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Free Balance bike clinics
Organiser: Bikewise
Kids start on balance bikes and once confident, can move onto pedal bikes.This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own.No need to book, just turn up between 9am to 10.45am and register with the instructors...
5km a Day in May
Organiser: Sanfilippo Childrens Organisation
Join is for our 5km a Day in May event and make a genuine difference to children with childhood dementia.All you need to do is to sign up and commit to walking, jogging, running, cycling or swimming 5km every day during the month of May. If you plan on walking, for most people this is only 6500 steps! Improve your...
LEARN TO BOWL PROGRAM
Organiser: Glen Waverley Bowls Club
Join us for a FREE and fun 4-weekly program on May 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1:00 -3:00 pm. Learn how to bowl with the experts, meet the locals, start new friendships or even form teams and get competitive! Free coaching and all equipment provided. Contact us on Tel: 9561 3227 or email us to register: mail@glenwaverleybowlsclub.com.au
Basketball workshops for ages 12 to 24
Organiser: City of Sydney
Experienced basketball coach every Wednesday afternoon. Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 5:30pmWednesday 8 May to Wednesday 26 JuneThis program is designed to improve your basketball skills while making friends and having fun playing sport.Snacks provided.
Ladies' Night Out Indoor Golf | Ages 40-60 | Female Friends Mixer
Organiser: Mingle it up
Get ready for an evening filled with fun, golf, and new friendships at our indoor green. Mingle it up inviting all ladies between the ages of 40-60 to join us for a spirited mixer. No golfing experience? No problem! Just come with your best game and a smile.Event highlights:Four golf simulation bays hosting four ladies eachA full hour of varied...
GREAT OCEAN ROAD RUNNING FESTIVAL 2024
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will take place from the 18th to the 19th of May 2024.The Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracts thousands of participants every year seeking to conquer one of the most stunning marathons in the world. Held on the world famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the two day running event offers distances for all...
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Australia’s most stunning running event, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival, returns Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024 in Lorne and Apollo Bay.With nine distances from 1.5km to 60km, including marathons, trail runs and walks, the two-day festival has something for everyone.More than just a running event, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a seaside weekend staycation with...
Adult urban cycling confidence course
Organiser: City of Boroondara
For adult riders who are confident riding on shared paths and wish to start riding on the road.You will gain riding skills and knowledge to ride on roads with confidence so you can use your bike for transport.Bike handling skill development is minimal, with more time spent discussing road and traffic safety and route planning.Maximum practical experience on the road...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8 – 9am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bikes to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bikes to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10 – 11:30am This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The Gap Venue address: Alfred & Lucina Best Park,...
Unite for Hope Sydney
Organiser: Unite for Hope
Unite for Hope is more than just a fundraising walk, it reflects hope, remembrance, and unity forour patients, carers, family and friends, who have been affected by pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal cancers.It is the bringing together of families and communities to provide a safe and welcoming environment where we offer connection, love and support fight for better outcomes.With...
2024 Melbourne MS Walk Run and Roll
Organiser: MS Walk Run and Roll
There are over 33,300 people living with MS in Australia, and 1 in 3 of us will be directly impacted by a diagnosed family member, friend, or colleague.Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong disease for which there is no known cure...yet. This is why funding for support and services is so vital while the search for a cure continues.Come celebrate the...
The Bloody Long Walk: Melbourne
Organiser: The Bloody Long Walk
The Bloody Long Walk in Melbourne is a 35km challenge on 19 May 2024 from Yarra Bend Park to St Kilda; the event is owned and operated by the Mito Foundation.Walk, jog or run and enjoy spectacular scenery whilst raising vital funds to help find cures for mitochondrial disease (mito).Mito is a debilitating and potentially fatal genetic disorder that impairs...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 7:30 – 9:30am This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money. Please bring your bike if you have one.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program.. This workshop supports Council's commitment to sustainable living. Venue: The Rafting Ground Park, Brookfield Venue address: The Rafting...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - intermediate - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30am This workshop is for people who already know the basics, and want to go the next step in looking after their own bike. The workshop will cover tasks such as replacing brake blocks, tightening cables and adjusting gears. Note: If you don't already know the basics of bike maintenance, please book into one of our basic...
Coastrek Mornington Peninsula 2024
Organiser: Coastrek
Coastrek is Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and our Mornington Peninsula location is our most popular. Our second ever location, the Mornington Peninsula route journeys along some of the prettiest and most rugged coastal trails in the world. Be a part of our charity fundraiser and fall in love with fitness when you hike 50km, 30km or 20km from Cape Schanck...
