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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...
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...
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...
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series: Race 4
Join the Warringah Triathlon Club for Race 4 of the Northern Beaches Triathlon Series on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at North Head, Manly, Sydney, NSW. This event features Enticer and Sprint distances, each with a distinctive 2km T1 run segment between the swim and bike legs, exclusive to WTC races. Participants can also opt for a Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run) in both...
Max Adventure Race Series: Lake Macquarie
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Max Adventure Race Series at Lake Macquarie, NSW, on Saturday, 14 February 2026, offers an exciting introduction to the dynamic sport of Adventure Racing. Teams of two will engage in a fast-paced, non-stop race that challenges participants to alternate between three core disciplines: mountain biking, trail running, and kayaking. Throughout the event, team members must stay together and collaborate...
SMC Road Race 6
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September through May, with the upcoming event scheduled for Sunday, 15 February 2026. This professionally timed road race offers three distance options: 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon, accommodating runners of all levels. The race starts and finishes at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Participation...
True Grit Cutline
True Grit Cutline Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 Location: Dargle Farm, Lower Portland, NSW, Australia Experience an innovative running challenge that tests both speed and strategy. True Grit Cutline pushes participants to their limits with a unique format: complete successive 3km laps within a set time limit that decreases by one minute after each lap. As the race progresses, you...
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series: Race 5
Join the Warringah Triathlon Club for Race 5 of the Northern Beaches Triathlon Series on Sunday, 8 March 2026, at North Head, Manly, Sydney. This event features both Enticer and Sprint distances, each with a distinctive 2km T1 run from the swim to the bike—unique to WTC races. Participants can also choose a Duathlon option (Run/Bike/Run) for either distance. The...
Lake Mac Triathlon Festival
Organiser: H Events
The Lake Mac Triathlon Festival is a new multi-sport event taking place at Lake Macquarie, NSW, on Sunday, 8 March 2026. This exciting festival offers a range of race options including Short, Sprint, Standard, and Juniors triathlons, as well as an Aquathlon (swim and run), Open Water Swims, and a 5km running event, all held over a weekend filled with...
Raging Waters Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
The Raging Waters Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 15 March 2026 in Prospect, Western Sydney, NSW, Australia. This exciting event offers three race distances: 10km, 5km, and a 2km Family Dash, suitable for all ages and abilities. Runners will enjoy a scenic and fast course that starts at Raging Waters Sydney, winds through beautiful nature reserves, and follows the...
BTC Junior's Triathlon
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The Balmoral Triathlon Club proudly presents the BTC Junior's Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the picturesque Balmoral Beach in Mosman, Sydney, NSW. This exciting event features two race distances designed to cater to different junior age groups, ensuring a fun and inclusive experience for all young athletes. Participants will enjoy a safe, traffic-free course with a...
SMC Road Race 7
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September through May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This professionally timed road race offers participants the choice of 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances at every event. The race start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park,...
YOHKA Kiama
Organiser: YOHKA Sports
YOHKA™ Kiama is a family-friendly festival of fitness, where adventure, community and entertainment collide.Across two massive days, athletes of all levels, spectators and kids can experience what makes YOHKA one of the most exciting new obstacle course racing (OCR) fitness events in Australia. Tackle our Long (10k) or Short (3-5k) obstacle course races, witness the intensity of the 100m Sprint...
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Manly Dam, NSW
Organiser: Adventure Junkie
Sprint Series Adventure Race: Manly Dam, NSW Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026 Location: Manly Dam, NSW, Australia Join us for the Sprint Series Adventure Race at Manly Dam—an exhilarating multi-discipline event set in the scenic surroundings of Manly Dam Reserve, just minutes from Sydney. Teams of two will navigate a dynamic course through lush forest, winding trails, and open waterways,...
Run2Cure Neuroblastoma Sydney
The Run2Cure Neuroblastoma Fun Run in Sydney, NSW, takes place on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at the scenic Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain. Participants can choose from a variety of distances: 21.1km half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 3km scenic run/walk events, as well as a family-friendly 1km fun walk designed for children aged five and under. The half marathon, 10km,...
