Running with Running in the Burbs

Running in the Burbs structures the training programme and social events around a number of key events during the year.  In order to prepare members for these events, the training programmes are targetted to building up to the specific races on the calendar.  These races generally have marathon and half-marathon distances and training programmes and runs are specifically designed to support runners attempting those distances at a variety of paces and target finishing times.

Training

The normal weekly training program incorporates a Monday night group run, a Wednesday night quality / speed session and a long run on Saturday mornings with an excursion run every month.  More details on training times and locations on the Training Programmes page.

key running events

Each year, RITB targets specific events to train our members for and base our social events around. Each of these events feature a large proportion of members participating which is great for peer support, training and enjoyment at the event.

DateRaceLocationTypeDistancesDescription
Jan 14thTwo Bays Trail runCape SchanckTrail28, 56 kmTrail run between Dromana and Cape Schanck along the Two Bays trail. Distances are 28km and 56km.
Jan 26thAustralia day fun runRosebudRoad5, 10kmFlat road run!
18th FebTower RunUpper BeaconsfieldUnsealed road6.5, 13kmOne or two loops of an undulating course. Local community event.
24th FebRokeby Twilight runRokebyTrail6, 9 and 14kmTwilight run through single trail and rail trail. Local community event.
4th MayWilsons Prom 100Tidal River, Wilson’s PromTrail28, 47, 66 and 100 kmSpectacular trail run through the trails of Wilson’s prom.
18th/19th MayGreat Ocean Road marathonApollo BayRoad6, 23, 44, 60kmRunning on the closed Great Ocean road between Lorne and Apollo Bay.
2nd June
7th July
4th August
Trail running series4/6 – Plenty Gorge
9/7 – Anglesea
6/8 – Silvan
Trail7km, 13-16km and 24-30kmExplore three different trail running locations..
6th/7th JulyGold Coast marathonGold coastRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFlat, fast and hot..
21st JulyRun MelbourneRod Laver arenaRoad5 km, 10km & halfBrisk July Sunday morning run through central Melbourne
25th AugustSandy Point halfGreen Point BrightonRoad5 km, 10km & halfBayside running in Melbourne
21st SeptSurf Coast CenturyAngleseaTrail50, 100km individual, 100km team of fourFlat 100km trail event
13th OctoberMelbourne MarathonMelbourneRoad5 km, 10km, half & fullFinish on the ‘G after a run through the streets of Melbourne
24th NovemberRun for the YoungLilydale
Rail trail5 km, 10km, half & full Local event in Lilydale along the Warby trail – ideal as a qualifier for Two Bays!