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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...
Little Penguin Dash Aquathon
The Little Penguin Dash Aquathlon is a junior beach biathlon for children aged 7 to 14, combining a swim and run along Cowes Beach, Victoria, on Saturday, 31 January 2026. This event runs alongside the Cowes Classic and offers a fun, safe, and supportive environment for young participants. Racers compete in age-group heats with two course options: ages 7–10 complete...
Run for Respect
Join the Carlton Football Club and community for Run for Respect, a vibrant fun run supporting Carlton Respects, the Club's flagship initiative promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. Choose your distance and challenge yourself on a scenic course around Princes Park and IKON Park. Whether you're running 10km, 5km, 3km, or bringing the kids for the 400m junior...
2XU Triathlon Series: Race 4
Organiser: O2 Events
The 2XU Triathlon at Sandringham on 8 February 2026 is the fourth race in the 2025/26 2XU Triathlon Series, Victoria's premier and most popular triathlon series. The series offers high-quality and safe events with an exciting and fun atmosphere for everyone, from first-timers and tri-kids to age groupers and elite athletes.Distances:Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run):Kids (7-11yrs): 100m + 3K...
Run for Respect
Organiser: Carlton Football Club
Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect!The Run for Respect is a fun run event supporting the awareness and fundraising efforts of the Carlton Football Club's flagship community initiative Carlton Respects.The run will again cater for all ages and abilities, this time with a Junior Dash of 400m being introduced, along with the...
WSTC Triathlon Series: Race 4
The WSTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026 continues with Race 4 on Sunday, 15 February 2026, set against the scenic backdrop of Altona Beach foreshore in Altona, VIC. This triathlon follows the traditional format of swim, bike, and run, with the run course winding along the picturesque Altona foreshore path and the bike leg covering the entire length of the Esplanade. Participants...
San Remo Channel Challenge
The San Remo Channel Challenge Aquathon (550m swim + 2km run) takes place on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at the San Remo Hotel Motel in San Remo, Victoria. This iconic event, part of the annual Bass Coast Series, is Victoria’s premier aquathon hosted by the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The race begins on the San Remo foreshore, just...
Melbourne Pride Run
The Melbourne Pride Run returns on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the scenic Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, VIC. Established in 2017, this inclusive event celebrates health, wellbeing, and community spirit within Melbourne’s LGBTQ+ population. It offers a welcoming, non-competitive environment for runners and walkers of all fitness levels—every participant’s effort is a success. Distances include a 3.8K walk or run...
2XU Triathlon Series: Race 5
Organiser: O2 Events
The 2XU Triathlon race at Elwood on February 22, 2026, is the fifth event in the 2025/26 2XU Triathlon Series, Victoria's premier and most popular series. The series offers high-quality, safe, and exciting events with a fun atmosphere for everyone, including first-timers, tri-kids, age-groupers, and elite athletes.Distances:Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run):Kids (7-11yrs): 100m + 3K + 500mFun Tri (12yrs...
Run Warrandyte
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for the 15th annual Run Warrandyte, a community fun run welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Choose from distances of 21 km, 15 km, 10 km, 5 km, or 2.2 km along a scenic course that winds through the leafy suburb of Warrandyte, following the Yarra River and traversing the...
Cardinia Fun Run & Walk
Join us on Sunday, 1 March 2026 for the Cardinia Fun Run & Walk at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham, Victoria. Experience a scenic route that winds through beautiful wetlands adjacent to the golf course and the award-winning park. Choose the distance that suits you: a 5km or 10km run/walk, or try the new 2.5km Kids' Colour Run designed especially for...
Burger Run
The Burger Run returns to Fyansford Common on Sunday, 8 March 2026, offering a variety of distances suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 5km, 10km, or 15km loops along the scenic banks of the Barwon River. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers in each distance category, and all finishers will...
Swimrun Australia: Melbourne
Swimrun Australia returns to Melbourne on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic course along the Bay Trail from Beaumaris to Brighton. This dynamic adventure race combines multiple trail running and open water swimming segments into one continuous challenge, with no transitions or gear changes. Participants run in their swimwear and swim wearing their shoes, carrying all their equipment from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong
Organiser: IRONMAN
The IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong on Sunday, 22 March 2026 offers athletes an exceptional race experience set against the stunning backdrop of Eastern Beach, Geelong, VIC. This event features a world-class course combining a 1.9 km swim in the pristine waters of Corio Bay, a challenging 90 km rolling bike course with 412 meters of elevation gain, and a scenic 21.1...
Brimbank Park Running Festival
Organiser: TrailsPlus
Join the Brimbank Park Running Festival on Sunday, 22 March 2026, for a unique trail running experience through lesser-known paths within this vibrant urban park. Located just 15 minutes northwest of Melbourne along the Calder Freeway, Brimbank Park features a mix of open spaces and wooded trails alongside the scenic Maribyrnong River, including picturesque water crossings and gentle climbs to...
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...
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...
