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Half marathons across Australia

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Perth Trail Summer Series - Swissmurdie

Perth Trail Summer Series - Swissmurdie

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

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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Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Yaberoo Trail Ultra

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

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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The Lalas 23K

The Lalas 23K

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

20 Feb 2027

Mount Buller Alpine Village, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 23 km

Join The Lalas 23K, a challenging trail run slightly longer than a half marathon, taking place as part of the Hut 2 Hut Trail Festival. This event features...

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The Furnace Backyard Ultra

The Furnace Backyard Ultra

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

20 Feb 2027

Dalby, QLD, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Furnace Backyard Ultra kicks off on Saturday, February 20, 2027, in Dalby, QLD, Australia. This event brings the unique survival challenge of the Backyard Ultra format to...

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ATR Summer Series 5: Cleland National Park (South)

ATR Summer Series 5: Cleland National Park (South)

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

21 Feb 2027

Cleland National Park, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Trail From $27.50 / entry

ATR Summer Series 5: Cleland National Park (South) is the fifth event in the Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series, taking place at Cleland National Park in South Australia...

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ATR Summer Series - Race 5

ATR Summer Series - Race 5

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

21 Feb 2027

Cleland, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km From $27.50 / entry

ATR Summer Series - Race 5 is a trail running event held in Cleland National Park, South Australia, on Sunday, 21 February 2027. It appears to be part...

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Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra

Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

27 Feb 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km8 km25 km50 km Trail From $19.00 / entry

Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra takes place on Saturday 27 February 2027 on a spectator-friendly trail loop at Lark Hill. All events finish by 10pm on Saturday.Individual options...

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SEQ Trail Series - Ewen Maddock Dam

SEQ Trail Series - Ewen Maddock Dam

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

28 Feb 2027

Mooloolah, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8.1 km14.4 km Trail From $69.00 / entry

Join the SEQ Trail Series at Ewen Maddock Dam for a scenic trail-running event in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. This round offers two course options, with a shorter...

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Warburton Trail Festival

Warburton Trail Festival

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

06 Mar 2027 – 08 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km14 km22 km27 km50 km Trail

The Warburton Trail Festival is a multi-day trail running event set in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating the region’s wild singletrack and river-country scenery. It features a long weekend...

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Perth Trail Summer Series - Stay Puft

Perth Trail Summer Series - Stay Puft

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

07 Mar 2027

Yanchep, Western Australia, Australia

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

Perth Trail Summer Series – Stay Puft is a Sunday morning trail-running event held in Yanchep National Park. The event takes runners along the park’s Ghost House Trail,...

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Herdy's Frontyard Ultra

Herdy's Frontyard Ultra

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

12 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra is a backyard-style ultrarunning event set around a 6.71km loop, with runners completing the course on the hour, every hour, until only one person remains....

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Riverland Backyard Ultra

Riverland Backyard Ultra

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

13 Mar 2027

Loveday Adventure Park, Barmera, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Riverland Backyard Ultra is South Australia’s newest backyard ultra, set to begin on Saturday, 13 March 2027, at Loveday Adventure Park in the heart of the Riverland,...

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I'm Still Standing Sydney

I'm Still Standing Sydney

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

13 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

I’m Still Standing Sydney is a last one standing ultra running event held in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. It uses a backyard ultra-style format, with runners completing a roughly...

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Run the Rock

Run the Rock

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

13 Mar 2027

Woodend, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km13.5 km22 km

Run the Rock is an annual off-road running event set in the scenic Macedon Ranges at Hanging Rock, a short drive from Woodend. It offers a family-friendly mix...

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Sugar Cane Cut

Sugar Cane Cut

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

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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Delirious West 200 and 100 Miler

Delirious West 200 and 100 Miler

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

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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Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

18 Apr 2027

Maroondah Reservoir Park, Yarra Ranges, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km30 km50 km Trail

The Maroondah Dam Trail Run is the first race in the Mountain Trail Series, set within the stunning Yarra Ranges National Park, approximately one hour east of Melbourne....

