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Women's and Girls' Jogalong
Organiser: Canberra Runners
The Women's and Girls' Jogalong in Canberra, organized by the Canberra Runners, takes place monthly, with the November event scheduled for Sunday, 9 November 2025. This November Jogalong is held on the second Sunday to avoid clashing with the Canberra Times Fun Run. Participants can choose from three events: a 6km handicap run for women and girls; a 3km run...
Wattle Point Handicap Triathlon
Organiser: Riveria Tri Club
The Wattle Point Handicap Triathlon offers every competitor a genuine chance to claim line honours through a unique handicap system. Scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Wattle Point, VIC, Australia, this event assigns each athlete a handicap based on their best Mini Triathlon time recorded during the current season. Participants new to RTC events are welcome and will be...
Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon
Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Canberra
The Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon, held on 9 November 2025 at Canberra Lakes & Trails, ACT, Australia, is a premier endurance event showcasing the stunning natural landscapes of Australia’s national capital. This challenging race comprises three consecutive off-road triathlons covering a total distance of 150 km. Competitors will swim a combined 6 km across three separate lakes, mountain bike approximately 95...
Run4Geelong
Join the Barwon Health Foundation's Run4Geelong on Sunday, 9 November 2025 at Geelong Waterfront for a vibrant community fun run showcasing some of Geelong’s most scenic locations. Participants can choose from 10km, 5km, or 3km run/walk options, as well as a 1km Kids’ Dash for children aged 12 and under, making this event perfect for all ages and fitness levels....
Metung Fun Run
Join the Metung Fun Run on Sunday, 9 November 2025, in Metung, Victoria. Choose from a 10km run, a 5km run or walk, or a kids' colour run, all set along the scenic main street. The 5km and 10km events start outside the pharmacy on Metung Road and finish near the bakery, offering a vibrant community atmosphere. This annual event...
IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne
Organiser: IRONMAN
Experience the excitement of IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne on Sunday, 9 November 2025, set against the iconic beachside backdrop of St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC. The race village is beautifully situated in Catani Gardens, offering a vibrant atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike. The centrally located course is designed to be spectator-friendly and fast, making it ideal for both first-timers and seasoned...
Fun Run Pink: Perth
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Perth edition of Fun Run Pink takes place on 9 November 2025 at the WA Athletics Stadium, Perth, Western Australia, as part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026. 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. Unlike the triathlon events,...
Casey Stride Series - Race 2
The Casey Stride Series - Race 2 will take place on Sunday, 9 November 2025, at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East, Victoria. This event is the second of a three-race series designed for runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km distances, with additional kids' races ranging from 400m to 2km. The series emphasizes a...
Step Out for Cancer
Organiser: Tour de Cure
Step Out for Cancer is a brand new, all-ages event from Tour de Cure, uniting the community in the fight against childhood cancer. The event will take place in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Allianz Stadium and Royal Randwick Racecourse. Walk or run, then follow up your fitness-fuelled fun with live music, food trucks and entertainment at the finish festival....
Hervey Bay 50 Triathlon
Organiser: Hervey Bay SLSC & Hervey Bay Triathlon Club
The Hervey Bay 50 Triathlon is a 50km triathlon taking place on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at Scarness Park, Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia. The event features a 1km swim, 40km bike ride, and 9km run, held the day before the Hervey Bay 100. Designed by athletes for athletes, this race remains a community-driven event organised entirely by passionate volunteers dedicated...
Hamilton Island Junior Triathlon
The Hamilton Island Junior Triathlon takes place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, on Hamilton Island, Queensland. Designed for children aged 4 to 14 years, the event offers a choice of three distances—short, medium, and long—tailored to varying abilities and experience levels. Participants can choose between two event formats: a traditional triathlon consisting of swimming, cycling, and running, or a splash...
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Lane Cove, NSW
Organiser: Adventure Junkie
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Lane Cove, NSW Event Details: Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Location: Lane Cove, NSW, Australia ...
Sweat vs Steam
Sweat vs Steam is a distinctive running event held on Sunday, 16 November 2025, along the scenic Murray River trails in Echuca, Victoria. Runners challenge themselves to outpace the world’s oldest operating wooden-hulled paddle steamer as it journeys through the historic Port of Echuca. Race distances include 10km and 5km for adults, as well as a 2km River Run and...
