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Brisbane Marathon Festival
Organiser: Atlas Events
The Eva Air Brisbane Marathon Festival on Sunday, 7 June 2026, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10km run, 5km run, and a 2km kids’ fun run. The marathon features a scenic two-lap course showcasing Brisbane’s highlights such as the City Centre, the full closure of the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, and New...
Charity Fun Run
Organiser: IRONMAN
The 5km Charity Fun Run on Friday, 12 June 2026 is a vibrant community event held as part of the IRONMAN Cairns weekend. Taking place on the Friday morning of race week at Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns, QLD, Australia, this fun run offers a perfect blend of light exercise and festive atmosphere. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5km route along the...
IRONKIDS Cairns
Organiser: IRONMAN
IRONKIDS Cairns returns on Saturday, 13 June 2026 as part of the IRONMAN Cairns festival. This exciting triathlon event offers children aged 7 to 13 years the opportunity to become IRONKIDS Champions by completing a fun and safe swim, bike, and run course. Participants will swim in the Esplanade Lagoon, cycle along the Esplanade main road, and run up The...
Parklands Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Join us on Sunday, 14 June 2026, at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands for the Parklands Running Festival, featuring a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km Family Dash. Experience a scenic and nature-rich course that combines beautiful surroundings with a rewarding challenge, including several tough hills that test your endurance and skill. All finishers will be awarded a themed...
NT City2Surf
Join the iconic NT City2Surf in Darwin on Sunday, 14 June 2026, featuring a full 12.5km City2Surf run, a 4km mini surfer run or walk, and a Kids' Mile event. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair and pram users. The 12.5km course begins at the Darwin Esplanade, winds through The Gardens, passes Darwin High...
Kununurra Half Marathon
Organiser: FitEvents
The annual Kununurra Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, in Kununurra, WA, Australia. The event features an off-road 5.25km circuit at the Kununurra BMX Track, consisting of bush trails and dirt tracks on flat terrain. Participants can choose from three entry options: Solo runners: complete the full 21.1km distance Teams of two: each member runs 10.5km Teams...
IRONMAN Cairns
Organiser: IRONMAN
The Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns returns on Sunday, 14 June 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of Tropical North Queensland. Known as the IRONMAN "Race in Paradise," this iconic event offers more than just race day excitement. Athletes will experience a world-class triathlon featuring a 3.8 km swim at Palm Cove, a 180 km bike ride along the scenic Captain...
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns
Organiser: IRONMAN
The Cairns Airport IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns returns to tropical North Queensland on Sunday, 14 June 2026. This iconic race offers a stunning course featuring a 1.9 km swim in the warm, clear waters of Palm Cove, followed by a 90 km bike ride along scenic coastal roads towards Port Douglas. The event concludes with a 21.1 km run along the...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 in Canberra, ACT, Australia. This free event, organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association, is part of a monthly series held on the third Tuesday of each month. Participants can choose to run or power walk a 2.6 km route starting from Clunies Ross Street,...
Surf Coast Trail Marathon
Organiser: Tour de Trails
The Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon on Saturday, 20 June 2026 offers a spectacular trail running experience along the iconic Surf Coast Walk, starting in Torquay and finishing at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Victoria. Participants can choose to run the marathon solo, as part of a two-person relay team, the half marathon distance, or the new 8km Urquhart’s Bluff Blast....
Mt Marlay Fun Run
The Mt Marlay Fun Run is a highlight of the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, held biennially in Stanthorpe, Queensland. This event features a challenging 10km run starting from the town centre and ascending Mt Marlay, which stands at 919 meters above sea level, with an average gradient of 8%. A 5km fun run is also available for participants...
REDDY Fun Run/Walk
Join us on Sunday, 21 June 2026, for the annual REDDY Fun Run/Walk at Pelican Park, Clontarf, QLD, Australia. Choose from a 5km or 10km fun run/walk, or challenge yourself with a Half Marathon along the scenic Redcliffe Peninsula waterfront pathways. The Half Marathon turnaround point is at Scarborough. The event starts and finishes at Pelican Park, offering participants stunning...
Portland 3 Bays Running Festival
Organiser: Portland Runners Club
The Portland 3 Bays Running Festival, held on 1 and 2 November 2025 in Portland, VIC, Australia, offers a range of running events including a 60km trail ultramarathon, a marathon, a half marathon, and a quarter marathon. The 60km ultramarathon is a stunning coastal trail run along the Great South West Walk, featuring predominantly single-track paths and some beach sections,...
Kowen Winter Trails
The Kowen Winter Trail Runs on Sunday, 21 June 2026, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience through native forest and groomed forestry trails near Canberra, NSW. Starting and finishing at the Wamboin Community Hall, runners begin with a 1.3 km out-and-back section along sealed Bingley Way before entering the Kowen Forest. Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon,...
Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival
Organiser: Atlas Events
The inaugural Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival will take place on Sunday, 21 June 2026 at Seafront Oval, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia. This exciting new event offers multiple race distances including a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km and 5 km runs, as well as a 2 km fun run/walk. The 2 km fun run is open to participants aged...
Great Whitehaven Beach Run
Join the Hamilton Island Endurance Series on Sunday, 21 June 2026, for the Great Whitehaven Beach Run, a premier event set on the pristine sands of iconic Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia. Runners of all levels can challenge themselves with distances including a Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km, and 5km runs along the stunning shoreline. For younger participants, there...
Red Dirt Backyard Ultra
The Red Dirt Backyard Ultra is an intense last-person-standing endurance race taking place on Saturday, 27 June 2026, in Nickol, Karratha, Western Australia. In this ultramarathon format, participants must complete a 6.71 km (4.17 miles) loop every hour, on the hour, continuously until only one runner remains—known as the Last One Standing (LOS). All other runners who fail to complete...
Lofty's Revenge Ultra Marathon
Organiser: Adelaide Trail Runners
Join the Adelaide Trail Runners for the Lofty's Revenge Ultra Marathon on Saturday, 27 June 2026, a challenging and scenic event showcasing some of Adelaide’s most captivating lesser-known roads and trails. The highlight is the 50km Ultra Marathon, starting at Felixstow Reserve, just northeast of the CBD. Runners will begin with a smooth, nearly flat stretch along Linear Park beside...
Rock 'N Reef Bowen Trail Run
Organiser: Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
The Rock 'N Reef Bowen Trail Run, held on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at Case Park, Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, is a highlight of the Outer Limits Trail Run Series. This trail run offers participants breathtaking views of pristine beaches and rugged rocky headlands. The course features a mix of rocky and technical trail sections, challenging steep climbs, fast...
Pichi Richi Marathon
The Pichi Richi Marathon on Sunday, 28 June 2026 is a scenic point-to-point road marathon from Port Augusta to Quorn, South Australia. The full marathon begins on the west side of Port Augusta, crossing Spencer Gulf and ascending through the spectacular Pichi Richi Pass within the stunning Flinders Ranges, finishing at the Quorn Oval Complex. Additional race options include a...
Cable Beach Triathlon
The Cable Beach Triathlon will be held from Friday, 17 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026 at the Broome Surf Life Saving Club, Cable Beach, Western Australia. This exciting event begins with a swim in the pristine waters of Cable Beach, followed by a fast, flat bike course, and concludes with a scenic run along the stunning Indian Ocean coastline....
Broome International Airport Marathon
Organiser: FitEvents
The Broome International Airport Marathon returns to the iconic sands of Cable Beach, Western Australia, on Sunday, 5 July 2026. This scenic marathon features an out-and-back course beginning and ending in front of the Surf Club at Cable Beach, following hard-packed sand along the shore with a turnaround at Gantheaume Point. Participants can choose from three distances: the full marathon...
Bibra Lake RunningWorks Festival
Organiser: RunningWorks
The Bibra Lake RunningWorks Festival takes place on Sunday, 5 July 2026 at the scenic Bibra Lake Reserve in Perth, Western Australia. Renowned for its fast, flat, and well-maintained running paths, Bibra Lake offers the ideal setting for runners of all levels. Participants will race on a 6km lap course, allowing family and friends to cheer them on throughout the...
Ultra Adelaide
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
Join the Ultra Adelaide on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in North Adelaide, SA, Australia. This trail ultramarathon offers five exciting distances: 100 miles, 100km, 50km, 34km, and 21km, catering to runners, hikers, and walkers of all levels. The scenic course follows the Heysen Trail from Kuitpo, passing through the picturesque hamlets of the Hills, over Mount Lofty, and continuing through...
Raffertys Coastal Run
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
Join the Raffertys Coastal Run on Saturday, 11 July 2026, hosted at Raffertys Resort on the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Set amidst 38 acres of tranquil beaches and bushland on the peaceful bay of Cams Wharf, Raffertys Resort offers a perfect self-catering retreat just 90 minutes north of Sydney. This idyllic location provides the ideal setting...
Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
Run Melbourne, taking place on 12 July 2026 at Melbourne Park, is the city's premier winter running event, attracting thousands of participants who race through Melbourne’s iconic landmarks and car-free streets. The event offers multiple distances to suit all runners, including a Half Marathon, 10km, and 5.5km fun runs, providing opportunities to chase personal bests and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere....
7Cairns Marathon Festival
Organiser: Atlas Events
The 7Cairns Marathon Festival, held on Sunday, 12 July 2026, is a premier running event located in the vibrant heart of Tropical North Queensland at Fogarty Park, Cairns. Participants can choose from a variety of distances including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km family fun run. The Marathon also offers a relay option for teams of 2 or...
Boyne Valley 50
The Boyne Valley 50 is a one-day multi-distance trail running event held on 18 July 2026 along the scenic Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail in Queensland, Australia. Runners can choose from four distances: the 50km Ultra, 23km Uphill, 23km Downhill, and a 12km Taster. All events start and finish at The Grand Hotel Many Peaks...
6hr Adventure Race: Gold Coast
Organiser: Wild & Co
Experience the thrill of adventure at the 6-hour Adventure Race in Palm Beach, Gold Coast, on July 18, 2026. Test your skills in trail running, kayaking, mountain biking, and navigation. Teams of two will navigate an unmarked, off-road course using a map and compass. Choose between a 15km or 30km course, collecting checkpoints along the way. Teams must cross the...
Goldfields Pipeline Marathon
Join us on Sunday, 19 July 2026, for the Goldfields Pipeline Marathon at the Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. This event features four distances: the Kalgoorlie Case and Drill 50km Ultramarathon, Kalgoorlie Chiropractic Marathon (42km), Ellery Brookman Half Marathon (21km), and the Retravision 10km fun run or walk. All races are held on scenic bush trails, culminating...
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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.