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Fernleigh15
Organiser: H Events
The Fernleigh15 is a 15km running event held on Sunday, 19 October 2025, along the iconic Fernleigh Track in Adamstown, NSW. This inclusive event welcomes runners, walkers, and participants using wheel or racing chairs. The course begins at the corner of Park Avenue and Bailey Street in Adamstown, showcasing the scenic suburban landscapes of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Participants will...
EXSS Sprint Duathlon
Organiser: EXSS Triathlon & Multisport Events
The EXSS Sprint Duathlon at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on Sunday, 19 October 2025 offers three distinct duathlon distances, catering to athletes of all levels eager to join the multisport community. This event features a run-bike-run format, combining running and cycling in a dynamic, continuous challenge. The Sprint distance race serves as the Western Australia State Championships, providing a competitive...
Casey Stride Series - Race 1
The Casey Stride Series - Race 1 takes place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Casey Fields, Cranbourne East, Victoria. This event is the first of a three-race series designed for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km distances, with additional kids’ races ranging from 400m to 2km. The series emphasizes a...
Brisbane Road Runners: 5K Championships
The Brisbane Road Runners Club presents the 5km Club Championship race on Sunday, 19 October 2025, held alongside a 10km fun run. This event is part of the club’s regular series conducted every second Sunday throughout the year, offering a variety of distances to accommodate all fitness levels and abilities. Both races start and finish at the South Brisbane Sailing...
The Bloody Long Walk: Mornington
The Bloody Long Walk on the Mornington Peninsula is a 35km endurance challenge taking place on Sunday, 19 October 2025. The route stretches from Point Nepean National Park to Martha Cove Marina, Melbourne, VIC. Participants can walk, jog, or run while enjoying stunning coastal scenery, all in support of raising vital funds to advance research and find cures for mitochondrial...
Albury Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
The first-ever Albury Running Festival on October 19, 2025, offers four distances along picturesque paths beside the Murray River. Starting at Hovell Tree Park in South Albury, you can choose from a 21.1km Half Marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run, or a 2km family dash. The course follows a fully paved, undulating route along the river. All participants who...
Adelaide Colour Frenzy
Get ready for Colour Frenzy in Adelaide on October 19, 2025! It's a vibrant event filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. Participate in the non-competitive fun run, perfect for all ages. Walk, skip, hop, or jump your way through the course and enjoy a fun way to stay active in a lively atmosphere. In addition to the...
Walk For Change - Bay of Fires 2025
Organiser: Inspired Adventures
On this beautiful trek, discover the scenery of Tasmania whilst trekking alongside like-minded supporters. Best of all, with every step you take, you will be raising funds to support WLSQ in the provision of free legal and support services for women and children impacted by domestic violence.On this beautiful trek, discover the scenery of Tasmania whilst trekking alongside like-minded supporters....
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge® is a premier 5.6-kilometre team-based road race held at Centennial Park, Sydney, on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Blending fitness with festivity, this event unites colleagues to celebrate teamwork, camaraderie, and the global Corporate Challenge community. Company teams of four or more share an energizing experience fueled by friendly competition, wellness, food, and fun. Open to...
Corporate Cup Adelaide CBD: Round 7
The Corporate Cup Adelaide CBD: Round 7 will take place on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at Karrawirra Park, Adelaide, SA. This event is part of the renowned Corporate Cup Series, featuring run/walk distances of 2.2km, 4.5km, and 7.2km. It welcomes participation from individuals as well as teams comprising 5 to 7 members. Designed to promote health, wellbeing, and team spirit...
John Gilmour Track Races
The John Gilmour Track Races will take place on Friday, 24 October 2025 at Coker Park, Cannington, Perth, Western Australia. This event features a 10km race conducted on a 400m track. There are two race categories based on finishing times: one for runners completing 10km in more than 40 minutes, and another for those finishing in 40 minutes or less....
