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Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run
The Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run takes place on Monday, 26 January 2026 as part of the MMJ Aquathon series in Wollongong, NSW. This scenic and flat 5km course begins at the historic Wollongong Boat Harbour and follows the picturesque coastal Blue Mile shared path, passing landmarks such as the historic continental pools, North Beach, and the lagoon. Participants will reach...
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...
Sun Run
The Sun Run returns on Saturday, 31 January 2026, as one of Sydney’s premier family-friendly community sporting events. Take on the challenge of a scenic 7km or 10km run along the stunning coastline, starting from Dee Why and finishing at Manly Beach. Whether you are an elite athlete, casual jogger, or simply seeking a fun way to stay active and...
Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 2
The Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 2 will take place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at Heffron Park, Maroubra, NSW, Australia. This series offers a local, affordable, and inclusive triathlon experience in Sydney, welcoming participants of all levels—from beginners to seasoned athletes, whether affiliated with a club or not. All races are hosted on the Heffron Park Criterium Course, with transition...
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...
BTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026: Race 3
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The third race of the BTC Triathlon Series will be held on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at the scenic Middle Head area in Mosman, Sydney, NSW. The event features a 400m swim in the sheltered waters of Obelisk Beach, followed by a 15km bike leg consisting of 5 laps along Chowder Bay Road. The race concludes with a 4km run...
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...
Whale Rock Trail Run
The Whale Rock Trail Run returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026, inviting runners to explore the breathtaking trails of Pennant Hills National Park, NSW. This exciting event offers a 6.5km fun run, a 17km challenge run, and Kids’ Athletics activities, catering to participants of all ages and abilities. The 6.5km course begins with an exhilarating downhill stretch, includes refreshing creek...
Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 3
The Eastern Triathlon Series: Race 3 takes place on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at Heffron Park, Maroubra, NSW. This Sydney-based series offers an affordable, beginner-friendly triathlon experience for athletes of all levels, whether you belong to a club or are racing independently. All races are held on the Heffron Park Criterium Course, with transition areas conveniently located outside the Des...
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...
BTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026: Race 4
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The fourth race of the BTC Triathlon Series will take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026, featuring a scenic and well-designed course at Middle Head in Mosman, NSW. The event begins with a 400m swim in the calm, sheltered waters of Obelisk Beach. The 15km bike leg follows, consisting of five laps along Chowder Bay Road. The race concludes with...
I'm Still Standing Sydney LOS
I'm Still Standing Sydney is an ultra-endurance race held at Heffron Park, Maroubra, on 14 March 2026, following the Last One Standing (or Backyard Ultra) format. Competitors run a 6.71 km loop every hour on the hour, continuing consecutively until only one runner completes a full lap alone and is declared the winner. Each loop must be finished within one...
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...
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...
Explore Sydney Northern Beaches Adventure Race
Organiser: Wild & Co
Get ready for the Explore Sydney Northern Beaches Adventure Race on Saturday, 21 March 2026! This thrilling event challenges teams of two to run, kayak, mountain bike, and navigate their way through a rugged, unmarked off-road course in the scenic Northern Beaches region of NSW, Australia. Choose between the 15km half course or the 30km full course, both designed to...
6hr Adventure Race: Sydney Northern Beaches
Organiser: Wild & Co
Get ready to run, kayak, mountain bike, and navigate at the 6hr Adventure Race in Sydney's Northern Beaches, NSW, on March 21, 2026. Teams of two will collaborate, using a map and compass, to navigate an unmarked off-road course of either 15km or 30km. Collect checkpoints along the way and aim to finish before the 6-hour cutoff. The first team...
Northern Beaches SquareOne Women’s Triathlon
The Warringah Triathlon Club proudly presents the Northern Beaches SquareOne Women’s Triathlon at North Head, Manly, Sydney, on 22 March 2026. This event features both Enticer and Sprint distances, each including a distinctive 2km T1 run from the swim to the bike leg, a unique aspect of WTC races. Participants can also choose a Duathlon option (Run/Bike/Run) for both distances....
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,...
Raw Challenge: Doyalson (March)
Join the Raw Challenge in Doyalson, NSW, on 26 March 2026 for a thrilling obstacle course experience featuring over 60 diverse and engaging obstacles across a sprawling 20-hectare site. The main course spans approximately 7.5 km and includes mud pits, rope climbs, water slides, and more, designed to test your endurance, strength, and agility in a fun and challenging environment....
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...
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...
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...
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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Running in Australia
Participating in running events, also known as road races or marathons, can be a fun and rewarding way to stay active and challenge yourself physically. There are many different types of running events, from short distance fun runs to full marathons. Some popular distances include:
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5K: A 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) race, often considered the shortest "serious" race distance.
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10K: A 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) race, a popular distance for runners of all abilities.
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Half marathon: A 21.1 kilometer (13.1 mile) race, often considered a significant milestone for runners.
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Marathon: A 42.2 kilometer (26.2 mile) race, considered the ultimate test of endurance and stamina.
Participating in a running event requires proper training and preparation. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor before starting any training program, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition or have not exercised in a while. It is also important to have the appropriate gear, such as running shoes, and to stay hydrated and fueled during the race.
Many running events also serve as fundraisers for charitable organizations, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to a good cause while also challenging themselves physically.