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Broadford Youth Space at The Stadium

Broadford Youth Space at The Stadium

19 Oct 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

Broadford Leisure Centre (Broadford Stadium), Broadford, VIC

Basketball Social or recreational activity Kids activities available

Broadford Youth Space is a free after-school drop-in program for young people aged 12 to 18 at Broadford Stadium.After-School ActivitiesYoung people can hang out with friends, play games,...

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LinkUp - Line Dancing FREE Sessions for Women

LinkUp - Line Dancing FREE Sessions for Women

10 Nov 2026

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

Dancing Coaching, workshops & talks Free participation

Always wanted to give line dancing a go, but worried you’ll have two left feet? This is your chance to get moving, have fun and try something new...

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Lets Play Free Badminton Session - All Ages 15+

Lets Play Free Badminton Session - All Ages 15+

13 Nov 2026

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park, VIC

Badminton Come-and-try day Free participation

Join Badminton Victoria for a free evening of badminton at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Albert Park. The session welcomes people aged 15 and over, from...

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Lets Play Free Badminton Session - Peak Play

Lets Play Free Badminton Session - Peak Play

14 Nov 2026

Peak Play - Laverton, Laverton North, VIC

Badminton Come-and-try day Free participation

Join Badminton Victoria for a free two-hour social badminton session at Peak Play - Laverton. The courts are booked and ready for a casual hit, whether you play...

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Lets Play Free Badminton Session - Sports Arena

Lets Play Free Badminton Session - Sports Arena

15 Nov 2026

Sports Arena Clyde North, Clyde North, VIC

Badminton Come-and-try day Free participation

Join Badminton Victoria for a free two-hour social badminton session at Sports Arena Clyde North. The courts are booked and ready for a casual hit, whether you play...

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Geelong City Race

Geelong City Race

22 Nov 2026

Geelong, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $12.00 / entry Kids activities available

Geelong City Race is an urban navigation event that takes participants through Geelong’s streets, laneways, parks, and waterfront.Designed for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities, the...

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Ocean Grove Running Festival

Ocean Grove Running Festival

22 Nov 2026

Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

The inaugural Ocean Grove Running Festival brings a welcoming race-day experience to Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities,...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest - Melbourne

28 Nov 2026

Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Kids activities available

The 5K Foam Fest – Melbourne is a foam-filled obstacle course and fun run taking place on Saturday, 28 November 2026, at Event Central at Caribbean Park in...

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Red Ribbon Run 2026

Red Ribbon Run 2026

29 Nov 2026

Palms Lawn, Albert Park, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Kids activities available

Red Ribbon Run 2026 brings the community together at Albert Park Lake during the World AIDS Day period. Held on Sunday 29 November from 9:00 am to 1:00...

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Run For The Young

Run For The Young

29 Nov 2026

Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Mixed surfaces From $20.00 / entry Kids activities available Family run option available

The Run for the Young Marathon on 29 November 2026 is an annual charity fundraiser in Lilydale, Victoria.Distances include: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2.5km Kids run.The...

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HIGHLANDER Adventure Mt Macedon 2026

HIGHLANDER Adventure Mt Macedon 2026

05 Dec 2026

Macedon Regional Park, Mount Macedon, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity Kids activities available

Explore the forest trails and viewpoints of Macedon Regional Park on 5 December 2026 with HIGHLANDER Adventure Mt Macedon. This non-competitive day hike combines an outdoor challenge near...

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Speak & Share Fun Run 2026

Speak & Share Fun Run 2026

06 Dec 2026

Rosebud Foreshore, beside Rosebud Skate Park, Rosebud, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km Kids activities available Family run option available

Speak & Share Fun Run 2026 brings walkers, joggers and runners to the Bay Trail on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 6 December. Starting and finishing beside Rosebud...

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Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair 2026!

Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair 2026!

06 Dec 2026

15-17 John St, Lilydale VIC 3140

Other Other Free participation Kids activities available

LTAG, along with supporting local community and business partners, presents the fifth annual Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair. A summer celebration on Sunday 6 December in the...

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Anglesea Rock2Ramp

Anglesea Rock2Ramp

28 Dec 2026

Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.4 km1.2 km Kids activities available

Burson Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim returns to Point Roadknight Beach in Anglesea on Monday 28 December 2026, bringing swimmers and families together for a popular summer event on Victoria’s...

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Rip View Swim Classic

Rip View Swim Classic

30 Dec 2026

Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.6 km1.4 km3.8 km Kids activities available

The Rip View Swim Classic is an open-water swimming event held at Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, overlooking the entrance to Port Phillip Bay known as The...

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Danger Swim Series (Torquay)

Danger Swim Series (Torquay)

02 Jan 2027

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1 km2.5 km5 km Kids activities available

The Danger Swim Series returns to Point Danger, Torquay, on Saturday 2 January 2027, with racing scheduled to begin at 8am. Hosted by Jan Juc Surf Life Saving...

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Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

09 Jan 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event From $175.00 / entry Kids activities available

Explore one of Melbourne's most surprising urban nature pockets on a guided Yarra Bend day that combines bushland walking with a relaxed paddle on the Yarra River. This...

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Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

31 Jan 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

Explore one of Melbourne's most surprising urban nature pockets on a guided Yarra Bend day that combines bushland walking with a relaxed paddle on the Yarra River. This...

