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    VRR New Year's Eve Fun Run

    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...

    Pillars of Wisdom, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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    New Years Eve Rock Around the Clock

    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...

    You Yangs Regional Park, VIC, Australia
    Wild Earth NYE Resolution Run

    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...

    Alabaster Fields (East), Carrara, QLD, Australia
    Glasshouse Standing Backyard Ultra

    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...

    Wild Horse Mountain, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
    Silent Insight Meditation Retreat with Celia Roberts

    Silent Insight Meditation Retreat with Celia Roberts

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    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...

    BIYOME by Celia Roberts, 166 Pacey Road, Upper Brookfield Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Rip to River

    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...

    Point Lonsdale & Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia
    Portsea Twilight

    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...

    Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, VIC, Australia
    The Sands Invy Fun Run

    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...

    Inverloch, VIC, Australia
    RTC Supermix & Kids Triathlon

    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...

    Rockingham Foreshore, WA, Australia
    Perth Trail Summer Series: Wallygrunta

    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...

    Walyunga National Park, WA, Australia
    Perth Trail Summer Series: Chitty Chitty Run Run

    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...

    Bindoon, WA, Australia
    Inverloch Running Festival

    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,...

    Inverloch Glade, Inverloch, VIC, Australia
    Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk

    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...

    Remembrance Park, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Lorne Mountain to Surf Run

    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...

    Lorne, VIC, Australia
    Panthers Tri Club Triathlon & Duathlon: January

    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,...

    Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The 5K Foam Fest: Perth

    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....

    State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon, WA, Australia
    Two Bays Trail Run

    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,...

    Cape Schanck/Dromana, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Queensland Tri Series 2025/26 Round 4: Robina

    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,...

    Robina Parkway, Robina, QLD, Australia
    ATR Summer Series 3: Belair National Park

    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...

    Belair National Park, SA, Australia
    2XU Triathlon Series: Race 3

    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 +...

    St Kilda, VIC, Australia
    Two Bays Trail Run

    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...

    Permien Street, Dromana VIC, Australia
    Canberra Swim Run Series: Race 1

    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...

    Black Mountain Peninsula, Canberra, ACT, Australia
    Run The Loop

    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...

    Park 10, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Portsea Bay to Surf Run

    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...

    Point Nepean National Park To Portsea SLSC, VIC, Australia
    True Blue Ultra

    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...

    Australind Foreshore, WA, Australia
    Bogong to Hotham Rooftop Run

    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...

    Mountain Creek to Mt Hotham, VIC, Australia
    Harbour Coastal Run

    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...

    West Lakes Shore, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 3

    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...

    Altona Beach, Altona, VIC, Australia
    Matilda Bay Run

    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...

    Charles Court Reserve, Nedlands, Perth, WA, Australia
    Triathlon Pink 2025/2026: Melbourne

    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...

    Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, VIC, Australia

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Cardio Tennis @ Active Leisure Centre (Erindale)

Your local coach: Robert Manzano - Junior Development Coach for Tennis Canberra

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Cardio Tennis @ Radford College

Your local coach: Nelson Parker - Club Professional Coach for Get Set Tennis

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What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.



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Your local coach: Robert Manzano - Junior Development Coach for Tennis Canberra

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What is Cardio Tennis?
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Cardio Tennis @ Majura Tennis Club (Dickson)

Your local coach: Robert Manzano - Junior Development Coach for Tennis Canberra

Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!


What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.



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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.

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