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Seniors Running Club, Groups & Coaches in Brisbane City QLD
Find local running groups, run organisers and coaches near Brisbane City QLD. Whether it is casual, social or competitive - we want to help you find a group that works for you. Whether you are looking for kids running lessons, coaches & athlethic clubs or adults, explore options in Brisbane City QLD and surrounds.
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South Bank Runners - South Brisbane
About the Group
South Bank Runners is a Brisbane running club for people building fitness, training for events or looking for a supportive running community.
What to Expect
Tuesday sessions focus on speed, Thursday sessions focus on endurance, and runners are grouped so different abilities can take part.
How to Join
Meet at the South Bank side of Kurilpa Bridge for a Tuesday or Thursday evening session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
South Bank Runners is a Brisbane running club for people building fitness, training for events or looking for a supportive running community.
What to Expect
Tuesday sessions focus on speed, Thursday sessions focus on endurance, and runners are grouped so different abilities can take part.
How to Join
Meet at the South Bank side of Kurilpa Bridge for a Tuesday or Thursday evening session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
South Brisbane QLD
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$60.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu
Running
South Bank parkrun - South Brisbane - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is South Bank parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About South Bank parkrun **
South Bank parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About South Bank parkrun **
South Bank parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
South Brisbane QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Fitaz Run Club - Kangaroo Point
About the Group
Fitaz Run Club is a free Thursday morning community run club based at Fitaz Gym in Kangaroo Point.
What to Expect
The organiser describes a structured running program with sessions for building stamina, technique and pace in a supportive social environment.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Thursday morning before the run starts.Use the website on this listing for current program and attendance details.
Fitaz Run Club is a free Thursday morning community run club based at Fitaz Gym in Kangaroo Point.
What to Expect
The organiser describes a structured running program with sessions for building stamina, technique and pace in a supportive social environment.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Thursday morning before the run starts.Use the website on this listing for current program and attendance details.
Kangaroo Point QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Thu
Running
Brisbane Frontrunners - Kangaroo Point
About the Group
Brisbane Frontrunners is a friendly LGBTIQ+ running and walking group that meets beside the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point.
What to Expect
The group welcomes runners and walkers of varied fitness levels, with social river-path sessions and a relaxed community focus.
How to Join
Arrive a little early for a Monday or Thursday evening session at Captain Burke Park.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
Brisbane Frontrunners is a friendly LGBTIQ+ running and walking group that meets beside the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point.
What to Expect
The group welcomes runners and walkers of varied fitness levels, with social river-path sessions and a relaxed community focus.
How to Join
Arrive a little early for a Monday or Thursday evening session at Captain Burke Park.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
Kangaroo Point QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Thu
Running
Brisbane Social Run Club - South Bank
About the Group
Brisbane Social Run Club is a free community running group based around South Bank, with a relaxed weekly social run.
What to Expect
The Thursday session is a 5km-ish social run where participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The group welcomes all levels.
How to Join
Meet at the listed South Bank meeting point on Thursday evening before the run starts.Use the website on this listing for current details and updates.
Brisbane Social Run Club is a free community running group based around South Bank, with a relaxed weekly social run.
What to Expect
The Thursday session is a 5km-ish social run where participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The group welcomes all levels.
How to Join
Meet at the listed South Bank meeting point on Thursday evening before the run starts.Use the website on this listing for current details and updates.
South Brisbane QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Thu
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Pat Carroll Running Group - South Bank
About the Group
Pat Carroll Running Group is a Brisbane running group based at South Bank, offering structured weekday morning sessions for runners who want supportive coaching and consistency.
What to Expect
Sessions include an easy warm-up, mobility and faster efforts, a main running set, and a cool-down returning to South Bank. The total route is around 10km, with varied session venues around inner Brisbane.
How to Join
Turn up at The Ship Inn end of the Goodwill Bridge before a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for...
Pat Carroll Running Group is a Brisbane running group based at South Bank, offering structured weekday morning sessions for runners who want supportive coaching and consistency.
What to Expect
Sessions include an easy warm-up, mobility and faster efforts, a main running set, and a cool-down returning to South Bank. The total route is around 10km, with varied session venues around inner Brisbane.
How to Join
Turn up at The Ship Inn end of the Goodwill Bridge before a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for...
South Brisbane QLD
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$15.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu, Fri
Running
Felons Run Club - Howard Smith Wharves
About the Group
Felons Run Club is a free community 5km walk or run from Howard Smith Wharves, hosted as part of Felons Lifestyle Club activities.
What to Expect
The session follows the Brisbane River and welcomes all fitness levels, with a social finish at the venue.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Wednesday evening before the session starts.Use the website on this listing for current registration and attendance details.
Felons Run Club is a free community 5km walk or run from Howard Smith Wharves, hosted as part of Felons Lifestyle Club activities.
What to Expect
The session follows the Brisbane River and welcomes all fitness levels, with a social finish at the venue.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Wednesday evening before the session starts.Use the website on this listing for current registration and attendance details.
Brisbane City QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Wed
Running
Watts Athletics Group Sessions - Milton
About the Group
Watts Athletics offers coached Brisbane running group sessions from Milton for runners who want to train with a supportive crew.
What to Expect
Sessions are tailored to personal running goals and focus on skill, effort and steady improvement in an encouraging group environment.
How to Join
Meet at the published Milton meeting point before a Tuesday or Thursday morning group session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
Watts Athletics offers coached Brisbane running group sessions from Milton for runners who want to train with a supportive crew.
What to Expect
Sessions are tailored to personal running goals and focus on skill, effort and steady improvement in an encouraging group environment.
How to Join
Meet at the published Milton meeting point before a Tuesday or Thursday morning group session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
Milton QLD
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$15.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu
Running
Femmi Friday Brisbane
About the Group
Femmi Friday Brisbane is a weekly women's run community meeting at Chatty Beans Cafe.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Femmi Friday Brisbane is a weekly women's run community meeting at Chatty Beans Cafe.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Brisbane QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
Running
445 Run Club Brisbane
About the Group
445 Run Club Brisbane is a Friday morning social run connected to the wider 445 Run Club community.
What to Expect
The official locations page lists the Brisbane meeting point and the club FAQ says participation is free. The format is an early social run followed by a community catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Brisbane meeting point before the Friday morning run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current location updates.
445 Run Club Brisbane is a Friday morning social run connected to the wider 445 Run Club community.
What to Expect
The official locations page lists the Brisbane meeting point and the club FAQ says participation is free. The format is an early social run followed by a community catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Brisbane meeting point before the Friday morning run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current location updates.
New Farm QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
Running
intraining Running - New Farm Park
About the Group
intraining offers coached Brisbane running groups for runners working toward 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultra and triathlon goals.
What to Expect
The New Farm Park sessions include coached speed and threshold work for runners of varied abilities.
Casual attendance is $14 per session, with a lower member rate published by the organiser.
How to Join
Meet at the first carpark on the left on the Ring Road before the morning session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
intraining offers coached Brisbane running groups for runners working toward 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultra and triathlon goals.
What to Expect
The New Farm Park sessions include coached speed and threshold work for runners of varied abilities.
Casual attendance is $14 per session, with a lower member rate published by the organiser.
How to Join
Meet at the first carpark on the left on the Ring Road before the morning session.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
New Farm QLD
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$14.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu
Running
St Lucia parkrun - Saint Lucia - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is St Lucia parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About St Lucia parkrun **
St Lucia parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About St Lucia parkrun **
St Lucia parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
Saint Lucia QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
New Farm parkrun - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is New Farm parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About New Farm parkrun **
New Farm parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About New Farm parkrun **
New Farm parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
New Farm QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Club KT Walk Run Club - Newstead
About the Group
Club KT Walk Run Club is a free community walk and run session in Newstead.
What to Expect
The session is a 45 minute out-and-back walk or run, designed so participants turn around at halfway and finish together. It suits a range of paces.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Friday morning before the session starts.Use the website on this listing for first-timer registration and current details.
Club KT Walk Run Club is a free community walk and run session in Newstead.
What to Expect
The session is a 45 minute out-and-back walk or run, designed so participants turn around at halfway and finish together. It suits a range of paces.
