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Memory Walk & Jog: Melbourne
Organiser: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Australia
Melbourne, it’s time to get active, get healthy and get ahead of dementia! We’re so excited to be heading back to Princes Park! Bring your friends, family, work mates, even your dog to join us for a morning of fun, fitness and fundraising. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic day! Let’s beat dementia to the finish line. Choose...
GREAT OCEAN ROAD RUNNING FESTIVAL 2024
Organiser: Great Ocean Road Running
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will take place from the 18th to the 19th of May 2024.The Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracts thousands of participants every year seeking to conquer one of the most stunning marathons in the world. Held on the world famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the two day running event offers distances for all...
2024 Melbourne MS Walk Run and Roll
Organiser: MS Walk Run and Roll
There are over 33,300 people living with MS in Australia, and 1 in 3 of us will be directly impacted by a diagnosed family member, friend, or colleague.Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong disease for which there is no known cure...yet. This is why funding for support and services is so vital while the search for a cure continues.Come celebrate the...
The Bloody Long Walk: Melbourne
Organiser: The Bloody Long Walk
The Bloody Long Walk in Melbourne is a 35km challenge on 19 May 2024 from Yarra Bend Park to St Kilda; the event is owned and operated by the Mito Foundation.Walk, jog or run and enjoy spectacular scenery whilst raising vital funds to help find cures for mitochondrial disease (mito).Mito is a debilitating and potentially fatal genetic disorder that impairs...
Run Melbourne 2024
Organiser: Sole Motive
Get ready to embrace the challenge of running through the city of Melbourne.Run Melbourne isn’t just a race; it’s an unparalleled experience. Sweat, celebrate and push yourself past iconic city landmarks, with the crowds cheering you on and the adrenaline pumping through your veins.Along with our Presenting Partner ASICS we are thrilled to use the Grand Slam Oval as our...
Berwick Half Marathon - Quarter Marathon - 5km - KIDS Mile
Organiser: Berwick Half
The City of Casey's one and only Half Marathon event the Berwick Half is holding its second annual event on Sunday 25th August 2024.Featuring something for the entire family with 5 distances to chose from there is a:Half Marathon (21.1km)Quarter Marathon (10.5km)5kmKIDS Mile (1.6km)Junior Jog 400m (Under 7's)Set within the picturesque Berwick Springs Park on a flat 5.25km circuit that...
Run Prix
Organiser: Big Long Run Pty Ltd
Australia’s Fastest Road Running Race?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 you really ran a...
Melbourne Marathon Festival 2024
Organiser: Melbourne Marathon Festival
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, Australia’s premier Marathon event, returns Sunday, 13 October 2024. Choose from five distances, from 42.195k to 3k, each starting on Batman Avenue (150m North of Rod Laver Arena), and finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf!MarathonBe a part of Australia’s premier marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park...
Marysville Marathon Festival
Organiser: Trails Plus
Trailsplus is proud to host the annual Marysville Marathon Festival. The event has played an important part in the community’s recovery from the tragic 2009 bushfires through financial donations and community involvement.The event features running events of 4km, 10km, Half Marathon (21km), Marathon (42km) and Ultramarathon (50km) on scenic valley trails and forest tracks, passing sparkling rivers and waterfalls. Participants...
Eltham Fun Run Walk 2024
Organiser: Eltham Leisure Centre
The Eltham Fun Run Walk on Sunday the 17th of November 2024 is an annual 5km and 10km fun run and walk through some of the most picturesque walking trails in Melbourne, Victoria.Last year's event was a record-breaking event with over 800 participants and over $20 000 raised for the Pat Cronin Foundation.Enjoy the scenery along the Nillumbik walking paths...
2XU Wellness Run Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue
Organiser: O2Events
Running is a powerful tool to manage mental health and improve your wellness.On December 1st 2024, 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.Registrations Open: Friday 31st May 2024Date: Sunday 1st,...
Nearby Groups & Activities
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...
Melbourne Young Hikers
Joining this group is a great opportunity to go on adventures with people you can relate to, make friendships, and challenge yourself physically. Please come along to our social nights, info nights and check out our future events to find out more about us.
All our hikes are open only to paid members ($43 per year). We are a non-for-profit association, and the membership money is used to purchase insurance from Bushwalking Victoria that covers all paid members...
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Fila - 30% Off New Season Footwear
Offer: This offer is available on all W24 footwear. Prices as marked. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Dates: 10/04 - 30/04
Star RV - NT 50% Deal
Offer: Star RV Australia Northern Territory 50% deal
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Deal: 50% discount off the calculated day rate. Min 3 days & max 14 days hire.
Vehicle: Polaris 6 , Polaris 2, Polaris 2+2
Locations: Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, or Cairns to Darwin
Booking dates: 22nd of February to 10th of May 2024
Travel dates: 15th of March to 10th of May 2024
Dates: 18/03 - 10/05
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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.