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Newcastle Cross Country: 1. Richley Reserve
Newcastle Cross Country Club invites runners to compete in the upcoming race at Richley Reserve, Blackbutt, on Saturday, 4 April 2026. This event is part of the Hunter Region's cross country race series in New South Wales. Participation is exclusive to club members; membership is open to all and requires online registration by midnight on the Friday before the race...
Beechworth Easter Fun Run
The Beechworth Football Netball Club invites you to join the Easter Fun Run on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at Baarmutha Park, Beechworth, VIC. Choose from 3km, 8km, or 12km trail runs through scenic local terrain, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. This popular event combines fitness with family-friendly festivities and serves as a major fundraiser supporting the Beechworth...
Bendigo Harriers Dragon Mile
The Bendigo Harriers Dragon Mile is a celebrated event in Bendigo's athletics history, held annually as a highlight of the Easter Parade. The 2026 race will take place on Sunday, 5 April, running through the heart of Bendigo’s city streets, starting at Pall Mall near the Gold Monument. Drawing crowds of around 20,000 spectators, the event creates a vibrant and...
Zen Monasteries & Cheery Blossoms Japan Meditations Retreats
Organiser: BioMedical Institute of yoga and meditation
6 – 17 April 2026 | Kyoto, Kanazawa, Myoko Kogen, Nagano, OsakaThis retreat offers a rare and beautiful opportunity to deeply experience Japan’s spiritual heritage and Zen tradition, especially during the famous cherry blossom season. Over 11 days, you will immerse yourself in ancient temples, peaceful mountain lodges, and vibrant cities, gaining an authentic experience of Zen meditation, monastic life,...
Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk
The Mt Ainslie Run Up & Power Walk takes place in Canberra on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, as part of a monthly series held on the first Tuesday of each month. This challenging 2.2 km event features a 240 m elevation gain, starting from Remembrance Park on Treloar Crescent in Campbell, located behind the Australian War Memorial. There is no...
Run Tarra Bulga
Join us on Saturday, 11 April 2026, for Run Tarra Bulga, a premier trail running event set within the stunning Tarra-Bulga National Park in Balook, Victoria. Choose from four distances to suit all levels: 42 km, 25 km, 6.5 km, and a 2.5 km kids' trail. Experience the unique beauty of Tarra-Bulga National Park, renowned for its cool temperate rainforests,...
Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Pho3nix Kids Gold Coast Triathlon is a free, fun, and non-competitive event taking place on Saturday, 11 April 2026 at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, QLD. Designed for children aged 2 to 13 years, the event offers multiple options including Bike/Run, Swim/Run, and Fun Run formats to encourage active participation and enjoyment. Each participant will receive a complimentary t-shirt, swimming cap,...
Jabulani Challenge
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Jabulani Challenge is a premier trail running event set in the breathtaking Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, located just north of Sydney. Taking place on Saturday, 11 April 2026, participants can choose from three distances: 45km, 22km, and 12km. This predominantly single-track course offers a diverse and challenging experience, featuring waterside paths, lush rainforest, native bushland, steep hill climbs, and...
Gil's Galavant Backyard Ultra
Gil's Galavant Backyard Ultra, taking place on 11 April 2026 in Wallumbilla, Queensland, is a challenging last-person-standing endurance race set in the heart of Queensland’s outback. Hosted on a working cattle property spanning approximately 3,000 acres, participants must complete a 6.71 km loop of the property every hour on the hour. This continues until only one runner remains. For detailed...
2 Rivers Backyard Ultra
Organiser: North-Vic Backyard Ultras
The 2 Rivers Backyard Ultra returns to Echuca, North Victoria for its second year, beginning on April 11, 2026. Runners of all abilities will complete a 6.7km loop every hour. The last person standing who finishes one more loop wins. There is no second place – either you win or you don't finish. The course is scenic, following the Murray...
The Bend Running Festival
Organiser: MMI events
The Bend Running Festival kicks off its inaugural edition on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the thrilling The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, SA, Australia.Choose from exciting distances: **Half Marathon (21.1km)**, **10km**, **5km**, and a fun **1km Kids' Dash**.The **Half Marathon** launches from the Pit Lane with a sharp left turn, powering up the straight under the Start/Finish Line,...
