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    St Giles Burn

    St Giles Burn

    Formerly known as the Balfour Burn, the St Giles Burn is a family-friendly fundraising event taking place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 in Launceston, Tasmania. The challenge begins on Elizabeth Street and ascends steeply to the Welman Street junction, where a sharp right turn leads participants to the finish line on Arthur Street, next to the vibrant new finish line...

    Launceston, TAS, Australia
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    Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays

    Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays

    Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Sydney

    The Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays will take place at Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, on Sunday, 19 October 2025. Experience the excitement of completing a full marathon distance in a team relay format, perfect for family, friends, or colleagues. This event emphasizes teamwork, camaraderie, fitness, and fun in a supportive environment. The race consists of an 11-leg relay on a scenic...

    Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Run For MI Life Charity Fun Run

    Run For MI Life Charity Fun Run

    The annual Run For MI Life Charity Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Wests Leagues Club in Walkerston, Queensland. Participants of all ages are invited to walk or run distances of 3km, 5km, or 10km. Dogs, walkers, and prams are welcome, though bicycles are not permitted. Run For MI Life (RFML) is a non-profit organization...

    Wests Leagues Club, Walkerston, QLD, Australia
    Run for Dad on Fathers Day

    Run for Dad on Fathers Day

    Organiser: Athletics Bendigo

    The Run for Dad on Father’s Day in Bendigo, Victoria, is an annual event that raises vital funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia while promoting health and community spirit. Note: There will be no Run for Dad event in 2025. The next event date is yet to be confirmed. The scenic course at Bendigo Racecourse offers a safe...

    Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
    McLaren Vale Running Festival

    McLaren Vale Running Festival

    Organiser: SARRC

    The McLaren Vale Running Festival, organised by the South Australian Road Runners and Walkers Club, takes place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Hardy's Tintara Winery in McLaren Vale, SA. Runners can choose from 5km, 10km, and half marathon distances, all set along the scenic Shiraz Trail. The half marathon route follows the beautiful trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga,...

    Hardy's Tintara Winery, McLaren Vale, SA, Australia
    Manning Park Trail Run

    Manning Park Trail Run

    The Manning Park Trail Run on Sunday, 19 October 2025, is a vibrant community event hosted by the Friends of the Community, promoting health and active living in the City of Cockburn. Participants can choose to walk or run through scenic trails starting near the sound shell, passing the historic Azalea Ley Homestead, and covering much of Manning Park. The...

    Manning Park, Spearwood, Perth, WA, Australia
    Mackay Multisport Festival

    Mackay Multisport Festival

    Organiser: Mackay Triathlon Club

    The Mackay Multisport Festival is a vibrant two-day event held on 20–21 September 2025 in beautiful Mackay, QLD. This festival features a range of multisport races including Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Aquabike, welcoming athletes of all levels in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Participants can choose from Enticer, Sprint, or Standard (Olympic) distances, making the event suitable for beginners through...

    Mackay, QLD, Australia
    Glenbrook Trail Marathon

    Glenbrook Trail Marathon

    The Glenbrook Trail Marathon, held on 19 October 2025, offers an authentic trail running adventure featuring challenging climbs, exhilarating downhills, and breathtaking scenery. Based at the Red Gum Campsite in Euroka Clearing within Blue Mountains National Park, the event provides a serene bush setting just an hour from Sydney. Runners journey through the park’s highlights, including scenic lookouts, ancient Aboriginal...

    Euroka Clearing, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
    Fun Run Pink: Sydney

    Fun Run Pink: Sydney

    Organiser: The Event Crew

    The Sydney edition of Fun Run Pink takes place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, as part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026. Participants can choose from multiple distances: 1 km, 3.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km. Please refer to the event website for minimum age requirements for each distance. Unlike the...

    Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Fun Run Pink: Sydney

    Fun Run Pink: Sydney

    Organiser: The Event Crew

    The Sydney edition of Fun Run Pink is part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026 and will take place at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, on 19 October 2025. Participants can choose from four distances: 1 km, 3.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km. Please refer to the event website for the minimum age requirements for each distance....

    Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Fernleigh15

    Fernleigh15

    Organiser: H Events

    The Fernleigh15 is a 15km running event held on Sunday, 19 October 2025, along the iconic Fernleigh Track in Adamstown, NSW. This inclusive event welcomes runners, walkers, and participants using wheel or racing chairs. The course begins at the corner of Park Avenue and Bailey Street in Adamstown, showcasing the scenic suburban landscapes of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Participants will...