Murray Bridge Triathlon Festival
Organiser: Pushing Limits
The Murray Bridge Triathlon Festival will take place on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge, SA. This exciting event features five race distances: Long Course, Olympic, Sprint, Enticer, and Kids/Mini, catering to all levels of triathletes. The festival offers a fast and scenic course centered around the iconic Bunyip at Sturt Reserve, showcasing the highlights of the...
Newcastle Cross Country: 1. Richley Reserve
Newcastle Cross Country Club invites runners to compete in the upcoming race at Richley Reserve, Blackbutt, on Saturday, 4 April 2026. This event is part of the Hunter Region's cross country race series in New South Wales. Participation is exclusive to club members; membership is open to all and requires online registration by midnight on the Friday before the race...
Northern Beaches Triathlon Series: Race 6
The Warringah Triathlon Club presents Race 6 of the Northern Beaches Triathlon Series, held at North Head, Manly on Sunday, 12 April 2026. This event features both Enticer and Sprint distances, each including a distinctive 2km run transition (T1) from the swim to the bike segment, a hallmark of Warringah Triathlon Club races. Participants can also choose a Duathlon option...
Swimrun Australia: Sydney East
Swimrun Australia’s Sydney East event returns on 18 April 2026, featuring a stunning harbour course with iconic views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and South Head. This dynamic adventure race combines multiple trail running and open water swimming segments into one continuous journey—no transitions or gear changes required. Participants run in their swimwear and swim in their shoes,...
Run Wollongong
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wollongong returns on Saturday, 18 April 2026, featuring a range of race distances including the Wollongong Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km (Kerryn McCann 10), 5km (Fitness 5), and 2km (Turbo 2). The scenic course follows the beautiful undulating coastline of Wollongong, running along the renowned Blue Mile and Emma McKeon Promenade before extending to Bellambi. Participants will circle the iconic...
Triathlon Wollongong Festival
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The vibrant harbour precinct and iconic Blue Mile of Wollongong will host the Triathlon Wollongong Festival on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Challenge yourself to swim, bike, and run through one of Australia’s most scenic coastal locations. Race options include Standard Distance (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint, Super Sprint, TriKidz Aquathon, Try-A-Tri, and Aquabike categories. Participants can enter individually...
SMC Road Race 8
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September to May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 19 April 2026. This professionally timed road race offers 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon (21.1km) distances at each event, catering to a range of runners. The start and finish lines are located at Long...
Shire Run Carnival & Aquathlon
The Shire Run Carnival & Aquathlon will be held on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at the scenic Kurnell Foreshore in Kurnell, NSW. This vibrant community event offers a festive carnival atmosphere and welcomes participants of all levels, from recreational walkers and runners to elite athletes. The course features mostly sealed paths with grassy sections at the start and finish, with...
Ultra-Trail Australia: 1km-4-Kids
Organiser: IRONMAN
Ultra-Trail Australia: 1km-4-Kids Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026 Location: Scenic World, Katoomba, NSW, Australia Celebrate the next generation of trail runners at the Ultra-Trail Australia: 1km-4-Kids, a highlight of the Ultra-Trail Australia festival weekend. This inclusive, non-competitive 1km fun run gives children aged 12 and under the chance to experience the thrill of trail running in a safe, supportive environment—and...
Bayside Run Festival
The Bayside Run Festival on Sunday, 24 May 2026, is Sydney’s premier community running event, showcasing one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes. This festival offers a range of race distances to suit all levels, including a 63km Ultra, 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Dash. All races take place along the picturesque foreshore, passing through...
SMC Road Race 9
The SMC Road Race Series, organised monthly by the Sydney Marathon Clinic from September to May, presents its next event on Sunday, 24 May 2026. This professionally timed road race offers three distance options: 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon (21.1km). The start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Participation is open to all runners;...
