Registration for this event closes at Wed 02 Dec 2026 11:59.
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026 (Gates open 6:30am)
Entries Close: 11:59am (Midday) Wednesday 2nd December
Entry Cost:
$32.24 - AV athlete and Rec Running Members
$42.45 - Non- Members
Location: Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park
Do you want to challenge yourself to a new track 10,000m PB? Zatopek:10 Track Challenge is the place to do it!
Did you just miss out on the field for the Australian 10,000m champs? Don’t worry, we’ve got you with the Zátopek:10 Track Challenge!
You have done plenty of road races, why not try your hand at a 10,000m on the track?
Here is your chance to get your 10km PB, on a super flat (nil hills), fast and exact distance race!
Athletics Victoria challenges you to take on the 10,000m on the track.
This event will be a World Athletics Permit for the A races.
Suggested seed times for A races -
Male - Sub 35 minutes
Female - Sub 41 minutes.
ATHLETES MUST PROVIDE A LAP SCORER ON THE DAY
DRAFT TIMETABLE
| Start Time |
Race |
| 7:30am - 12:00pm |
5 races will be held and will finalised based on entry numbers and weather expectations
(entry requirement of sub 60 mins to be eligible to compete) |
| 12:00pm |
Open Female 4x400m State Championship Heats |
| 12:15pm |
Open Male 4x400m State Championship Heats |