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Lane Cove
Organiser: Adventure Junkie
The Sprint Series Adventure Race in Lane Cove, NSW, on Sunday, 16 November 2025, is a dynamic multisport event featuring running, kayaking, and mountain biking. Designed for teams of two, participants navigate using maps and compasses to locate checkpoints across varied terrain by foot, mountain bike, and kayak. Team members must remain together throughout the race. The event offers both...
Parramatta Race Series: Race 5
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
The Parramatta Race Series: Race 5 on Sunday, 16 November 2025 is the final event in the 2025 series, featuring four race distances: Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Family Dash. Based at George Kendall Riverside Park in Parramatta, Sydney, the courses follow the scenic Parramatta Valley Cycleway alongside the Parramatta River. These flat, fast routes provide an ideal...
Kingscliff Triathlon November
Organiser: NX Sports
The Kingscliff Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 16 November 2025 at Faulks Park, Kingscliff, NSW, set against one of Australia's most beautiful coastal backdrops. Participants can enjoy a swim in the tide-assisted Cudgen Creek, a flat and fast cycle course along the coastline, and a scenic run along the beach and creek foreshore. The event offers multiple race categories including...
Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon
Organiser: Hervey Bay SLSC & Hervey Bay Triathlon Club
The Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon, held on Sunday, 16 November 2025, is one of Australia’s most scenic long-course triathlons, featuring a challenging 2 km swim, 80 km bike ride, and 18 km run. Organized by the passionate volunteers of the Hervey Bay Triathlon Club, this event is designed by athletes for athletes, maintaining a strong community spirit and an engaging...
Frankston Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Frankston Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at the scenic Frankston Waterfront (Frankston Pier) in Victoria, Australia. This event features multiple race distances, including 15km, 10km, 5km, and a 1km Kids' Fun Run, catering to runners of all ages and abilities. The course is an out-and-back route starting and finishing at Frankston Waterfront, running along a...
321-GO Kids Race
The Harcourts 321-GO Kids' event in Burnie, held on November 16, 2025, provides a safe alternative for children participating in the Burnie Ten race. This event allows children aged 5 to 13 to enjoy a running event in a premier coastal location, with distances tailored to their age group. There are three age categories, each with a different distance (3km,...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 in Canberra, ACT. This free monthly event, held on the third Tuesday of each month, offers a challenging 2.6 km route starting from Clunies Ross Street, Acton, and finishing at the summit of Black Mountain. Participants begin on a mostly flat 800-meter 4WD trail alongside...
Run Port Stephens
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Port Stephens takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, in beautiful Nelson Bay, NSW. This event offers a range of distances to suit all runners, including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a family-friendly 2km fun run. The race begins with a wide road start, allowing runners ample space to spread out before transitioning onto fast, flat paths...
The Run Port Stephens
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The Run Port Stephens takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, in Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia, offering a range of distances including a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a family-friendly 2km event. Starting on a wide road to allow ample space for runners to spread out, the course features fast, flat paths along the stunning coastline, interspersed with gentle...
Shire Run Carnival & Aquathlon
The Shire Run Carnival & Aquathlon takes place on Saturday, 22 November 2025 at Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell, NSW, offering a vibrant community festival with a lively carnival atmosphere for participants of all levels—from recreational walkers and runners to elite athletes. Set along the picturesque Kurnell Foreshore, the event features mainly sealed pathways with grassy sections at the start and...
Run4Stroke
Organiser: Run4Stroke
Be Part of Run4Stroke 2025!Join us on Saturday, 22 November at Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc for a day full of energy, community spirit, and purpose at Run4Stroke 2025 — proudly supporting the Stroke Foundation.Whether you walk, jog, or run 4km, 10km, or 20km, every step you take helps raise vital funds to prevent stroke, save lives, and support survivors in...
Adelaide Triathlon Series: North Haven
Adelaide Triathlon Series: North Haven Join the Adelaide Triathlon Series at North Haven, South Australia, on Sunday, 23 November 2025. This exciting event features Club, Sprint, Enticer, and Kids’ Triathlon options, with relay entries available for both the Enticer and Sprint distances. The race begins with an open water swim in the bay, followed by a scenic beach run back...
