopheads jog require no registration fee while the duathlon races on July 19 follow standard entry processes listed on the series sites. New runners can begin with the Wednesday or Saturday groups to build distance before attempting the longer duathlon distances at Altona Beach.

Check the Facebook page for Altona Beach parkrun or the Keep Active events listing for any last-minute changes to start times or meeting spots.

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