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MAWA Christmas Gift

MAWA Christmas Gift

Not confirmed: entry fee.

20 Dec 2026

Town of Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

Running Social or recreational activity

MAWA Christmas Gift is a festive Masters Athletics WA event held in the Town of Victoria Park over the Christmas period. It is described as an untimed road...

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Six Inch Trail Marathon

Six Inch Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: entry fee.

20 Dec 2026

Dwellingup, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 23.3 km46 km Trail

The Six Inch Trail Marathon is a challenging point-to-point trail running event through the jarrah forests of Western Australia’s South West. The marathon course follows the Munda Biddi...

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Parlouf Relay

Parlouf Relay

Not confirmed: entry fee.

26 Dec 2026

Floreat, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Parlouf Relay is a festive team running event presented by the West Australian Marathon Club in Floreat. Teams of two take turns running a 1km circuit, aiming to...

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MAWA Alderbury Park Cross Country 8k/4k

MAWA Alderbury Park Cross Country 8k/4k

Not confirmed: entry fee.

27 Dec 2026

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km Trail

MAWA Alderbury Park Cross Country 8k/4k is a Masters Athletics WA event in Western Australia, with 8km and 4km running options. It is listed as a December cross...

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SWA OWS Series: Mullaloo

SWA OWS Series: Mullaloo

Not confirmed: entry fee.

27 Dec 2026

Mullaloo, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km

The Mullaloo round of the Swimming WA Open Water Swim Series takes place at Mullaloo Beach on Sunday, 27 December 2026. Swimmers can choose from six distances: 500m,...

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SWA Open Water Series — Round 4: Mullaloo

SWA Open Water Series — Round 4: Mullaloo

Not confirmed: entry fee.

27 Dec 2026

Mullaloo, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km

Round 4 of the 2026/27 Swimming WA Open Water Swimming Series takes swimmers to Mullaloo on Sunday, 27 December 2026. The event is held at Mullaloo Beach and...

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MAWA New Year Run

MAWA New Year Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

03 Jan 2027

Burswood, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km12 km

Welcome the new year with the MAWA New Year Run at Burswood Park on Sunday, 3 January 2027. Hosted by Masters Athletics WA, this morning event features timed...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Perth

The 5K Foam Fest - Perth

Not confirmed: entry fee.

09 Jan 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest - Perth is a family-friendly obstacle-course fun run coming to Western Australia on Saturday, 9 January 2027. Designed for participants aged seven and over,...

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MAWA Point Walter 10k/5k

MAWA Point Walter 10k/5k

Not confirmed: entry fee.

10 Jan 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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

MAWA Point Walter 10k/5k is a Sunday morning running and walking event held at Point Walter in Bicton, Western Australia, on 10 January 2027. The event offers two...

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SWA Open Water Series — Round 5: Sorrento

SWA Open Water Series — Round 5: Sorrento

Not confirmed: entry fee.

10 Jan 2027

Sorrento, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km

Round 5 of the 2026/27 Swimming WA Open Water Swimming Series takes place at Sorrento Beach in Western Australia. The event forms part of a nine-event series running...

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SWA OWS Series: Sorrento

SWA OWS Series: Sorrento

Not confirmed: entry fee.

10 Jan 2027

Sorrento, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km

The SWA OWS Series: Sorrento is an open-water swimming event held at Sorrento Beach in Western Australia and hosted by Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club. As part of...

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Cut 2 Club Open Water Swim

Cut 2 Club Open Water Swim

Not confirmed: entry fee.

16 Jan 2027

Dawesville, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.25 km3.5 km5 km

Cut 2 Club Open Water Swim is a challenging ocean swim through the Dawesville Channel before heading into the open water and finishing at Pyramids Beach, in front...

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WAMC Matilda Bay Run

WAMC Matilda Bay Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

17 Jan 2027

City of Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10 km

The WAMC Matilda Bay Run is a running and walking event held in the Nedlands area of Perth, Western Australia, and is organised by the West Australian Marathon...

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Swim Thru Perth

Swim Thru Perth

Not confirmed: entry fee.

17 Jan 2027

Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

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

Swim Thru Perth is a historic open-water swimming event held in the calm, protected waters of Matilda Bay at Crawley, overlooking the Swan River. First held in 1912,...

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MAWA Piney Lakes

MAWA Piney Lakes

Not confirmed: entry fee.

17 Jan 2027

Winthrop, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km

MAWA Piney Lakes is a Sunday morning running event at Piney Lakes Reserve in Winthrop, Western Australia, on 17 January 2027. Presented as part of the Masters Athletics...

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Freo Ocean Classic

Freo Ocean Classic

Not confirmed: entry fee.

23 Jan 2027

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km

Now in its 45th year, the Freo Ocean Classic is a much-loved Fremantle summer tradition celebrating ocean swimming, community spirit and participation for all ages and abilities. Held...