Max Adventure Race: Sydney
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Max Adventure Race: Sydney, held at Royal National Park, NSW, on 30 May 2026, offers an exciting introduction to the dynamic sport of adventure racing. Teams of two will compete in a fast-paced, multi-discipline race that challenges participants to transition seamlessly between mountain biking, trail running, and kayaking multiple times throughout the event. This continuous race lasts between 2...
Lindfield Fun Run
The annual Lindfield Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 31 May 2026 in Roseville, Sydney, NSW. This popular community event, organised by the Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai, offers a range of distances to suit all participants, including a 10km run, a 5km run/walk, and a 2km run/walk. The 5km course is officially measured and certified, while the 10km run...
Wollongong Running Festival
The Wollongong Running Festival, the largest running event in Wollongong, takes place annually on the first Sunday of June, with the next edition scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026. Participants can choose from four distances: a scenic Half Marathon featuring a two-loop course, a 10km run showcasing Wollongong’s highlights, a 5km run, or a 2km Kids Fun Run. All races...
Parklands Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Join us on Sunday, 14 June 2026, at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands for the Parklands Running Festival, featuring a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km Family Dash. Experience a scenic and nature-rich course that combines beautiful surroundings with a rewarding challenge, including several tough hills that test your endurance and skill. All finishers will be awarded a themed...
Suggested groups & activities in and around Sydney NSW
Achilles Sydney Walking and Running Group
On most Sundays we meet hail, rain or shine on Hospital Road, at the rear of Sydney Eye Hospital. opposite the Domain at 8.00am.
We train (walk or run) for an hour, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of some of Sydney’s most spectacular sites – the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s chair.
RAST COAST SQUASH ACADEMY
Group classes, clinics, and one-on-one coaching for beginners to elite players.Coaching team of 15+ professionals, led by former World #38 Aaron Frankcomb.Hosts major national events, squash camps, corporate events, and tournaments.Provides educational and scholarship pathways to universities locally and internationally.Features advanced technology including PlaySight courts with cameras...
No website - SYDNEY CBD SQUASH CLUB
The club offers:
Online court bookings through membership registration on Sporty HQ.Regular competitions including Morning and Lunch Competitions catering to city workers.The Annual City Houses Corporate Competition, a longstanding league since 1953 for teams of companies, clubs, or friends running May to October.Weekly Thursday Night Ladies’ sessions providing free coaching to women beginners, promoting inclusivity.The facility is accessible via nearby train lines and offers parking options. The club fosters a vibrant squash community encouraging both competitive play and...
Evo Futsal
Leagues run for juniors, seniors, and mixed teams.Competitions are open to all genders and ages.Registration is required for finals eligibility, with affordable per-player fees.Flexible team options and fill-in players welcome.Contact Evo Futsal Sydney for more details and to join a team.
CANTERBURY LEAGUES CLUB SQUASH CLUB
Squash courts available for hire to Full Members of Canterbury League ClubOrganized squash sessions and competitionsEquipment hire: racquets ($15 hire with $30 bond, $55 purchase), balls ($6), and grips ($15)Booking and membership details available via the club's...
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Family & Kids in Australia
There are a variety of family events that are run by government, councils, non-profits, and other associations to encourage physical activity. These events can include things like organized runs or walks, bike rides, hiking events, or other outdoor activities that promote exercise and physical activity. Some examples of specific events that might be held include:
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Fun runs or walk-a-thons: These events typically involve a short race or walk that is open to people of all ages and abilities. They are often organized as fundraisers for charitable causes and can include a variety of different distances and routes to suit different participants.
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Bike rides: These events can range from casual group rides to more organized events, such as charity bike rides or endurance challenges.
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Hiking events: Some organizations may organize guided hikes or backpacking trips for families, with the goal of getting people outdoors and active in nature.
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Parks and recreation events: Government and local councils might organize events in public parks, such as fitness classes, family sports games, and other activities.
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Community festivals and fairs: Many communities host events that include physical activities such as sports tournaments, fitness demonstrations, and other activities that encourage people to be active.
These events are usually open to all ages and abilities, and provide a great opportunity for families to spend time together while getting active and healthy.