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series: Race 6
The Warringah Triathlon Club presents Race 6 of the Northern Beaches Triathlon Series, held at North Head, Manly on Sunday, 12 April 2026. This event features both Enticer and Sprint distances, each including a distinctive 2km run transition (T1) from the swim to the bike segment, a hallmark of Warringah Triathlon Club races. Participants can also choose a Duathlon option...
Gumbuya World Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Experience the Gumbuya World Running Festival on Sunday, 12 April 2026, in Tynong North, Victoria. Choose from a 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash, racing along scenic, closed roads through the picturesque Victorian countryside before crossing the finish line inside Victoria’s wildest theme park. Your race entry includes exclusive early access to Gumbuya World, granting you unlimited full-day admission to...
Werribee Mansion Run
Organiser: PB Events
The Werribee Mansion Run takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, set within the picturesque grounds of Werribee Park Mansion in Werribee South, VIC. This event offers a variety of race distances to suit all levels, including a Half Marathon on a two-lap course, 10km, 5.5km, and a 1.2km Kids Dash. The course features a challenging set of stairs near...
RTC Sprint & Kids Triathlon
Organiser: Rockingham Triathlon Club
The final event of the Rockingham Triathlon Club's 2025/26 Triathlon Series will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, starting from the Alexandra Street Carpark at Rockingham Foreshore, Western Australia. This exciting race day features multiple competition options, including Sprint, Enticer, and Kids Triathlons, as well as a Duathlon category. All participants who are not members of a club affiliated...
Hobart Marathon Festival
Organiser: Atlas Events
The Hobart Marathon Festival, held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, offers an exceptional running experience along Hobart’s stunning waterfront, featuring Constitution Dock, the Derwent River, and Salamanca Wharves. Participants will enjoy a scenic two-lap course that showcases the city’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and world-class attractions. Runners can choose from multiple distances: the full Marathon (42.2 km), Half Marathon (21.1...
Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon
Organiser: The Event Crew
Join the Pho3nix Gold Coast Triathlon on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, QLD, for fast, flat racing that attracts triathletes of all levels. Participants can choose between the Sprint and Enticer distances, with the Sprint event proudly serving as the AusTriathlon National Sprint Distance Championships. On the same day, the Gold Coast 10 and 5 running events...
Gold Coast 10 & 5
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Gold Coast 10 & 5 running events take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, as part of the Gold Coast Triathlon weekend. Both races start and finish on the lawn at Broadwater Parklands in Southport, Queensland. Runners will enjoy the cool early Autumn conditions and a fast, flat course along the highway, ideal for achieving personal bests. These events...
Geelong Half Marathon & 5K
Organiser: Geelong Cross Country Club
Join the annual Geelong Half Marathon on Sunday, 12 April 2026, for a fast and scenic race along the beautiful Barwon River in Geelong, Victoria. The Half Marathon course follows a picturesque route from Belmont to Breakwater, then up to Fyansford, before returning to Belmont. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the 5K run covers the first 2 km of...
Elliot's Revenge Trail Run
Organiser: Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
The Elliot's Revenge Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, offering 6km, 12km, and 21km distances at Alligator Creek, located southeast of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. Set within the stunning Bowling Green Bay National Park, the event features rugged mountains rising from salt plains and mangrove forests along the coastal plains. The course follows well-maintained walking trails and...
Gumbuya World Running Festival 2026
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Join us at Gumbuya World for an action-packed 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash! You’ll race along picturesque closed roads through the scenic Victorian countryside, before finishing inside Victoria’s wildest theme park. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience where the adventure doesn’t stop when you cross the finish line.All race entries include full-day access to everything Gumbuya World has to offer—think water...
Swimrun Australia: Sydney East
Swimrun Australia’s Sydney East event returns on 18 April 2026, featuring a stunning harbour course with iconic views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and South Head. This dynamic adventure race combines multiple trail running and open water swimming segments into one continuous journey—no transitions or gear changes required. Participants run in their swimwear and swim in their shoes,...
