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Harbour Coastal

Not confirmed: entry fee.

10 Jan 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km15 km21.1 km

Harbour Coastal is a coastal running event in Adelaide that offers a scenic race day experience along South Australia’s waterfront and coastal paths. The event features multiple distance...

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Run The Loop

Not confirmed: entry fee.

15 Jan 2027

North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.2 km

Run The Loop is a chip-timed 2.2km race around Adelaide’s iconic Uni Loop in North Adelaide. The course circles Warnpangga (Park 10), beginning and finishing at the 0-metre...

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Nine News Australia Day Jetty to Jetty Swim

Not confirmed: entry fee.

26 Jan 2027

Grange, South Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.2 km

The Nine News Australia Day Jetty to Jetty Swim is a long-standing South Australian open-water swimming tradition held on Australia Day. The event traces its origins to 1917,...

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Ratalang Endurance Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

30 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km42.2 km

Run through the night on a scenic coastal trail at the Ratalang Endurance Run in Port Elliot, South Australia. Held from Saturday 30 January into Sunday 31 January...

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Port Adelaide CC — Zero Friction Time Trial (Round 4)

Not confirmed: entry fee.

31 Jan 2027

Outer Harbor, South Australia, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

Round 4 of the Zero Friction Time Trial Series, hosted by Port Adelaide Cycling Club, takes place on Sunday, 31 January 2027, in Outer Harbor, South Australia. The...

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City Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

07 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km42.2 km50 km60 km

City Run is a scenic run through Adelaide that celebrates the city and showcases some of its best-known riverside and parkland paths. The event is scheduled for Sunday...

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Happy Coastal - Reservoir Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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Brighton Jetty Classic

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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West Lakes Triathlon 2

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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Pink & Blue Swim, Walk or Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

14 Feb 2027

West Beach, South Australia, Australia

Swimming Challenge

Join the Pink & Blue Swim, Walk or Run at West Beach on Sunday, 14 February 2027, for a non-competitive community event supporting breast and prostate cancer research...

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Pink & Blue Swim

Not confirmed: entry fee.

14 Feb 2027

West Beach, South Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km0.5 km1 km

The Pink & Blue Swim, Walk, Run is a non-competitive community event held at West Beach on Sunday 14 February 2027. It raises awareness and funds for breast...

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Port Adelaide CC — Zero Friction Time Trial (Round 5)

Not confirmed: entry fee.

21 Feb 2027

Outer Harbor, South Australia, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

Round 5 of the Zero Friction Time Trial Series, hosted by Port Adelaide Cycling Club, takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027, in Outer Harbor, South Australia. The...

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Henley Beach Swim

Not confirmed: entry fee.

22 Feb 2027

Henley Beach, South Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2 km

Take to the water at the Henley Beach Swim, an open-water event along Adelaide’s western coastline. The swim is scheduled for Monday, 22 February 2027, with participants starting...

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Belair Marathon

Not confirmed: entry fee.

28 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km50 km Trail

Belair Marathon is South Australia’s premier trail running event, held in the scenic Belair National Park. Set for Sunday 28 February 2027, it brings runners onto rugged trails,...

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Grange Coastal

Not confirmed: entry fee.

07 Mar 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km14 km21.1 km

Grange Coastal is a low-key community fun run held in Grange, Adelaide, with a coastal route that showcases the local seaside area. The event offers multiple distance options,...

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Easter Coastal BUNNY RUN

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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Adelaide Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: entry fee.

02 May 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

The Adelaide Marathon Festival is a major road-running event held in Adelaide on Sunday, 2 May 2027. The festival is scheduled to feature a full marathon, half marathon,...

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Geek Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

04 May 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km

Geek Run is a fun run event in Adelaide, South Australia, held on Tuesday, 4 May 2027. Designed for runners of different abilities, the event includes multiple distances,...

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LeFevre Coastal Running Festival

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Jun 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

The LeFevre Coastal Running Festival is a low-key coastal running event held in the Semaphore area of Adelaide, featuring a flat, fast course along the foreshore and nearby...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Adelaide

Not confirmed: entry fee.

29 Jun 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Run the Adelaide leg of the 777 Marathon, a seven-day challenge featuring seven marathons in seven cities. The 2027 event supports Bravehearts, an Australian charity dedicated to preventing...

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GOLD Coastal

Not confirmed: entry fee.

04 Jul 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km14 km21.1 km

GOLD Coastal is a low-cost, gold-themed coastal running event held in Adelaide, designed around a friendly community atmosphere and scenic seaside routes. The event features multiple race distances,...

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Ultra Adelaide

Not confirmed: entry fee.

10 Jul 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km34.99 km53.79 km104.13 km162.02 km Trail

Ultra Adelaide is a trail running event that takes participants from the Adelaide Hills into the heart of the city, combining rugged terrain, scenic trails and a dramatic...

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Coastal4Cancer

Not confirmed: entry fee.

08 Aug 2027

Grange, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km14 km21.1 km30 km

Coastal4Cancer is a low-cost, low-key, self-supported coastal fun run held in Grange, South Australia. The event is designed to suit a range of fitness levels and is set...

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Federation Ultra Trail

Not confirmed: entry fee.

08 Aug 2027

The Rural City of Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 26 km35 km56 km Trail

The Federation Ultra Trail is a trail running event held on 8 August 2027 in the Murray Bridge area of South Australia. It offers multiple distances, including 54...

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Hike and Vine Walking Escape SA - 29 Oct

Not confirmed: entry fee.

29 Oct 2027 – 01 Nov 2027

McCracken Dr, Victor Harbor - Goolwa SA 5211, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 50 km

Embark on our newest micro adventure, a packless walking tour through the enchanting Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia! Join us for the perfect blend of fitness, escapade, and...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to reach Adelaide events by public transport?

Adelaide Metro buses, trams and trains serve many central event areas, including locations near the Park Lands and River Torrens. Browse events in Adelaide, check the listing for the exact meeting point, then use the Adelaide Metro journey planner to confirm services. For suburban events, also check parking and last-mile access.

What's the climate like for events in Adelaide?

Adelaide has mild, variable conditions. Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) are ideal—comfortable temperatures, often sunny. Summer (December-February) is warm and can be dry. Winter (June-August) is cool and may have rain. Most events cluster in autumn and spring. Adelaide's Park Lands provide sheltered, pleasant event conditions. Variable weather means layers are useful.

Where are Adelaide events held?

Adelaide events are held throughout the Park Lands, near the River Torrens, at inner-city venues and in suburban locations. Central routes are often easier to reach by public transport, while access and parking vary further from the CBD. Browse events in Adelaide and check each listing for the exact venue, route and travel information.

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.

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Are events accessible for people with different abilities?

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