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The 5K Foam Fest: Perth
The 5K Foam Fest in Brigadoon, Western Australia, on January 10, 2026, is a unique obstacle course fun run. Prepare to get foamy, muddy, and wet! The 5K course features 22 exciting obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, muddy mud pits, and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. This event is a fun challenge for runners of all levels....
Two Bays Trail Run
The Two Bays Trail Run on Sunday, 11 January 2026 offers an exhilarating ultra-distance trail running experience on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose between a 28km single crossing or a 56km double crossing, traversing diverse and scenic terrain from Dromana on Port Phillip Bay to Cape Schanck on Bass Strait. The course features a challenging route over Arthur’s Seat,...
Queensland Tri Series 2025/26 Round 4: Robina
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Queensland Triathlon Series 2025/26 Round 4 will be held at Robina Parkway, Robina, QLD on Sunday, 11 January 2026. As Queensland's largest triathlon series, it offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the Olympic (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint (750m swim,...
ATR Summer Series 3: Belair National Park
Organiser: Adelaide Trail Runners
The Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series presents its third event on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at the scenic Belair National Park, South Australia. Participants can choose from three trail running distances: a short course of 8–10 km, a medium course of 13–15 km, and a long course of 18–22 km. Additionally, there is a non-competitive "Fun 5" run of approximately...
2XU Triathlon Series: Race 3
Organiser: O2 Events
The 2XU Triathlon at St Kilda on January 11, 2026, is the third race in the 2025/26 2XU Triathlon Series. This is Victoria's premier and most popular triathlon series. The series offers high-quality and safe events with an exciting and fun atmosphere for first-timers, tri-kids, age groupers, and elite athletes.Distances:Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run):Kids (7-11yrs): 100m + 3K +...
Two Bays Trail Run
Organiser: Two Bays Trail Run
Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a 28km crossing (or 56km double crossing) of the Mornington Peninsula… and not at the skinny bit! Up and over Arthur’s Seat for fantastic rural and coastal views. Through Greens Bush, the largest...
Warrnambool Summer Series 2
Organiser: Warrnambool Athletics Club
The Warrnambool Athletics Club Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat Reserve for its second event on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. This friendly and inclusive running event offers both 2.5km and 5km distances, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Join us at Jetty Flat Reserve for a fun morning out, as we kick off the...
Canberra Swim Run Series: Race 1
Organiser: ACT Triathlon
The Canberra Swim Run Series returns for another exciting summer of fitness, fun, and friendly competition with Race 1 on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at Black Mountain Peninsula, Canberra. Participants can choose from long and short aquathlon courses, kids' races, and a swim-only event, designed to challenge athletes of all ages and abilities. Experience the refreshing swim segments in the...
Run The Loop
Join us on Friday, 16 January 2026, for Run The Loop, a 2.2km chip-timed race around Adelaide’s iconic Uni Loop at Park 10, Adelaide, SA. Runners are grouped into heats of approximately 10 participants based on their seed times, ensuring you compete alongside others of similar ability throughout the race. Two elite races will feature prize money awarded according to...
Portsea Bay to Surf Run
The Portsea Bay to Surf Run on 16 January 2026 is a highlight of the Portsea Classic weekend, hosted by the Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club. This event features three formats to suit all fitness levels: a challenging 9km adventure run, a 4.5km run for beginners, and a 4.5km walk ideal for families and casual participants. The course showcases the stunning...
True Blue Ultra
Formerly known as the Australia Day Ultra, the True Blue Ultra takes place on Saturday, 17 January 2026, offering a scenic and exhilarating running experience along the picturesque Leschenault Foreshore in Australind, Western Australia. The event features a unique, flat, and fast certified course, ideal for runners seeking personal bests. The 12.5km out-and-back route follows the beautiful Cathedral Drive and...
Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run on Saturday, 17 January 2026 is a demanding 64km point-to-point ultramarathon from Mountain Creek Campground to the summit of Mt Hotham in Victoria, Australia. Runners begin with a steep ascent of Mt Bogong, Victoria’s highest peak, followed by a technical descent via T-Spur to the Big River. The course then climbs Duane’s Spur to...
Harbour Coastal Run
Coastalfunruns' Harbour Coastal Run returns on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at West Lakes Shore, Adelaide, SA. This scenic event features 10km, 15km, and half marathon (21.1km) distances, with a course that highlights the newly completed Coast Park Stage One, stretching from Semaphore Park to Tennyson Dunes. Runners of all levels are invited to experience this professionally organized coastal run along...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 3
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 3 on Sunday, 18 January 2026, set against the scenic backdrop of the Altona foreshore in Altona, VIC. This triathlon features the classic sequence of disciplines: swim, bike, and run. The run course follows the picturesque Altona foreshore path, while the bike leg covers the full length of the Esplanade, offering a...
Matilda Bay Run
Join the WAMC Matilda Bay Run on Sunday, 18 January 2026, at Charles Court Reserve in Nedlands, Perth, WA. This event features both 4km and 10km running and walking courses, suitable for all fitness levels. Open to club members and non-members alike, the Matilda Bay Run offers a scenic and invigorating experience along the beautiful Matilda Bay. For detailed information...
Triathlon Pink 2025/2026: Melbourne
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Melbourne edition of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026 will take place at Albert Park on Sunday, 18 January 2026. This series features six enjoyable triathlon events across Australia, exclusively for women and children aged 7 to 13 years. Participants can compete in "Tri Pink" individually or as part of a relay team of two or three...
SMC Road Race 5
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, runs monthly from September through May, with the next event scheduled for Sunday, 18 January 2026. This professionally timed race event offers 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances, accommodating runners of all levels. The start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Participation is...
Kowen Trail Run: New Year's Resolution Run
The New Year's Resolution Run on Sunday, 18 January 2026, invites runners and walkers to experience a scenic and challenging trail event in Kowen Forest, located 20 km east of Canberra. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 12 km course, both featuring a blend of forestry trails and single track through native forest. The half marathon covers...
Fun Run Pink: Melbourne
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Melbourne edition of Fun Run Pink is part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026 and will take place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Victoria on 18 January 2026. Participants can choose from distances of 1km, 3.5km, 5km, and 10km. Please refer to the event website for minimum age requirements for each distance....
Cape Paterson Aquathon
The Cape Paterson Aquathon is a dynamic swim and run event held on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at Cape Paterson, Victoria. As a key race in the annual Bass Coast Series, it starts with a 400m surf swim at First Surf Beach, followed by a 4.4km run through the scenic township of Cape Paterson. Participants begin the race with an...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as part of a monthly series held on the third Tuesday of each month. This free 2.6 km event is organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association and welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. The course begins at the car park entrance on Clunies...
Warrnambool Summer Series 3
Organiser: Warrnambool Athletics Club
The Warrnambool Athletics Club’s Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat Reserve for its final event on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. This friendly and inclusive running event offers both 2.5km and 5km distances, making it perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Join us for a fun morning of running by the water, as we celebrate the New Year and...
The 5K Foam Fest: East Melbourne
Experience the 5K Foam Fest in Wandin North, Victoria on January 24, 2026! This unique event is a fun run centered around an obstacle course. Prepare to get foamy, muddy, and wet! The 5K course features 22 exciting obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, challenging mud pits, and a massive 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event offers...
ACTMA Run/Walk Handicap Series: Lyneham Ridge Reserve
Organiser: ACT Masters Athletics Club
The ACT Masters Run/Walk Handicap Series takes place monthly from January to November. This event on Sunday, 25 January 2026 will be held at Lyneham Ridge Reserve in Lyneham, ACT. Participants can choose between two distances: 3.1 km and 6.2 km. Both courses follow the gravel path around the North Lyneham Ridge in a clockwise direction. For detailed information on...
Masters Athletics WA Baigup Wetlands
Masters Athletics WA’s Baigup Wetlands event will take place at Hinds Reserve in Bayswater, Perth, on Sunday, 25 January 2026, featuring 5km and 10km distances. This event is part of a year-round series of Sunday road running, walking, and cross country competitions. Entry is free for club members, while visitors are welcome to participate for a small fee. Results, including...
Adelaide Triathlon Series: West Lakes
The Adelaide Triathlon Series at West Lakes, South Australia, takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026, at Oarsman Reserve. This premier event features multiple race distances, including short, medium, and long course triathlons (swim, bike, run), as well as a Kids' Aquathlon (swim and run), catering to all ages and skill levels. Participants will enjoy a scenic swim in the...
Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run
The Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run, held on Victoria's scenic Mornington Peninsula, offers two event options to suit all fitness levels: a 10km run starting at Safety Beach and a 5.3km run/walk beginning at Dromana. Both courses follow the picturesque foreshore bay trail and conclude at the Village Green in Rosebud. Upon finishing, participants are invited to join a flag-raising...
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company Australia Day Fun Run
Organiser: Bunbury Runners Club
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company Australia Day Fun Run takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026, in Bunbury, Western Australia. Participants can choose between a 5km run/walk or a 10km run, both starting at the scenic Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct (Skate Park). Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for safety. Please note that event...
Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run
The Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026 as part of the MMJ Aquathon series in Wollongong, NSW. This scenic and flat 5km course begins at the historic Wollongong Boat Harbour and follows the picturesque coastal Blue Mile shared path, passing landmarks such as the historic continental pools, North Beach, and the lagoon. Participants will reach...
MMJ Aquathon
The MMJ Aquathon, a popular annual Swim-Run event, returns to the beautiful Wollongong Harbour on January 26, 2026. Offering options for all, there are four swim-run distances available for kids and adults. Participants can compete individually or as a tag team, with one member swimming and the other running. The event takes place in the picturesque and safe enclosed waters...
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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.