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Clifton Beach Series 3 - Race 2

Clifton Beach Series 3 - Race 2

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km Road & paved paths From $9.75 / entry Kids activities available

Take on a scenic 10km out-and-back course through Clifton Beach and Palm Cove. Starting and finishing on the beach near the Deadman’s Gully barbecue area, the route follows...

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The Last Legend

The Last Legend

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Greenvale, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km25 km From $55.00 / entry

The Last Legend is a unique running challenge held in Greenvale, Victoria, on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Set on a 2.5-kilometre loop at the Living Legends racehorse sanctuary,...

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MAWA Canning Caper

MAWA Canning Caper

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Wilson, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km10 km

MAWA Canning Caper is a Sunday morning running event presented by Masters Athletics WA as part of its year-round series of road-running, walking and cross-country events. The event...

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Founders City Beach Christmas Cup

Founders City Beach Christmas Cup

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

City Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km From $10.00 / entry

The Founders City Beach Christmas Cup is a festive, ocean-view fun run on Sunday, 13 December 2026, at City Beach Kiosk in City Beach, Western Australia. Participants can...

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Orienteering - Map Run

Orienteering - Map Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

The Rafting Ground Reserve, 2328 Moggill Road, Brookfield, QLD, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $6.00 / entry Kids activities available

A fun recreational activity and sport for the whole family. Use your navigational skills with a smartphone and a specially prepared map to explore local parks and outdoor...

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Port Loop Coastal

Port Loop Coastal

Not confirmed: family participation.

20 Dec 2026

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

Port Loop Coastal is a coastal running event in Port Adelaide, Adelaide, with a Christmas-season feel and a focus on the harbour-side loop around the Inner Harbour. It...

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6 Inch Trail Marathon

6 Inch Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

20 Dec 2026

Jarrahdale, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 23.3 km46 km Trail

The 6 Inch Trail Marathon is a trail running event in Jarrahdale, Western Australia, scheduled for Sunday 20 December 2026. It features a marathon distance and a shorter...

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Six Inch Trail Marathon

Six Inch Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

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: family participation.

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: family participation.

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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Rip to River

Rip to River

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Dec 2026

Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Trail

Rip to River returns on Monday, 28 December 2026, bringing a choice of beach events to the Bellarine Peninsula. The signature 10km surf beach run and walk follows...

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Aussie Alpine Backyarder

Aussie Alpine Backyarder

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Dec 2026

Falls Creek, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Aussie Alpine Backyarder returns on Thursday, December 31, 2026, to the stunning High Country of Falls Creek, Victoria.Celebrate New Year's Eve with this thrilling endurance challenge. Runners...

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New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Dec 2026

Little River, Victoria, Australia

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

New Year’s Eve Rock Around the Clock is a night trail running event in Little River, Victoria, held on 31 December 2026. It offers a choice of race...

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Dawnbuster Fun Run

Dawnbuster Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Dec 2026

Steampacket Gardens, Geelong Waterfront, Western Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The Dawnbuster Fun Run has been held for over 30 years and attracts up to 600 entrants every year. It is seen as the last event of the...

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Cadbury Claremont Marathon

Cadbury Claremont Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Jan 2027

Claremont, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km

The Cadbury Claremont Marathon is a fun run festival in Claremont, Tasmania, with distances to suit a range of ages and abilities. It includes a full marathon, half...

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Tim Gates Classic

Tim Gates Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Jan 2027

Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia

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

The Tim Gates Classic is a community fun run held in Fairhaven, Victoria, on Sunday, 3 January 2027. Participants can choose between a 5-kilometre walk or run and...

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MAWA New Year Run

MAWA New Year Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

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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Perth Trail Series Wallygrunta

Perth Trail Series Wallygrunta

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Jan 2027

Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail From $30.00 / entry

Wallygrunta is a trail-running event in the Perth Trail Series Summer Series, held at Walyunga Pool Carpark in Bullsbrook on Sunday, 3 January 2027. The event runs from...

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2027 Portarlington Gift

2027 Portarlington Gift

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Jan 2027

Portarlington Cricket Club, 4-22 Sproat Street, Portarlington VIC 3223

Running Race or organised distance event

The 2027 Portarlington Gift is a Victorian Athletic League athletics carnival to be held on Sunday 3 January 2027 at the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Athletes from across Victoria...

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WARRIOR Run

WARRIOR Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Jan 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

WARRIOR Run is a running event scheduled for Friday, 8 January 2027 in Adelaide, South Australia, with public listings indicating it is part of the local race calendar...

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Lorne Mountain to Surf

Lorne Mountain to Surf

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Jan 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km Mixed surfaces From $55.00 / entry Kids activities available

Lorne Mountain to Surf is an annual 8km run or walk in Lorne, set against one of Victoria’s most scenic coastal backdrops. The course begins in the township...

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Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf

Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Jan 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km Mixed surfaces Kids activities available

The Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf is an 8km run or walk that takes participants from the heart of Lorne into the scenic Otway forest ranges before returning...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Perth

The 5K Foam Fest - Perth

Not confirmed: family participation.

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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Portsea Twilight

Portsea Twilight

Not confirmed: family participation.

09 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.5 km9.5 km

Portsea Twilight is a summer evening event held at Point Nepean National Park and listed for Saturday 9 January 2027 with a scheduled run time of 4:00pm to...

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Harbour Coastal

Harbour Coastal

Not confirmed: family participation.

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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MAWA Point Walter 10k/5k

MAWA Point Walter 10k/5k

Not confirmed: family participation.

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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Run The Loop

Run The Loop

Not confirmed: family participation.

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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Portsea Bay to Surf

Portsea Bay to Surf

Not confirmed: family participation.

15 Jan 2027

Portsea, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km9 km Mixed surfaces

Portsea Bay to Surf is a Friday-evening running event through the coastal landscapes of Point Nepean National Park, finishing at Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. Competitors travel across...

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True Blue Ultra

True Blue Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jan 2027

Australind, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12.5 km25 km50 km75 km100 km

True Blue Ultra is a scenic ultra-running event held on the Australind foreshore in Western Australia. The course is a flat, certified 12.5-kilometre out-and-back loop that showcases the...

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Bogong to Hotham

Bogong to Hotham

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jan 2027

Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 29 km35 km64 km Trail

The Bogong to Hotham is an iconic trail run through Victoria’s High Country, drawing on a long and respected history in Australian trail running. The event is a...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a fun run and a competitive race?
Fun runs emphasize participation and community over competition. No time pressure, mixed ages and abilities, often festive atmosphere. Competitive races focus on performance, split participants by ability, have official timing and prizes. Fun runs are perfect for first-timers and families; competitive races suit experienced runners chasing times. Many events offer both formats.

Are fun runs timed or just for participation?
It varies. Many fun runs offer optional timing—you can race for time or just participate. Check your specific event details. Even when timed, fun runs rarely have pace cutoffs or time limits. The emphasis is on finishing together as a community. If you want zero pressure, choose events that explicitly market themselves as non-competitive.

What's a good pace for a fun run?
Fun runs have no 'good' pace—any pace that gets you to the finish is perfect. Walk, jog, run, or a mix—it's entirely up to you. Many fun runs have people of all fitness levels, so there's no pressure to keep up with anyone else. Enjoy the event, high-five other participants, and celebrate crossing the finish line.

Do I have to run the exact distance listed in the event?
Each event sets its own rules. Some allow you to run, walk, or jog the distance. Others accept modified distances or allow you to split the activity across multiple days. Check the event details for specific requirements.

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.