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| May 2013 | ||
| Sat | 25 May | SDAC WINTER SERIES - ULOOLA FALLS, WATERFALL (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 10km (3.00pm). Drive to Waterfall, take the Railway station exit then go along McKell Avenue. Just past the Fire Station and Primary School take a small road left down to Waterfall oval. The runs are undulating along fire trails. Senior Scratch Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 25 May | JURRASSIC OBSTACLE COURSE RACE CENTRAL COAST NSW (NSW) Jurrassic is a 10k obstacle course race. Race will involve, climbing, mud obstacles, cargo nets, crawling, all round challenge, and of course running. contact: john. email: info@jurrassic.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 25 May | # STROMLO FOREST PARK WINTER SERIES CC (ACT) Uriarra Road. Just off NW corner of map 67 10:00am - 2k - primary school, 10:15am - 5/6k - high school, 10:30am - 3k - high school / college, 11:00am - 7.5k - adult long race, Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 26 May | SRI CHINMOY COMO LANDING HALF-MARATHON (VIC) Back by popular request, the Como Landing Half-Marathon also includes a 14km and 7km run. The course is a 7km circuit of the Yarra River. Start/finish venue is Como Landing, Alexandra Avenue (adjacent to Wesley College boat house), South Yarra (Melway Ref 58 G1). Race start is 8.00am. Race services include chip timing, age group awards and post-race refreshments. Online entry closes 4.00pm Thursday 23 May; entry on the day 7.00am to 7.45am. Contact: Kishore Cunningham. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. contact: Kishore Cunningham . email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 26 May | ROCKDALE COMMUNITY FUN RUN WALK (NSW) 5km run or walk and 1km walk. Starting Peter Depena Reserve Dolls Point through Cook Park Ramsgate and return to Peter Depena Reserve. Community cross country event. Monies raised will be donated to Knights of St George heart Association for the St George Hopsital Cardiac Surgery Unit. Entre Fee $15 individuals $25 Family (2 adults and 2 children up to 16 years) contact: Michelle Callinan. email: mcallinan@rockdale.nsw.gov.au . Visit the website for more details. |
| Jun 2013 | ||
| Sat | 1 Jun | BRISBANE ADVENTURE RACE (QLD) Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools, as long as you've got two people aged over 8 you're set to go! With advanced options along the way for those after a harder physical challenge, the adventure challenges are created to test your fitness but still be an awesomely fun day out! So what are you waiting for? Forget life's destination - make the most of the journey. Enter TODAY! email: events@iadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 1 Jun | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN HANDICAP AND BREAKFAST (VIC) Melbourne. Winter's here! Warm up with a run around the Tan, just a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the Tan). Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9). Runners of all standards and ages welcome. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you have not run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. No entry fee, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast by the river at the barbeques afterwards. Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 1 Jun | MPAC MORDIALLOC CANAL 3, 4 AND 8KM RUN (VIC) A low key 8km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. The run starts at G Woods Reserve, crosses over the bridge then along the gravel track towards Springvale Rd and back. There is also a 4km run for U18s, a 3km run for U14s and 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. G Woods Reserve, Car Park, Govenor Rd, Mordialloc. Melways 92 G-2. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 1 Jun | * SYMONSTON 2/4.5/9K CC (ACT) 2/4.5/9km 10am, Callum Brae Nature Park, Narrabundah Lane, Symonston. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | ALLEZ SPORT SUNSHINE COAST CROSS COUNTRY SERIES (QLD) Race 5 of a 6 race cross country series on the Sunshine Coast for ages under 8 to 55+. Twenty seven categories with series trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Random raffle prizes on the day. Open to all levels of athlete - club membership not necessary. Venue: Ben Bennett Park, next to Caloundra High School, Queen St (continuation of Sugarbag Rd). Sign up for the mailing list on the website. contact: Andrew Bock. email: andrew@sccrosscountry.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | JUNIOR, SENIOR AND VETERANS AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS (ACT) 4 km loop course starting and finishing on the summit of Mt Stromlo. 8.45am Australian Junior Women’s 4 km & Veteran Women’s W60 and over 4 kms. 8.50am Australian Open Women’s and W35 to W55 8 kms. 9.20am Australian junior men’s 8 kms. 9.45am Australian open men’s and M40 to M50 12 km; Australian M55 to M70 8kms; Australian M75 and over 4kms. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | MACEDON RANGES (VIC) Macedon Ranges Regional Park, Mt Macedon, Victoria. Located 45 minutes from Melbourne along the Tullamarine and Calder Freeway toward Bendigo 30km & 50km trail races. The ultra distance event is IAU bronze labelled. In 2012, the 50km event represented the AURA National Trail Championship. contact: Brett Saxon. email: brsaxon@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | HOKA ONEONE KEP ULTRA (WA) Kep track, Northam to Mundaring weir, WA. 75km and 100km trail races contact: Rob Donkersloot. email: rdonkers@iinet.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Menindee Drive, East Basin (near Boat House restaurant) Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 2 Jun | 39TH ANNUAL GREAT NOSH FOOTRACE (NSW) Run or walk on a traffic-free course from Lindfield Oval via Roseville Bridge to Seaforth Oval through some of Sydney's most spectacular bushland. The course is 15km, mostly on bush tracks and fire trails, with some steep sections. Now in its 39th year! Proceeds from the event go to the Association to assist in running our sport. Venue Start at Lindfield Oval, Tryon Road, East Lindfield. Finish at Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Bantry Bay. Time 10-00am start Classes Male/Female, Run/Walk, and a range of age categories. Entries Online entry between 12 March and 25 May for $25, $35 enter on the day. contact: Joel Putnam 0404999156. email: thegreatnosh@bennelongnorthside.