Victorian Athletic League Official

Victorian Athletic League, the home of Pro running!
Pro running or Gift races, allow athletes of all ages and abilities to compete in a fun and competitive environment. 

Each athlete is given a handicap or starting mark, based on their ability, giving everyone in the race an equal opportunity to win, regardless of age, gender or ability. Handicap racing aims to have all athletes hit the finish line together, which means we have some super close finishes and you never know who is going to win! 

Gifts are traditionally held on a grass surface and distances range from 70m to 3200m. There is prize money for each race from $300 to $60,000 and a sash for every winner. 

The VAL provide a wide range of race categories and distances to ensure there is something for everyone.