Sports events & fun runs in Hobart & Tasmania

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Bay of Fires - 13 Nov

Started 13 Nov · runs until 16 Nov · Bay of Fires Conservation Area, The Gardens TAS 7216, Australia

Point to Pinnacle

15 Nov 2026

Mt. Wellington, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths From $55.00 / entry

Point to Pinnacle is a challenging and scenic run and walk event in Hobart, Tasmania, held on the third Sunday of November. The 2026 event will take place...

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LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series (Race 5)

18 Nov 2026

Kate Reed NRA, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

Race 5 of the Launceston Mountain Bike Club’s 2026–27 Twilight Cross Country Series 1 takes place at Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Set...

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MMBC Twilight (Round 3)

19 Nov 2026

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB $10.00 / entry

MMBC Twilight (Round 3) is a relaxed evening mountain-bike race hosted by the Mersey Mountain Bike Club at Kelcey Tier in Devonport. Racing is open to all grades,...

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Clearwater Classic

21 Nov 2026

Carlton Park, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.5 km $35.00 / entry

The Clearwater Classic is a Tasmanian ocean swim event held as part of the Carlton Park Surf Festival and the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series. It features a relaxed,...

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Sally's Ride 2026 - The Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge

22 Nov 2026

Launceston Rugby Union Club, Launceston, TAS

Cycling Race or organised distance event 10 km50 km70 km100 km ROAD

Ride through Launceston and the Tamar Valley while supporting youth mental health in Tasmania. Sally's Ride returns on Sunday 22 November 2026, bringing together families, recreational cyclists and...

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Run Tasmania

25 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Run Tasmania is a four-day trail running stage race that showcases some of Southern Tasmania’s most dramatic landscapes, with routes built around coastal tracks, forest trails and alpine...

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Run Tasmania Stage Race

25 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Run Tasmania Stage Race is a four-day trail running adventure through the landscapes of southern Tasmania, based in Hobart and surrounding areas from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28...

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LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series (Race 6)

25 Nov 2026

Hollybank, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

Race 6 of the Launceston Mountain Bike Club’s 2026–27 Twilight Cross Country Series takes place at Hollybank on Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The evening mountain bike race forms...

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Schools Triathlon Challenge — Devonport

25 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

Schools Triathlon Challenge — Devonport is a participation-focused triathlon for school students in Devonport, Tasmania. Held across multiple days from Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 November 2026, the...

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Launceston CC Mini Track Carnival 2026

28 Nov 2026

Prospect, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

The Launceston CC Mini Track Carnival opens Tasmania’s 2026 track cycling season at the Silverdome in Prospect. Held on Saturday, 28 November, the carnival gives riders their first...

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Bruny Island Ultra Marathon

28 Nov 2026

Dennes Point, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 42.2 km64 km Mixed surfaces

The Bruny Island Ultra Marathon is a point-to-point running event across Tasmania’s Bruny Island, held on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Starting at Dennes Point, participants can take on...

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LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series (Race 7)

02 Dec 2026

Earthcroft, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

Race 7 of the 2026–27 Launceston Mountain Bike Club Twilight Cross Country Series will be held at Earthcroft, Tasmania, on Wednesday, 2 December 2026. The evening event forms...

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MMBC Twilight (Round 4)

03 Dec 2026

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB $10.00 / entry

MMBC Twilight Round 4 is part of the Mersey Mountain Bike Club’s Twilight series, held at Kelcey Tier in Devonport, Tasmania. The event takes place on Thursday, 3...

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Schools Triathlon Challenge — Hobart

03 Dec 2026 – 04 Dec 2026

Bellerive, Tasmania, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

The Schools Triathlon Challenge — Hobart is a school-based triathlon event held at Bellerive Beach in Bellerive, Tasmania. The 2026 event is scheduled from Thursday 3 December to...

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LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series (Race 8)

09 Dec 2026

Trevallyn NRA, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

Race 8 of the 2026–27 LMBC Twilight Cross Country Series is an evening mountain-bike cross-country race at Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area in Tasmania. Organised by the Launceston Mountain...

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Bay of Fires - 11 Dec

11 Dec 2026 – 14 Dec 2026

Bay of Fires Conservation Area, The Gardens TAS 7216, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 35 km Trail From $2,595.00 / entry

This tour is one of our favourites, with time to slow down, relax, and take in the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires. You’ll find your own...

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MMBC Twilight (Round 5)

17 Dec 2026

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB $10.00 / entry

MMBC Twilight Round 5 is part of the Mersey Mountain Bike Club’s twilight riding series, held at Kelcey Tier on the southern edge of Devonport in North West...