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Tue | 4 Jun | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 8 Jun | SDAC WINTER SERIES - FERNTREE, ENGADINE (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 10km (3.00pm). Ferntree Reserve is at the intersection of Ferntree Avenue and Ridge Rd, Engadine. This is a tough hilly course largely alongside the Waterboard Pipeline. Senior Scratch Championship Race & Junior Club Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 8 Jun | STROMLO FOREST PARK WINTER SERIES CC (ACT) Uriarra Road. Just off NW corner of map 67 10:00am - 2k - primary school, 10:15am - 4/5/6k - high school, 10:30am - 3k - high school / college, 11:00am - 10k - adult long race, Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 9 Jun | SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY 2013 SERIES RACE 4 - CENTENNIAL PARK HALF-MARATHON (21.1 KM), 7 KM & 4 KM CROSS-C (NSW) Mackay Sportsground, near Robertson Rd gates, Centennial Park. The Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series returns to our favourite park for one last time in 2013. The convivial atmosphere at these friendly events affords a wonderful start to your Sunday. Try the 3-lap Half-Marathon, single-lap 7 km or sharper 4 km option. Parking anywhere near the Robertson Rd gates. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am. See you there! contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: sydney@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 9 Jun | RUN FORREST - HALF MARATHON TRAIL RUN (VIC) The Run Forrest - Half Marathon Trail Run event offers adventure racers and trail runners a new challenge in 2013. Staged in the hinterland township of Forrest in the Otway Ranges Victoria, Run Forrest showcases the region's stunning network of tracks and trails. The event includes a 21km and 10km course. Don't miss this ultimate running experience - undulating hills, flowing rivers, dense fern gullies and the cool, fresh air of the Otway Ranges. contact: Southern Exposure . email: info@southernexposure.com.au . Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 9 Jun | RUN FORREST 21K & 10K TRAIL RUN (VIC) Run Forrest 21km & 10km Trail Run, 10am. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned campaigner, don't miss this ultimate running experience in the beautiful Otways. With undulating hills, flowing rivers, dense fern gullies and the cool, fresh air of the Otway Ranges. The inaugural Run Forrest 1/2 Marathon Trail Run offers adventure racers an exciting new challenge in 2013! Staged in the hinterland township of Forrest, nestled in the heart of the Otway Ranges, Run Forrest will showcase the regions world class trails and breathtaking natural beauty. Forrest is located approximately 1 hour from the regional City of Geelong, 2 hours drive from Melbourne and a short distance to the Great Ocean Road townships of Torquay (55 minutes), Lorne (50 minutes) and Apollo Bay (40 minutes). contact: Mick Sheehan. email: info@southernexposure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 9 Jun | CARINA CANTER - 2 KM AND 4 KM FUN RUN ORGANISED BY THOMPSON ESTATE EASTERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS (QLD) If you can jog 2km slowly, you are good enough to enter. The goal is fun and fitness, the run is suitable for runners of any ability. Register in advance to save time, reduce queues on the day and improve information quality If you forget to register in advance you can enter on the day by 7:45 AM Prize ribbons for first 3 finishers in the 4km event Prize ribbons for first 3 finishers in the 2km event awarded to under 12 runners Walkers welcome in the 2km event Free snack and chilled bottle of water supplied Club Members $2 Others $4 - all welcome Maximum family fee - $10 Ideal practice run for schools cross country The course is accurately measured, mostly on grass. Everyone gets a time. Bring the kids or the parents, open to all ages. Bring your dog, the start is next to an off-leash dog area. Run with your dog on a leash. $2 discounted price for members of QA or Little Athletics email: admin@www.thompsonestateathletics.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat-Sun | 15-16 Jun | GLOW WORM TUNNEL TRAIL RUNNING WEEKEND (NSW) A weekend of trail running in the beautiful Wolgan Valley. The GWTM weekend is intriguing as it combines some of the most scenic trail with history of a township now reclaimed by the bush. Events: Marathon, Half Marathon, 6km Fun Run, Mystery Mountain Dash, Kids activities including treasure hunt. contact: Sean Greenhill 0409 047 714. email: info@mountainsports.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 15 Jun | *# STROMLO FOREST PARK WINTER SERIES CC (ACT) Uriarra Road. Just off NW corner of map 67 10:00am - 2k - primary school, 10:15am - 4/5/6k - high school, 10:30am - 3k - high school / college, 11:00am - 8k - adult long race, Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 16 Jun | ALLEZ SPORT SUNSHINE COAST CROSS COUNTRY SERIES (QLD) Race 6 (final) of a 6 race cross country series on the Sunshine Coast for ages under 8 to 55+. Twenty seven categories with series trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Random raffle prizes on the day. Open to all levels of athlete - club membership not necessary. Venue: Elizabeth Daniels Park (Cricket Pavilion) Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. Sign up for the mailing list on the website. contact: Andrew Bock. email: andrew@sccrosscountry.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 18 Jun | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 22 Jun | SDAC WINTER SERIES - GRAYS POINT (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm). 4 races only this week. Start is at the southern end of Grays Point Rd, near Grays Point Primary School and runs are along service trails up through the National Park. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 23 Jun | BROOMS HEAD 3B'S FUN RUN (NSW) 10k/5k run/walk over bitumen bush and beach. contact: Ken Crampton 02 6645 3253. email: brenda.sh@bigpond.com. |
