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Half marathons across Australia

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134 events found

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Port Loop Coastal

Port Loop Coastal

20 Dec 2026

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

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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New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

31 Dec 2026

Little River, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 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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Cadbury Claremont Marathon

Cadbury Claremont Marathon

03 Jan 2027

Claremont, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.195 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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Harbour Coastal

Harbour Coastal

10 Jan 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

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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Kowen Trail Run: New Years Resolution Run

Kowen Trail Run: New Years Resolution Run

17 Jan 2027

Wamboin, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12 km21.1 km · matches Mixed surfaces

The Kowen Trail Run: New Year’s Resolution Run is a trail running event held in Wamboin, New South Wales, with runners able to choose between a 21.1km half...

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SMC Road Race 5

SMC Road Race 5

17 Jan 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

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

SMC Road Race 5 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is scheduled...

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Beerwah at Night

Beerwah at Night

30 Jan 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Trail

Beerwah at Night is a night trail-running event held at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains, with a choice of three distances: marathon, half...

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Ratalang Endurance Run

Ratalang Endurance Run

30 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km · matches42.2 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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Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

31 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km · matches Trail

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs is a coastal running event held in the Kilcunda area, with distances suitable for both serious runners and casual participants. Publicly available...

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Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

31 Jan 2027

Kilcunda, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km · matches Trail

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival is a coastal trail-running event in Kilcunda on Victoria’s Bass Coast, featuring scenic courses across grassy slopes, sandy beaches, clifftops overlooking the Southern Ocean...

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ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run

ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run

06 Feb 2027

Robe, Limestone Coast, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km14 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km From $10.00 / entry Family run option available

The ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run on Saturday, February 6, 2027, is the fourth event in the Adelaide Trail Runners' six-race trail series, offering runners a chance...

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Robe Run

Robe Run

06 Feb 2027

Robe, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km14 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km From $10.00 / entry Family run option available

Robe Run is a coastal running event held in Robe on South Australia’s Limestone Coast on Saturday, 6 February 2027. It forms part of the Adelaide Trail Runners...

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City Run

City Run

07 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km15 km21.1 km · matches30 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

Happy Coastal - Reservoir Run

07 Feb 2027

Happy Valley, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.5 km7 km14 km21.1 km · matches

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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Busselton Bay Run

Busselton Bay Run

13 Feb 2027

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Road & paved paths

The Busselton Bay Run is a road running event in Busselton, Western Australia, with distances of 5km, 10km, half marathon (21.1km) and marathon (42.2km). It is organised by...

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Kedumba Half

Kedumba Half

14 Feb 2027

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km · matches Trail

The Kedumba Half is a challenging trail running event held at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains on Sunday, 14 February 2027. The event offers a 21km half-marathon...

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Run the Lighthouse

Run the Lighthouse

20 Feb 2027

Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km21 km · matches42 km50 km75 km Trail

Run the Lighthouse is a trail-running event starting at Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria. Held on Saturday, 20 February 2027, it offers five distance options:...

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Carman's Fun Run

Carman's Fun Run

21 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

Carman’s Fun Run is a community running event in Melbourne that brings together participants of all abilities for a lively morning of fitness and fundraising. The event offers...

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SMC Road Race 6

SMC Road Race 6

21 Feb 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches30 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 6 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is open...

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Port Fairy Marathon & Community Running Festival

Port Fairy Marathon & Community Running Festival

21 Feb 2027

Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Road & paved paths

Port Fairy Marathon & Community Running Festival returns to Port Fairy on Sunday, 21 February 2027, offering a choice of distances for runners of all ages and abilities....

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Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains

Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains

21 Feb 2027

Lake Crackenback, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km21 km · matches30 km50 km Trail

Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains returns to Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa on Sunday 21 February 2027, bringing runners of all abilities to the alpine trails of...

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Explore Worldwide Run Forster

Explore Worldwide Run Forster

21 Feb 2027

Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Family run option available

Explore Worldwide Run Forster is a scenic coastal running event in Forster, New South Wales, on Sunday 21 February 2027. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10km,...

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Vineyards Twilight Running Festival

Vineyards Twilight Running Festival

27 Feb 2027

Milawa, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches From $45.00 / entry

Run through the vines at dusk at the Vineyards Twilight Running Festival in Milawa, Victoria’s King Valley. Hosted at Brown Brothers Winery and presented by Fit City Events,...

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Belair Marathon

Belair Marathon

28 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 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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Bendigo Fun Run

Bendigo Fun Run

28 Feb 2027

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches

The Bendigo Fun Run is a community-focused running event in Bendigo, set around the heart of the city and its scenic parkland. It brings together runners, joggers, walkers,...

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Snow Gum Run

Snow Gum Run

28 Feb 2027

Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km4 km7 km15 km21 km · matches35 km42.2 km Trail

Snow Gum Run is an alpine trail-running event at Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, held above 1,500 metres in the pristine sub-alpine environment of the Victorian Alps. With seven...

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Run Warrandyte

Run Warrandyte

28 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.2 km5 km10 km15 km21 km · matches Trail Kids activities available Family run option available

Run Warrandyte is a community fun run offering 21km, 15km, 10km, 5km and 2.2km courses, plus an under-8 category. The picturesque course travels alongside the Yarra River and...

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Run Huskisson 2.0

Run Huskisson 2.0

06 Mar 2027

Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km64.4 km Road & paved paths

Run Huskisson 2.0 is a coastal running event in Huskisson on the Jervis Bay waterfront, held during the Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival weekend. The course follows the waterfront...

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Grange Coastal

Grange Coastal

07 Mar 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

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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Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

07 Mar 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km12 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Trail

The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run is a multi-distance trail running event set in the Burrawan State Forest near Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. It offers...

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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.