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Free Seniors Running Club, Groups & Coaches in Canberra ACT
Find local running groups, run organisers and coaches near Canberra ACT. 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 Canberra ACT and surrounds.
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Mount Ainslie parkrun - Campbell
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Mount Ainslie 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 Mount Ainslie parkrun **
Mount Ainslie 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 Mount Ainslie parkrun **
Mount Ainslie 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...
Campbell ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Running for Resilience - Kingston Foreshore
About the Group
Running for Resilience is a free community movement group supporting connection, wellbeing and regular physical activity.
What to Expect
Kingston Foreshore sessions include self-paced 20 to 30 minute walk or run options from the Arc de Resilience, followed by a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at The Dock, Kingston Foreshore for the listed weekly sessions.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Running for Resilience is a free community movement group supporting connection, wellbeing and regular physical activity.
What to Expect
Kingston Foreshore sessions include self-paced 20 to 30 minute walk or run options from the Arc de Resilience, followed by a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at The Dock, Kingston Foreshore for the listed weekly sessions.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Kingston ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Wed, Fri
Running
Queanbeyan parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Queanbeyan 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 Queanbeyan parkrun **
Queanbeyan 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 5k timed run...
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 Queanbeyan parkrun **
Queanbeyan 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 5k timed run...
Queanbeyan NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Canberra Pub Runners - Kingston Hotel
About the Group
Canberra Pub Runners is a social running group that meets weekly for a timed 5 km run, with the course and pub venue changing through the year.
What to Expect
The current course starts from Kingston Hotel. Runners complete a 5 km route before the group gathers socially afterwards.
How to Join
Arrive before the scheduled Tuesday run start.Check the official news page before attending because the course changes regularly.
Canberra Pub Runners is a social running group that meets weekly for a timed 5 km run, with the course and pub venue changing through the year.
What to Expect
The current course starts from Kingston Hotel. Runners complete a 5 km route before the group gathers socially afterwards.
How to Join
Arrive before the scheduled Tuesday run start.Check the official news page before attending because the course changes regularly.
Griffith ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
Running
Running for Resilience - Bridge to Bridge
About the Group
Running for Resilience Bridge to Bridge is a free social run or walk designed to help people move, connect and build community.
What to Expect
Participants meet near The Jetty for a 5 km Bridge to Bridge course around Lake Burley Griffin, then return for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet near the flags at The Jetty on Thursday evenings.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Running for Resilience Bridge to Bridge is a free social run or walk designed to help people move, connect and build community.
What to Expect
Participants meet near The Jetty for a 5 km Bridge to Bridge course around Lake Burley Griffin, then return for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet near the flags at The Jetty on Thursday evenings.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Parkes ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Thu
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Running
Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun - Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve 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 Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun **
Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other...
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 Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun **
Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other...
Jerrabomberra NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Burley Griffin parkrun - Yarralumla
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Burley Griffin 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 Burley Griffin parkrun **
Burley Griffin 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 Burley Griffin parkrun **
Burley Griffin 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...
Yarralumla ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Woden Town parkrun - Phillip
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Woden Town 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 Woden Town parkrun
Woden Town 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 5k timed...
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 Woden Town parkrun
Woden Town 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 5k timed...
Phillip ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Running for Resilience - University of Canberra
About the Group
Running for Resilience at the University of Canberra is a free social run or walk that encourages movement, wellbeing and connection.
What to Expect
Sessions meet around the University of Canberra for a 20 to 30 minute walk or run, then return for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at the listed University of Canberra venues for the weekly sessions.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Running for Resilience at the University of Canberra is a free social run or walk that encourages movement, wellbeing and connection.
What to Expect
Sessions meet around the University of Canberra for a 20 to 30 minute walk or run, then return for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at the listed University of Canberra venues for the weekly sessions.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Bruce ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu, Fri
Running
Gungahlin parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Gungahlin 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 Gungahlin parkrun **
Gungahlin 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 5k timed run...
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 Gungahlin parkrun **
Gungahlin 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 5k timed run...
Gungahlin ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Running for Resilience - Forde
About the Group
Running for Resilience Forde is a free Sunday social run or walk for people looking for community, movement and connection.
What to Expect
The group meets at Frankies at Forde for a self-paced run or walk, then returns for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at Frankies at Forde on Sunday afternoons.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Running for Resilience Forde is a free Sunday social run or walk for people looking for community, movement and connection.
What to Expect
The group meets at Frankies at Forde for a self-paced run or walk, then returns for a social catch-up.
How to Join
Meet at Frankies at Forde on Sunday afternoons.No registration is required; use the contact details on this listing for current information.
Forde ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun
Running
Ginninderra parkrun - Belconnen
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Ginninderra 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 Ginninderra parkrun **
Ginninderra 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 5k timed run...
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 Ginninderra parkrun **
Ginninderra 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 5k timed run...
Belconnen ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Coombs parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Coombs 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 Coombs parkrun **
Coombs 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 5k timed run...
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 Coombs parkrun **
Coombs 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 5k timed run...
Coombs ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Running
Wagi Bridge parkrun - Moncrieff
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Wagi Bridge 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 Wagi Bridge parkrun **
Wagi Bridge 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 Wagi Bridge parkrun **
Wagi Bridge 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...
Moncrieff ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
Tuggeranong parkrun - Greenway
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Tuggeranong 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 Tuggeranong parkrun **
Tuggeranong 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 5k timed run...
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 Tuggeranong parkrun **
Tuggeranong 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 5k timed run...
Greenway ACT
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Canberra running groups often use the city's lakes?
Lakeside paths around Lake Burley Griffin and Lake Ginninderra offer connected, well-marked loops with clear meeting points and options for different distances, which makes them easy for groups to plan around. Browse running groups in Canberra — some lake sections are exposed to wind, frost, or summer sun, so check the planned loop and conditions before you go.
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.
Is it safe to run during hot weather?
Running in heat is possible but requires caution—proper hydration, sun protection, and listening to your body. Check the best time of day to exercise to avoid peak heat, and ask your running group about their hot-weather policies and best practices for staying safe.
What's the difference between a social group and lessons/coaching?
A social group usually focuses on regular, informal participation and meeting people, with less individual instruction. Lessons and coaching are led by an instructor and follow a more structured approach to developing skills, technique or fitness. Some activities combine both, so check whether a listing is social, coached or a mix before joining.
How do I find the right activity for my skill level?
Start with the age and activity filters, then check the listing for terms such as beginner, social, intermediate, advanced or all abilities. Look for the expected pace, distance, rules and equipment as well as the skill label. If anything is unclear, tell the organiser about your experience and ask what a typical first session involves.
Are activities free or do they cost money?
KeepActive lists both free and paid activities. Use the 'Show Free Activities Only' filter for no-cost options. Paid activities may charge per session, by term, through a membership or for venue hire, so check what the advertised price includes and ask about trial sessions, equipment hire and additional registration fees.
How do I join a group or sign up for lessons?
Click on the group listing to find their contact details, then reach out directly via their website or phone number. KeepActive helps you discover activities, but the organiser handles bookings and registration.
Do I need to commit to a group long-term?
Not always. Some social activities welcome casual drop-ins, while leagues, term-based lessons and coached programs may require registration for a season or set number of sessions. Check the cancellation policy, attendance expectations and payment terms with the organiser before committing.
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