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Sugar Cane Cut

Sugar Cane Cut

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

East Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Sugar Cane Cut is a high-energy elimination race combining the format of a backyard ultra with the challenge of a beep test. It takes place on a smooth,...

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The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge

The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.5 km11 km Trail

The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge takes participants into the spectacular mountain landscapes of Gaanha Bula–Mount Canobolas near Orange in Central West New South Wales. The main challenge is...

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North Steyne Ocean Swim

North Steyne Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.8 km

The North Steyne Ocean Swim returns to Manly’s North Steyne Beach on Sunday, 21 March 2027, offering two ocean-swimming distances against the backdrop of one of Sydney’s most...

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Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim

Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Mooloolaba Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.8 km1.6 km3 km4.5 km6 km

The Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim is a popular open-water swimming event held in the sheltered waters of Mooloolaba Spit on the Sunshine Coast. With a safe, accessible course...

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AKD Otway Trail Run

AKD Otway Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Gellibrand, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km16 km Trail

The AKD Otway Trail Run is a point-to-point trail running and walking event through the scenic Otways, following the Old Beechy Rail Trail between Barongarook, Kawarren and Gellibrand....

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Mooloolaba Mile

Mooloolaba Mile

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.8 km1.6 km3 km4.5 km6 km

Mooloolaba Mile is an ocean swimming event held in the sheltered waters of Mooloolaba Spit, Queensland. The multi-lap triangular course offers a choice of distances for a range...

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SMC Road Race 7

SMC Road Race 7

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km30 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 7 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series welcomes runners...

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NTC Club Tri Event 6

NTC Club Tri Event 6

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Stockton, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

NTC Club Tri Event 6 is a local Newcastle Triathlon Club race and part of the 2026–27 NTC Club Tri Series. Held at Stockton on Sunday, 21 March...

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Mooloolaba Mile

Mooloolaba Mile

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.8 km1.6 km

The Mooloolaba Mile returns to Mooloolaba Beach on Sunday, 21 March 2027, offering an ocean-swimming program for a range of abilities in the sheltered waters of Mooloolaba Spit....

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MAWA Woodbridge 10k & 5k

MAWA Woodbridge 10k & 5k

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Mar 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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

The 10-kilometre handicap run includes the Ray Gimi Trophy for the winner. The event starts in Woodbridge and is scheduled as part of the organiser’s road events programme.

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NT Masters Open Water Swim #1

NT Masters Open Water Swim #1

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Mar 2027

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.6 km3.2 km

Take part in the NT Masters Open Water Swim #1 at Darwin Waterfront lagoon, an enclosed saltwater venue suited to swimmers of all abilities. The event features 1.6-kilometre...

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Falls Creek Easter Fun Run

Falls Creek Easter Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Mar 2027

Falls Creek, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

Join the first-ever Falls Creek Easter Fun Run on Saturday, 27 March 2027, a thrilling 5km trail run held annually on Easter Saturday in the Victorian High Country....

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UNBROKEN - Team Trail Marathon

UNBROKEN - Team Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027

Alexandra Hills, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km14 km Trail

The UNBROKEN - Team Trail Marathon is a trail running event set in Alexandra Hills, Queensland, with a race window across Saturday 27 March to Sunday 28 March...

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Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.7

Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.7

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Mar 2027

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Round 7 of the Cronulla Triathlon Club’s 2026–2027 triathlon series will be held on Saturday, 27 March 2027, at the Sutherland Bike Track in Sutherland, New South Wales....

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Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic

Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

27 Mar 2027

Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic is a friendly, scenic open-water swimming event at Terrigal Beach on Saturday, 27 March 2027. Set against one of the Central Coast’s most...

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Easter Coastal BUNNY RUN

Easter Coastal BUNNY RUN

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Mar 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km

Easter Coastal BUNNY RUN takes place on Sunday, 28 March 2027 in Semaphore South, South Australia.The organiser’s confirmed 2027 programme offers 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 21.1...

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Easter Coastal Bunny Run

Easter Coastal Bunny Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Mar 2027

Semaphore South, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km

The Easter Coastal Bunny Run is a coastal running and walking event held at Semaphore South on Sunday, 28 March 2027. Participants can enjoy a relaxed Easter-themed event...

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Delirious West 200 and 100 Miler

Delirious West 200 and 100 Miler

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Mar 2027 – 04 Apr 2027

Northcliffe, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Delirious WEST 200 & 100 Miler is an iconic ultra trail event set on the world-famous Bibbulmun Track, taking runners from Northcliffe to Albany in Western Australia. The...

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Delirious WEST

Delirious WEST

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Mar 2027 – 04 Apr 2027

Northcliffe, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 347 km Trail

Delirious WEST is a solo ultramarathon following the Bibbulmun Track from Northcliffe to Albany in Western Australia. The 200-mile course covers 347 kilometres through the South West and...

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AusCycling MTB National Series — Downhill Round 3, Awaba

AusCycling MTB National Series — Downhill Round 3, Awaba

Not confirmed: family participation.

02 Apr 2027 – 04 Apr 2027

Awaba, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

The 2027 AusCycling MTB National Series — Downhill Round 3 will bring national-level mountain bike racing to Awaba, New South Wales, from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April...

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Triathlon Coffs Harbour

Triathlon Coffs Harbour

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027 – 04 Apr 2027

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Triathlon Coffs Harbour is a coastal multisport festival held over two days in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. It brings together triathlon and fun run racing in a...

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Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship

Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027

Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship returns to Dunsborough as a multi-sport off-road festival set around turquoise water, red-dirt trails and coastal terrain. The event brings together triathlons, trail runs and...

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Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic

Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027

Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic is a long-running Central Coast Easter Saturday tradition held at Terrigal Beach. The event features open-water swims for a range of ages and...

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XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027 – 04 Apr 2027

Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship returns to Dunsborough on Saturday, 3 April 2027, bringing a festival of off-road racing to the region’s turquoise waters, rugged trails and sweeping single-track...

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Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival

Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027

Sheedys Gully, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km22 km30 km42 km50 km Trail

The Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival returns to Hassans Walls on Saturday, 3 April 2027, offering a challenging day of trail running through the spectacular ridgelines, rocky escarpments...

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Legend Expedition Race

Legend Expedition Race

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027 – 10 Apr 2027

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Adventure racing Race or organised distance event

The Legend Expedition Race heads to the South West of Western Australia in 2027, with Busselton serving as the gateway to a demanding, non-stop adventure across diverse natural...

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Sharkskin Caves Beach Ocean Swim

Sharkskin Caves Beach Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Apr 2027

Caves Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.5 km

The Sharkskin Caves Beach Ocean Swim combines a scenic coastal challenge with a fun junior event at Caves Beach, south of Newcastle in the Lake Macquarie region. The...

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Bobbin Head Cycle Classic "the Bobbo"

Bobbin Head Cycle Classic "the Bobbo"

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Apr 2027

Turramurra start, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event 27 km57 km80 km104 km ROAD

Join the **Bobbin Head Cycle Classic "the Bobbo"** on **Sunday, April 4, 2027**, starting and finishing at Karuah Oval in **Turramurra** (Sydney’s Upper North Shore). This community bicycle...

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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.