Wild Women Adventure Race
The Wild Women Adventure Race takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at a location to be confirmed on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Queensland. This all-female adventure race welcomes participants of all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned racers. Teams of two women work together to complete an exciting course featuring multiple disciplines: trekking, mountain biking, paddling, and navigation....
Walking4Warriors Endurance Challenge
The Walking4Warriors Endurance Challenge is a premier annual fundraising event held at Dennis Park, Boyne Island, Queensland, on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This demanding endurance challenge pushes participants physically, mentally, and emotionally, inviting them to run, walk, or even crawl continuously for 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours. Participants start from Dennis Park and choose their preferred duration, testing their...
Walk for Prems: Ballarat
Join us on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, Victoria, for the Walk for Prems—a 6km social walk supporting Life’s Little Treasures Foundation. Enjoy a family-friendly stroll around the scenic lake, followed by a day full of entertainment including children’s activities, food trucks, face painting, a jumping castle, prize giveaways, and more—ensuring fun for all ages. Walk...
True Grit WA
True Grit WA on October 11–12, 2025, is a challenging military-style obstacle course set at the picturesque Linga Longa Estate in Southampton, Western Australia. Participants can choose between a 10km course featuring over 30 obstacles or a 5km course with more than 15 obstacles, designed to test mental toughness, stamina, and teamwork. The course traverses rolling hills, water crossings, mud...
Trail Run Australia 10hr Ultra Sunshine Coast
Organiser: In2Adventure
Experience the Trail Run Australia 10hr Ultra Sunshine Coast on Saturday, 25 October 2025, set in the beautiful surrounds of Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough, QLD. Runners challenge themselves with a 6km lap every hour on the hour. Complete each lap within 60 minutes to continue running; if you don’t finish in time, you wait for the next lap. The competitor...
The Raid 100
The Raid 100 is a premier expedition-length adventure race held from 4 to 9 May 2025 in Tannum Sands, Discovery Coast, Queensland, Australia. This unique 100-hour rogaine-format event challenges teams of 2 to 4 members to navigate a spectacular wilderness course featuring 100 checkpoints. Teams race through diverse stages that must be completed in sequence, encompassing trekking, mountain biking, packrafting,...
The Great Aussie Hike Mini
The Great Aussie Hike Mini on Saturday, 25 October 2025, is an exciting team challenge exploring some of Victoria’s most breathtaking coastal and bushland trails on the Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose from three distances: 43km, 30km, or 20km. The 43km route begins at the windswept sands of Gunnamatta Beach and follows the scenic Two Bays Walking Trail along clifftops,...
Taree Triathlon
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The Taree Triathlon offers a spectacular race along the scenic Manning River in Taree, NSW. This event features multiple race distances including Standard, Sprint, and Super Sprint triathlons, as well as an Aquabike option. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or new to the sport, join us for a memorable day of competition, community spirit, and personal achievement in a...
Taree Triathlon
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The Taree Triathlon takes place along the picturesque Manning River, offering a stunning and challenging course in Taree, NSW. This event features three triathlon distances—Standard, Sprint, and Super Sprint—as well as an Aquabike category, catering to athletes of all levels. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or new to the sport, join this exciting day of competition, community spirit, and...
Smurf's Backyard Ultra
Smurf's Backyard Ultra, taking place on 25 October 2025 in Smithfield, Cairns, Far North Queensland, is a challenging last-person-standing endurance race set amidst the tropical landscape of Cairns. Participants will run a loop of 6.7 km on the renowned Smithfield Mountain Bike Trails, starting each lap exactly on the hour and repeating every hour until only one runner remains able...
5K SCADaddle for Research: Cronulla
Join the 5K SCADaddle for Research in Cronulla on Saturday, 25 October 2025, a 5-kilometre run or walk dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds for research into Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Enjoy a refreshing morning along the scenic Cronulla Esplanade as you walk, jog, or run with family and friends to support this important cause. SCAD is a...