Run Wollongong
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wollongong returns on Saturday, 18 April 2026, featuring a range of race distances including the Wollongong Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km (Kerryn McCann 10), 5km (Fitness 5), and 2km (Turbo 2). The scenic course follows the beautiful undulating coastline of Wollongong, running along the renowned Blue Mile and Emma McKeon Promenade before extending to Bellambi. Participants will circle the iconic...
Wagga Race Series 1
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
The Wagga Race Series 1 takes place on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at the Riverside Precinct in Wagga Wagga, NSW, situated along the picturesque banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Participants can choose from a range of distances: a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Family Dash. All courses follow the scenic, fully paved, and flat Wiradjuri Walking Track, stretching...
Mandurah Tri Club Summer Series Race 10
Organiser: Mandurah Triathlon Club
Mandurah Tri Club Summer Series Race 10 Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026 Location: Halls Head, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia Join the Mandurah Tri Club for the thrilling final race of the Summer Series at Halls Head! This inclusive event offers both triathlon and duathlon formats, with Enticer (shorter) and Standard (longer) distance options to suit all abilities. Whether you're a...
Triathlon Wollongong Festival
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The vibrant harbour precinct and iconic Blue Mile of Wollongong will host the Triathlon Wollongong Festival on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Challenge yourself to swim, bike, and run through one of Australia’s most scenic coastal locations. Race options include Standard Distance (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint, Super Sprint, TriKidz Aquathon, Try-A-Tri, and Aquabike categories. Participants can enter individually...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 6
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 6 taking place on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at the scenic Altona Beach foreshore in Altona, VIC. This triathlon follows the traditional format of swim, bike, and run in that order, with the run course set along the picturesque Altona foreshore path and the bike leg covering the entire length of the...
SMC Road Race 8
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September to May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 19 April 2026. This professionally timed road race offers 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon (21.1km) distances at each event, catering to a range of runners. The start and finish lines are located at Long...
Run Army Townsville
Organiser: NX Sports
Run Army Townsville on Sunday, 19 April 2026, is a community-focused fundraising event offering 2.4km, 5km, and 10km fun run or walk options around Townsville. The event begins at The Strand and features a scenic course passing historic landmarks such as Jezzine Barracks, Jezzine House, Townsville Customs House, and ANZAC Memorial Park, along with picturesque spots like Kissing Point Boardwalk...
Newcastle Marathon & Half Marathon
Organiser: H Events
The Newcastle Marathon & Half Marathon returns to Newcastle, NSW, on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Both races feature a completely flat, AIMS-certified course that showcases the scenic Newcastle City and Harbour Foreshore. The Marathon consists of four laps of a 10.55 km circuit, while the Half Marathon covers two laps of the same route. Starting from The Station precinct (the...
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Western Wildcats Basketball Club (Wyndham)
Training sessions: Skill-building sessions for juniors and seniors, suitable for beginners to competitive players, fostering growth and passion.Play opportunities: Compete in VJBL leagues and local games, with regular updates on matches and events.Membership details: Easy registration to join the community, access top coaching, and participate in Wyndham Basketball pathways.
Flames Basketball Club
Summer Season 2026 Training: Starts soon at Eagle Stadium – perfect for beginners to competitive players.Competitions: Participate in Wyndham Basketball Association fixtures and leagues for skill development and fun games.Membership: Welcome all young players; contact the club to register and join.
Morwell Magic Basketball Club
Training sessions: Variety of programs tailored for new players, social groups, and competitive athletes, accommodating all skill levels.Play opportunities: Participate in competitive matches like U14 Girls and senior games, with regular leagues and fixtures throughout the season.Membership details: Easy entry for new members to join our supportive community and start playing basketball right away.
Hawthorn Magic Basketball Club
Beginner Class (Ages 5-10): Aussie Hoops introduces fun games and skills in a welcoming environment.Domestic Teams: Entry-level matches for young players; express interest for next season.Skill Development: Classes for juniors to accelerate skills and prepare for VJBL championships, with tournament invitations.Girls Training (Born 2013-2015): Sessions with expert coaches leading to events like Nunawading Tournament.VJBL Competition (U12-U20): Top-tier league; tryouts in October, training 2.5 hours weekly across weekdays/Sundays, merit-based team selection, season March to September.
Good News Power Basketball Club
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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.