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Run La Trobe levels up in 2026

La Trobe University’s annual walk and run campus event, Run La Trobe, is levelling up in 2026.

Run La Trobe is La Trobe Sport's annual community movement event, designed to champion physical and mental wellbeing and foster connection across the entire La Trobe community.

In 2026, Run La Trobe will continue its trajectory towards becoming a signature community event with a series of format expansions and event enhancements designed to showcase La Trobe University as a place where health, community connection and belonging thrive side-by-side.

For the first time in the event’s history, Run La Trobe will be held on a public holiday to increase participation accessibility for families and the wider community. Positioning itself on one of Victoria’s biggest sporting weekends, Run La Trobe 2026 will be taking place at La Trobe’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus on the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday, Friday 25 September.

Run La Trobe 2026 will offer four distances for participants - a 1km Kids Run, a 5km Walk, a 5km Run, and a 10km Run. The event will feature a professionally delivered run course with official timing, a La Trobe School Holiday Camp program for school age kids while parents run, an event village with partner activations and entertainment and finish-line celebrations.

For the first time, participants will also have the opportunity to pre-order Run La Trobe merchandise — including items such as hoodies and caps — as part of the registration process, with orders available for collection during race week.

RUN CLUB RETURNS IN 2026!

In the lead up to Run La Trobe 2026, La Trobe Sport will also be hosting the return of Run Club at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus in Semester 2.

Run Club is the perfect way to break from routine, enjoy some fresh air and connect with the University community through movement. Whether you’re a student or staff member, seasoned runner or leisurely walker, everyone is welcome!

Run Club will run every Thursday at 4:00pm (leaving from the Club House in the Agora) throughout Semester 2 in the lead up to Run La Trobe on Friday 25 September. Walk, jog or run – all paces are welcome. Make sure you also join our Run La Trobe Strava group to stay up-to-date with all the latest Run Club news.

HOW TO REGISTER

Whether you're chasing a PB, tackling a new distance or joining in for the atmosphere, Run La Trobe 2026 is open to all.

Community entries are available now, with our Early Eagle release offering an additional 25% off our already low-cost entry prices for a limited time. If you're planning to join us, get in quick before these discounted places run out!

STAFF ENTRIES

As part of this year’s event, UniSuper is proudly sponsoring 100 free staff entries for Run La Trobe 2026.

To claim your UniSuper Staff Entry:

  • When asked whether you are a student or Staff Member at the University, select Staff
  • Enter your staff email address in the relevant text box 
    (This will be used to verify your eligibility for a free UniSuper entry)
  • In the Promo Code box before checkout, enter: RLTUNISUPER2026

Get in fast — we expect these places to fill quickly.

Please note: If you are registering family members for other event categories on the day, these must be completed in a separate transaction. Any entries not linked to an eligible staff member may be removed from the UniSuper allocation.

RUN LA TROBE - FREE STAFF ENTRY

STUDENT ENTRIES

La Trobe Sport has your back with 200 free student entries available for Run La Trobe 2026.

To claim your Student Entry:

  • When asked whether you are a Student or Staff Member at the University, select Student or Residential Student
  • Enter your Student Number in the relevant text box 
    (Please ensure your DOB and Student Number are entered correctly, as these will be used to verify eligibility)
  • In the Promo Code box before checkout, enter: RLTSTUDENT26

Limited places available — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

RUN LA TROBE - FREE STUDENT ENTRY

RUN LA TROBE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Run La Trobe Ambassador Program is designed for passionate members of our community who want to help inspire movement, lead from the front and play a key role in growing the Run La Trobe spirit.

Ambassadors will support weekly group runs, feature in promotional campaigns, share their training and wellbeing journeys, and help create an inclusive and motivating environment in the lead up to race day.

To join the Run La Trobe Ambassador Program, click here.

RUN LA TROBE - GENERAL COMMUNITY ENTRIES

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