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Emerald Lake parkrun - Cardinia image

Emerald Lake parkrun - Cardinia

Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Emerald Lake 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 Emerald Lake parkrun

Emerald Lake 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...
Emerald VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Early Risers Running Club

Provider: Barm Fitness
Early Risers Running Club 🏃‍♂️➡️🏃‍♀️➡️

Rise. Run. Conquer. Repeat!

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned runner, this club is for everyone who loves to kickstart their day with energy and positivity.
Join us and make your mornings legendary. Let’s break boundaries, hit new milestones, and inspire each other—one step at a time!

📍 Ready to Run? Sign up now and be part of something exhilarating!

Commitment: you have a choice - turn up or snooze the alarm ⏰ 
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Time: 5:15 am
Duration: 30 minutes 
Location- Mawson Gardens- corner of Aspire Blvd & Kennedy Drive, Fraser...
Fraser Rise VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Wed, Fri
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AYB Running Group Ringwood

Provider: AYB Fitness & Running
We are a small friendly recreational running group in Melbourne's outer east, helping you succeed with your running goals no matter what your age or ability or pace. We run for fitness, enjoyment, support, and participate in fun runs and events.

Our coach is accredited with Athletics Australia and our sessions are varied and aimed at progressing your goals in a supportive, encouraging environment. Beginners programs to get you started running are scheduled regularly throughout the year. We also encourage walkers to come and join us and walk for fitness with the company of others who want to get fit...
Ringwood VIC
$10.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat, Tue
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Docklands Run Club

Join us for weekly runs (Every Sunday) along the beautiful Docklands waterfront - get fit, make friends, and have fun!

Join us for free!

Schedule as followed:

08:00 - 08:05 Meet at Boost Juice under Big Ferris Wheel

08:05 - 08:15 Warm Up

08:15 - 09:15 Start Run

09:15 - 09:30 Cool Down & Recovery

09:30 Post Run Coffee & Breakfast at "Brother Cafe" nearby

Meeting Point: 440 Docklands Drive Meet in front of Boost Juice under the Big Ferris Wheel! Docklands, VIC 3008 Australia
Docklands VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun
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Great Southern Rail Trail parkrun, Korumburra - South Gippsland

Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Great Southern Rail Trail parkrun, Korumburra?

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 Great Southern Rail Trail parkrun, Korumburra

Great Southern Rail Trail parkrun, Korumburra is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not...
Korumburra VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Red and Black Running Incorporated

Provider: Athlethics VIC
Welcome to the Red & Black Running Team.Do you want to have fun, make new friends, get fitter, participate in fun runs or just take the first step in your running?The Red & Black Running Team is the group for you!We welcome runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and aspirations.Our Athletics Australia accredited coaches take regular team training sessions with plenty of variety and fun to enable our members to achieve their goals.Our home parkrun is Maribyrnong parkrun (Burton Cres, Maribyrnong).  Parkrun is a FREE timed 5km event held on Saturday mornings around the world.We are a social group too – with...
Moonee Ponds VIC
Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Knox Road Runners

Provider: Athlethics VIC
 Do you need some support and encouragement for your next running challenge? At Knox Road Runners our members pursue goals in the company of like minded members running at a compatible pace.We have runners that can do sub 3hr marathons, and beginners and recovering athletes that run much much slower. We value fellowship over performance, but celebrate our successes. Perhaps we are the group for you?

Knox Road Runners is a Recreational Running Group affiliated with Athletics Victoria. All affiliated Recreational Running Groups have accredited Recreational Running Coaches to help you be the best runner you can be.

Coaching Disciplines:...
Bayswater VIC
Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Bacchus Marsh Running Club

Provider: Athlethics VIC
The clubs motto is ‘ better than running alone’ and it encapsulates our ultimate goal of empowering you to move that bit more and find some encouragement in doing so with others in a fun and social environment.

Bacchus Marsh Running Club is a Recreational Running Group affiliated with Athletics Victoria. All affiliated Recreational Running Groups have accredited Recreational Running Coaches to help you be the best runner you can be.

Coaching Disciplines: Middle Distance/Distance running

Bacchus Marsh VIC
Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Benalla Running Group

Provider: Athlethics VIC
The Benalla Running Group aims to provide a recreational running group for everyone. Benalla Running Group caters for all ages and physical abilities.In 2024, Benalla Running Group are affiliating with Athletics Victoria as a Recreational Running Club. This enables our members peace of mind while participating and ensures that they are safe while enjoying their running.Our members, socially run together and have an age range of early-20s to mid-70s. The demographics within the group connects many different parts of our community, promotes a healthy lifestyle, promotes positive mental health and a medium to meet new people.

Benalla Running Group is...
Benalla VIC
Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Crosbie Crew

Provider: Athlethics VIC
The Crosbie Crew believe running is for everyone. As a running club, the Crosbie Crew welcome people of all ages and abilities, and by sharing our experience and passion for running, we inspire and encourage one another in a non competitive environment to reach our own personal goals and extend our abilities. Whether it is to run further or faster, we aim to make running a friendly, feel good part of life.

