Winter might still have us reaching for the beanies and jackets, but behind the scenes we’re already getting excited about another fantastic athletics season at South Barwon Athletics Club.

We’ve got two great events coming up that we’d love our members, families and the wider community to get involved in. Whether you’re supporting a great local cause through Run4Geelong or introducing a friend to athletics at our FREE Come & Try Little Athletics Day, there’s something for everyone.

Join Team South Barwon at Run4Geelong

Sunday 8 November 2026

South Barwon Athletics Club is proud to be taking part in this year’s Run4Geelong, supporting the Barwon Health Foundation.

Run4Geelong is more than just a fun run. Every registration helps fund vital equipment, technology, research, programs and facilities that enable Barwon Health to continue delivering exceptional healthcare for our growing region.

Register with Team South Barwon

STEP 1: Visit the website link here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119436/run4geelong-2026

STEP 2: You will be prompted to sign in, or create a new account with Race Roster. Complete the form to log in:

STEP 3: Choose the distance you wish to run:

STEP 4: When choosing a team, use the settings as follows:

Add Registrant to a team? > Yes, add to another existing team
Select Team > *SOUTH BARWON ATHLETICS CLUB* – Geelong
Enter Code > SOUTH BARWON ATHLETICS CLUB – Geelong

Save with Early Bird Registration

Something for Everyone

Choose from:

Half Marathon
10km
5km
3km
1km Kids Dash (Under 12)

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the atmosphere, we’d love to see a sea of South Barwon colours on the day.

Help Us Win the Community Cup

Every registration also helps South Barwon compete in the Run4Geelong Community Cup.

The three teams with the most registrations will receive:

🥇 1st Place: $3,000

🥈 2nd Place: $1,500

🥉 3rd Place: $500

Bring your family, invite your friends and help us climb the leaderboard while supporting an incredible local cause.

❤️ FREE Come Try Little Athletics Day

Sunday 16 August | 1:00pm – 4:00pm

One of the best ways to grow our club is through the families who already love being part of it.

If you have friends, neighbours, classmates or work colleagues with children who might enjoy athletics, we’d love you to invite them along to our FREE Come Try Little Athletics Day. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to experience what Little Athletics is all about in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.

We’re also encouraging our existing athletes to come along! It’s a fantastic chance to catch up with friends before the season begins, enjoy some fun activities, and help welcome new families into the South Barwon community.

Event Details

Sunday 16 August
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Christian College Oval – Middle School Campus
18 Burdekin Road, Highton

Children aged 5–16 years will enjoy:

Expert coaching
Fun athletics activities
Skill-building games inspired by the Commonwealth Games
A welcoming and supportive environment
Coffee van on site (bring a picnic!)

A Few Things to Know

Parents and guardians must remain at the venue for the duration of the event – this is not a drop-off activity.
Siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
Please leave your dogs at home so everyone can safely enjoy the afternoon.
Interested in continuing your athletics journey? Information will also be available for family members interested in Senior Athletics.

Best of all, it’s completely FREE!

👉 Register here: