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Great Illawarra Walk
The Great Illawarra Walk is an annual fundraising event held on Saturday, 14 March 2026, featuring a scenic 40km walk from Shellharbour Village to The Headlands Hotel Austinmer in New South Wales. Participants can choose to complete the full distance or walk a shorter segment according to their comfort level. The walk commences at 7:00 AM from Bean Roasted Espresso...
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,...
Jabulani Challenge
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Jabulani Challenge is a premier trail running event set in the breathtaking Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, located just north of Sydney. Taking place on Saturday, 11 April 2026, participants can choose from three distances: 45km, 22km, and 12km. This predominantly single-track course offers a diverse and challenging experience, featuring waterside paths, lush rainforest, native bushland, steep hill climbs, and...
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...
Ultra-Trail Australia: UTA50 & UTA100
Organiser: IRONMAN
Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA) on 16 May 2026 is Australia’s premier trail running event, set in the spectacular Blue Mountains National Park, a World Heritage-listed site in New South Wales. The event offers two main race distances on Saturday: the challenging 100km UTA100 and the scenic 50km UTA50, which covers the latter half of the 100km course. Both races feature a...
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...
Raffertys Coastal Run
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
Join the Raffertys Coastal Run on Saturday, 11 July 2026, hosted at Raffertys Resort on the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Set amidst 38 acres of tranquil beaches and bushland on the peaceful bay of Cams Wharf, Raffertys Resort offers a perfect self-catering retreat just 90 minutes north of Sydney. This idyllic location provides the ideal setting...
TCS Sydney Marathon
Organiser: pont3
Experience one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS on Sunday, 30 August 2026 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Note: The 2026 event date is to be confirmed. Ballot entry opens in September 2025. The Sydney Marathon is now part of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, ranking as its seventh member. The...
Ten Trails of Garigal
Ten Trails of Garigal Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Location: St Ives, Sydney, NSW, Australia Join us for the Ten Trails of Garigal, a unique and flexible trail running challenge set in the scenic surroundings of St Ives, Sydney. The event features a 5km trail loop with rolling terrain and winding singletrack, offering both challenge and beauty on every lap....
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...
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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Marathon in Australia
A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official
distance of 42.195 kilometers, usually run as a road race.
Participating in a marathon can be a challenging and rewarding
experience, and there are a few things that you can expect when
you decide to run one.
First, you will need to train for several months to build your
stamina and endurance. Training for a marathon typically involves
running several times a week, increasing the distance of your runs
over time, and incorporating other forms of exercise such as
strength training and cross-training. It's essential to be
consistent with your training and to listen to your body to avoid
injury.
On race day, you can expect a large turnout of runners and
spectators. As a result, you will need to arrive at the starting
line well before the race begins to pick up your bib and have
enough time to warm up and stretch. During the race, you will run
through a course that is typically lined with cheering spectators,
and you will likely pass several aid stations where you can grab a
drink or a snack.
After crossing the finish line, you will be greeted with cheers,
collect your medal, and enjoy the post-race festivities. You will
feel a sense of accomplishment, and it will be a moment you will
cherish for the rest of your life.