Welcome to the 2026 A. L. Parker Electrical 5k Frenzy, presented by Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club and Athletics Bendigo.
Entries close at midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026.
The 5000 metre events are World Athletics National Permit events
LOCATION: Lar Birpa Athletics Complex Bendigo
Retreat Road, Flora Hill
DATE / TIME: From 4pm on Saturday 14th March 2026.
Schedule to follow based on entry numbers.
2026 PRIZE MONEY
Elite Men and Women
1st $500 + Sash
2nd $250
3rd $100
Graded 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: $30.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Saturday 14th February 2026.
LATE: $40.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026.
A field cap of 200 athletes total will apply.
Athletes must be 12 years or older.
1000m Kids Fun Run:
EARLY: $10.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Saturday 14th February 2026.
LATE: $15.00 + Booking Fee until midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026.
A field cap of 50 athletes total will apply.
Athletes must be 11 years or younger.
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
As the 5K Frenzy is a World Permit meet, ALL ATHLETES COMPETING IN THE Elite Men and Elite Women RACES are expected to wear shoes that meet the World Athletics Shoe Rule.
Any State Record, National Record or International qualifying performance will not be ratified without Shoes meeting the World Athletics Shoe Rules.
Athletes competing in the Elite Men and Elite Women Races MUST wear shoes that comply with the World Athletics Shoe Rules.
Athletes are to wear shoes that comply with the World Athletics Shoe Rule. For a current list of compliant shoes, please view the latest list:
https://certcheck.worldathletics.org/FullList
Place Getters in the Elite Races are to wear shoes that comply.
It is desirable that athletes competing in the Graded Races wear shoes that comply.
All Athletes, inclusive of Para athletes, attempting a State Record, National Record, National or International qualifier MUST wear shoes that meet World Athletics Shoe Rules. Athletes may be subjected to a shoe check at the conclusion of their event.
The organisers encourage you to complete a shoe declaration prior to the meet to assist with shoe checks pre and post event. You can complete a shoe declaration via the Online Form (link here) or Hard Copy
This is the World Athletics "Shoe Checker" link paste into your browser.
https://certcheck.worldathletics.org/
Event Queries - Bendigo5kfrenzy@outlook.com
Presenting Sponsor - A.L. Parker Electrical
Livestream Sponsor - Mulqueen Finance
Supporting Sponsor - Pipe Doctor
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