Run Fest Central Coast
The Mingara One Run Fest Central Coast will take place on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at Memorial Park in The Entrance, New South Wales. This event features a variety of races, including the Central Coast Half Marathon, which offers a fast, flat, and scenic route to Chittaway Bay and back, following part of the cycle path. In addition to the...
Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays
Organiser: Sri Chinmoy Melbourne
The Sri Chinmoy Tan Team Relays is a dynamic running event held on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at the Pillars of Wisdom, Melbourne, Victoria. This relay race features teams of four completing 11 laps around the iconic Tan Track, covering the full marathon distance of 42.1 km. Each team receives a baton that runners carry and pass in the designated...
SMC Road Race 3
The SMC Road Race Series, organised monthly by the Sydney Marathon Clinic from September to May, features this edition on Sunday, 23 November 2025. Participants can compete in professionally timed road races over 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances. The event’s start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Registration is open to all runners;...
Run for the Young Marathon
The Run for the Young Marathon will take place on Sunday, 23 November 2025 at Mount Lilydale Mercy College in Lilydale, Victoria. This annual charity event, organized by the Bridge Builders Youth Organisation, aims to raise funds to support their important community work. Participants can choose from multiple race distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2.5km Kids Run,...
Queensland Tri Series 2025/26 Round 2: Robina
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Queensland Triathlon Series 2025/26 Round 2 takes place on Sunday, 23 November 2025 at Robina Parkway, Robina, Queensland. As Queensland's largest triathlon series, it welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in a supportive and inclusive environment. Participants can choose from four race distances: Olympic (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint (750m swim, 24km bike, 5km...
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ROBINS HOCKEY CLUB
The club participates in the Busselton Hockey Association and has teams competing in various grades, including a premier team in the Bunbury Hockey Association. Training sessions are held on Monday evenings, with additional training for premier teams on Wednesdays.
Robins Hockey Club emphasizes community engagement and hosts family events and fundraising activities throughout the season. It welcomes new and returning players and supports player registration, including insurance through Hockey Australia.
Women’s grades for Year 6-8,...
DERWENT HOCKEY CLUB
The club features over 20 teams, with its top men's and women's sides competing in the Tasmanian Premier League. Derwent Hockey Club is committed to fostering participation across all ages and skill levels, offering:
Junior development pathways and high-performance programs for senior playersOpportunities for players of all ages and genders to join and competeSupport for coaching and staff to ensure quality training and club operationsFundraising initiatives to upgrade equipment and sustain participation programsThrough its partnership with the Australian...
CANTERBURY HOCKEY CLUB
The club values physical and mental health and supports a safe hockey environment. Members can participate as players, coaches, or supporters, enjoying both hockey development and a strong social community.
Established in 1969 with a rich history.Offers teams across all competitive levels.Supports mental health and wellbeing with access to relevant helplines.Managed by a dedicated committee covering various club roles.
DIAMONDBACKS HOCKEY CLUB
The club fields multiple teams competing in the Southern Hockey League, including successful Premier League men’s and women’s teams, and has been recognized as Best Performing Club and Best Junior Club for multiple years.
Key features include:
A focus on player development, sporting values, and community loyalty.The largest junior section in Tasmania, with inclusive teams for boys and girls and specialized programs...
DEVONPORT HOCKEY CLUB
The club offers:
Participation opportunities across all age groups and skill levelsA focus on skill development and camaraderieEngagement in social events for membersThe club serves players of any gender and is inclusive of both adults and children, fostering a welcoming community around the sport of hockey.
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Family Fun Run in Australia
A fun run is a non-competitive road race or relay event typically organized for charity or as a social event. They are usually shorter in distance than traditional road races, with lengths ranging from 1k to 10k. They are often more focused on participation and community building than achieving a personal best time. Many fun runs also feature costumes, music, and other festive elements to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. They also provide an excellent opportunity to raise funds and awareness for various causes or charities.
Fun runs are a popular way to promote fitness and healthy living and raise money for charities and non-profit organizations. They often attract diverse participants, from serious runners to casual walkers and families with children. Some fun runs are organized by local running clubs, while community groups, schools, or other organizations put others on.
Participants in a fun run typically pay a registration fee, and some events may also raise additional funds through sponsorships or pledges. Many fun runs also have different activities or events surrounding the race, such as a post-race party, raffle, or awards ceremony.