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Happy Coastal - Reservoir Run

Happy Coastal - Reservoir Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Happy Valley, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.5 km7 km14 km21.1 km

Happy Coastal – Reservoir Run is a low-key community running event around Happy Valley Reservoir in South Australia on Sunday, 7 February 2027. Set among native bushland and...

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John Forrest Trail Run

John Forrest Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Hovea, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.3 km13 km Trail

Take on the trails of John Forrest National Park at the John Forrest Trail Run in Hovea on Sunday, 7 February 2027. Organised by the West Australian Marathon...

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Brighton Jetty Classic

Brighton Jetty Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Brighton, South Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.4 km1.5 km

The Brighton Jetty Classic is South Australia’s largest open-water swimming event by participation, held annually on the first Sunday in February around the iconic Brighton Jetty in Adelaide....

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Sydney Airport Shark Island Swim

Sydney Airport Shark Island Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.3 km

The Sydney Airport Shark Island Swim returns to Cronulla on Sunday, 7 February 2027, offering two open-water events for swimmers of different experience levels. The feature event is...

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Beach Buddies for International Students

Beach Buddies for International Students

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

West Beach Pavilion, St Kilda West Beach, St Kilda West, VIC

Tennis Come-and-try day Free participation

Beach Buddies brings beach tennis and bodyboarding together for international students in Victoria, with opportunities to meet other students at St Kilda West Beach.This free session takes place...

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Anakie Gorge - Short Hike - 7 Feb

Anakie Gorge - Short Hike - 7 Feb

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Brisbane Ranges National Park, Anakie Gorge Walk, Staughton Vale VIC 3340, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $89.00 / entry

Join us on this delightful exploration of one of Melbourne’s lesser known gorges. Fantastic walking tracks combined with spectacular views, hills, and flat walking make this hike a...

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Run for Respect

Run for Respect

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Ikon Park, Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.4 km3 km5 km10 km

Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect! The Run for Respect is a fun run event supporting the awareness and fundraising...

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Tough Mudder: VIC

Tough Mudder: VIC

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Scoresby, VIC, Australia

Fitness Training Challenge

Tough Mudder: VIC Date: Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Location: Scoresby, VIC, Australia Tough Mudder VIC returns on February 13, 2027, at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, delivering a hardcore...

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Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km25 km50 km Trail

The Yaberoo Trail Ultra is a trail running event set on the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail in Joondalup, Western Australia, and is scheduled for Saturday 13 February 2027....

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Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Portarlington, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10.5 km

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual summer running event on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing together runners, walkers, families and friends for a scenic coastal challenge....

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Maximum Adventure Race Series – Lake Macquarie

Maximum Adventure Race Series – Lake Macquarie

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Cams Wharf, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Adventure racing Race or organised distance event

Maximum Adventure Race Series – Lake Macquarie is a team adventure race at Cams Wharf, New South Wales, on 13 February 2027. It is designed for teams of...

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Busselton Jetty Swim

Busselton Jetty Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027

Busselton Jetty, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.6 km3.6 km

The Busselton Jetty Swim is a two-day open-water swimming event held in the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay, featuring a signature 3.6km solo swim around the iconic Busselton...

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Busselton Bay Run

Busselton Bay Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths

The Busselton Bay Run is a road running event in Busselton, Western Australia, with distances of 5km, 10km, half marathon (21.1km) and marathon (42.2km). It is organised by...

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Tough Mudder Melbourne

Tough Mudder Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Fitness Training Tournament or competition From $114.00 / entry

Tough Mudder Melbourne returns on Saturday 13 February 2027 at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, bringing a high-energy mud run and obstacle challenge to Melbourne’s southeast. Participants can choose...

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Wreck to Reef Swim

Wreck to Reef Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Indented Head, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.3 km0.6 km0.8 km1.2 km2.5 km

Wreck2Reef is an annual open-water swimming event held in the calm, protected waters of Half Moon Bay at Indented Head on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. The event is part...

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U24 Ultra Marathon

U24 Ultra Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Safety Beach, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 6 km12 km24 km

Ultra24 is an open-water swimming event along Victoria’s iconic Mornington Peninsula, with a 24-kilometre ultra marathon course from Safety Beach to Sorrento. The 2027 event will take place...

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XTERRA Anglesea

XTERRA Anglesea

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027

Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

XTERRA Anglesea brings off-road triathlon to Victoria’s Surf Coast on Saturday, 13 February 2027. Staged around Anglesea Main Beach and the surrounding coastal environment, the event combines open-water...

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Club to Club Swim (Edithvale to Aspendale)

Club to Club Swim (Edithvale to Aspendale)

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Edithvale, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.8 km

The Club to Club Swim is a classic point-to-point open-water swim along the Port Phillip Bay foreshore, starting at Edithvale Life Saving Club and finishing at Aspendale Life...