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Run The Tan Showcase

Run The Tan Showcase

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

18 Apr 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Run The Tan Showcase is an annual Melbourne running event held on the iconic Tan Track, bringing together elite athletes, school teams, emergency services and everyday runners for...

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GoldRush Trail Run

GoldRush Trail Run

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

08 May 2027

Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km12 km Trail

The GoldRush Trail Run returns on Saturday 8 May 2027 in Lake Daylesford, Victoria, with new loop courses and a single start and finish area in the heart...

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Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

09 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Mother’s Day Classic – Melbourne is a large community running and walking event held in Melbourne on Mother’s Day, bringing together participants of all ages to raise funds...

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Mothers Day Classic - Sydney

Mothers Day Classic - Sydney

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

09 May 2027

The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Mother’s Day Classic in Sydney is a community fun run and walk held at The Domain, bringing people together to support breast and ovarian cancer research. The...

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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

15 May 2027 – 16 May 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.5 km6 km10 km12 km14 km23 km44 km60 km

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a weekend-long celebration of running, music and wellness set in the coastal towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay in Victoria. It...

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HBF Run for a Reason

HBF Run for a Reason

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

23 May 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

HBF Run for a Reason is a major community fun run and walk that brings runners, joggers, walkers and wheelers into the heart of Perth for a day...

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HBF Run for a Reason

HBF Run for a Reason

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

23 May 2027

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

HBF Run for a Reason is a major community running and walking event held in the heart of Perth, Western Australia, on Sunday, 23 May 2027. The event...

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Woodlands Trail Run

Woodlands Trail Run

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

23 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Woodlands Trail Run is a trail running event offering 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km courses. Course maps are available for each distance, with race-day check-in, briefings...

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Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

04 Jun 2027 – 07 Jun 2027

Marysville, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Unbreakable is a challenging trail-running event inspired by the Barkley Marathons. The weekend-format event asks participants to follow a demanding, largely unrevealed course using a map and compass,...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Adelaide

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Adelaide

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

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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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Melbourne

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Melbourne

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

30 Jun 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Choose your distance at the Melbourne leg of Bravehearts’ 777 Marathon, part of a seven-marathon, seven-city challenge held across seven consecutive days. Available courses include the full marathon,...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney

Not confirmed: full distance programme.

02 Jul 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Take on a Sydney leg of Bravehearts' 777 Marathon, a national running event supporting the charity's work to prevent and treat child sexual abuse. Participants can choose from...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I train for my first half-marathon?
A half-marathon typically requires 12-16 weeks of training. This is general guidance. Run 4-5 times per week: 2-3 shorter runs (5-8km), one long run building from 8km to 18-19km (about 80% of race distance), and one speed session. Increase your long run by 1-1.5km each week. Proper fueling and hydration become important at this distance.

How many months should I train for a half-marathon?
This is general guidance. If you're already running 20-30km per week, 8-10 weeks is reasonable. If starting from little running experience, allow 12-16 weeks. The longer timeline builds aerobic fitness safely and reduces injury risk. Don't rush the base-building phase—it's where most injuries happen.

What's a realistic pace for a half-marathon?
Half-marathon paces vary by fitness. General benchmarks: Beginners: 7-9 min/km (2:20-3:00 hours). Intermediate: 5.5-7 min/km (1:50-2:20 hours). Advanced: 4-5.5 min/km (1:20-1:50 hours). Most first-timers aim to finish, not set time goals. A negative split (second half faster than first) is a good strategy.

Do I need to do long runs to prepare for a half-marathon?
Yes. This is general training guidance. Long runs teach your body to sustain effort for extended periods and build aerobic capacity. They don't need to be the full 21km—running 18-19km (85-90% of race distance) is typically enough. One long run per week, with adequate recovery afterward, is key. This trains both body and mind.

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 I join a running challenge if I cannot attend an event in person?
Yes. Virtual running challenges let you complete a set distance or cumulative goal on your own route and schedule. Check each listing for its participation dates, tracking requirements, and whether the distance must be completed in one session.

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.