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Tasmania's Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Race
Tasmania's Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Race takes place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, starting from the iconic The Nut at Stanley in Tasmania's North West. This challenging race follows spectacular coastlines, ascends through Rocky Cape National Park, and traverses rugged coastal bush and serene temperate rainforest. The course concludes in Wynyard, after a stunning journey around another volcanic landmark, Table...
RunningWorks Lark Hill Party Ultra
Organiser: RunningWorks
The RunningWorks Lark Hill Party Ultra takes place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Stake Hill, Port Kennedy, Western Australia. This unique event offers a variety of distances, including a 3 km Kids Spree, 8 km Revelry, 25 km Twilight, 50 km Wing-ding, and the 100 km Blowout ultra marathon, all held on a spectator-friendly, neon-lit 3 km loop trail....
Mt Bogong Conquestathon
The Mt Bogong Conquestathon on Saturday, 28 February 2026 is a challenging 21-kilometre trek to the summit of Victoria’s highest mountain, Mt Bogong (1,986 metres). Starting from Mountain Creek Campground in Tawonga, Victoria, the course features a steep ascent of 1,410 metres over just 9 kilometres via the iconic Staircase Spur trail to the summit. Participants will experience breathtaking views...
SEQ Trail Series: Ewen Maddock
Organiser: Those Guys Events
Join us for Round 7 of Season 13 in the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, taking place at the scenic Ewen Maddock Dam on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Participants will earn points toward the overall Long and Short Course South East Queensland Trail Running Series Championships. Points contribute to both the overall series titles and age category awards, rewarding...
Run Warrandyte
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for the 15th annual Run Warrandyte, a community fun run welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Choose from distances of 21 km, 15 km, 10 km, 5 km, or 2.2 km along a scenic course that winds through the leafy suburb of Warrandyte, following the Yarra River and traversing the...
River Run Geelong
Organiser: PB Events
River Run Geelong returns to Barwon Valley Park, Belmont, on Sunday, 1 March 2026, featuring a 10km run and a 5km run/walk. The event welcomes participants of all abilities—from walkers to elite runners—with a flat, fast, and pram-friendly course that follows the scenic Barwon River path system. The 10km run begins at 8:00am (limited to 950 runners), and the 5km...
Peak 2 Park
Join the annual Peak 2 Park fun run and walk on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at Picnic Point Park, Toowoomba, Queensland. This popular event offers both 10km and 4km distances, showcasing Toowoomba’s stunning parks and gardens. The course starts at the picturesque Picnic Point, located on the scenic rim of the Great Dividing Range, and finishes at the spacious lawns...
Kingscliff Triathlon March
Organiser: NX Sports
The Kingscliff Triathlon on Sunday, 1 March 2026, is set against one of Australia's most stunning coastal backdrops at Faulks Park, Kingscliff, NSW. Known locally as the "Kingy Tri," this event offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages participants of all levels to get active and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or completing your...
Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 3
The Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 3 takes place on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at Heffron Park, Maroubra, NSW. This Sydney-based series offers an affordable, beginner-friendly triathlon experience for athletes of all levels, whether you belong to a club or are racing independently. All races are held on the Heffron Park Criterium Course, with transition areas conveniently located outside the Des...
Cardinia Fun Run & Walk
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026 for the Cardinia Fun Run & Walk at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham, Victoria. Experience a scenic route that winds through beautiful wetlands adjacent to the golf course and the award-winning park. Choose the distance that suits you: a 5km or 10km run/walk, or try the new 2.5km Kids' Colour Run designed especially for...
Bendigo Fun Run
The annual Bendigo Ford Fun Run returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026, inviting participants to enjoy a scenic and inclusive event through the streets of Bendigo, Victoria. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities can choose from a variety of distances: a 1km Kids Dash, 3km short course, 5km Fun Run/Walk, 10km Fun Run, and the 21.1km Half Marathon....