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Frankston Swim Classic

Frankston Swim Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Frankston Swim Classic is a friendly open-water bay swim held at Frankston Beach, near the iconic Frankston Pier and the Frankston Yacht Club. With three swim distances...

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South Melbourne Port to Park Swim

South Melbourne Port to Park Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.25 km0.5 km1.1 km2.2 km

The South Melbourne Port to Park Swim is a summer open-water swimming event along Melbourne’s bay beaches, connecting Port Melbourne with Albert Park. The point-to-point course runs from...

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U24 Ultra Marathon Swim

U24 Ultra Marathon Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Sorrento, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 6 km12 km24 km

Ultra24 is an open-water ultra-marathon swim on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, with the 2027 event taking place on Saturday, 13 February. The course runs from Safety Beach to Sorrento...

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Indented Head Wreck 2 Reef Open Water Swim

Indented Head Wreck 2 Reef Open Water Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Indented Head, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.3 km0.6 km0.8 km1.2 km2.5 km

The Indented Head Wreck 2 Reef Open Water Swim returns to Half Moon Bay on Saturday, 13 February 2027. Hosted by the Indented Head Yacht Club, this annual...

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Penguin Island Swim

Penguin Island Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Port Sorell, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km2 km

The Penguin Island Swim is a picturesque open-water event held at Hawley Beach in Port Sorell, Tasmania. Swimmers can choose between a 500-metre ocean swim and a 2-kilometre...

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Busselton Jetty Swim

Busselton Jetty Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.6 km3.6 km

The Busselton Jetty Swim is a renowned open-water swimming event held across two days in February, centred on Busselton’s iconic jetty and foreshore. The 2027 event is scheduled...

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You Yangs - Short Hike - 13 Feb

You Yangs - Short Hike - 13 Feb

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Feb 2027

Turntable Dr, Little River VIC 3211, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $89.00 / entry

If you are in need of an escape from the urban landscape, and want to find yourself surrounded by stunning views then the You Yangs is the place...

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West Lakes Triathlon 2

West Lakes Triathlon 2

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Feb 2027

West Lakes, SA, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

The West Lakes Triathlon 2 will take place on Sunday, 14 February 2027 at Aquatic Reserve, West Lakes, South Australia.This event features Sprint and Enticer triathlon distances, offering...

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Melbourne Pride Run

Melbourne Pride Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.8 km7.6 km $55.00 / entry

Melbourne Pride Run is a community running and walking event celebrating pride, fitness and inclusion in Melbourne. It offers a choice of a 3.8 km one-lap route or...

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Oceana Funds North Bondi Swim Classic

Oceana Funds North Bondi Swim Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Feb 2027

North Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km1 km2 km

Experience the energy of Sydney’s iconic eastern beaches at the Oceana Funds North Bondi Swim Classic on Sunday, 14 February 2027. Set against the backdrop of North Bondi...

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Barney Mullins Swim Classic (Freshwater)

Barney Mullins Swim Classic (Freshwater)

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Feb 2027

Freshwater, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Barney Mullins Swim Classic is a much-loved ocean swim at Freshwater Beach, celebrating the surf club’s long-running swimming tradition and community spirit. Set for Sunday, 14 February...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best age for kids to start running in family events?
Most family events welcome kids ages 4-5 and up, with shorter distances for younger children. At ages 4-6, keep it fun and short (1-2km). Ages 7-10 can handle 3-5km. Teens can do adult distances. The key is making it enjoyable—focus on participation, not pace. Many events have staggered starts for different age groups.

How do I encourage my child to participate in events?
Make it fun: go for the party atmosphere, not the competition. Let them choose their own pace. Train together on short, enjoyable runs. Celebrate small wins during training. Find events with kids' activities or entertainment. Don't pressure them to 'race'—let them see other kids having fun. Many kids who hesitate initially become enthusiastic after one good event experience.

Can my family participate in a walking event together?
Yes. Many walking events are designed for families and welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels. Check the event details to see if there are distance options, age groups, or family categories.

What age should children be to participate in a fun run?
Most fun runs welcome families with children of all ages. Many events offer different distance options for kids (such as 1 km), families, and serious runners. Check the event details to see what's available and any age recommendations.

Can we register as a family team?
Many family fun runs allow team registration, but it varies by event. Some events let families register together as a group, while others require individual registrations. Check the event's registration page for team or family options.

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.

Can I bring my kids to an event?
Many events welcome families and kids, but policies vary. Some events have dedicated kids' categories or distances, while others are family-friendly but require separate registrations. Check the event details to confirm it's suitable for families.

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.