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TasCarnivals — Rosebery 2026

19 Dec 2026

Rosebery, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

TasCarnivals — Rosebery 2026 is the opening event of Tasmania’s historic summer track cycling series, bringing elite, masters and junior riders to Rosebery for a day of competitive...

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Boat Harbour Swim

19 Dec 2026

Boat Harbour Beach, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Boat Harbour Swim returns to Boat Harbour Beach on Saturday, 19 December 2026, as part of the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series. The event is scheduled to begin...

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TasCarnivals — Hobart 2026

27 Dec 2026

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

TasCarnivals — Hobart 2026 is a summer cycling and athletics carnival taking place in Hobart on Sunday, 27 December 2026. The event features world-class track cycling on one...

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TasCarnivals — Launceston 2026

28 Dec 2026

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

TasCarnivals — Launceston 2026 is a summer track cycling carnival held in Launceston, Tasmania, on Monday, 28 December 2026. The event forms part of Tasmania’s historic December–January carnival...

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TasCarnivals — Devonport 2026

29 Dec 2026

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

TasCarnivals — Devonport returns on Tuesday, 29 December 2026, as the fourth stop in Tasmania’s historic summer track cycling series. Held at the Devonport Sports Oval Complex, the...

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TasCarnivals — Burnie 2026

31 Dec 2026

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event TRACK

TasCarnivals — Burnie 2026 brings Tasmania’s historic summer track cycling series to Burnie on New Year’s Eve. The event is a celebration of high-speed racing, community and fun,...

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PacBev Bridport Sprint Triathlon

02 Jan 2027

Bridport, Tasmania, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Take on the new year with the PacBev Bridport Sprint Triathlon at Bridport Foreshore in Tasmania on Saturday, 2 January 2027. Organised by Launceston Triathlon Club, this ocean-swim...

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Pub 2 Club

02 Jan 2027

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km2 km

Pub 2 Club is a much-loved ocean swim in Devonport, combining a scenic coastal challenge with a welcoming community atmosphere. The 2027 event is scheduled for Saturday, 2...

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Cadbury Claremont Marathon

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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Swim The Pier

03 Jan 2027

Bridport, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1 km2 km

Swim The Pier returns to Bridport Beach on Sunday, 3 January 2027, offering a choice of 500m, 1km and 2km ocean swims along the scenic coastline of Tasmania’s...

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Bay of Fires - 15 Jan

15 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027

Bay of Fires Conservation Area, The Gardens TAS 7216, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 35 km

This tour is one of our favourites, with time to slow down, relax, and take in the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires. You’ll find your own...

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Kingston MidSummer Ocean Swim

26 Jan 2027

Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.5 km

The Kingston MidSummer Ocean Swim is a community ocean-swimming event at Kingston Beach on Tuesday 26 January 2027, forming part of the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series. Organised and...

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Cliff to Bridge

06 Feb 2027

New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 15 km $460.00 / entry Kids activities available

Cliff to Bridge is a 15-kilometre open-water swimming event along Tasmania’s Derwent River, travelling from the New Norfolk esplanade to the boat ramp beneath the Bridgewater Bridge. Starting...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Hobart events using public transport?

Metro Tasmania buses serve Hobart, but service frequency and early-morning options vary by route. Browse events in Hobart, check the listing for the exact venue and start time, then use the Metro Tasmania trip planner. If public transport does not match the schedule, check the organiser's parking or shuttle advice.

What climate should I expect for Hobart events?

Hobart is cooler and milder year-round. Autumn (March-May) is ideal—stable, pleasant. Spring (September-November) is lovely. Summer (December-February) is mild compared to mainland cities. Winter (June-August) is cold and wet—layers essential. Hobart sits between the ocean and mountains, creating changeable conditions. Wind can be significant. Most events are in autumn/spring.

Where are events held in Hobart?

Hobart events use waterfront areas, sports facilities and local parks and outdoor spaces around the city and suburbs. Travel, terrain and exposure to changing weather depend on the exact location. Browse events in Hobart and check the listing for its venue, public transport and parking information.

What types of in-person events can I find?

KeepActive lists events for different interests and fitness levels, including running events, walking events, cycling events, fun runs, and other community fitness events across Australia. Use the location and date filters to find options that suit you.

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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How do I get to Hobart events using public transport?

What climate should I expect for Hobart events?

Where are events held in Hobart?

What types of in-person events can I find?

How does fundraising work in charity events?

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?

How do I search for events in my area?

Is there a cost to register for events?

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?

Are events accessible for people with different abilities?

What should I check before heading to an event for the first time?