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BTC Summer Aquathlon Series 2025/26 - Race 2
Organiser: Bunbury Tri Club
**BTC Summer Aquathlon Series 2025/26 – Race 2** *Friday, 16 January 2026 | Koombana Bay, Bunbury, WA, Australia* Join the Bunbury Tri Club for the second event in the 2025/26 Summer Aquathlon Series at the scenic Koombana Bay. This exciting swim-and-run challenge offers both short and long course options, making it perfect for newcomers and experienced multisport athletes alike. Choose...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series: Race 3
Join the Warringah Triathlon Club for Race 3 of the Northern Beaches Triathlon Series on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at North Head, Manly, Sydney. This event offers both Enticer and Sprint distances, featuring a distinctive 2 km run from swim to bike transition (T1), unique to WTC races. A Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run) option is also available for both distances. The race...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SMC Road Race 5
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, runs monthly from September through May, with the next event scheduled for Sunday, 18 January 2026. This professionally timed race event offers 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances, accommodating runners of all levels. The start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Participation is...
Kowen Trail Run: New Year's Resolution Run
The New Year's Resolution Run on Sunday, 18 January 2026, invites runners and walkers to experience a scenic and challenging trail event in Kowen Forest, located 20 km east of Canberra. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 12 km course, both featuring a blend of forestry trails and single track through native forest. The half marathon covers...
Fun Run Pink: Melbourne
Organiser: The Event Crew
The Melbourne edition of Fun Run Pink is part of the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series 2025/2026 and will take place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Victoria on 18 January 2026. Participants can choose from distances of 1km, 3.5km, 5km, and 10km. Please refer to the event website for minimum age requirements for each distance....
Cape Paterson Aquathon
The Cape Paterson Aquathon is a dynamic swim and run event held on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at Cape Paterson, Victoria. As a key race in the annual Bass Coast Series, it starts with a 400m surf swim at First Surf Beach, followed by a 4.4km run through the scenic township of Cape Paterson. Participants begin the race with an...
Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk
The Black Mountain Run Up & Power Walk takes place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as part of a monthly series held on the third Tuesday of each month. This free 2.6 km event is organised by the Australian Mountain Running Association and welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. The course begins at the car park entrance on Clunies...
Warrnambool Summer Series 3
Organiser: Warrnambool Athletics Club
The Warrnambool Athletics Club’s Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat Reserve for its final event on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. This friendly and inclusive running event offers both 2.5km and 5km distances, making it perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Join us for a fun morning of running by the water, as we celebrate the New Year and...
The 5K Foam Fest: East Melbourne
Experience the 5K Foam Fest in Wandin North, Victoria on January 24, 2026! This unique event is a fun run centered around an obstacle course. Prepare to get foamy, muddy, and wet! The 5K course features 22 exciting obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, challenging mud pits, and a massive 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event offers...
ACTMA Run/Walk Handicap Series: Lyneham Ridge Reserve
Organiser: ACT Masters Athletics Club
The ACT Masters Run/Walk Handicap Series takes place monthly from January to November. This event on Sunday, 25 January 2026 will be held at Lyneham Ridge Reserve in Lyneham, ACT. Participants can choose between two distances: 3.1 km and 6.2 km. Both courses follow the gravel path around the North Lyneham Ridge in a clockwise direction. For detailed information on...
Masters Athletics WA Baigup Wetlands
Masters Athletics WA’s Baigup Wetlands event will take place at Hinds Reserve in Bayswater, Perth, on Sunday, 25 January 2026, featuring 5km and 10km distances. This event is part of a year-round series of Sunday road running, walking, and cross country competitions. Entry is free for club members, while visitors are welcome to participate for a small fee. Results, including...
Adelaide Triathlon Series: West Lakes
The Adelaide Triathlon Series at West Lakes, South Australia, takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026, at Oarsman Reserve. This premier event features multiple race distances, including short, medium, and long course triathlons (swim, bike, run), as well as a Kids' Aquathlon (swim and run), catering to all ages and skill levels. Participants will enjoy a scenic swim in the...
Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run
The Rosebud Aus Day Fun Run, held on Victoria's scenic Mornington Peninsula, offers two event options to suit all fitness levels: a 10km run starting at Safety Beach and a 5.3km run/walk beginning at Dromana. Both courses follow the picturesque foreshore bay trail and conclude at the Village Green in Rosebud. Upon finishing, participants are invited to join a flag-raising...