Crosbie Crew is a Recreational Running Group affiliated with Athletics Victoria. All affiliated Recreational Running Groups have accredited Recreational Running Coaches to help you be the best runner...
Melbourne VIC
Approx $50.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Undisclosed
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Nagambie Lake parkrun - Strathbogie

Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Nagambie Lake 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 Nagambie Lake parkrun

Nagambie Lake 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...
Nagambie VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Run Like A Girl Run Club

Provider: Run Like A Girl Australia
Female Running Club & Coaching for Beginners & Amateur Runners
For anyone identifying as female.
From zero to ultra, individualised coaching & programming $90p/m
Technique analysis & development for all runners.
Sessions free on program - Mondays 6pm & Wednesdays 6:30pm
Can register on web for a casual session.
Kensington VIC
$90.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun, Mon, Wed
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Trebeck Reserve parkrun - Winchelsea - Surf Coast

Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Trebeck 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 Trebeck Reserve parkrun

Trebeck 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 runners, but a 5k timed...
Winchelsea VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Learn to Run - 10 Week Program

Provider: Phase 1 Performance
Is completing a Fun Run on your list of goals in 2024? Our 10 week program will prepare you for the Mother's Day Classic 4, 8 or 12km run on Sunday 12th May.

*Small Group (fun and social)
*Learn correct running technique
*Build strength and endurance
*Work at your own individual pace
*Get active for breast cancer research

Just $299 and includes:

*10 x 60 minute small group sessions
*Group chat for sending resources/ tips/motivation/sharing progress
*Run-specific strength training program
*24/7 Gym Access at Phase 1 Performance in Alphington for 12 weeks!

The program starts on Monday 19th February at...
Alphington VIC
$299.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon
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Can Walk Can Run: return to running after cancer

Provider: Can Walk Can Run
Can Walk Can Run is a free running group and program for people living with and beyond cancer that aims to help people improve their ability to participate in a park run or fun run event. It was co-designed with a cohort of people who have lived experience of cancer as well as running coaches, health professionals, and some government staff. It is also part of a research project exploring ways of supporting community physical activity after a cancer diagnosis. The program will initially be for people with breast cancer (in January and February), breast and ovarian cancer (April and...
South Yarra VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue, Thu

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Monday Mitcham Badminton - Indians in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

LOOKING FOR Intermediate Regular Players for 1.5 hours - 7 to 8:30pm

Group to help men from Indian Sub-continent residing in Melbourne Eastern suburbs connect and play badminton together.

When do you play?
We play badminton in Melbourne Eastern suburbs - 7pm at Mitcham Badminton.

How much does it cost?
Costs are generally shared and involved court fees ~$25 and shuttle costs $3.50 per head.
Please advise atleast 24 hours prior to cancellation - otherwise you will be considered part of the court split.

Do you play regularly?
Yes we play weekly. Occasionally, during long weekends we may not have...
Mitcham VIC
Approx $10.00
Age: 18 - 50
Mon
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Mitcham beginner badminton group

Group for badminton beginners to get active and play socially. Intermediate players are welcome to join if they are happy to play with beginners.

All fitness levels welcome for regular play. Currently playing regularly most Tue night from after 7pm. Time and day can vary depending on court availability.

Come and join us have fun and meet some locals. No matter your level of play, age, gender identity or fitness level we would love to see you on the courts.

Don't have a racquet? You can hire one from the court and try out.
Mitcham VIC
Approx $10.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
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Beginner Tennis - Mitcham - Heatherdale Tennis Club

This is a beginner tennis group to practice playing against others. Feel free to join and discuss timing with members.

**How much does it cost?**
Court hire at Heatherdale Tennis Club Mitcham costs $20. We generally split this equally. See Heatherdale tennis Club website to book a court.

** What level of players do you have? **
Mostly beginners who have had a few lessons so they understand the basics.

**What do I bring?**
BYO Tennis racquet. Tennis ball are generally provided but depends on the organiser?

**When do you play?**
We play mostly on Weekends and School Holidays. We...
Mitcham VIC
Approx $10.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat, Sun
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Badminton in Albert Park MSAC

Looking for one to three other beginners to just have fun. Intermediates will have to be allocated with other intermediates.

*Note: As of 18th June 2022, the updated price list for badminton in MSAC - the cost for doubles for one hour is $6.45 each, and a single 1-on-1 match for one hour is $12.90.
Albert Park VIC
Approx $5.00
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Basketball partner or two in Richmond, Balwyn North or Albert Park

I've been looking for a FREE shooting and/or rebounding partner for mutual exercise, improvement and fun. Keep in mind I have years of rep/club playing experience and watched a lot of professional bball (Olympics, NBA, NBL games) since I was little (so you'll learn a ton from me!), but this is open to all ages, genders, and experience levels (preferably someone who knows how to dribble and make breakaway moves safely without harm to the defender, at the very least).

I prefer someone who is available at least once-two sessions per week every week. More is better of course! Please...
Richmond VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 50
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Biking partner or group in or around Kew or St Kilda Beach image

Biking partner or group in or around Kew or St Kilda Beach

Just looking for a biking partner or two to motivate me to pull and use my bike out of my storage more often. Beginners welcome, this group is not for serious Tour De France level Cyclists.
Kew VIC
FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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