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San Remo Channel Challenge

San Remo Channel Challenge

06 Feb 2027

San Remo, Victoria, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event From $45.00 / entry Kids activities available

The San Remo Channel Challenge is a swim-and-run aquathlon held as part of the Bass Coast Series in San Remo, Victoria. It features a 550-metre channel swim from...

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San Remo Channel Challenge

San Remo Channel Challenge

06 Feb 2027

Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event From $45.00 / entry Kids activities available

The San Remo Channel Challenge is a fast-paced aquathon combining a 550-metre swim with a 2-kilometre run. Held on Saturday, 6 February 2027, the event begins on the...

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Bathing Box Classic

Bathing Box Classic

07 Feb 2027

Dendy Beach, Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.2 km2.5 km Kids activities available

The Bathing Box Classic is an open water swim held at Dendy Beach, Brighton, beside Melbourne’s iconic bathing boxes. Swimmers can choose between a 2.5km course and a...

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Brighton Bathing Box Classic

Brighton Bathing Box Classic

07 Feb 2027

Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.2 km2.5 km Kids activities available

The Brighton Bathing Box Classic is an open-water swimming event held at Dendy Beach, Brighton, beside the picturesque and iconic bathing boxes. It is an official event on...

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Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

21 Feb 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

Explore one of Melbourne's most surprising urban nature pockets on a guided Yarra Bend day that combines bushland walking with a relaxed paddle on the Yarra River. This...

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Cowes Classic

Cowes Classic

27 Feb 2027

Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event From $45.00 / entry Kids activities available

The Cowes Classic is a swim and run aquathlon held at Cowes on Phillip Island in Victoria. It features a 500m tide-assisted swim around the pier followed by...

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River Run Geelong

River Run Geelong

28 Feb 2027

Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

River Run Geelong is a scenic community fun run set along the Barwon River path system in Geelong, offering a flat and fast course that suits runners, walkers...

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Run Warrandyte

Run Warrandyte

28 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.2 km5 km10 km15 km21 km Trail Kids activities available Family run option available

Run Warrandyte is a community fun run offering 21km, 15km, 10km, 5km and 2.2km courses, plus an under-8 category. The picturesque course travels alongside the Yarra River and...

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Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

21 Mar 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

Explore one of Melbourne's most surprising urban nature pockets on a guided Yarra Bend day that combines bushland walking with a relaxed paddle on the Yarra River. This...

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Clayton Festival

Clayton Festival

21 Mar 2027

Clayton Community Centre, Clayton, VIC

Other Other Free participation Kids activities available

Clayton Festival brings live entertainment, creative activities and cultural community groups together in the heart of Clayton. This free community celebration welcomes families, children and the wider community...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to get to events in Melbourne using public transport?
Melbourne's trains, trams and buses serve many event venues, but the best option depends on the exact start area and time. Browse events in Melbourne, check the event listing for its meeting point, then use the PTV journey planner to confirm services and planned disruptions. Allow extra time when large events affect roads or public transport.

What should I prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather during events?
Melbourne is famous for variable weather—you can experience four seasons in one day. For events, wear layers you can remove or add. Choose moisture-wicking base layers in case of rain. Carry a light rain jacket in your bag. Morning events may be cool; afternoon can warm up quickly. Check the forecast the day before and be flexible. Waterproof sunscreen and a cap help in any conditions.

Where are events typically held in Melbourne?
Melbourne events use city precincts, sports venues, local parks, coastal areas and hillier locations such as the Dandenong Ranges. Popular settings include trails beside the Yarra and Melbourne parks. Browse events in Melbourne and check each listing for its exact venue, terrain and transport arrangements.

When's the best time of year for outdoor events in Melbourne?
Autumn (March-May) and early winter (June-August) are ideal—cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and often dry. Spring (September-November) can be unpredictable weather-wise. Summer (December-February) is hot and best suited for early-morning events. Most popular marathon season is autumn. If you prefer mild conditions, aim for April-June events in Melbourne.

How does fundraising work in charity events?
Charity events typically ask participants to secure sponsorships (donations) from friends and family based on their participation or performance. You register, then share a fundraising link with your network. Funds go directly to the charity.

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?
Requirements vary by event. Some events ask participants to set a fundraising target, while others allow you to participate with just a registration fee. Check the event details to see what's expected.

How do I search for events in my area?
Use the search filters on this page to find events by sport type (running, cycling, walking), location (search by suburb or postcode), and date (this weekend, this month, or a custom range). Virtual events can be found by checking the Virtual & Online filter.

Is there a cost to register for events?
Most events have registration fees ranging from free to a few dollars. Some events offer free early-bird registration or family discounts. The registration cost is shown on each event's listing.

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?
Physical events may be postponed or modified due to severe weather, but this is rare. Check your event's terms and conditions or contact the organisers directly for their weather policy. Most virtual events proceed regardless of weather since participants choose their own locations.

Are events accessible for people with different abilities?
Many events offer inclusive options like walking instead of running, different distance categories, or wheelchair-accessible routes. If you're getting started on your fitness journey, or if you have specific accessibility needs, contact the event organisers to discuss what accommodations are available.

What should I check before heading to an event for the first time?
Before your first event, visit the event page for specific details: start time, exact location, parking info, and public transport options. Arrive early to find parking or check transport timings. Check local transport websites (like PTV in Victoria, TripView in Sydney, etc.) for real-time updates on the day. Most events provide detailed logistics on their listing pages.