Navigation training for Adventure Racing- Melbourne
Organiser: Thought Sports
Team Thought Sports are teaming up with A1 Series to bring some of the best navigators in the world of Adventure Racing to Victoria for a weekend of skills training. Rob and Kathryn Preston have represented Australia many times in Orienteering, Rogaining and Adventure racing and have over 50 years of navigation practice between them.Navigation is often the key determinant...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Pallara District Sports Park, Pallara Venue address: Pallara District Sports...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 9:30 – 10:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Pallara District Sports Park, Pallara Venue address: Pallara District Sports...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10:30am – 12pm This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Pallara District Sports Park, Pallara Venue address: Pallara District Sports Park, 33-45 Van Dieren...
Huff N Puff Road Race
Organiser: Thirlmere Festival Of Steam
Put yourself to the test against a steam train in the Huff N’ Puff road race when it returns to the 2024 Thirlmere Festival of Steam on Sunday 26 May!This year the Huff ‘N Puff Run, proudly brought to you by Simec - Tahmoor Coking Coal, it will offer two run options with a 6.7km run from Buxton Station to...
Memory Walk & Jog: Brisbane
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Join us in Seventeen Mile Rocks.Come along to Rocks Riverside Park for a morning of family-friendly fun, fitness and fundraising. How you take part is up to you. Walk, jog or run? Fancy dress or personal best? Beat dementia your way. Spread the word and bring your friends, family, work mates and even the dog! Memory Walk & Jog is a...
SMC Road Race 9
Organiser: SMC Road Race
Distances2 km Kids Dash, 5km, 10km, 21.1kmSMC Road Race SeriesWe are a non-profit running club, run entirely by volunteers. Anyone can run at any SMC event, no matter what their ability, speed or experience. All runners are issued with timing chips and bibs, and all finishers get an official time from our electronic timing system.You do not need to be...
Victoria Park/Barrambin bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:45 – 11:30am Hitting the greens has just taken on a new meaning. Explore a section of Victoria Park/ Barrambin on a bike and learn new skills that you can use to transition to the mountain bike trails or your local park. This workshop is for kids confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and...
Victoria Park/Barrambin bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 11:45am – 12:30pm Hitting the greens has just taken on a new meaning. Explore a section of Victoria Park/ Barrambin on a bike and learn new skills that you can use to transition to the mountain bike trails or your local park. This workshop is for kids confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and...
Victoria Park/Barrambin bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 12:45 – 1:30pm Hitting the greens has just taken on a new meaning. Explore a section of Victoria Park/ Barrambin on a bike and learn new skills that you can use to transition to the mountain bike trails or your local park. This workshop is for kids confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and...
Free six-week activity program for Women
Organiser: University of Canberra
Would you like to try fun and new ways of exercising for free? Join us for our free 6 week activity program in Canberra! Starts April 29th!Don't miss out!Have you looked at the activities on offer? There are activities on each day across Canberra! Almost all classes are child friendly, so feel free to bring your children with you and...
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail supported 3-Day Cycle Tour
Organiser: Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association Inc.
Looking for an adventure that combines history, nature, and leisure? Our all-inclusive Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 3-Day Tour has it all!Are you looking for an adventure that combines history, nature, and fitness? Then join us for our all included 3-day tour on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Australia’s longest recreational rail trail. 🚲You’ll cycle through scenic landscapes, from rolling farmlands...
Max Adventure Race Series - Royal National Park
Organiser: Max Adventure Race Series
Short, fast, fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of adventure, the Max Adventure Race Series is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of adventure racing.Designed for teams of two, the races are fun, fast and furious with teams having to change between three core disciplines several times during the event -...
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Bungendore Common parkrun - Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Bungendore Common parkrun
Bungendore Common parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Nagambie Lake parkrun - Strathbogie
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Nagambie Lake parkrun
Nagambie Lake parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Cardio Tennis @ EILDON PARK TC
Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!
What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Tailored to Your Needs
Everyone has different fitness levels and tennis skills. That's why Tennis Australia coaches offer different streams...
Happy Hearts Cronulla Walking Group
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: No
Pram Friendly: No
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if you...
Casual Pickleball at PCYC Liverpool
Tuesdays: 3pm to 6pm
Thursdays: 3pm to 7pm
Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two or four players hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball with paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits an infraction. Pickleball is played indoors and outdoors. If you would like to play/book outside of the hours below, please give us a call!
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Events in Australia
Social events like marathons, family events, fun runs, and triathlons can bring people together, promote healthy living, and serve as a way to give back to the community.
Marathons, for example, often attract thousands of participants and can have a significant economic impact on the host city or town. They can also raise awareness and funds for charitable causes. Additionally, marathons can promote healthy living and serve as a goal for people to work towards in terms of physical fitness.
Family events can bring communities together and provide a sense of belonging and connection for families and children. They can also serve as a way to showcase local businesses.
Fun runs can be a way to raise funds for charities and non-profit organizations. They can also provide an accessible and low-pressure way for people to participate in physical activity.
Triathlons can be a great way to challenge oneself both physically and mentally and also promote healthy living. They also can be a social event as people come together to compete and support each other.