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company Australia Day Fun Run
Organiser: Bunbury Runners Club
The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company Australia Day Fun Run takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026, in Bunbury, Western Australia. Participants can choose between a 5km run/walk or a 10km run, both starting at the scenic Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct (Skate Park). Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for safety. Please note that event...
Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run
The Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026 as part of the MMJ Aquathon series in Wollongong, NSW. This scenic and flat 5km course begins at the historic Wollongong Boat Harbour and follows the picturesque coastal Blue Mile shared path, passing landmarks such as the historic continental pools, North Beach, and the lagoon. Participants will reach...
MMJ Aquathon
The MMJ Aquathon, a popular annual Swim-Run event, returns to the beautiful Wollongong Harbour on January 26, 2026. Offering options for all, there are four swim-run distances available for kids and adults. Participants can compete individually or as a tag team, with one member swimming and the other running. The event takes place in the picturesque and safe enclosed waters...
Canberra Swim Run Series: Race 2
Organiser: ACT Triathlon
The Canberra Swim Run Series returns for another summer of fun, fitness, and friendly competition with Race 2 on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Set against the scenic backdrop of Black Mountain Peninsula and Lake Burley Griffin, this event offers both long and short course options in a Swim–Run–Swim–Run format, putting your pacing and transition skills to the test. There’s also...
Townsville Alpine Series Run 1
Organiser: Townsville Road Runners
The Townsville Road Runners Alpine Series Run 1 takes place on Saturday, 31 January 2026 in Townsville, QLD. This challenging event features a hilly course with two distance options: a 6.8 km long course and a shorter 3.5 km route, catering to a range of fitness levels. This race is the first of a three-event series, with each race offering...
Explore Canberra Adventure Race
Organiser: Wild & Co
Explore Canberra Adventure Race – Saturday, 31 January 2026 Take on the ultimate team challenge at the Explore Canberra Adventure Race! Set in the scenic landscapes of Canberra, ACT, this dynamic event invites teams of two to run, kayak, mountain bike, and navigate their way through a rugged, unmarked off-road course. Choose between a 15km or 30km route, each packed...
Swanny Ocean Classic
Join the Swanny Ocean Classic on Saturday, 31 January 2026, for an exciting multi-discipline event featuring ocean swimming, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), racing mal paddling, and a beach run along the stunning Western Australian coastline. The 2-kilometre course begins at Cottesloe Beach, immediately in front of the Indiana Tearooms and the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club Boatshed, and finishes at Swanbourne...
Sun Run
The Sun Run returns on Saturday, 31 January 2026, as one of Sydney’s premier family-friendly community sporting events. Take on the challenge of a scenic 7km or 10km run along the stunning coastline, starting from Dee Why and finishing at Manly Beach. Whether you are an elite athlete, casual jogger, or simply seeking a fun way to stay active and...
Stockton Sunrise Run
Organiser: H Events
The Stockton Sunrise Run, held on Saturday morning, 31 January 2026, is part of the Island Triathlon Festival weekend in Stockton, NSW. Runners can choose from three flat and fast distances along the scenic Newcastle Harbour Foreshore: 5 km (half lap), 10.5 km (one full lap), and 21.1 km (two laps). The course primarily follows smooth concrete paths along the...
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Running in Australia
Participating in running events, also known as road races or marathons, can be a fun and rewarding way to stay active and challenge yourself physically. There are many different types of running events, from short distance fun runs to full marathons. Some popular distances include:
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5K: A 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) race, often considered the shortest "serious" race distance.
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10K: A 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) race, a popular distance for runners of all abilities.
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Half marathon: A 21.1 kilometer (13.1 mile) race, often considered a significant milestone for runners.
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Marathon: A 42.2 kilometer (26.2 mile) race, considered the ultimate test of endurance and stamina.
Participating in a running event requires proper training and preparation. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor before starting any training program, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition or have not exercised in a while. It is also important to have the appropriate gear, such as running shoes, and to stay hydrated and fueled during the race.
Many running events also serve as fundraisers for charitable organizations, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to a good cause while also challenging themselves physically.