Run The Tan 2026
The annual Run The Tan 2026 charity event returns on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at the iconic Tan Track in Melbourne, Victoria. This exciting day features five key race events: a public fun run open to all participants, plus four competitive challenges including elite athletes, a celebrity race, emergency service workers, and a schools battle. All competitors aim to beat...
RUN THE TAN 2026
Organiser: RUN THE TAN
The Run The Tan annual showcase charity event is back on 26 April 2026 at the iconic Tan Track in Melbourne.There will be 5 key race events - a public fun run event open to everyone and 4 feature events with top elite athletes, celebrities challenge, emergency service workers and battle of the schools all trying to beat the record...
Mornington Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Mornington Running Festival returns on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at Mornington Park, Mornington, VIC, offering a scenic running experience along the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km, 5km, or the popular 1km Kids' run for children aged 10 and under. The course follows the beautiful Esplanade, stretching from Mornington Park towards Mt Martha...
Woodlands Trail Run
Organiser: TrailsPlus
The Woodlands Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, within the beautiful Woodlands Historic Park in Greenvale, Victoria. This unique event is set on the grounds of Living Legends, a sanctuary dedicated to retired champion racehorses. Participants can enjoy running scenic trails that wind through peaceful woodlands beneath the international flight path, offering occasional glimpses of planes landing...
Rosebud Running Festival
Organiser: Event People
The Rosebud Running Festival returns to the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday, 7 June 2026, featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a Kids' 1km run. Runners will enjoy scenic courses along the foreshore Bay Trail, with stunning views of Port Phillip Bay as their backdrop. The 5km and 10km events follow out-and-back routes between Rosebud and McCrae. Half Marathon...
You Yangs Off Road Duathlon & Trail Runs
Organiser: PB Events
Experience the thrill of off-road racing at the You Yangs Off Road Duathlon & Trail Runs on Sunday, 14 June 2026, set within the striking granite landscapes of You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria, Australia—just an hour from Melbourne and 22km north of Geelong[1][3]. This dynamic event offers something for everyone, from seasoned multisport athletes to those new to trail running...
Run Prix
Organiser: Big Long Run Pty Ltd
Run Prix: Sun 20th Sept 2026.Enter Now!This is record setting territory. The full GP circuit is closed down. The traffic islands are removed for the day, and the racing is on smooth flat bitumen. Loop course. No hairpin turns. No off-roading. No gravel. No grass. No compromises.Half Marathon, 10km and 5km. All AIMS certified measurement too. So no wondering if...
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Lysterfield, VIC
Organiser: Adventure Junkie
Join us for the Sprint Series Adventure Race at Lysterfield, VIC on Sunday, October 4, 2026. This exciting event combines running, kayaking, and mountain biking, set amidst the scenic trails of Lysterfield Park, just a short drive from Melbourne. Designed for teams of two, participants will navigate through a network of walking trails and mountain bike tracks using maps and...
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UNITED PREMIER GAMES
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A 12-month dual diploma course covering both sport and business disciplines.Modules include sport psychology, coaching, sports integrity, corporate sustainability, and business skills.Hands-on experience at elite sporting facilities such as Hoop City Cheltenham and close collaboration with Melbourne United.Designed for adult learners aiming to develop skills for careers in both sports and business sectors.
Join the CYSM Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Team
Get Involved:
Participate in regular training sessions with our experienced coaching teamCompete in state and national dragon boat regattas throughout the yearJoin our open days and 'Come & Try' events to experience dragon boating firsthandBe part of a diverse, welcoming community that values inclusivity and teamworkWhether you're a seasoned paddler or looking to try dragon boating for the first time, we invite you to join our...
Join the Excitement at Southern Storm Paddle Club
Training sessions: Held year-round on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 10:30am. Sessions include safety briefings, paddling technique demonstrations, and on-water practice.Play opportunities: Participate in team dragon boat racing with up to 22 paddlers. The club competes at state, national, and international regattas, fostering both competitive and social paddling environments.Membership details: New members can join after attending an introductory session and receive a free Dragon Pass for a month of training. The club provides...
Join the Yarra River Dragons
Training sessions for beginners, social paddlers, and competitive athletes
Racing in mixed, open, and women’s categories at local, national, and international events
One-month free trial for new members via Dragon Pass
Opportunities to represent Victoria or Australia in dragon boat regattas
Active social events and team-building activities
Membership includes access to coaching, equipment, and regatta entry support
Join the...
Join Melbourne University Dragons Dragon Boat Club
Training Sessions:
Tuesday: 6:15pm - 8:00pmThursday: 6:15pm - 8:00pmSunday: 7:30am - 12:00pm (double session)How to Join:
Simply attend a Sunday training session and let the team know you're interested in joining. New members are welcomed and supported by experienced paddlers. The club aims to form a family of athletes who portray excellence and camaraderie.
Competition:
MUDBC competes in Australian Dragon Boat regattas and races coordinated through Dragon Boat Victoria. The club promotes...
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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.