RunHaven
RunHaven is a vibrant twilight running festival taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, in Laurieton, NSW, on the scenic Mid North Coast. The event features a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and Kids' fun runs, offering something for runners of all ages and abilities. The courses showcase a mostly flat, picturesque riverside route along the Camden Haven Inlet, winding through...
Red's Backyard Ultra
Red's Backyard Ultra will take place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at the Kembla Joggers Clubhouse, Darkes Road, Kembla Grange, NSW, Australia. This unique ultramarathon follows the "last one standing" format, where runners must complete a 6.706 km (4.167 miles) loop every hour on the hour until only one athlete remains. Please note: the event originally scheduled for 2 August...
Raw Challenge: Doyalson (October)
Join us at Raw Challenge Doyalson on Saturday, 25 October 2025 for an exhilarating obstacle course event set across more than 20 hectares in Doyalson, NSW. Participants will tackle a thrilling 7.5km course featuring over 60 dynamic obstacles such as mud pits, rope climbs, and water slides designed to test endurance, strength, and agility. For those seeking a slightly shorter...
Paluma Ultra
Organiser: Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
The Paluma Ultra is a challenging 52km ultramarathon trail race scheduled for Saturday, 25 October 2025, based in the Paluma township, northwest of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Important Notice: The event planned for 25 October 2025 has been cancelled. The course showcases the stunning natural beauty of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics region, guiding runners through pristine rainforest, past waterfalls, and...
Memory Walk & Jog: Ballarat
Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Ballarat, VIC, for the Memory Walk & Jog — a family-friendly event combining fitness and fundraising to support Australians living with dementia. Choose your pace by walking, jogging, or running as an individual or part of a team. Every step you take and every dollar you raise will contribute to vital programs,...
Lake Awoonga Adventure Race - LAAR
Experience the thrill of mountain biking, kayaking, and trail running amidst the stunning natural beauty of Lake Awoonga at the Lake Awoonga Adventure Race (LAAR) in Benaraby, Queensland on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This exciting event offers three race categories to suit all levels: endurance, competitive, and novice. For the endurance and competitive races, participants will complete five legs in...
Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay
The Kangaroobie Base Camp Ultra Relay is a challenging trail running relay taking place from 10 to 11 May 2025 at Kangaroobie Camp, Princetown, VIC, Australia. Teams of four or more runners collectively cover a total distance of 216 km over two days. Participants alternate running on three distinct trail loops of 6 km, 9 km, and 12 km, each...
Halloween Hustle
Organiser: Trail Trips & Events
The fisiocrem Halloween Hustle on Saturday, 25 October 2025, is a thrilling twilight and night trail running event held at the Nerang Velodrome and surrounding Nerang National Park, Gold Coast. Designed for all ages and abilities, participants can choose from three exciting distances: the 2.5km Wolf Pack Prowl for kids, the 6km Zombie Shuffle, or the 12km Haunted Hills trail...
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Table Tennis Academy in Box hill
🎯 Play. Learn. Compete. — At ICC Table Tennis Academy (Box Hill)
🏓 Whether you’re a beginner, a social player, or a competitive athlete, ICC Table Tennis Academy offers world-class coaching and playing facilities with 12 tables for all ages and skill levels.
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Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM💥 Table Hire:
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Group Lessons: Structured sessions for beginners, juniors, and competitive players.Private Lessons:...
Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun - Melonba - Blacktown
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 Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun
Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Rosebud Community Walk & Talk
When: Thursdays 7:45am to 8:30am
Starts: November 20th 2025
Where: Meet at front entrance at Yawa Aquatic Center. 100 Besgrove Street Rosebud.
Route: Outdoor walk through Yawa surrounds.
Pace: Slow to Medium
How to book: Call Yawa on the number listed.
Maitland Park Healthy Heart 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...
Secret Harbour Coastal Beach 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.