| Fri-Sun | 28-30 Jun | THREE MARATHONS IN THREE DAYS (QLD) A brilliant event, not to be missed if you are clocking up the marathons or an Ultra runner who wants to give a staged-race a go. This event is not for the faint-hearted! And if you don't like a challenge or hills, don't bother. The event is run in three stages, each 42.2km, run over three consecutive days. Or you can choose to do only Marathon 3 - the Cairns Marathon. Parking/Accommodation: Ample parking at all venues and overnight accommodation available at Cedar Park, Speewah and Cairns. contact: Lorraine Lawson 0450 324 637. email: info@3marathonsin3days.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 29 Jun | SDAC WINTER SERIES - (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 10km (3.00pm). Park near the tennis courts in Yala Rd, Bangor. The course is in bushland with a mix of grass and road - also a tough and undulating course. Senior Scratch Championship Race. The Ron O'Meara Perpetual Trophy is awarded for best junior performance (based on handicap improvement) at the Bangor run. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 29 Jun | MPAC PATTERSON RIVER 3KM AND 6KM RUN (VIC) A low key 6km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. The run starts at Launching Way Carrum and goes along the gravel track up to Wells Rd, across the river, down the other side to Nepean Hwy, across the river and back to the start. There is also a 3km run for U14s and 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. Launching Way, Carrum. Melways 97 D-6. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 29 Jun | STROMLO FOREST PARK WINTER SERIES CC (ACT) Uriarra Road. Just off NW corner of map 67 10:00am - 2k - primary school, 10:15am - 4/5/6k - high school, 10:30am - 3k - high school / college, 11:00am - 7.5k - adult long race, Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 30 Jun | CAIRNS MARATHON, CAIRNS (QLD) Part dirt road and part bitumen, this point to point race provides a challenge for those who don't like hills! A great event as it's also the last day of the 3 Marathons in 3 Days and everyone finishes with a spectacular view over Cairns City. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: info@3marathonsin3days.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 30 Jun | WINGELLO TRAIL CLASSIC (NSW) 25km and 6km trail running races. Halfway between Sydney and Canberra. Prizemoney and sponsors' prizes. contact: Harry Summers. email: wingellotrailclassic@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 30 Jun | CAREFLIGHT WOODFORD TO GLENBROOK CLASSIC 2013 (NSW) This year's CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Classic will attract over 1000 entrants to run or ride the Oaks Fire Trail through the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park from the town of Woodford down to the Euroka Clearing near Glenbrook. Covering 25km of undulating bushland, the trail is incredibly scenic and a must for keen mountain bikers and trail runners. Participants are supported the full length of the track by Rural Fire Service crews stationed along the way, providing First Aid and drinks. A CareFlight doctor and St John Ambulance volunteers will also be in support. The event will finish with a community fair-style reception in the beautiful Euroka Clearing. Families are welcome to join in the fun with activities for the kids, food stalls and displays throughout the day. Mountain bike riders start from 9am and runners start from 10am. Exact start times and transport and parking details will be advised closer to the event. Registration is just $45 for adults and $20 for juniors, which only covers the cost of conducting the event. Money raised by entrants through donations and fundraising activities helps to fund the services of CareFlight. Each entrant is asked to assist with this. Teams and individuals are welcome to enter. The registration process is online and easy to follow. contact: John Ebbott. email: events@careflight.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jul 2013 | ||
| Tue | 2 Jul | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 6 Jul | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course around the Tan beside the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12; UBD 4 F20). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old; all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 6 Jul | MPAC MERRICKS HANDICAP (VIC) A low key 12km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. There is also a 3km run for U14s, a 5km run for U18s and 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. The 12km run is a Handicap START. The first 12km runner is away at 2pm. All others later. The run starts at Merricks Station Reserve and heads along a track, mostly uphill to Red Hill then back down to the start. Watch your footing in some places! Merricks Station Reserve, Merricks. Melways 192 F-9. Need to be there prior to 2pm to be allocated a handicap. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 6 Jul | *# LONGSTAFF/PENNINGTON 2/4/8/12KM CC (ACT) 2/4/8/12km, 10am, New Course, Yarralumla Oval, Yarralumla Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 7 Jul | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Menindee Drive, East Basin (near Boat House restaurant) Visit the website for more details. |
| Mon-Sat | 8-13 Jul | BIG RED RUN (QLD) The Born to Run Foundation has established a new running event in the Simpson Desert based out of Birdsville, Queensland in 2013. The Big Red Run will be an exciting week long event, covering uncharted parts of the Simpson Desert as well as a sunset concert atop Big Red featuring Australian music legend, John Williamson. Runners can choose from the Big Red Run; a 250km 6 day stage race, the Big Red Dash; a 42k marathon from Birdsville to Big Red, or the Born to Run 100km; a unique 100km desert run. This event will be Australia's first and only 250km multi stage desert running race. Funds raised from the Big Red Run will go to the Born to Run Foundation to help achieve its objectives, including funding Type 1 diabetes research. contact: Adrian Bailey 0061 402 026 018 Australia / 0064 21 991 899 New Zealand. email: adrian@borntorun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 13 Jul | SDAC WINTER SERIES - GRAYS POINT (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) starting at end of Grays Point Rd, near Grays Point Public School. 4 races only these last few weeks due to the impact of coinciding state events. Club members racing at state events also earn handicap points for Winter Series. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 13 Jul | THE KOKODA CHALLENGE (QLD) 96 kms. 4 member team race on fire trails and paths. contact: Samantha Klintworth . email: info@kokodachallenge.