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I'm Still Standing Sydney LOS
I'm Still Standing Sydney is an ultra-endurance race held at Heffron Park, Maroubra, on 14 March 2026, following the Last One Standing (or Backyard Ultra) format. Competitors run a 6.71 km loop every hour on the hour, continuing consecutively until only one runner completes a full lap alone and is declared the winner. Each loop must be finished within one...
Great Illawarra Walk
The Great Illawarra Walk is an annual fundraising event held on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic 40km walk from Shellharbour Village to The Headlands Hotel Austinmer in New South Wales. Participants can choose to complete the full distance or walk a shorter segment according to their comfort level. The walk commences at 7:00 AM from Bean Roasted Espresso...
Delirious WEST
Organiser: Ultra Series Australia
The Delirious W.E.S.T returns from 8 to 12 April 2026, featuring two challenging solo ultra-distance races: a 200-mile and a 100-mile option. The course traverses nearly the entire length of the iconic Bibbulmun Track, stretching from the historic logging settlement of Northcliffe to the picturesque port city of Albany in Western Australia’s South West and Great Southern regions. Runners will...
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, as a highlight of the Melbourne Tartan Festival 2026. This unique event is set along Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track, nestled in the scenic Kings Domain Gardens. Participants are encouraged to don a kilt or any tartan attire to celebrate Scottish heritage while completing the 3.827 km course, which...
Weston Creek Half Marathon & 10km Fun Run
Organiser: Weston Creek Athletic Club
The Weston Creek Half Marathon & 10km Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Black Mountain Peninsula, Canberra, ACT. Organised by the Weston Creek Athletics Club (Canberra Redbacks), this event marks the 40th running of the iconic half marathon. Both the half marathon and the 10km fun run start and finish at Black Mountain Peninsula, with...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 5
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 5 on Sunday, 15 March 2026, set against the scenic backdrop of Altona Beach, Victoria. This exciting multisport event features the classic triathlon format of swim, bike, and run, conducted in that order. The swim takes place in the pristine waters off Altona foreshore, followed by a bike leg that spans the...
Triathlon Pink 2025/2026: Canberra
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Canberra edition of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026 will take place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at Stromlo Forest Park and Leisure Centre. This women-only triathlon series features six fun and inclusive events across Australia, welcoming women and girls aged 7 to 13. Participants can compete solo or as part of a 2- or 3-woman relay...
Sunfest Colour Run
The Sunfest Colour Run takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at the Village Green, Sunbury, VIC, as part of the annual SunFest celebration. This vibrant, family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages to enjoy a fun run featuring completely natural, non-toxic colour powder that creates a lively and colourful atmosphere throughout the course. Children under 12 must be accompanied...
SEQ Trail Series: Daisy Hill
Organiser: Those Guys Events
Join us for Round 8 of Season 13 in the South East Queensland Trail Running Series at Daisy Hill on Sunday, 15 March 2026, held at Underwood Park, Priestdale, QLD. Participants will earn points towards the overall Long and Short Course Championships, with awards for both overall series winners and age category champions. Whether you’re racing for the win or...
Raging Waters Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
The Raging Waters Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 in Prospect, Western Sydney, NSW, Australia. This exciting event offers three race distances: 10km, 5km, and a 2km Family Dash, suitable for all ages and abilities. Runners will enjoy a scenic and fast course that starts at Raging Waters Sydney, winds through beautiful nature reserves, and follows the...
Orange Running Festival
The Orange Running Festival on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Gosling Creek Reserve in Bloomfield, NSW, offers a diverse range of run and walk events suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Participants can choose from certified distances including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, all set on a scenic, fully sealed, and gently undulating course. These courses are...
Mooloolaba Triathlon
Organiser: IRONMAN
The Mooloolaba Triathlon returns on Sunday, 15 March 2026, featuring a Standard distance race with a 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run, starting and finishing at Mooloolaba Esplanade. Begin your race with a refreshing swim in the tropical waters off Mooloolaba Beach, cycle along the scenic Sunshine Coast Motorway, and complete your challenge with a run along the picturesque...
Little Legends Kids Triathlon
The Little Legends Kids Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, the day after the Karri Valley Triathlon, at the RAC Karri Valley Resort in Beedelup, WA. This event welcomes children aged 7 to 13 who enjoy swimming, cycling, and running to join the Karri Valley weekend festivities. Participants begin with a supervised swim in the lake, followed by...
Fun Run Pink: Canberra
Organiser: The Event Crew
Join the Canberra edition of Fun Run Pink, part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026, on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Stromlo Forest Park and Leisure Centre. Participants can choose from multiple distances: 1km, 3.5km, 5km, and 10km (please refer to the event website for minimum age requirements for each distance). While the triathlon events are exclusively...
Darlington Half Marathon
The Darlington Half Marathon and 8km race will take place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, starting from Pine Terrace, Darlington, Western Australia. Organised by the West Australian Marathon Club (WAMC), this event offers both a half marathon (21.1 km) and an 8 km trail run. Both courses follow the scenic Heritage Trail, an open and predominantly gravel path. Runners will...
