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The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

23 Jan 2027

St Anne's Winery, Myrniong, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne is a thrilling 5K obstacle course fun run set for Saturday, January 23, 2027, at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, VIC, Australia.Expect...

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The 5K Foam Fest - West Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest - West Melbourne

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

23 Jan 2027

Myrniong, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest – West Melbourne is a foam-filled obstacle course fun run taking place at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Saturday, 23 January 2027. Participants...

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The Great Bayside Swim

The Great Bayside Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

23 Jan 2027

Middle Brighton Pier, Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.65 km1.4 km2.5 km

The Kieser Great Bayside Swim is an open water swimming event held at Middle Brighton Pier in Brighton, Victoria, on Saturday, 23 January 2027. It offers a range...

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Mount Eliza Swim Classic

Mount Eliza Swim Classic

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

23 Jan 2027

Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Mount Eliza Swim Classic is a community-focused open-water swimming event celebrating 100 years of the Ranelagh Club. Held at Ranelagh Beach in Mount Eliza, the event combines...

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The Great Bayside Swim

The Great Bayside Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

23 Jan 2027

Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km0.3 km0.65 km1.4 km2.5 km

The Great Bayside Swim returns to Middle Brighton on Saturday 23 January 2027 for a celebration of open-water swimming, community and summer by the bay. Presented by the...

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MMAD Mount Martha Swim

MMAD Mount Martha Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km0.4 km1.2 km2.5 km5 km

The MMAD Mount Martha Swim is a well-known open water swimming event held each year on Australia Day in Mount Martha, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. It is hosted...

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MMAD Swim

MMAD Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km0.4 km1.2 km2.5 km5 km

MMAD Swim, also known as the Mount Martha Annual Diamond Swim, is a popular open-water swimming event held in the clear bayside waters off Mt Martha Beach. Hosted...

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St Kilda Beach Tennis Festival

St Kilda Beach Tennis Festival

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

28 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

St Kilda West Beach, St Kilda West, VIC

Tennis Other

St Kilda West Beach hosts four days of beach tennis from 28 to 31 January 2027, bringing together competition, opportunities to discover the sport and a summer festival...

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Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km 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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Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Hike and Kayak Yarra Bend

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event Kids activities available

Explore one of Melbourne's most surprising urban nature pockets on a guided Yarra Bend day that combines bushland walking with a relaxed paddle on the Yarra River. This...

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Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Kilcunda, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km 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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Sunset Series - Melbourne Zoo

Sunset Series - Melbourne Zoo

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

03 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.7 km7.7 km From $54.00 / entry

Sunset Series – Melbourne Zoo is a twilight fun run and walk held on Wednesday, 3 February 2027, as the opening event in Melbourne’s annual Sunset Series. Participants...

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Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra

Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra is a last-one-standing trail running challenge held in Melbourne, with runners completing a 6.7-kilometre loop every hour until only one competitor...

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AusCycling MTB National Series — XCO Rounds 1–2, Lysterfield

AusCycling MTB National Series — XCO Rounds 1–2, Lysterfield

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

05 Feb 2027 – 07 Feb 2027

Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event MTB

The 2027 AusCycling MTB National Series begins at Lysterfield MTB Park with a double-header weekend of national-level cross-country mountain bike racing from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 February...

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MVP Backyard Ultra (Maribyrnong Valley Park)

MVP Backyard Ultra (Maribyrnong Valley Park)

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Keilor, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $100.00 / entry

MVP Backyard Ultra is a multi-day backyard ultra held at Brimbank Park in Keilor. The event begins on Friday, 5 February 2027, and is organised by TrailsPlus. Runners...

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Melbourne DEKA Trifecta and Ultra Weekend

Melbourne DEKA Trifecta and Ultra Weekend

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

05 Feb 2027 – 07 Feb 2027

Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Fitness Training Challenge

Melbourne DEKA Trifecta + Ultra Weekend is a three-day fitness racing event featuring four DEKA formats: FIT, MILE, STRONG and ULTRA. Athletes can take on one event or...

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San Remo Channel Challenge

San Remo Channel Challenge

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

06 Feb 2027

San Remo, Victoria, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event From $45.00 / entry Kids activities available

The San Remo Channel Challenge is a swim-and-run aquathlon held as part of the Bass Coast Series in San Remo, Victoria. It features a 550-metre channel swim from...

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The Rip Swim

The Rip Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

06 Feb 2027

Point Nepean, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 3.5 km

The Rip Swim is a challenging open-water crossing from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale, through the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The swim begins in deep water, where...