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 13 Jul | BLACK MOUNTAIN PENINSULA 2/4/8KM (ACT) 2/4/8km 10am, John Cardiff Close, Black Mountain Peninsula. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Jul | LJ HOOKER BROOME MARATHON FESTIVAL (WA) Cable Beach, Broome, WA 42.2km LJ Hooker Broome Marathon, 19.6km Coconut Wells Run, 11.3km Matso's Dash. All along the picturesque hard packed sand of Cable Beach contact: Glenn Taylor. email: gt@fitevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Jul | VCCL CHURCHILL NATIONAL PARK (LYSTERFIELD SOUTH) 6.5KM (VIC) A testing course on the trails of Churchill National Park. Organised by the Victorian Cross Country League. Fun runners can enter for $15 on the day. contact: Brian Marantelli. email: vccl@vccl.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Jul | SOMERSET RAIL TRAIL FUN RUN (QLD) The 11th Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run will be held on Sunday 14 July 2013. This wonderful family-friendly event provides breathtaking countryside views. With 8.3km and 3km events along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, this event caters for runners and walkers of all fitness levels and abilities. A fun program of post-race festivities including jumping castle, face painting, buffet breakfast and more will take place after the race. Visit the website for more details. contact: Scott Aurisch. email: saurisch@somerset.qld.gov.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Jul | SYDNEY TRAIL SERIES- KURINGAI WILDFLOWER GARDENS 2 (NSW) Runners can run 5 or 10K through the Wildflower Gardens- all on dirt! contact: Sean Greenhill. email: info@mountainsports.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 16 Jul | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | 45KM MT HAIG TRAIL MARATHON, TABLELANDS, FNQ (QLD) The third of four races in the FNQ Trail Running series this looped race follows a fairly well constructed forestry road that meanders to create probably the best rainforest circuit in the north, according to Paul Curtis’ book “The Travellers’ Guide to North Queensland Cairns and Surrounds”. Start and finish at Kauri Creek day-use area, Tinaroo Dam. 21.1km, 10km and 5km options available too. Come for the show weekend and enjoy the company of other runners. contact: Paul Ryan. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | 21.1KM MT HAIG TRAIL MARATHON - CAIRNS REGION (QLD) The out and back course at Tinaroo Dam follows a fairly well constructed forestry road that meanders to create probably the best rainforest in the north, according to Paul Curtis’ book “The Travellers’ Guide to North Queensland Cairns and Surrounds”. contact: Paul Ryan. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | 10KM MT HAIG TRAIL RUN - CAIRNS REGION (QLD) The out and back course at Tinaroo Dam follows a fairly well constructed forestry road that meanders to create probably the best rainforest in the north, according to Paul Curtis’ book “The Travellers’ Guide to North Queensland Cairns and Surrounds”. contact: Paul Ryan. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | 5KM MT HAIG FUN RUN - CAIRNS REGION (QLD) The out and back course at Tinaroo Dam follows a fairly well constructed forestry road that meanders to create probably the best rainforest in the north, according to Paul Curtis’ book “The Travellers’ Guide to North Queensland Cairns and Surrounds”. contact: Paul Ryan. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | SDAC WINTER SERIES - BOTTLE FOREST, EAST HEATHCOTE (NSW) Join up with Sutherland District Athletics Club and enjoy participating in our Winter Series every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 4.6km (2.30pm) & 9.2km (3.00pm) this week at Bottle Forest, end of Bottle Forest Rd, East Heathcote. This course is undulating along National Park trails. INTERVAL START. Senior Scratch Championship race. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 20 Jul | MPAC ROSEBUD FORESHORE 3KM AND 8KM RUN (VIC) A low key, flat, 8km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. There is also a 3km run for U14s and U18s as well as 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. The run starts at Rotary Park, Rosebud and goes along the mostly gravel track south for 4km then back. Rotary Park, Pt. Nepean Rd, Rosebud. Melways 170 A-1. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | YOU YANGS 50-50 (VIC) You Yang’s Regional Park, Little River, Victoria. Located 30 minutes from Melbourne towards Geelong on the M1 Prince's Freeway or 15 Minutes from Geelong via Lara toward Bacchus Marsh. Fantastic trails with a great atmosphere! contact: Brett Saxon. email: brsaxon@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | WINERY RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) This year's Coal and Allied Winery Running Festival in the beautiful Hunter Valley, expects to attract more than 3000 participants. The unique participant sports event has grown on the back of the interesting and picturesque course and great host venue. There are six running & walking events to choose from, catering for novice and serious participants including the Kids Marathon, 5km & 10km winery wander run/walk, half or full Marathons. The overall event draws one of the biggest spectator crowds seen at regional running events in Australia, with more than 5000 spectators expected to visit the Hunter Valley Gardens village on race day, 21 July 2013. Spectators will enjoy one of the best Running Festival venues in Australia, which adjoins 32 acres of international standard themed gardens and a tourist village brimming with cafes, restaurants and shops. The day will be a celebration of the healthy lifestyle on offer in one of Australia's most picturesque tourism areas. contact: Paul Humphreys. email: paul@hevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | STAFFORD CITY BROOK RUN (QLD) The Stafford City Brook Run is a 7km fun run comprising a Men's, Women's, Juniors and Dogs event as well as the Quality Food Services 2km Primary School Challenge. This is an exciting new fun run along Brisbane's inner north Kedron Brook pathway and promises to become one of Brisbane's premier running events. Additionally we invite people to enjoy our family-friendly event village where there will be activities for the children; food and beverages from local businesses; prize-giving and more. Be sure to register for your chance to be in the running for prizes. contact: Brook Run Events Committee. email: info@thebrookrun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 27 Jul | SDAC WINTER SERIES - GRAYS POINT - TEMPTATION CREEK COURSE (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 7km (2.30pm) & 12.4km (3.00pm) starting at end of Grays Point Rd, near Grays Point Public School. The longer 7km & 12.4km back by popular demand! A very challenging hilly, rocky course. Undulating for the shorter distances. Senior Scratch Chmpionship race and Junior Club Championship race. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 27 Jul | #* RUNNERS SHOP 2/5/10KM R (ACT) 2/5/10km, 10am, Menindee Drive Parkes Map 59 P13. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | SRI CHINMOY PRINCES PARK RUNNING FESTIVAL (VIC) Events include marathon (42.2km), 30km, 20km, 10km and 5km runs. Staged on our 5km Princes Park/Royal Park/Capital City Trail circuit, the marathon includes a half-lap 2.2km loop to make up the full marathon distance. The course has been measured by an AA certified course measurer. Start/finish venue is Lawn 5 adjacent to Royal Parade, north of Optus Oval (Melway Ref 29 G11). Start times: Marathon 7.00am; all other races 8.00am. Competitors have until 12 noon to complete the course. Race services include chip timing, age group awards and post-race refreshments. Online entry closes 4.00pm Thursday 25 July. Entry on the day: Marathon - 6.30am to 6.50am; all other events - 7.00am to 7.45am. Contact: Kishore Cunningham. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. contact: Kishore Cunningham . email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SERIES - RACE 2 PLENTY GORGE (VIC) The Salomon Trail Running Series is designed to present trail running for all that it can be: scenic, accessible, not overly technical and fun for everyone! A series of exhilarating trail running races all within 1hr drive of Melbourne that will get you out in some magnificent landscapes with your running shoes on you'll smell the fresh eucalypt air and join over 1,000 other runners as we run through fern-fringed valleys, weave through towering stands of gums and sweep along flowing trails beside rivers and creeks.6km / 12km / 17km are on offer for this incredible event. contact: Rapid Ascent. email: info@rapidascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | JABULANI CHALLENGE (NSW) JABULANI CHALLENGE Come and join us for a spectacular bush run or trail walk through the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, on Sydney's north shore. With three distances of 43km, 21km and 12km, there is an option for everyone, with the start and finish at Bobbin Head. It is a friendly and well organised family oriented event supporting a number of good causes. contact: Brad Smithers. email: jabulanitrail@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Aug 2013 | ||
| Sat | 3 Aug | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course around the Tan beside the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12; UBD 4 F20). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old; all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 3 Aug | THE BRIDGE MARATHON (QLD) The Bridge Marathon is now five years old. Commencing at Teralba Park Mitchelton and passing along paths through the picturesque landscape of Albert Park and the Boondall Wetlands, concluding at Crockatt Park Woody Point on the Redcliffe peninsular. Two well equipped pitstops are provided along the way, and runners' times and event leg positions are real-time logged via the Bridge website. Participants can walk, run or form a relay team to make this their own marathon. Invest in the freedom of Dalit children, and their future. This event is primarily to raise awareness and funds for the Dalit children of India. 100% of funds raised go to the Bridge of Hope program in India. Without your help, most Dalit children cannot stay in school or escape the poverty that puts them at risk for commercial sexual exploitation, forced labour, or bonded labour. contact: Bryson Thomas. email: brysonthomas@gfa.org. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 3 Aug | SDAC WINTER SERIES - BOTTLE FOREST (REVERSE LOOP), EAST HEATHCOTE (NSW) Join up with Sutherland District Athletics Club and enjoy participating in our Winter Series every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 6km (2.30pm). 4 races only this week at Bottle Forest, end of Bottle Forest Rd, East Heathcote. This course is undulating along National Park trails and is run in the reverse to the courses on 7th April. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 3 Aug | #* DUNROSSIL DRIVE 2.1/4.2KM CC (ACT) 2.1km, 10am, Junior 4.2k at 10:15am & Senior Pointscore 4.2k at 11:00am Dunrossil Drive Yarralumla Map 58 G16 Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 4 Aug | EMU CREEK TRAIL RUN 40/20k/10k/5k trail run on Sunday August 4th at the Emu Creek Off Road Park in the Clarence River High Country near Pretty Gully, Tabulam (NSW). Emu Creek is 2hrs inland from Byron bay, 3hrs from the Gold Coast or Coffs harbour and 3.5hrs from Brisbane. Unlimited free camping, come a day early and experience the big sky. Great location. Great trails. This is a new event run in tandem with our MTB event. Entries are Open Now. Visit the website for more details. contact: Anthony. email: events@summerofcycling.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 4 Aug | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 4 Aug | VCCL LYSTERFIELD LAKE 16KM & 6.5KM (VIC) The annual George Perdon Handicap is held in honour of the VCCL and ultra running legend. It's a challenging 10 mile race on the trails of Lysterfield Lake Park. A 6.5km race is held too. Please come and have a run with our club. Fun runners can enter for $15 on the day. contact: Brian Marantelli. email: vccl@vccl.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 4 Aug | DEVILBEND FUN RUN - 5KM, 10K & 21.1KM (VIC) Bucolic would be the best way to describe this run. Devilbend Reservoir is located slap bang in the middle of the Mornington Peninsula about 19km from Frankston. If you want a good hitout on a softer surface in the leadup to the Melbourne Marathon then get into it. If you want to run in a Devil suit then go right ahead and we'll sling you a free entry. contact: Richard Does. email: info@devilbend.