About

📍 Ballam Park Athletics Track, Benanee Drive, Karingal VIC

With roots stretching back to the 1880s, Frankston Athletic Club is one of Victoria’s most established athletics communities—offering a welcoming home to beginners and elite athletes alike.

Located in Melbourne’s south-east and training on the scenic Ballam Park Athletics Track, the club proudly competes in Athletics Victoria events and boasts over 70 years of official affiliation. Whether you’re just getting started or chasing new PBs, you’ll find your place in the vibrant Frankston squad.


🏃 Frankston Athletics Club Weekly Training

Stay sharp and connected with regular training sessions across sprints, distance, and field events. Details via Athletics Victoria.


🏆 The Frankston Gift

An iconic professional footrace with over a century of history, the Frankston Gift draws athletes from across the state. Run under handicap conditions (like the famous Stawell Gift), it gives everyone—from rising stars to seasoned sprinters—a genuine shot at glory.
🎉 Expect fast racing, big community energy, and a growing calendar of events, including a return to Frankston Football Oval in 2026!

📸 Check out 2024 results via the Victorian Athletic League


New to athletics or ready for a comeback?
Frankston AC welcomes you—find out more and get involved at https://www.frankstonathletics.net/


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