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San Remo Channel Challenge

San Remo Channel Challenge

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

06 Feb 2027

Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event From $45.00 / entry Kids activities available

The San Remo Channel Challenge is a fast-paced aquathon combining a 550-metre swim with a 2-kilometre run. Held on Saturday, 6 February 2027, the event begins on the...

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2XU Triathlon Series - Race 3

2XU Triathlon Series - Race 3

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event From $46.00 / entry

2XU Triathlon Series - Race 3 is scheduled for Sunday 7 February 2027 at Trevor Barker Oval in Sandringham, Victoria.Race 3 is part of the long-running 2XU Triathlon...

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Bathing Box Classic

Bathing Box Classic

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Dendy Beach, Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.2 km2.5 km Kids activities available

The Bathing Box Classic is an open water swim held at Dendy Beach, Brighton, beside Melbourne’s iconic bathing boxes. Swimmers can choose between a 2.5km course and a...

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Sunset Kayak - 7 Feb

Sunset Kayak - 7 Feb

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Corben Oval, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

Kayaking Race or organised distance event

Spend an evening exploring the Yarra River from the water! Take in nature, and the views as we settle back for a unique experience as dusk sets in.What...

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Brighton Bathing Box Classic

Brighton Bathing Box Classic

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1.2 km2.5 km Kids activities available

The Brighton Bathing Box Classic is an open-water swimming event held at Dendy Beach, Brighton, beside the picturesque and iconic bathing boxes. It is an official event on...

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Beach Buddies for International Students

Beach Buddies for International Students

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

West Beach Pavilion, St Kilda West Beach, St Kilda West, VIC

Tennis Come-and-try day Free participation

Beach Buddies brings beach tennis and bodyboarding together for international students in Victoria, with opportunities to meet other students at St Kilda West Beach.This free session takes place...

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Run for Respect

Run for Respect

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Ikon Park, Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.4 km3 km5 km10 km

Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect! The Run for Respect is a fun run event supporting the awareness and fundraising...

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Tough Mudder: VIC

Tough Mudder: VIC

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Scoresby, VIC, Australia

Fitness Training Challenge

Tough Mudder: VIC Date: Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Location: Scoresby, VIC, Australia Tough Mudder VIC returns on February 13, 2027, at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, delivering a hardcore...

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Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Portarlington, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10.5 km

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual summer running event on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing together runners, walkers, families and friends for a scenic coastal challenge....

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Tough Mudder Melbourne

Tough Mudder Melbourne

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby, Victoria, Australia

Fitness Training Tournament or competition From $114.00 / entry

Tough Mudder Melbourne returns on Saturday 13 February 2027 at Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby, bringing a high-energy mud run and obstacle challenge to Melbourne’s southeast. Participants can choose...

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Wreck to Reef Swim

Wreck to Reef Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Indented Head, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.3 km0.6 km0.8 km1.2 km2.5 km

Wreck2Reef is an annual open-water swimming event held in the calm, protected waters of Half Moon Bay at Indented Head on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. The event is part...

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U24 Ultra Marathon

U24 Ultra Marathon

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Safety Beach, Victoria, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 6 km12 km24 km

Ultra24 is an open-water swimming event along Victoria’s iconic Mornington Peninsula, with a 24-kilometre ultra marathon course from Safety Beach to Sorrento. The 2027 event will take place...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to get to events in Melbourne using public transport?

Melbourne's trains, trams and buses serve many event venues, but the best option depends on the exact start area and time. Browse events in Melbourne, check the event listing for its meeting point, then use the PTV journey planner to confirm services and planned disruptions. Allow extra time when large events affect roads or public transport.

What should I prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather during events?

Melbourne is famous for variable weather—you can experience four seasons in one day. For events, wear layers you can remove or add. Choose moisture-wicking base layers in case of rain. Carry a light rain jacket in your bag. Morning events may be cool; afternoon can warm up quickly. Check the forecast the day before and be flexible. Waterproof sunscreen and a cap help in any conditions.

Where are events typically held in Melbourne?

Melbourne events use city precincts, sports venues, local parks, coastal areas and hillier locations such as the Dandenong Ranges. Popular settings include trails beside the Yarra and Melbourne parks. Browse events in Melbourne and check each listing for its exact venue, terrain and transport arrangements.

When's the best time of year for outdoor events in Melbourne?

Autumn (March-May) and early winter (June-August) are ideal—cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and often dry. Spring (September-November) can be unpredictable weather-wise. Summer (December-February) is hot and best suited for early-morning events. Most popular marathon season is autumn. If you prefer mild conditions, aim for April-June events in Melbourne.

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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