How to Join
Meet at the listed venue on Friday morning before the session starts.Use the website on this listing for first-timer registration and current details.
Newstead QLD
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
Running
Brisbane Road Runners Club - West End
About the Group
Brisbane Road Runners Club is a long-running Brisbane road running club offering friendly, organised runs from West End for runners of varied abilities.
What to Expect
Sessions use a measured riverside loop with multiple distance options, pre-race registration and a supportive club environment.
How to Join
Register through the organiser website before attending a Sunday morning event at West End.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
Brisbane Road Runners Club is a long-running Brisbane road running club offering friendly, organised runs from West End for runners of varied abilities.
What to Expect
Sessions use a measured riverside loop with multiple distance options, pre-race registration and a supportive club environment.
How to Join
Register through the organiser website before attending a Sunday morning event at West End.
Check the organiser website and use the contact details on this listing for current session information.
West End QLD
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$70.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athletics Queensland and what events do they run?
Queensland Athletics is the state member association for athletics in Queensland. It supports affiliated clubs and administers competition across track and field, cross country and road running for different ages and standards. Membership and entry rules vary by program. Browse running events in Brisbane for a broader range of club, community and independent events.
Are there Parkrun events in Brisbane?
Yes. parkrun organises free, timed five-kilometre community events at multiple Brisbane-area locations, generally on Saturday mornings. Check parkrun's official event map for the current location, start time, course information and cancellations. Browse running events in Brisbane for other community runs and races.
What are typical coaching costs for running in Brisbane?
Running coaching prices in Brisbane depend on whether you choose a club squad, group clinic, online plan or individual coaching. Compare more than the headline fee: club membership, track entry, assessments and race support may cost extra. Ask about coach qualifications, session frequency, heat policies and cancellation terms before enrolling.
How does Brisbane's heat affect year-round running?
Brisbane summers (November-March) are hot and humid. Runners shift to very early morning or evening sessions to avoid peak heat. Hydration and heat management are essential. Your group will have heat-adapted strategies.
What are popular running areas in Brisbane?
Brisbane runners use riverside paths around the CBD and South Bank, park loops, suburban bikeways and hillier trails further from the centre. The right area depends on surface, shade, lighting, elevation and flood or construction closures. Browse running groups and events in Brisbane, then check the current route with the organiser.
Are there running races and events in Brisbane?
Yes. Brisbane's calendar includes community fun runs and road races over a range of distances, with many events scheduled outside the hottest part of summer. Browse fun runs in Brisbane or explore all Brisbane running events. Confirm the date, distance, course and entry requirements with the organiser before registering.
What's unique about Brisbane's running culture?
Brisbane has strong community running with inclusive, welcoming social culture. Heat-adapted training practices and year-round groups help runners stay consistent. Connect with local groups to learn their approach.
Is running a winter or summer sport in Australia?
Running happens year-round, but training patterns shift with seasons. Winter is peak training season (cooler, better for distance). Summer requires early/late runs to avoid peak heat, and winter has its own challenges with cold and rain. Check your local running club for their seasonal programming.
What equipment do I need to start running?
Start with comfortable running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and sun protection. You do not need a watch or specialist gear for most beginner sessions. Ask the organiser whether the route has water stops, requires a headlamp or reflective clothing, or involves trails where different footwear may be useful.
Can I join a running club if I can't run five kilometres yet?
Yes, provided the club offers a suitable pace or beginner program. Ask whether walking and run-walk intervals are welcome, what distance the group covers and whether it regroups so nobody is left behind. A gradual first five-kilometre plan can help, but you do not need to reach that distance before contacting a club.
What's the difference between a running club and a race training group?
A running club may offer social runs, club competition and sessions for several paces throughout the year. A race-training group usually follows a time-limited plan for a particular distance or event, with workouts such as intervals, tempo runs and long runs. Some clubs provide both, so compare the pace requirements, coaching and attendance commitment.
Do I need a coach to run faster?
Not required, but coaching helps with pacing, technique, and training plans. Many runners improve through consistent group running plus occasional coached sessions. Ask your running club for coaching recommendations.
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