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ATR Summer Series 2: Bridgewater
Organiser: Adelaide Trail Runners
The Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series is a five-race trail running series, with the second event taking place on Sunday, 14 December 2025, in Bridgewater, located in the scenic Adelaide Hills. Each race offers multiple course options to suit all levels of runners: a short course (8–10 km), a medium course (13–15 km), and a long course (18–22 km). Additionally,...
Ballarat Christmas Fun Run
Organiser: Ballarat Run Club
The Ballarat Christmas Fun Run is a relaxed community running event designed to give people a chance to connect, have some fun (Christmas-related dress-ups encouraged!), support two great causes and be active amid the hectic month of December. Run, walk or stroll across accessible distances in our 3.2km, 7km, 10km and 13km (as well as the Micro Marathon for little ones!). The Ballarat Christmas Fun Run aims to raise crucial funds...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 is part of a monthly series held on the third Tuesday of each month in Canberra, ACT. This free event, organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association, features a 2.6 km run or power walk starting from Clunies Ross Street, Acton, and finishing at the summit of...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8 – 9am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Teralba Park, Everton Park...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Teralba Park, Everton Park...
Port Loop Coastal Run
The Port Loop Coastal Run is a relaxed, affordable event celebrating the scenic Inner Harbour of Port Adelaide on Sunday, 21 December 2025. The race features an AIMS-certified course along the Port Loop path, comprising a 5km northern loop crossing the Birkenhead Bridge and a 2km southern loop crossing the Jervois Bridge. Distances of 5km, 10km, and a 21.1km half...
Western Sydney 10: Parramatta
The Western Sydney 10 (WS10) event on Sunday, 21 December 2025, is part of a popular monthly 10km running series held on the third Sunday of each month. This edition features the Parramatta course, which begins and ends at Parramatta Park. Participants will complete three laps of the park loop, starting near the Noller Footbridge and finishing in front of...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 2
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 2 Event Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Event Location: Altona Beach, Altona, VIC, Australia Join us for Race 2 of the WSTC Triathlon Series, taking place on the stunning Altona foreshore. This event offers athletes of all abilities the chance to push their limits in a classic swim-bike-run format, with run courses winding along the scenic...
Port Loop Coastal
The Port Loop Coastal is a relaxed, affordable running event highlighting the scenic Inner Harbour of Port Adelaide on Sunday, 21 December 2025. The course is officially AIMS measured and follows the Port Loop path around the Inner Harbour, featuring a 5 km northern loop crossing the Birkenhead Bridge, followed by a 2 km southern loop over the Jervois Bridge....
6 Inch Trail Marathon
The 6 Inch Trail Marathon on December 21, 2025, is an annual 46km ultramarathon, taking runners from North Dandalup to Dwellingup in Western Australia. This 46km running event utilizes a portion of the 1000km-long Munda Biddi Trail (meaning "path through the forest" in the Noongar Aboriginal language). Originally designed as a world-class cycle trail, the wide trails are also ideal...
Parlouf Relay
The Parlouf Relay takes place on Friday, 26 December 2025 at the Perry Lakes Hockey Club in Perth, WA. Organised by the West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC), this engaging relay event features teams of two runners alternating laps around a 1 km circuit, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within 30 minutes. The Parlouf format originates from the...
Roo Run & Grommet Gallop
The Roo Run & Grommet Gallop takes place on Saturday, 27 December 2025 at Point Roadknight, Anglesea, VIC, offering a range of distances to suit all ages and abilities. The event features the 8km and 4km Roo Run along with the 1.6km Grommet Gallop, set against the stunning backdrop of the Surf Coast. Participants will experience a scenic route through...
Coastal Brave
The Coastal Brave Run takes place on Sunday, 28 December 2025, along the scenic Semaphore coastline in South Australia. This event offers a relaxed, affordable coastal fun run experience suitable for all fitness levels, held on the shared cycle and walking path. Participants can enjoy a flat, multi-loop course with stunning ocean views while supporting important causes—$5 from every registration...
Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra
The inaugural Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra will commence on 31 December 2025 in the breathtaking High Country of Falls Creek, Victoria. Celebrate New Year's Eve by testing your endurance in this unique challenge where runners must complete a 6.71 km loop every hour, on the hour, at altitude, continuing until only one participant remains. Set on a rugged and scenic...
VRR New Year's Eve Fun Run
Organiser: Victorian Road Runners
Join the Victorian Road Runners for their New Year's Eve Fun Run on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at Melbourne's iconic Tan Track. Choose between a 4km or 8km run, both starting from the Pillars of Wisdom. This event welcomes runners of all levels, including club members and the general public, to celebrate the arrival of the new year with a...
New Years Eve Rock Around the Clock
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Rock Around the Clock night trail race on 31 December 2025 at You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria. Experience a unique evening running event that combines fitness and breathtaking scenery. Participants will run on a safe, supported 5km loop under headtorch, with shorter distances completed before sunset and longer routes extending into the night. After...
Wild Earth NYE Resolution Run
Organiser: Trail Trips & Events
The annual Wild Earth NYE Resolution Run returns on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, hosted at Alabaster Fields (East) in Carrara, Queensland. Participants can select from multiple distances including 4km, 9km, and 13km courses, along with two junior race options, making it an event for the entire family. The routes meander through the picturesque Emerald Lakes Golf Course before continuing along...
Glasshouse Standing Backyard Ultra
Organiser: Run Queensland
The Glasshouse Standing Backyard Ultra will commence on 31 December 2025 at the scenic Wild Horse Mountain in the Glasshouse Mountains, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia. This event marks the Sunshine Coast’s inaugural Backyard Ultra. A Backyard Ultra is an endurance ultramarathon where participants run a loop of 6.7 km every hour, starting precisely on the hour. Runners must complete each...
Silent Insight Meditation Retreat with Celia Roberts
Organiser: BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditations
Silent Insight Meditation Retreat with Celia RobertsJanuary 2–11, 2026 | Upper Brookfield Sanctuary, Brisbane5-Day or 10-Day Residential OptionsImagine beginning the new year surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty, far from the demands of everyday life. This silent retreat with Celia Roberts is an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the stillness of your own mind and body.Rooted in...
Rip to River
Join the Rip to River event on Saturday, 3 January 2026, a celebrated annual surf beach run organized by the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. The main event is a challenging 10km run along the pristine hard sand stretch from "The Rip" at Point Lonsdale lighthouse to Ocean Grove’s main beach by the Barwon River in Victoria. In addition...
Portsea Twilight
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join the Portsea Twilight at Point Nepean National Park on Saturday, 3 January 2026, featuring a scenic 9.5km run, a fast and flat 5.5km course, and a Kids' Dash. Starting from the historic Quarantine Station, participants will enjoy stunning views of Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay, passing landmarks such as the Harold Holt Memorial and Fort Pearce. The 9.5km...
The Sands Invy Fun Run
Join us on Sunday, 4 January 2026, for The Sands Invy Fun Run in beautiful Inverloch, Victoria. Choose from three distances to suit all fitness levels: a 9km Surf Run, a 6km Patrol Run, or a 2km Family Dash. The scenic course follows Inverloch's renowned beach, starting at The Glade and continuing along the main beach at low tide to...
RTC Supermix & Kids Triathlon
Organiser: Rockingham Triathlon Club
The third race of the Rockingham Triathlon Club's 2025/26 Triathlon Series will be held on Sunday, 4 January 2026, starting from the Alexandra Street Carpark at Rockingham Foreshore, Western Australia. This event features multiple race formats including the Supermix Long, Supermix Short, Duomix, and Kids Triathlons, catering to a range of abilities and age groups. Participants who are not members...
Perth Trail Summer Series: Wallygrunta
Organiser: Perth Trail Series
Join the Perth Trail Summer Series at Walyunga National Park on Sunday, 4 January 2026 for the Wallygrunta event, offering three scenic course distances: Green (~4.6 km), Blue (~10.1 km), and Black (~14.4 km). These predominantly wide trails provide excellent passing opportunities and stunning views from the hilltops, especially on the longest course, which features additional climbs and panoramic lookout...
Perth Trail Summer Series: Chitty Chitty Run Run
Organiser: Perth Trail Series
The Chitty Chitty Run Run, held in Bindoon, Western Australia, from 28 February to 1 March 2026, is the exciting finale of the Perth Trail Summer Series. This two-day trail running event offers participants a choice of three challenging course distances each day, catering to a variety of skill levels. Based at the scenic Bindoon Mountain Bike Park, the courses...
Inverloch Running Festival
The Inverloch Running Festival takes place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Inverloch Glade, Inverloch, VIC, Australia. This vibrant coastal event offers a variety of race distances to suit all levels, including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km, 5km, and a family-friendly 2km run. Centered at Inverloch Glade, the Marathon features a double out-and-back course along the picturesque Bunurong Coastal Drive,...
Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk
The Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk in Canberra takes place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, as part of a monthly series held on the first Tuesday of every month. This event features a challenging 2.2 km course with a 240 m elevation gain, starting from Remembrance Park on Treloar Crescent in Campbell, Canberra, located behind the Australian War...
Warrnambool Summer Series 1
Organiser: Warrnambool Athletics Club
Join the Warrnambool Athletics Club for the first event of the 2026 Summer Series at the scenic Jetty Flat Reserve. Whether you're looking to ease back into running after the holiday season or challenge yourself, this fun and friendly event offers both 2.5km and 5km distance options to suit all fitness levels. Designed to get the community moving while supporting...
Lorne Mountain to Surf Run
The Lorne Mountain to Surf Run on Friday, 9 January 2026 is an 8-kilometre fun run or walk starting from the heart of Lorne township along the Great Ocean Road and finishing at the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club. The course begins with an uphill section through the stunning Otway forest ranges, leading to the St George River track. Participants...
Panthers Tri Club Triathlon & Duathlon: January
Panthers Tri Club Triathlon & Duathlon: January Event Details Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Location: Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, Sydney, NSW, Australia Join us at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith for the Panthers Tri Club Triathlon & Duathlon on January 10, 2026. This event promises an exciting day of racing for all participants. To secure your spot,...
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New Town White Eagles Soccer Club
Regular training sessions for adults and juniorsCompetitive and social play opportunities in local leaguesStrong tradition of community involvement and player developmentOpen membership for new players interested in joining a historic and inclusive clubWhether you're a beginner or experienced player, New Town White Eagles offers a supportive environment to learn, play, and enjoy soccer.
New Town White Eagles Junior Soccer Club (CR)
Junior teams for various age groupsTraining sessions tailored for beginners and developing playersRegular matches and participation in local leaguesSupportive environment for new members to join and get involvedWhether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their skills, New Town White Eagles Junior Soccer Club is a welcoming place for young players to learn and enjoy the game.
South Hobart Primary Soccer (CR)
Training sessions: Regular training is available, catering to beginners through to competitive players, focusing on skill development and team play.Play opportunities: The club participates in local leagues and organizes friendly matches and social play, providing options for all levels and ages.Membership details: New members are welcome and supported with a clear pathway into training and match play, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Riverside Olympic Junior FC Joeys (NTJSA)
Training sessions for juniors are primarily held at Windsor Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, typically starting between 3:30pm and 5:00pm, lasting about an hour. Older junior age groups often have Friday night games, while younger teams (U5-U12) play on Saturdays at Windsor Park and Churchill Park.
The club emphasizes a strong junior development pathway, with a family-friendly atmosphere and a large contingent of under-age players. Membership provides access to weekly training and...
Riverside Olympic Football Club
Junior games: Friday nights (U16’s) and Saturdays at Churchill ParkSenior games: Saturdays at Windsor ParkJunior training: Tuesdays and Thursdays (sometimes Mondays or Wednesdays), 3.30pm/5pm, about one hourSenior training: Mondays, Tuesdays, and ThursdaysJunior program led by ROFC Football Manager, Alex GaetaniGreat facilities and a welcoming environment for all playersJoin Riverside Olympic Football Club for a vibrant soccer experience in Launceston,...
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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.