Belair Marathon
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
Experience the stunning natural beauty of Belair National Park at the Belair Marathon on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Situated in one of Australia’s oldest national parks, established in 1891, this premier trail running event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, including a challenging 50km Ultra Marathon, a full trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km races. The...
Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk
The Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, starting from Remembrance Park on Treloar Crescent, Campbell, Canberra, behind the Australian War Memorial. This free event is part of a monthly series held on the first Tuesday of each month and is organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association. Participants can choose to run...
Sunset Series: The Tan
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, for the final event of Sole Motive's annual Sunset Series at Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track. Choose between a 4km or 8km fun run/walk along this renowned course that circles the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as you run or walk on one of Melbourne’s most famous tracks, perfect for all fitness...
Mackay Airport Twilight City Run
Organiser: Mackay Road Runners
Join the 5km Mackay Airport Twilight City Run on Friday, 6 March 2026 in Mackay, QLD, a fun and inclusive event perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you choose to run, walk, jog, push a pram, or dance, this event welcomes everyone. The scenic course begins and ends at the iconic ‘Whale Bones’ on Bluewater Quay, River Street. Participants will...
Trans Cape Swim Run
Join the Trans Cape Swim Run on 7 March 2026 in Western Australia, a thrilling endurance adventure for teams of two who alternate between running and swimming. The course begins at the iconic Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and finishes at the Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club, traversing scenic trails, beaches, rocky terrain, and paths. Participants will experience the stunning landscapes of the...
Run Wagga Wagga
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wagga Wagga on Saturday, 7 March 2026, is a vibrant community running event held along the scenic riverbank of the Murrumbidgee River in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Participants can select from a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or 2km course, all featuring a mostly flat, tree-lined route that winds past the Wagga Victory Gardens and concludes at Wagga Beach. The...
Max Adventure Race Series: Brisbane
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
Join the Max Adventure Race at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, on Saturday, 7 March 2026, for an exciting introduction to the dynamic sport of Adventure Racing. Teams of two will navigate a fast-paced, multi-discipline course combining mountain biking, trail running, and kayaking. Participants will switch between these three core activities multiple times, ensuring a varied and engaging experience throughout the...
Lake Mac Triathlon Festival
Organiser: H Events
The Lake Mac Triathlon Festival is a new multi-sport event taking place at Lake Macquarie, NSW, on Sunday, 8 March 2026. This exciting festival offers a range of race options including Short, Sprint, Standard, and Juniors triathlons, as well as an Aquathlon (swim and run), Open Water Swims, and a 5km running event, all held over a weekend filled with...
King Island Imperial 20
The Hydro Tasmania King Island Imperial 20, held on Sunday, 8 March 2026, is a premier running event on King Island, located midway between Victoria and mainland Tasmania. The highlight is a challenging 32km handicapped footrace that starts in Naracoopa and finishes in Currie, taking participants along a scenic, undulating coastal route showcasing the island’s stunning landscapes. Runners can compete...
Every Woman Triathlon
The Every Woman Triathlon will take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre in Western Australia. This event offers a safe, flat, and scenic course featuring a refreshing lake swim with calm waters and a beach start/finish, a fully closed-road cycling route, and a picturesque footpath run around the lake. Organised by women for women,...
Burger Run
The Burger Run returns to Fyansford Common on Sunday, 8 March 2026, offering a variety of distances suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 5km, 10km, or 15km loops along the scenic banks of the Barwon River. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers in each distance category, and all finishers will...
BTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026: Race 4
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The fourth race of the BTC Triathlon Series will take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026, featuring a scenic and well-designed course at Middle Head in Mosman, NSW. The event begins with a 400m swim in the calm, sheltered waters of Obelisk Beach. The 15km bike leg follows, consisting of five laps along Chowder Bay Road. The race concludes with...
Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Run
Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Melbourne
The Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Run in Melbourne, Victoria, takes place on Monday, 9 March 2026 (Labour Day), offering 20km, 15km, 10km, and 5km run and walk events. The course consists of a 5km loop on hard-packed gravel and asphalt around the perimeter of Princes Park, with an additional loop under Royal Parade following the old inner circle railway line...
Herdy's Frontyard Ultra
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
Herdy's Frontyard Ultra is a challenging endurance race held at Herdsman Lake, Western Australia, commencing on 13 March 2026. Participants run a 6.71 km loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. Each lap must be completed within the designated cutoff time to advance. The final remaining competitor must complete one last solo lap within the...
Trail Run Australia Tathra
Organiser: In2Adventure
Join the Trail Run Australia Tathra on Saturday, 14 March 2026 for an unforgettable trail running experience along the breathtaking Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. This event invites runners of all levels to explore rugged coastal trails, secluded inlets, and expansive beaches, all offering spectacular ocean vistas and pristine natural beauty. The highlight is the iconic 28km race, which...
Swimrun Australia: Melbourne
Swimrun Australia returns to Melbourne on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic course along the Bay Trail from Beaumaris to Brighton. This dynamic adventure race combines multiple trail running and open water swimming segments into one continuous challenge, with no transitions or gear changes. Participants run in their swimwear and swim wearing their shoes, carrying all their equipment from...
Razorback Run
Organiser: Running Wild Australia
The Razorback Run on 14 March 2026 is a premier alpine trail running event set in the breathtaking landscapes of Victoria's Alpine National Park, near Harrietville, VIC, Australia. It features three demanding race distances designed to challenge and inspire trail runners of varying endurance levels. The 64km Razorback Ridge course traverses the full length of the Razorback Ridge and extends...
Pemby Trail Fest
Organiser: Perth Trail Series
The Pemby Trail Fest returns to Pemberton, Western Australia, from 17 to 19 October 2025, proudly organised by the Perth Trail Series. Experience unparalleled wilderness running on breathtaking single-track trails through the majestic Karri forests. The event offers a range of distances suited to all abilities, with the option to participate every day. Choose from a variety of races including...
Mooloolaba Sprint Tri
Organiser: IRONMAN
The Mooloolaba Sprint Triathlon returns on Saturday, 14 March 2026, as part of the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival. This sprint-distance event features a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run, following the same scenic course as the standard Mooloolaba Triathlon but at half the distance. The swim starts at the eastern end of Mooloolaba Main Beach, with a flag-shaped, anti-clockwise 750m...
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Badminton Social - Clayton South - Intermediate+ Weekdays (everyday) 4pm to 5pm [$10] Weekends 3pm-5pm [$15]
Venue: Pro Fit Badminton, Whiteside Road, Clayton South VIC, Australia
Time: Weekdays (everyday) 4pm to 5pm [$10] Weekends 3pm-5pm [$15]
Cost: $10 per hour or $15 for two hours (only weekends)
Shuttles: Included
Not more than 6 ppl per court
RSVP only, No Walk-ins
Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun - Red Hill South - Mornington Peninsula Shire
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun
Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
Darwin City Business District Heart Foundation Walk
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if you...
Chevron Renaissance Walking Group
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Campus Walkers
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: No
Pram Friendly: No
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
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Events in Australia
Social events like marathons, family events, fun runs, and triathlons can bring people together, promote healthy living, and serve as a way to give back to the community.
Marathons, for example, often attract thousands of participants and can have a significant economic impact on the host city or town. They can also raise awareness and funds for charitable causes. Additionally, marathons can promote healthy living and serve as a goal for people to work towards in terms of physical fitness.
Family events can bring communities together and provide a sense of belonging and connection for families and children. They can also serve as a way to showcase local businesses.
Fun runs can be a way to raise funds for charities and non-profit organizations. They can also provide an accessible and low-pressure way for people to participate in physical activity.
Triathlons can be a great way to challenge oneself both physically and mentally and also promote healthy living. They also can be a social event as people come together to compete and support each other.