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Growing Wellbeing Activity Day 2025
Organiser: Fiona Burridge
In recognition of World Mental Health Month, Council's free Growing Wellbeing Activity Day is back this school holidays to raise awareness about the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for people of all ages and backgrounds.Join us and experience ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing while discovering tips for supporting your family and friends to thrive...
Lift the Lid on mental health - a community walk
Organiser: Fiona Burridge
Maroondah City Council is pleased to be supporting the Maroondah Rotary Club’s inaugural Lift the Lid Walk.One in five Australians experience mental illness every year, and 45 per cent of Australian adults will be affected by mental illness at some time in their life. Lift the Lid Walk is not a race, but an opportunity to have open discussions about...
Coastal 42 Series Race 5
Coastalfunruns' Coastal 42 Series Race 5, scheduled for 3 October 2025, is part of a series of six low-cost, self-supported marathon runs along the Adelaide coastline. The exact course and location for this event are to be confirmed. Note: The event planned for 3 October 2025 has been cancelled. In 2025, the marathon courses will vary around Adelaide, with details...
Townsville Race in the Park Run
Organiser: Townsville Road Runners
The Townsville Road Runners Race in the Park will take place on Saturday, 4 October 2025, starting at Anderson Park Botanical Gardens in Mundingburra, QLD. Participants can choose between a 6.5km long course and a shorter 3km option. The course features a unique spiraled route around Anderson Park, with the first lap run on the grass inside the garden, the...
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon
The Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon returns with a two-day running festival from Saturday, 3 May to Sunday, 4 May 2025, set in Toowoomba, Queensland. The weekend begins at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport with the Grand Central 5km run on a fast, flat course along Airport Drive, followed by the unique Runway Mile, where participants can race on the airport tarmac. Multiple...
The Buffalo Sunriser
Organiser: Perseverance Events
The Buffalo Sunriser will take place on Saturday, 4 October 2025, starting from central Bright in Victoria. Participants can choose between two distances: a 60km race beginning at midnight and a 32km race starting at 4am. This challenging night trail event guides runners along the south side of Mount Buffalo, featuring single tracks, fire roads, significant elevation changes, and thrilling...
VRR Tan Time Trial
Organiser: Victorian Road Runners
The Victoria Road Runners host monthly 4 km and 8 km time trials in Melbourne on the first Saturday of each month, with the next event scheduled for Saturday, 4 October 2025. The race takes place along a scenic, leafy course following the Tan track by the Yarra River and looping around the Royal Botanic Gardens, just minutes from Melbourne’s...
VRR Tan Time Trial
Organiser: Victorian Road Runners
The Victoria Road Runners host monthly 4km and 8km time trials in Melbourne on the first Saturday of each month, with the upcoming event scheduled for Saturday, 4 October 2025. Runners will enjoy a scenic, leafy course along the Tan track by the Yarra River, looping around the Royal Botanic Gardens, just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Participants can choose to...
Sydney Striders 10K Series
The Sydney Striders 10K Series presents a road race on Saturday, 4 October 2025 at North Head National Park, Manly, Sydney. This event is one of the monthly races held on the first Saturday from February to November, showcasing scenic courses around Sydney. The series features four beautiful routes including Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush), Lane Cove National Park, North Head...
Spartan Trifecta Weekend: Hunter Valley
The Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Hunter Valley, NSW, takes place from Saturday, 22 March to Sunday, 23 March 2025. Spartan is the world leader in obstacle course racing (OCR), offering a unique challenge across multiple race distances and terrains. This event features a 21K Beast, 10K Super, 5K Sprint, and a dedicated Kids’ Race, with courses designed to test endurance...
Spartan Trifecta Weekend: Bright
The Spartan Trifecta Weekend: Bright returns on February 22–23, 2025 at Pioneer Park in Bright, Victoria. This premier obstacle course racing event offers a thrilling challenge across multiple distances, including a 5K Sprint, 10K Super, 21K Beast, and a Kids Race. Participants will navigate demanding terrain featuring hill climbs, elevation changes, winding creeks, open paddocks, technical rocky sections, and scenic...
Run The Range
The Rotary Run The Range is a community-focused running event held within the scenic Jubilee and Redwood National Parks in Toowoomba, Queensland. Scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, this event offers participants the choice of a 7km or 15km race, welcoming individuals, families, friends, students, and work colleagues. Also known as the Milne Bay Challenge, runners have the opportunity to...
ReBoot in Bermagui Fun Runs/Trail Run
Shake off the winter blues and energize your spring at the ReBoot in Bermagui Fun Runs and Trail Run on Saturday, 4 October 2025 in beautiful Bermagui, NSW. Choose from three exciting courses designed for all ages and abilities: 15km Club-Camel-Club Loop: Experience a scenic route starting at Dickinson Park, winding past Camel Rock, and returning via Old Tilba Road....
Lakes Trail Festival
The Lakes Trail Festival, held on Saturday, 4 October 2025, is one of Australia’s newest and most scenic off-road ultra running events, set in the stunning Myall Lakes region on the NSW North Coast. Runners can choose from multiple distances to suit all levels: the 100km Lakes100 ultra marathon, as well as 70km, 50km, and 30km solo runs. Team options...
Garden City Backyard Ultra
The Garden City Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance race held on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This event follows the traditional Backyard Ultra format, where runners must complete a 6.71 km (4.167 miles) loop every hour on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to continue, with the remaining...
Garden City Backyard Ultra
The Garden City Backyard Ultra, held on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds in Queensland, Australia, is a challenging ultramarathon event following the "last one standing" format. In this race, participants must run a 6.71 km loop every hour, starting precisely on the hour, and complete each lap within 60 minutes. After finishing a lap, runners use the...
Expedition AR
The team from Godzone Australia returns with a new identity as Expedition AR, presenting Chapter 2 from 20 to 27 October 2024. This is an intense, multi-day, non-stop team expedition race set in the spectacular Victorian Alpine Shire town of Bright. Participants will engage in multiple adventure disciplines, including navigation, trekking, mountain biking, kayaking or packrafting, fixed ropes, and others....
Buffalo Stampede Festival
Organiser: SingleTrack Events
The Buffalo Stampede Festival, held from 27 to 29 March 2026 in Bright, Victoria, is a premier trail running event and part of the internationally renowned SkyRunning series, attracting elite athletes and trail enthusiasts from around the world. The festival offers a range of race distances to suit all levels, including 100km, 42km, 20km, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Junior...
Beechworth Beer Run
Organiser: Tour de Trails
Tour de Trails and Bridge Road Brewers present the Beechworth Beer Run on Saturday, 4 October 2025, a premier trail running event along the scenic Indigo Mountain Bike Trail. The 28km Full Pint race is a point-to-point course starting in Yackandandah and finishing in Beechworth, where finishers receive a medal and a complimentary beer. The 15km Half Pint and 5km...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (intermediate) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30 – 11am For confident riders that want to experience riding off-road.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, School holidays, Workshops Age range: Kids, Teens Cost: Free Age: 7-15 years...
Mountain bike skills for juniors (beginner) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30 – 11am For riders that can ride but want to improve skills for off-road. Session is held on grass only.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mt Coot-tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
The Great Aussie Hike
The Great Aussie Hike, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Daylesford, VIC, Australia, is a premier team challenge event offering multiple participation options. The full 100km course is a two-day adventure through the spectacular Daylesford and Wombat State Forest. Day 1 covers 50km from Blackwood to Daylesford, while Day 2 features a 50km route from Moorabool to Daylesford...
Sydney Colour Frenzy
Join us for the Sydney Colour Frenzy on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park, where vibrant colours, exhilarating fun, and unforgettable excitement await participants of all ages. This non-competitive fun run invites you to walk, jog, skip, hop, or run through a colourful course featuring five vibrant colour stations and a foam bubble station that adds a...
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Lysterfield
Organiser: Adventure Junkie
The Sprint Series Adventure Race at Lysterfield, VIC, on Sunday, 5 October 2025, offers an exciting multi-discipline challenge featuring running, kayaking, and mountain biking. Teams of two navigate the course together using maps and a compass to locate checkpoints by foot, mountain bike, and kayak. The event includes three course options: a classic course for experienced racers, a novice course...
SEQ Trail Series: Enoggera Reservoir
Organiser: Those Guys Events
Join us for Round 1 of Season 13 of the South East Queensland Trail Running Series at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap, on Sunday, 5 October 2025. Earn points throughout the series toward the overall South East Queensland Trail Running Series Championships for both long and short courses. Points contribute to awards for overall series winners as well as age category...
Run Maroondah
Organiser: Maroondah City Council
Run Maroondah takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at HE Parker Reserve in Heathmont, Melbourne, VIC. The event offers a variety of distances including a 15km and 10km run, a 5km run/walk, and a kids' 1.2km race, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Participants will enjoy scenic courses along the Dandenong Creek Trail, finishing at HE Parker Oval...
Perth Kilt Run
The annual Perth Kilt Run returns to Minnawarra Park, Armadale, on Sunday, 5 October 2025, offering a unique running experience where participants proudly wear traditional Scottish kilts. Runners can choose between two routes: the 2.5km Classic course, a flat, two-lap route featuring permanent pram and wheelchair ramp access and a dedicated dog-friendly wave; or the more challenging 5km Warrior route,...
Panthers Tri Club Triathlon: October
The Panthers Tri Club Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, Sydney, NSW. Participants can choose between two race distances: the Club Distance for athletes aged 15 and over, featuring a 1 km swim, 30 km bike ride, and 8 km run; and the Sprint Distance for competitors aged 14 and...
Hidden Valley Trail Run
Organiser: Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
The Hidden Valley Trail Run is the sixth and final race in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series 2025, taking place on Sunday, 5 October 2025. This year, the event has been rescheduled from its original date of 26 October and relocated to Hidden Valley due to the closure of Mount Spec Road (Paluma Range Road). Race headquarters, including the...
Olivia's Walk and Run for Wellness
The annual Olivia's Walk and Run for Wellness takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025 at the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne, Victoria. Participants can choose between a 5km walk or run, or a 10km run, catering to a range of fitness levels. This event supports vital wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, helping to enhance...
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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.