Canning River RunningWorks Festival
Organiser: RunningWorks
The Canning River RunningWorks Festival takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, starting and finishing on Homestead Road, Gosnells, Western Australia. This popular event features a beautifully shaded, certified IAAF marathon and half marathon course that follows the scenic Canning River from start to finish. All marathon and half marathon finishers will be awarded a commemorative medal. Founded by Chris...
Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Run/Walk
Organiser: Everyday Lions Events
Join the Bluff 2 Boat Ramp Run/Walk on Sunday, 15 March 2026, in Devonport, Tasmania, featuring a fast, certified AIMS out-and-back road course that showcases the New Living City. Starting and finishing beneath the Elevated Walkway, this family-friendly event offers multiple distances: a Kids' 500m, 1.5km, 5km, and 10km run/walk. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities, it provides...
BTC Junior's Triathlon
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The Balmoral Triathlon Club proudly presents the BTC Junior's Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the picturesque Balmoral Beach in Mosman, Sydney, NSW. This exciting event features two race distances designed to cater to different junior age groups, ensuring a fun and inclusive experience for all young athletes. Participants will enjoy a safe, traffic-free course with a...
ATR Summer Series 5: Port Elliot Surf Run
Organiser: Adelaide Trail Runners
The Adelaide Trail Runners Summer Series features five trail races, culminating with the final event—the Port Elliot Surf Run—on 15 March 2026 in Port Elliot, South Australia. Each race offers three course options: a short course (8–10 km), a medium course (13–15 km), and a long course (18–22 km). Additionally, there is a “Fun 5”—a non-competitive run of approximately 5–6...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, in Canberra, ACT. This free event, organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association, is part of a monthly series held on the third Tuesday of each month. Participants tackle a 2.6 km course starting from Clunies Ross Street, Acton, and finishing at the summit of...
Explore Sydney Northern Beaches Adventure Race
Organiser: Wild & Co
Get ready for the Explore Sydney Northern Beaches Adventure Race on Saturday, 21 March 2026! This thrilling event challenges teams of two to run, kayak, mountain bike, and navigate their way through a rugged, unmarked off-road course in the scenic Northern Beaches region of NSW, Australia. Choose between the 15km half course or the 30km full course, both designed to...
New Moon Ultra
Organiser: Tri-Activ8
Experience the thrill of the New Moon Ultra on Saturday, 21 March 2026, part of the renowned Off The Beaten Track Trail Run Series near Mackay, Queensland. Starting at 6pm, participants will race against the clock, running a challenging 6km loop every hour on the hour. The course features varied gradients and terrain to keep runners engaged and tested. Choose...
Sandy Running Festival
The Sandy Running Festival, taking place on Saturday, 21 March 2026, is a community-focused event in South Australia featuring 21km, 10km, and 5km runs and walks along scenic beach routes. The 21km run begins at Glenelg North and follows the metropolitan coastline northwards, culminating at the Osborne Foreshore Reserve on Lady Gowrie Drive. The 10km and 5km run/walks start on...
Run the Rock
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join us on Saturday, 21 March 2026 for Run the Rock, an exhilarating off-road running event set amidst the breathtaking Macedon Ranges at Hanging Rock, Woodend, VIC. With distances to suit all ages and abilities, participants can select from a 22km Half Marathon, 13.5km fun run, 5km fun run/walk, or a 2km kids’ run, making it a perfect day out...
Noosa Ultra-Trail
The Noosa Ultra-Trail® is a premier trail running event in Australia, returning on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at the scenic Noosa Trails Network in Cooroy, Queensland. Set amid the stunning and largely undiscovered Noosa Trail Network, the event features diverse, challenging terrain that is also fast and runnable, offering a unique experience for trail runners of all levels. Participants can...
IRONKIDS Geelong
Organiser: IRONMAN
IRONKIDS Geelong returns on 21 March 2026 as part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong festival. This exciting event offers children aged 7 to 13 the opportunity to become IRONKIDS Champions through participation in either a Triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run) or a Swim/Run event without biking. Designed to emphasize enjoyment and participation, IRONKIDS Geelong does not record times or placings. Every...
6hr Adventure Race: Sydney Northern Beaches
Organiser: Wild & Co
Get ready to run, kayak, mountain bike, and navigate at the 6hr Adventure Race in Sydney's Northern Beaches, NSW, on March 21, 2026. Teams of two will collaborate, using a map and compass, to navigate an unmarked off-road course of either 15km or 30km. Collect checkpoints along the way and aim to finish before the 6-hour cutoff. The first team...
Mandurah Tri Club Summer Series Race 9
Organiser: Mandurah Triathlon Club
The Mandurah Tri Club Summer Series Race 9 will take place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, at Halls Head in Mandurah, Western Australia. This event offers both triathlon and duathlon options, with race distances available for Enticer, Standard, and Sprint categories, catering to athletes of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to multisport, everyone is welcome to...
Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs
Join the Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Runs on Sunday, 22 March 2026, at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, VIC. This event features marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km fun run for primary school children, all starting and finishing at the showgrounds. The courses follow sealed bike paths along the picturesque Ovens River, offering scenic views with multiple bridge and creek...
SMC Road Race 7
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September through May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This professionally timed road race offers participants the choice of 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances at every event. The race start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park,...
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De Soza parkrun - Buninyong - City of Ballarat
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 De Soza parkrun
De Soza parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
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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.