    Fernleigh Track, Adamstown, NSW, Australia
    EXSS Sprint Duathlon

    EXSS Sprint Duathlon

    Organiser: EXSS Triathlon & Multisport Events

    The EXSS Sprint Duathlon at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on Sunday, 19 October 2025 offers three distinct duathlon distances, catering to athletes of all levels eager to join the multisport community. This event features a run-bike-run format, combining running and cycling in a dynamic, continuous challenge. The Sprint distance race serves as the Western Australia State Championships, providing a competitive...

    Champion Lakes Regatta Centre, Champion Lakes, WA, Australia
    Casey Stride Series - Race 1

    Casey Stride Series - Race 1

    The Casey Stride Series - Race 1 takes place on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Casey Fields, Cranbourne East, Victoria. This event is the first of a three-race series designed for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km distances, with additional kids’ races ranging from 400m to 2km. The series emphasizes a...

    Casey Fields, Cranbourne East, VIC, Australia
    Brisbane Road Runners: 5K Championships

    Brisbane Road Runners: 5K Championships

    The Brisbane Road Runners Club presents the 5km Club Championship race on Sunday, 19 October 2025, held alongside a 10km fun run. This event is part of the club’s regular series conducted every second Sunday throughout the year, offering a variety of distances to accommodate all fitness levels and abilities. Both races start and finish at the South Brisbane Sailing...

    South Brisbane Sailing Club, West End, QLD, Australia
    The Bloody Long Walk: Mornington

    The Bloody Long Walk: Mornington

    The Bloody Long Walk on the Mornington Peninsula is a 35km endurance challenge taking place on Sunday, 19 October 2025. The route stretches from Point Nepean National Park to Martha Cove Marina, Melbourne, VIC. Participants can walk, jog, or run while enjoying stunning coastal scenery, all in support of raising vital funds to advance research and find cures for mitochondrial...

    Point Nepean National Park to Martha Cove Marina, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Albury Running Festival

    Albury Running Festival

    Organiser: Race Hub Australia

    The first-ever Albury Running Festival on October 19, 2025, offers four distances along picturesque paths beside the Murray River. Starting at Hovell Tree Park in South Albury, you can choose from a 21.1km Half Marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run, or a 2km family dash. The course follows a fully paved, undulating route along the river. All participants who...

    South Albury, NSW, Australia
    Adelaide Colour Frenzy

    Adelaide Colour Frenzy

    Get ready for Colour Frenzy in Adelaide on October 19, 2025! It's a vibrant event filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. Participate in the non-competitive fun run, perfect for all ages. Walk, skip, hop, or jump your way through the course and enjoy a fun way to stay active in a lively atmosphere. In addition to the...

    Bonython Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Walk For Change - Bay of Fires 2025

    Walk For Change - Bay of Fires 2025

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    Organiser: Inspired Adventures

    On this beautiful trek, discover the scenery of Tasmania whilst trekking alongside like-minded supporters. Best of all, with every step you take, you will be raising funds to support WLSQ in the provision of free legal and support services for women and children impacted by domestic violence.On this beautiful trek, discover the scenery of Tasmania whilst trekking alongside like-minded supporters....

    Launceston TAS, Australia
    J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

    J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

    The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge® is a premier 5.6-kilometre team-based road race held at Centennial Park, Sydney, on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Blending fitness with festivity, this event unites colleagues to celebrate teamwork, camaraderie, and the global Corporate Challenge community. Company teams of four or more share an energizing experience fueled by friendly competition, wellness, food, and fun. Open to...

    Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Corporate Cup Adelaide CBD: Round 7

    Corporate Cup Adelaide CBD: Round 7

    The Corporate Cup Adelaide CBD: Round 7 will take place on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at Karrawirra Park, Adelaide, SA. This event is part of the renowned Corporate Cup Series, featuring run/walk distances of 2.2km, 4.5km, and 7.2km. It welcomes participation from individuals as well as teams comprising 5 to 7 members. Designed to promote health, wellbeing, and team spirit...

    Karrawirra Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    John Gilmour Track Races

    John Gilmour Track Races

    The John Gilmour Track Races will take place on Friday, 24 October 2025 at Coker Park, Cannington, Perth, Western Australia. This event features a 10km race conducted on a 400m track. There are two race categories based on finishing times: one for runners completing 10km in more than 40 minutes, and another for those finishing in 40 minutes or less....

    Coker Park, Cannington, Perth, WA, Australia
    True Grit WA

    True Grit WA

    True Grit WA on October 11–12, 2025, is a challenging military-style obstacle course set at the picturesque Linga Longa Estate in Southampton, Western Australia. Participants can choose between a 10km course featuring over 30 obstacles or a 5km course with more than 15 obstacles, designed to test mental toughness, stamina, and teamwork. The course traverses rolling hills, water crossings, mud...

