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Altona Run Club Hosts Free Weekly Beach Jogs for All Levels

The club provides a regular 3 to 3.5 kilometre beach session open to all fitness levels.

By Altona Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Altona Run Club offers a free Wednesday evening Hopheads jog of 3 to 3.5 kilometres along the beach. The session starts at 6:15 PM at Hopheads and welcomes participants of all fitness levels.

Regular Saturday Option at Apex Park

Altona Beach Parkrun adds a weekly timed run every Saturday at 8:00 AM at Apex Park on the corner of Wilga Ave and Queen St in Altona 3018. Pre-registration and a printed barcode are required for timing. Participants can join a post-run coffee gathering at Pier 71 at 71 Pier Street, Altona. The event is entirely volunteer-organized.

Longer Road Events at Logan Reserve

The 2026 Hobsons Bay Half and 10k takes place on Sunday November 8 2026 at Logan Reserve in Altona. The event features road courses for both the 10k and half-marathon distances.

Triathlon Races on Altona Beach Foreshore

The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 includes Race 5 on March 15 2026 and Race 6 on April 19 2026. Both races are held at Altona Beach foreshore and include swim, bike and run components.

These club-led and volunteer-run activities supply consistent local opportunities for runners and triathletes to train and compete. Interested participants can review the listed start times, distances and registration requirements for each event to prepare accordingly.

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