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MAWA Australia Day Run 5k/10k

MAWA Australia Day Run 5k/10k

Not confirmed: entry fee.

24 Jan 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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

MAWA Australia Day Run 5k/10k is a road-running event in Western Australia, offering participants a choice of 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre distances. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 24...

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MAWA Baigup Wetlands (Australia Day)

MAWA Baigup Wetlands (Australia Day)

Not confirmed: entry fee.

24 Jan 2027

Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

Take part in the MAWA Baigup Wetlands Australia Day event, a Sunday morning running and walking event at Hinds Reserve in Bayswater. Hosted by Masters Athletics WA, the...

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MAWA Thornlie Homestead

MAWA Thornlie Homestead

Not confirmed: entry fee.

31 Jan 2027

Thornlie, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

MAWA Homestead Thornlie is part of Masters Athletics WA’s Sunday morning running series, featuring a timed road and cross-country event at Homestead Park in Thornlie. The event is...

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The Bike Place Shoalwater Classic Triathlon

The Bike Place Shoalwater Classic Triathlon

Not confirmed: entry fee.

31 Jan 2027

Shoalwater, Western Australia, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

The Bike Place Shoalwater Classic Triathlon is Rockingham Triathlon Club’s annual event, held at Shoalwater Bay on Sunday, 31 January 2027. The event offers Standard, Sprint and Aquabike...

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SWA Open Water Series — Round 6: City to Scarbs

SWA Open Water Series — Round 6: City to Scarbs

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Feb 2027

Scarborough, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km

Round 7 of the Swimming WA Open Water Series, City to Scarbs is an open-water swimming event finishing at Scarborough Beach on Saturday, 6 February 2027. The event...

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AusCycling BMX Racing State Series WA — Round 1 (2027)

AusCycling BMX Racing State Series WA — Round 1 (2027)

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Feb 2027

Pearsall, Western Australia, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event BMX

Round 1 launches the 2027 AusCycling BMX Racing State Series in Western Australia on Saturday, 6 February 2027, in Pearsall. Hosted by Wanneroo BMX Club, the event brings...

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Swanny Ocean Classic

Swanny Ocean Classic

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Feb 2027

Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

Swanny Ocean Classic is a Perth summer tradition and a fixture on Western Australia’s ocean-swimming calendar. The point-to-point event starts at Cottesloe Beach and finishes at Swanbourne Beach,...

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SWA OWS Series: City to Scarbs

SWA OWS Series: City to Scarbs

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Feb 2027

City Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.25 km2.5 km5 km

City to Scarbs is a point-to-point ocean swim and a signature event in the Swimming WA Open Water Series. Taking place on Saturday, 6 February 2027, the event...

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Swanny Ocean Classic

Swanny Ocean Classic

Not confirmed: entry fee.

06 Feb 2027

Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2 km

Swim, paddle or run 2km of iconic Western Australian coastline at the Swanny Ocean Classic, an annual summer event hosted by Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club. The...

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Perth Trail Summer Series - Swissmurdie

Perth Trail Summer Series - Swissmurdie

Not confirmed: entry fee.

07 Feb 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Swissmurdie is a trail-running event in the Perth Trail Summer Series, held in Mundy Regional Park in the Perth Hills on Sunday, 7 February 2027. Participants can choose...

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John Forrest Trail Run

John Forrest Trail Run

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Not confirmed: entry fee.

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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Rottnest Channel Swim

Rottnest Channel Swim

Not confirmed: entry fee.

20 Feb 2027

Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 19.7 km

The Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island, and it is widely regarded as one of the world’s major open...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to events in Perth by public transport?
Perth's Transperth trains, buses and ferries serve many event areas, although some outer-suburban venues are easier to reach by car. Browse events in Perth, check the event listing for the exact start location and parking information, then use the Transperth journey planner to confirm whether public transport suits the event time.

Perth's heat—how do I stay safe in summer events?
Perth summers (Dec-Feb) are very hot and dry. Almost all events start early (6-7am or earlier) to complete before peak heat. Wear light colors, sunscreen, and hydrate aggressively. Many participants run by 8am. Water is critical—drink more than you think you need in dry heat. Train early-morning if preparing for a summer race. Spring and autumn are much more forgiving.

Popular event venues in Perth?
Perth events use locations such as Kings Park, the Swan River foreshore, coastal precincts, city venues and facilities across the outer suburbs. Terrain, shade and public transport vary, and travel distances can be significant. Browse events in Perth and check the individual listing for its venue, course and parking arrangements.

When's the best time for outdoor events in Perth?
Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) are ideal—comfortable temperatures, low humidity. Summer (Dec-Feb) is scorching—only very early events. Winter (June-August) is mild but some rain. Peak racing season is spring (October-November) and early autumn. If you dislike extreme heat, avoid summer entirely.

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.