    Linga Longa Estate, Southampton, WA, Australia
    Trail Run Australia 10hr Ultra Sunshine Coast

    Trail Run Australia 10hr Ultra Sunshine Coast

    Organiser: In2Adventure

    Experience the Trail Run Australia 10hr Ultra Sunshine Coast on Saturday, 25 October 2025, set in the beautiful surrounds of Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough, QLD. Runners challenge themselves with a 6km lap every hour on the hour. Complete each lap within 60 minutes to continue running; if you don’t finish in time, you wait for the next lap. The competitor...

    Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough, QLD, Australia
    The Raid 100

    The Raid 100

    The Raid 100 is a premier expedition-length adventure race held from 4 to 9 May 2025 in Tannum Sands, Discovery Coast, Queensland, Australia. This unique 100-hour rogaine-format event challenges teams of 2 to 4 members to navigate a spectacular wilderness course featuring 100 checkpoints. Teams race through diverse stages that must be completed in sequence, encompassing trekking, mountain biking, packrafting,...

    Tannum Sands, Discovery Coast, QLD, Australia
    The Great Aussie Hike Mini

    The Great Aussie Hike Mini

    The Great Aussie Hike Mini on Saturday, 25 October 2025, is an exciting team challenge exploring some of Victoria’s most breathtaking coastal and bushland trails on the Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose from three distances: 43km, 30km, or 20km. The 43km route begins at the windswept sands of Gunnamatta Beach and follows the scenic Two Bays Walking Trail along clifftops,...

    Mornington Peninsula, VIC, Australia
    Taree Triathlon

    Taree Triathlon

    Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management

    The Taree Triathlon offers a spectacular race along the scenic Manning River in Taree, NSW. This event features multiple race distances including Standard, Sprint, and Super Sprint triathlons, as well as an Aquabike option. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or new to the sport, join us for a memorable day of competition, community spirit, and personal achievement in a...

    Taree, NSW, Australia
    Taree Triathlon

    Taree Triathlon

    Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management

    The Taree Triathlon takes place along the picturesque Manning River, offering a stunning and challenging course in Taree, NSW. This event features three triathlon distances—Standard, Sprint, and Super Sprint—as well as an Aquabike category, catering to athletes of all levels. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or new to the sport, join this exciting day of competition, community spirit, and...

    Taree, NSW, Australia
    Smurf's Backyard Ultra

    Smurf's Backyard Ultra

    Smurf's Backyard Ultra, taking place on 25 October 2025 in Smithfield, Cairns, Far North Queensland, is a challenging last-person-standing endurance race set amidst the tropical landscape of Cairns. Participants will run a loop of 6.7 km on the renowned Smithfield Mountain Bike Trails, starting each lap exactly on the hour and repeating every hour until only one runner remains able...

    Smithfield, Cairns, QLD, Australia
    5K SCADaddle for Research: Cronulla

    5K SCADaddle for Research: Cronulla

    Join the 5K SCADaddle for Research in Cronulla on Saturday, 25 October 2025, a 5-kilometre run or walk dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds for research into Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Enjoy a refreshing morning along the scenic Cronulla Esplanade as you walk, jog, or run with family and friends to support this important cause. SCAD is a...

    Cronulla, NSW, Australia
    RunHaven

    RunHaven

    RunHaven is a vibrant twilight running festival taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, in Laurieton, NSW, on the scenic Mid North Coast. The event features a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and Kids' fun runs, offering something for runners of all ages and abilities. The courses showcase a mostly flat, picturesque riverside route along the Camden Haven Inlet, winding through...

    Laurieton, NSW, Australia

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Badminton Social - Clayton South - Intermediate+ Weekdays (everyday) 4pm to 5pm [$10] Weekends 3pm-5pm [$15] image

Badminton Social - Clayton South - Intermediate+ Weekdays (everyday) 4pm to 5pm [$10] Weekends 3pm-5pm [$15]

We are a small friendly badminton social group in Clayton and we are looking to add few more Intermediate+ players to our group. Shuttles provided. All nationalities, age groups and genders welcome.
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
Clayton South VIC
$10.00
Age: 12 - 65+
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun - Red Hill South - Mornington Peninsula Shire image

Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun - Red Hill South - Mornington Peninsula Shire

Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun?

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...
Red Hill South VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Darwin City Business District Heart Foundation Walk

Provider: Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation Walking group located in Darwin (NT).
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.

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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...
Darwin NT
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Wed, Fri
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Chevron Renaissance Walking Group

Provider: Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation Walking group located in Surfers Paradise (QLD).
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.

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Surfers Paradise QLD
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Wed
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Campus Walkers

Provider: Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation Walking group located in St Lucia (QLD).
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.

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St Lucia QLD
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue

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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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