Welcome to the 5k Frenzy, presented by Bendigo Harriers and Athletics Bendigo.
Entries close at midnight on Sunday 2nd February 2025.
The 5000 metres are World Athletics National Permit events
LOCATION: Lar Birpa Athletics Athletics Complex
Retreat Road, Flora Hill
Retreat Road, Flora Hill
DATE / TIME: From 5pm on Friday 7th February 2025.
Schedule to follow based on entry numbers.
Schedule to follow based on entry numbers.
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 Track/Venue record broken
$1000 bonus for Open State record broken
ENTRY FEES:
5000m
EARLY: $25.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Friday January 17th.
LATE: $30 + Booking Fee until midnight on Sunday February 2nd.
A field cap of 120 athletes total will apply.
800m Little Athletics:
EARLY: $25.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Friday January 17th.
LATE: $30 + Booking Fee until midnight on Sunday February 2nd.
A field cap of 120 athletes total will apply.
800m Little Athletics:
Free entry for Little Athletics athletes.
First in, best dressed.
Field cap of 24 will apply.
First in, best dressed.
Field cap of 24 will apply.
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 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.
SHOE DECLARATION – National Permit Meets
As the 5k Frenzy is a World Athletics Rankings and National Permit Meet, 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.
As the 5k Frenzy is a World Athletics Rankings and National Permit Meet, 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
Athletes are to wear shoes that comply with the World Athletics Shoe Rule.
For a current list of compliant shoes, please download the latest list
Event Queries - Bendigo5kfrenzy@outlook.com
Presenting Sponsor - A.L. Parker Electrical
Supporting Sponsor - Mulqueen Finance
Supporting Sponsor - Mulqueen Finance
