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Running Tracks and Paths in Victoria

Running tracks and paths in Victoria by city, council area or suburb, with AusPlay participation figures for Victoria.

running tracks and paths listed in Victoria
241
of VIC residents aged 15+ went running or jogging in 2025
17.3%
people aged 15+ in VIC
1.01m
AusPlay January to December 2025

Running Participation in Victoria

of Victoria residents aged 15 and over went running or jogging in 2025Australia: 16.5%
17.3%
people aged 15 and over in VictoriaMargin of error about 47,000 either way
1.01million
children aged 0 to 14 in organised running outside school hours3.5% of children aged 0 to 14
43,000
people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser5.0% of people aged 15 and over
289,000
Participation rate, 2025VictoriaAustralia
People aged 15 and over17.3%16.5%
Males aged 15 and over19.5%19.0%
Females aged 15 and over15.2%14.2%
Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours)3.5%3.1%

Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Running/jogging. State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures

Running Tracks and Paths by Council Area

The 20 council areas with the most running tracks and paths listed.

Greater Geelong11
Casey7
Kingston (Vic.)7
Baw Baw7
Brimbank7
Whitehorse6
Ballarat6
Yarra Ranges6
Mornington Peninsula6
Alpine6
Darebin6
Latrobe (Vic.)5
Knox5
Hume5
Whittlesea5
Maroondah5
Wyndham5
Bayside (Vic.)5
Campaspe5
Greater Bendigo5

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