Walking Events in Melbourne VIC
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Melbourne Pasifika Festival & Charity Walk
Organiser: Women's Federation for World Peace Australia
The Melbourne Pasifika Festival is an annual celebration of Pasifika Culture held on the first Saturday of December. The Festival and Charity Walk is organised by WFWP Australia, in partnership with Pacific Community organisations and leaders.The Melbourne Pasifika Festival gives the people of Melbourne a day to enjoy Pasifika Culture through traditional food stalls, arts and crafts, children's activities, traditional...
2XU Wellness Run
Organiser: O2Events
Running is a powerful tool to manage mental health and improve your wellness.On December 3rd 2023, let’s run, jog or walk, 5km, 10km, or 21.1km and raise funds for Beyond Blue 🏃 💙Every dollar you raise helps to fund Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Services 📞Let’s get training, feeling better, and help support others.All distances start and finish at Catani Gardens,...
Walk for Monash Children's Hospital
Organiser: Monash Children's Hospital
The Monash Children’s Hospital Walk is scheduled to take place at Jells Park. Make sure to grab your finest walking shoes and prepare for an enjoyable day filled with entertainment and chances to win prizes. It's an ideal event for the entire family, promising a day of amusement while supporting a noble cause.For those attending in person at Jells Park,...
Angela Taylor Memorial Walk/Run
Organiser: Blue Ribbon Foundation
Event BackgroundThe Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk started in 1989. This community event welcomes individual runners, walkers, juniors, adults and seniors. There’s a category to match all levels of fitness.At 1.00pm on Thursday the 27 March 1986, a car bomb exploded outside the police complex in Russell Street Melbourne. As a result, young Constable Angela Rose Taylor took the full force...
Nearby Groups & Activities
Basketball Camps
Provider: Tomorrow's Stars Basketball
The training camps at Tomorrow’s Stars Basketball is an ideal way for your child to learn and improve their basketball skills in leaps and bounds. The brainchild of ex-NBL professional and Slam Dunk Champion, Brett Rainbow, a variety of specialised training courses to suit different ages and skill levels are on offer. With the goal of giving back to the game that provided so much to him growing up, Brett is passionate about the younger generations to take on the mantle to become tomorrows future in basketball.
Run the Tan RUN CLUB
Provider: RUN THE TAN
RUN THE TAN RUN CLUB
- Free to Join
- Everyone Welcome
- Walk, Jog or Run (There are various options to choose from, including a structured run training session)
WHERE AND WHEN?
8am every Saturday morning
Meet at Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track
Followed by coffee at a local café
WHY?
- Start your weekends off on the right foot
- Great way to meet like-minded people and get fit and healthy
- No pressure, no judgment, no expectations
- Supported by qualified running coaches
Carlton Racketeers - Social Badminton at Carlton Baths
Provider: Carlton Racketeers
We are a group of beginners and intermediates who play every Friday 6-7:30pm at Carlton Baths (close to the CBD!). Everyone is welcome to join us, just make sure you sign up on our website :D.
Bayside Outdoor Fitness - St Kilda
Provider: Bayside Outdoor Fitness - St Kilda
** Fitness, fun and fresh! **
Providing a supportive and enjoyable exercise environment in St Kilda for all fitness levels and age groups...
** Experienced Trainers **
Your trainers at St Kilda have over 14 years experience in outdoor group training. They are all Fitness Australia accredited and have wide knowledge and experience in all things health and fitness!
** Free Trial Session **
Give yourself the opportunity to experience what BOF St Kilda has to offer by booking in for your FREE no obligation trial session
Melbourne Social Soccer Inc
Sharing the Beautiful Game!
We are a Non-For-Profit Organisation which exists to encourage cultural exchange and diversity through the beautiful game of football!
Our goal is to provide quality, accessible and affordable social soccer for all who love sharing the game, no matter who you are nor where you're from.
The social yet competitive balance within our games and tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays has given place to many years of great competition, awesome skills, and has helped create many significant friendships along the way.
Our games are fun and friendly, but also competitive. Our games are social-mixed and are...
Basketball Camps
Run the Tan RUN CLUB
- Free to Join
- Everyone Welcome
- Walk, Jog or Run (There are various options to choose from, including a structured run training session)
WHERE AND WHEN?
8am every Saturday morning
Meet at Pillars of Wisdom, Tan Track
Followed by coffee at a local café
WHY?
- Start your weekends off on the right foot
- Great way to meet like-minded people and get fit and healthy
- No pressure, no judgment, no expectations
- Supported by qualified running coaches
Carlton Racketeers - Social Badminton at Carlton Baths
Bayside Outdoor Fitness - St Kilda
Providing a supportive and enjoyable exercise environment in St Kilda for all fitness levels and age groups...
** Experienced Trainers **
Your trainers at St Kilda have over 14 years experience in outdoor group training. They are all Fitness Australia accredited and have wide knowledge and experience in all things health and fitness!
** Free Trial Session **
Give yourself the opportunity to experience what BOF St Kilda has to offer by booking in for your FREE no obligation trial session
Melbourne Social Soccer Inc
We are a Non-For-Profit Organisation which exists to encourage cultural exchange and diversity through the beautiful game of football!
Our goal is to provide quality, accessible and affordable social soccer for all who love sharing the game, no matter who you are nor where you're from.
The social yet competitive balance within our games and tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays has given place to many years of great competition, awesome skills, and has helped create many significant friendships along the way.
Our games are fun and friendly, but also competitive. Our games are social-mixed and are...
Walking in Australia
Participating in a walking event can be a great way to stay active, challenge yourself, and give back to the community. Walking events, also known as walkathons or charity walks, are organized for a variety of causes and organizations, and offer a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to participate.
Popular distances for walking events include the 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) and Half marathon (13.1 miles) walks. These distances provide an achievable goal for many people, while also offering a significant physical challenge.
When participating in a walking event, it's important to prepare properly. This includes ensuring that you have comfortable shoes that are broken in and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. It's also important to stay hydrated throughout the event, and to fuel your body with the right foods before and during the walk.
Before starting any training program for a walking event, it is always recommended to consult with a doctor, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition or haven't exercised in a while. A doctor can help you to determine if you're ready for an event, and can provide guidance on how to train safely and effectively.
Many walking events are also organized as fundraisers for charitable organizations, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to a good cause while also challenging themselves physically. This can be a great way to feel a sense of accomplishment and purpose, knowing that your participation is helping to make a positive impact in the world.