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True Grit VIC
True Grit returns to Victoria on Saturday, 29 November 2025, offering a challenging military-style obstacle course designed to push your mental toughness and physical endurance. This event takes place in the picturesque rural town of Glenmaggie, located in the Shire of Wellington within the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria. The course is set against a backdrop of State Forest and...
The Rugged Race
The Rugged Race, held on Saturday, 29 November 2025 in Nugent, Tasmania, is the premier obstacle mud run and adventure challenge in the region. Participants will tackle a rugged 6.5 km course featuring over 45 thrilling obstacles, including waterslides, rope climbs, balance beams, A-frame walls, and muddy army crawls. The race offers both competitive and fun waves, welcoming all skill...
Red Ribbon Run
Join Thorne Harbour Health's Red Ribbon Run on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at Princes Park, Carlton North, VIC—a community-driven, non-competitive event welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. Held in conjunction with World AIDS Day on 1 December, this run raises awareness and vital funds to support people living with HIV. Choose to run or walk the 3.6km, 7.2km, or...
High Country Flyathlon - Howqua River
The High Country Flyathlon takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 7 Mile Flat, Howqua, Victoria. This distinctive event uniquely blends trail running with fly fishing, set along the scenic Howqua River. Participants will tackle a 13 km course from 7 Mile Flat to Ritchie's Hut and back. There are two route options: the Low Track, featuring 12 mandatory...
Heroes & Villains Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Heroes & Villains Trail Run takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at You Yangs Regional Park in Victoria, Australia. This exciting new event invites runners to embrace their alter egos and choose their side—hero or villain—as they tackle a variety of trail distances. Set amidst the atmospheric pine plantations of the You Yangs, the event offers options for...
Triathlon Hawks Nest
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The Triathlon Hawks Nest takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at the scenic Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest, NSW. This popular triathlon festival offers athletes a unique experience with calm, pristine ocean waters for the swim, a fast and flat bike course, and a challenging yet rewarding run to complete the race. Participants can choose from multiple race distances...
Bruny Island Ultra Marathon
The Bruny Island Ultra Marathon takes place on Saturday, 29 November 2025 in Bruny Island, Tasmania. This annual event offers two challenging distances: a new 42.2 km marathon and the original 64 km ultra-marathon, both available for solo runners or relay teams of up to 10 participants. Runners in the relay events share the course in legs of approximately 2...
Border Triathlon Squad Women's Triathlon
Organiser: Border Triathlon Squad
The Border Triathlon Squad Women's Triathlon, held on 29 November 2025 in Rutherglen, Victoria, is a welcoming and inclusive event exclusively for women. Participants can choose between short and long course options, featuring a unique run-bike-swim format. Additionally, there are Kids' triathlons for children aged 7 to 12 years. The run takes place around Rutherglen Park and Recreation Reserve, the...
The 5K Foam Fest: Sydney South
Experience the 5K Foam Fest at the Sydney International Equestrian Center on November 29, 2025! This unique event combines a fun run with an exciting obstacle course. Prepare to get foamy, muddy, and soaked! The 5K course features 22 thrilling obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, challenging mud pits, and a staggering 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The...
Wollongong Spartan Stadion
Organiser: Spartan Australia, NZ and Fiji
Stadion is a 5K obstacle course packed into legendary arenas. You’ll climb stairs, scale walls, be challenged by various functional fitness obstacles, conquer monkey bars, and aim true with the spear throw — all at race pace.No mud. No mountain. Just pure grit under the lights.Scenic Coastal LocationOverlooking the Pacific Ocean, the stadium offers breathtaking views that enhance the race...
Yamba Triathlon
Organiser: NX Sports
The Yamba Triathlon returns on Sunday, 30 November 2025, bringing a thrilling coastal multi-sport event to Whiting Beach, Yamba, NSW. This family-friendly short course triathlon showcases stunning views of the local beaches, lighthouse, and Yamba township, set against the backdrop of this charming coastal community. Participants can select from various race options, including the Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km bike,...
2XU Wellness Run
The 2XU Wellness Run on Sunday, 30 November 2025 is a premier fundraising event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and wellness through the power of running. This inclusive event offers participants a choice of 21.1km, 10km, and 5km distances, all set on flat, scenic courses that highlight Melbourne’s beautiful bayside. The 21.1km Half Marathon starts with a picturesque loop...
Applecross Shoreline Run
The Applecross Shoreline Run will take place on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at Jeff Joseph Reserve, Applecross, Perth, Western Australia. This event, organised by the West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC), offers participants scenic running routes along the Applecross foreshore. Open to both club members and non-members, the run features multiple distance options to suit all fitness levels. For detailed information...
Seaford Wetlands Fun Run & Walk
Join us on Sunday, 30 November 2025, for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run & Walk at Patterson River Secondary College, Seaford, VIC. This annual event features fun run and walk options along the scenic Seaford Wetlands walking and cycling track. The course is sealed, flat, and fully accessible, making it suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Participants can choose from three...
Memory Walk & Jog: Darwin
Join Memory Walk & Jog Darwin at Dudley Point, East Point on Sunday, November 30, 2025, for a morning of family-friendly fitness, fun, and fundraising to support people living with dementia. Get active your way: Choose to walk, jog, or run solo or with a group, and help us beat dementia to the finish line. All fitness levels and ages...
Lara Fun Run
Organiser: PB Events
Join us at the Lara Fun Run on Sunday, 30 November 2025 at Serendip Sanctuary in Lara, VIC. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities including a 10km run, a 5km run/walk, and a fun kids’ dash. Experience a unique course that winds through the beautiful Serendip Sanctuary, featuring roads usually closed to the public, providing a scenic and...
Kids Fun Run With Puffing Billy
The Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy is an annual fundraising event organized by the Rotary Club of Emerald and District, taking place on Sunday, 30 November 2025 at Puffing Billy Railway Station, Gembrook, VIC. This family-friendly event offers children aged 3 to 12 a fun and active day that combines exciting fun runs with scenic train rides departing from...
Hobart Colour Frenzy
Join the Hobart Colour Frenzy on Sunday, 30 November 2025 at Rosny Park, Hobart, for a vibrant and exhilarating colour fun run suitable for all ages and fitness levels. This non-competitive event invites participants to walk, skip, hop, or run through a 1.65 km loop featuring multiple colourful zones that you can complete one, two, or three times at your...
EXSS Sprint Triathlon
Organiser: EXSS Triathlon & Multisport Events
The EXSS Sprint Triathlon will be held at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, WA, Australia, on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This event features multiple race options, including three different triathlon distances, as well as duathlon and aquabike competitions. The Sprint distance triathlon is a non-drafting race, consisting of a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride, and 5-kilometer run. It offers an accessible...
Santa Fun Run
The annual Variety NT Santa Fun Run & Walk will take place at Lake Alexander, East Point, on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This fun and accessible 2km course welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Each entry includes a festive Santa suit, complete with belt, hat, and beard, to fully embrace the holiday spirit. Funds raised from the event support Variety...
Casey Stride Series - Race 3
The Casey Stride Series - Race 3 on Sunday, 30 November 2025 is the final event in a three-race series held at Casey Fields, Cranbourne East, Victoria. This inclusive event offers 5km and 10km run or walk options alongside kids' races ranging from 400m to 2km. Designed to be fun, friendly, and relaxed, it welcomes participants of all abilities—from beginners...
Blue Lake Fun Run
The Blue Lake Fun Run takes place on Sunday, 30 November 2025 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, offering four race distances: a Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10.4 km, 6.8 km, and 3.2 km. The Half Marathon course features scenic routes including sections of Mount Gambier’s Rail Trail, the Valley Lakes precinct, and the iconic Blue Lake/Warwar circuit. The 10.4 km...
Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk
The Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 at Remembrance Park, Canberra, ACT. This monthly event, held on the first Tuesday of each month, offers participants a challenging 2.2 km run or power walk featuring a 240 m elevation gain. The course starts from Remembrance Park on Treloar Crescent in Campbell, located behind...
The Urban Rogue
The Urban Rogue is a dynamic 3-hour metrogaine event set in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, returning on Friday, 5 December 2025. Join teams of 2 to 5 participants as they navigate the city’s vibrant Friday night atmosphere, aiming to visit as many checkpoints as possible within the time limit. Scheduled to take advantage of the cooler summer evening temperatures,...
RECC Run the World Relay Gold Coast
Organiser: Trail Trips & Events
The RECC Run the World Relay Gold Coast takes place on Friday, 5 December 2025 at the scenic Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast, QLD. Teams of four runners each complete a 5km leg on a fast, flat, and spectator-friendly course. This engaging twilight event features divisions for Male, Female, and Mixed teams, with every participant receiving a commemorative gift and official...
XTERRA Dunsborough
Organiser: Rapid Ascent
XTERRA Dunsborough, held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Dunsborough, Western Australia, is Australia’s largest off-road triathlon, set in the stunning natural environment of Meelup Regional Park. This dynamic event features a variety of race distances including long, sprint, and kids off-road triathlons, welcoming both solo competitors and relay teams in a supportive and energetic atmosphere. Participants will swim in...
VRR Tan Time Trial
Organiser: Victorian Road Runners
The Victoria Road Runners host 4 km and 8 km time trials in Melbourne on the first Saturday of every month, with the upcoming event scheduled for Saturday, 6 December 2025. Runners will enjoy a scenic course along the Tan, beside the Yarra River, and around the Royal Botanic Gardens, located just minutes from Melbourne's CBD. Participants can choose to...
IRONKIDS Busselton
Organiser: IRONMAN
IRONKIDS Busselton returns on 6 December 2025 as part of the IRONMAN Western Australia festival. This exciting event offers children aged 7 to 13 the opportunity to experience a fun and inclusive triathlon challenge, with options for both a Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run) and an Aquathlon (Swim + Run). Designed to encourage participation and enjoyment, IRONKIDS Busselton does...
Pasifika Festival Charity Walk
Join us on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at Banjo Paterson Park in Lynbrook, Melbourne for the Pasifika Festival Charity Walk. Participants can select from a scenic 1km walk or a more challenging 5km circuit along the Maribyrnong River. As part of the Melbourne Pasifika Festival, this event celebrates Polynesian culture through vibrant traditional food stalls, arts and crafts, children’s activities,...
Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon
Organiser: Tour de Trails
The Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon on December 6, 2025, takes place along the scenic Surf Coast Walk in Victoria. The 21km Half Marathon begins at Point Addis and concludes at Fisherman’s Beach in Torquay. The course is straightforward and clearly marked. It provides a great experience for both seasoned trail runners and road runners looking for a change of...
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ROBINS HOCKEY CLUB
The club participates in the Busselton Hockey Association and has teams competing in various grades, including a premier team in the Bunbury Hockey Association. Training sessions are held on Monday evenings, with additional training for premier teams on Wednesdays.
Robins Hockey Club emphasizes community engagement and hosts family events and fundraising activities throughout the season. It welcomes new and returning players and supports player registration, including insurance through Hockey Australia.
Women’s grades for Year 6-8,...
DERWENT HOCKEY CLUB
The club features over 20 teams, with its top men's and women's sides competing in the Tasmanian Premier League. Derwent Hockey Club is committed to fostering participation across all ages and skill levels, offering:
Junior development pathways and high-performance programs for senior playersOpportunities for players of all ages and genders to join and competeSupport for coaching and staff to ensure quality training and club operationsFundraising initiatives to upgrade equipment and sustain participation programsThrough its partnership with the Australian...
CANTERBURY HOCKEY CLUB
The club values physical and mental health and supports a safe hockey environment. Members can participate as players, coaches, or supporters, enjoying both hockey development and a strong social community.
Established in 1969 with a rich history.Offers teams across all competitive levels.Supports mental health and wellbeing with access to relevant helplines.Managed by a dedicated committee covering various club roles.
DIAMONDBACKS HOCKEY CLUB
The club fields multiple teams competing in the Southern Hockey League, including successful Premier League men’s and women’s teams, and has been recognized as Best Performing Club and Best Junior Club for multiple years.
Key features include:
A focus on player development, sporting values, and community loyalty.The largest junior section in Tasmania, with inclusive teams for boys and girls and specialized programs...
DEVONPORT HOCKEY CLUB
The club offers:
Participation opportunities across all age groups and skill levelsA focus on skill development and camaraderieEngagement in social events for membersThe club serves players of any gender and is inclusive of both adults and children, fostering a welcoming community around the sport of hockey.
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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.