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 6 Aug | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Fri-Sat | 9-10 Aug | GREAT BARRIER REEF BIANNUAL MASTERS TRAIL RUNS, CAIRNS (QLD) Masters are invited to participate in the 8km and 4km trail races minutes from the Cairns CBD. Great lead up to the road half marathon on the Sunday. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: info@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 10 Aug | SDAC WINTER SERIES - BUNDEENA (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week a new course for 2013 - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 10km (3.00pm). Events will commence at the junction of Eric St and Beachcomber Parade Bundeena at the start of the Coast track. This course is a combination of fire trail, beach and road running and is a highlight of our running events for 2013. Senior Scratch Championship Race & Junior Club Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 10 Aug | HACKETT 2/3/6K CC (ACT) 2k at 10am, 3k at 10:30am, 6k at 11am. Antill Street, Hackett Map 50 F1 Visit the website for more details. |
| Fri-Sun | 16-18 Aug | CAPITAL TO COAST - 100 K - STAGED FOOTRACE (NSW) Its on again! Starting once more with a (snowy?!) 10 K prologue in Canberra on Friday arvo, followed by 6 testing stages through beautiful back country on Sat/Sunday as we work our way towards Murramurang Beach and Nowra. The event is unique in that you can compete either as an individual (100K over the weekend) or in a 2 or 3 person team, sharing the 6 stages of approx. 15 K each. Whilst the team competition doesn't commence till Stage 1 on Saturday morning, team members can also have a "social" run in Friday's prologue if they wish. Entries now open. contact: Bob or Maxine. email: capitaltocoast@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat-Sun | 17-18 Aug | WAGGA WAGGA TRAIL MARATHON RUNNING WEEKEND (NSW) Just one week after the City2Surf, August 17-18th 2013 is the date set for the unique Wiradjuri walking Track, Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon Running Weekend. Saturday 17th August will be the 5 km fun run and Sunday August 18th will be the cross-country trail marathon that is 95% off-road. On the day will be a marathon relay, a half marathon and a 10km run, something for all the family. Wagga Wagga Road Runners (WWRR) hosted the 5th Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon in 2012 with a big increase in runner numbers. Most runners say that running trails are so much more interesting then running around hard road. The newest 5% of the trail is a little hilly with spectacular views around the area. contact: Helen Allen. email: waggawaggamarathon@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 17 Aug | SDAC WINTER SERIES - SUTHERLAND HALF MARATHON & GALA DAY, ROYAL NATIONAL PARK (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club, part of the Winter Series but also open to all non-members. Race distances 1k, 2k, 3k, 5k, 10k & 21.1k. All runs are along the beautiful but undulating Lady Carrington Drive in the Royal National Park. Trophies awarded to place getters in 10k & half marathon. Cash prizes for male and female winners of half marathon. Online registration available from June or just turn up on the day to register. Sausage sizzle and fabulous relaxing surroundings for a picnic with family and friends. This is a perfect half marathon for beginners and attracts athletes from novice to elite. contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 17 Aug | MPAC JACK'S BEACH HANDICAP 8KM (VIC) A low key 8km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. The run starts at Jack's Beach and goes along the gravel track onto the boardwalk through the swamp lands up to the turn around and back. There is also a 3km run for U14s and 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. The 8km race is a handicap start. The first runner is away at 2pm, the others after depending on their handicap. The 8km is slightly short, 7.8 is more accurate. Jack's Beach, Crib Point. Melways165 A-7. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) PRINCES PARK HALF MARATHON AND FUN RUN (VIC) Carlton North, about 2 kms north of Melbourne’s CBD. Distances: 21 km, 10 km and 5 km. Flat course around Princes Park and Melbourne General Cemetery. Half marathon starts at 8.00 am and the 10 km and 5 km start at 8.30 am. Location: Royal Parade, just south of Carlton Football Club (Melway 29 G12). Enter on the day. Cost for 21 km: VRR members $20, non-members $25, juniors $15. Cost for 10 km and 5 km: VRR members $10, non-members $15, juniors $5. Medals for event and age group winners, and certificates for all finishers. Spot prizes. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | ALICE SPRINGS ULTRA MARATHON (NT) The inaugural Alice Springs Ultra Marathon event is a 60km event consisting of both road and trail along the Red Centre's most attractive backdrop, the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges. Competitors will complete and out and back course covering some of the most magnificent views that the outback has to offer. A marathon and half-marathon will also be on offer. contact: Danny Fraser. email: danny.fraser@ntschools.net. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | BYRON 2 BRUNS BEACH RUN (NSW) If you are looking for the most scenic run on the Northern Rivers then this is the run for you. This 10km family friendly fundraising event isn't just for runners, you can also walk the course and take in the stunning views. All funds raised go to the Brunswick Byron Athletics Club and the Brunswick SLSC. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | SYDNEY TRAIL SERIES- KURINGAI WILDFLOWER GARDENS 3 (NSW) Runners can run 5 or 10K through the Wildflower Gardens - all on dirt! contact: Sean Greenhill. email: info@mountainsports.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 20 Aug | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 24 Aug | SOUTH-EAST QLD 8-HOUR ADVENTURE RACE (QLD) Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? We turn up the heat as we challenge you to a massive 8-hour Adventure Race. Test your physical and mental endurance in this ultimate of day long conquests. Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools, as long as you've got two people aged over 8 you're set to go! With advanced options along the way for those after a harder physical challenge, the adventure challenges are created to test your fitness but still be an awesomely fun day out! So what are you waiting for? Forget life's destination - make the most of the journey. Enter TODAY! email: events@iadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 24 Aug | SDAC WINTER SERIES - PRINCE EDWARD PARK, WORONORA (NSW) Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 9.6km (3.00pm). Start in the park, opposite Woronora RSL, Prince Edward Park, Woronora. This is a challenging hilly course. Senior Scratch Championship Race & Junior Club Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! FINAL HANDICAP POINT SCORE contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 24 Aug | MPAC BALLAM PARK 3KM AND 10KM CROSS COUNTRY (VIC) A low key 10km cross country race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. The run starts next to the Ballam Park Athletic Clubrooms and goes along a 2km loop course around part of the park for 5 laps. There is also a 3km run for U18s and U14s as well as 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. Ballam Park, Benanee Dve, Frankston. Melways 103 A-3. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | 64KM KURANDA TO PORT DOUGLAS ULTRA TRAIL MARATHON (QLD) The final race in the FNQ Trail Running series. This Point-to-Point race starts just off Kennedy Highway in Kuranda and follows Black Mountain Road that runs through native rainforest, open eucalyptus forest, pine plantations and crosses picturesque creeks to finish on Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. The course incorporated in the Mowbray National Park within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The tropical rainforest is home to the endangered southern cassowary, a flightless bird that can grow to two metres in height - you might see one! Sponsor: It's Extreme. FREE Training runs on 27 July and 3 August. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | 16KM BUMP TO BEACH RACE - PORT DOUGLAS (QLD) The historic 6km Bump Track offers views of the Mowbray River valley where the Mowbray River drops through a gorge carved into the forested foothills of the Macalister Range. In the olden days passengers on the horse-drawn coach service had to get out and walk when going up or coming down the section known as Slatey Pinch – a cutting through slate rock at a steep 1 in 3 grade, about 1 kilometre from the bottom of the tack. From the bottom of the bump, follow (mostly) sealed roads into Port Douglas to finish on famous Four Mile Beach. FREE training run over the course on 3 August. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SERIES - RACE 3 SILVAN (VIC) Race 3 of the Saloman Trail Running Series is to be held at Silvan. The Salomon Trail Running Series is designed to present trail running for all that it can be: scenic, accessible, not overly technical and fun for everyone! A series of exhilarating trail running races all within 1hr drive of Melbourne that will get you out in some magnificent landscapes with your running shoes on,you'll smell the fresh eucalypt air and join over 1,000 other runners as we run through fern-fringed valleys, weave through towering stands of gums and sweep along flowing trails beside rivers and creeks. 6km / 12km / 17km contact: Rapid Ascent. email: info@rapidascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | PARKINSON'S UNITY WALK&RUN (NSW) Raise awareness and money to fund essential research and support services for people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers. The Parkinson's Unity Walk&Run is fast becoming one of the best known events in Sydney. With fantastic prizes on offer and a truly significant cause to benefit, make the Parkinson's Unity Walk&Run your next Sydney event of choice! contact: Karina Traill. email: crystal@parkinsonsnsw.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 31 Aug | MISTY MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN (NSW) 40k/20k/10k/5k trail run on Saturday August 31st at Interaction/Outward Bound a 3000 acre private property inside the Worlds 2nd largest shield Volcano (Wollumbin) Mt Warning near Uki (NSW). The Inter-action Outward bound Outdoor pursuit centre is 40mins from Byron bay, 1hr from the Gold Coast, 2hrs from Brisbane and 3hrs from Coffs harbour. Beautiful location bordering the Mebbin National park. Great camping. Great trails. This is a new event run in tandem with our MTB event. contact: Anthony. email: events@summerofcycling.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 31 Aug | KINGSTON PHYSIOTHERAPY WEST BASIN 5K/10 MILE (ACT) 10 mile at 8:00am, 5km at 8:05am Garry Owen Drive, Black Mountain Peninsula. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sep 2013 | ||
| Sun | 1 Sep | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 3 Sep | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 7 Sep | COASTAL CLASSIC (NSW) The Coastal Classic is a running race along the classic Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena. With 29km of trails, beaches, sand and rainforest – this race has a little bit of everything with great views to top it off! While the Royal National Park has long been used by runners, thanks to its beautiful scenery and easy access from Sydney's Southern Suburbs, there hasn't been a long trail race in the Park in recent years (apart from along Lady Carrington Drive). The Coastal Classic promises to be a great run – but it will also support a great cause by raising funds for the Royal National Park to assist with signage and trail maintenance of the Coast Track. contact: Gary Farebrother. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 7 Sep | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN HANDICAP AND BREAKFAST (VIC) Melbourne. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a run around the Tan, just a few minutes out of the CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the Tan). Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9). Runners of all standards and ages welcome. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you have not run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. There is no charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast by the river at the barbeques afterwards. Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Fri-Sat | 13-14 Sep | MIDNIGHT RUN, CAIRNS (QLD) Mystery location. Bring all your gear, hop on the bus and go for a run in the middle of the night to a great spot to watch the sun rise over the ocean. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: info@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 14 Sep | MPAC JUBILEE TRAIN TRACK RUN (VIC) A low key 8km race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. There is also a 3km and a 4km run as well as 1km, 1.5km and 2km for younger Little Athletics runners. Meet at the car park on the corner of Hillcrest Rd, Frankston near the train line. The run starts across the road on the bitumen bike track and follows the bike track out 4km and back. Melways 102 H-5. 2pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 15 Sep | BYRON LIGHTHOUSE RUN (NSW) A 6.7k walk or a 10k run, with all proceeds going to charity. Now in its 7th year the Byron Lighthouse Run invites you to go on a beautiful 10k run up to the lighthouse, all in aid of a good cause. contact: Brigid. email: byronrun@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Tue | 17 Sep | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 21 Sep | SURF COAST CENTURY (VIC) Stunning 100km trail run on a majority of single track trails in a figure eight loop centred on the small surfcoast township of Anglesea,114km from Melbourne CBD (1hr 30min). contact: John Jacoby . email: john@rapidascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat-Sun | 21-22 Sep | SURF COAST CENTURY - ANGLESEA (VIC) Imagine running at the foot of some of Australia's tallest coastal cliffs, while the low tide of the Southern Ocean laps the sand at your feet. Ahead lies a magical 100km trail run journey along Victoria's wild surf coast and exploring its hinterland. The course runs past lighthouses, waterfalls, scenic lookouts, renowned surf beaches (heard of Bells?), surf life saving clubs, remote wilderness and almost everything in between. Best of all, the Surf Coast Century gives everyone the opportunity to get a taste for ultra running without necessarily having to run an entire ultra! The event is open to individuals (100km) and relay teams of up to four runners, with each team member tackling legs between 25km and 50km, making this a very do-able event by all. A 100km ultra trail run like no other, which will quickly become one of the Southern Hemisphere's must-do ultra events. contact: Rapid Ascent. email: info@rapidascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 22 Sep | SPINY CRAY TRAIL (QLD) The Spiny Cray Ultra is a simple out and back event. The total elevation gained (and descended) is 1553 meters in the premier event. This event starts and finishes at Julatten’s renowned Highlander Tavern. contact: Shane White. email: shane@adventuresportnq.info. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 22 Sep | YURREBILLA TRAIL (SA) The scenic Yurrebilla Trail runs for 56 km through the rugged western escarpment of the Adelaide Hills. It ascends 1865 m and descends 2060m, and is over 600m at its highest point. At no point is it more than 18km from the centre of Adelaide; yet most of it runs through native woodland which varies constantly along the route. Wildflowers are at their best at this time of year. contact: Sadie Cranston . email: sadiec@adam.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 22 Sep | SALOMON TRAIL RUNNING SERIES - RACE 4 ANGLESEA (VIC) Race 4 of the Salomon Trail Running Series is to be held in Anglesea. The Salomon Trail Running Series is designed to present trail running for all that it can be: scenic, accessible, not overly technical and fun for everyone! A series of exhilarating trail running races all within 1hr drive of Melbourne that will get you out in some magnificent landscapes with your running shoes on, you'll smell the fresh eucalypt air and join over 1,000 other runners as we run through fern-fringed valleys, weave through towering stands of gums and sweep along flowing trails beside rivers and creeks. contact: Rapid Ascent. email: info@rapidascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 28 Sep | PATAGONIAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON The history of Patagonian International Marathon has begun! After a successful first edition in September 2012, when almost 400 runners from 17 countries enjoyed running through the amazing natural wonders of the Torres del Paine National Park, and in so doing, contributing to the conservation and reforestation of Patagonia, NIGSA now proudly presents to you the Patagonian International Marathon 2013. contact: Pete Clayden. email: pete@nigsaworld.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 29 Sep | SYDNEY ADVENTURE RACE (NSW) Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools - as long as you've got two people aged over 8 you're set to go! With advanced options along the way for those after a harder physical challenge, the adventure challenges are created to test your fitness but still be an awesomely fun day out! email: events@iadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 29 Sep | SARAH HILT FOUNDATION FUN RUN/WALK (NSW) A 5 km fun run or walk with electronic timing. Prizes and medals for age categories. Dogs are welcome and there will also be a prize for fastest pet and person as well as fun prizes. contact: sarahhiltfoundation@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Oct 2013 | ||
| Tue | 1 Oct | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 5 Oct | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course around the Tan beside the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12; UBD 4 F20). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old; all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 5 Oct | 2013 GREAT AMAZING RACE (VIC) The 2013 public Great Amazing Race will once again be raising funds to support the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Competing in teams of 2, competitors will race around Melbourne visiting famous landmarks and locations while completing a variety of activities along the way. Teams will race against the clock and other teams, deciphering clues and puzzles as they navigate their way through the course, relying on their teamwork to try and complete the mandatory challenges in the least amount of time. Competitors from all ages and fitness levels can enter in this fun filled day. If you think you have got what it takes and want to have a fantastic day out, gather your partner, work colleague or friend to test your skills and teamwork against other competitors in the Great Amazing Race! The Great Amazing Race is not a marathon or fun run. You'll do more fun, diverse and crazy stuff in a single day than in any other event! contact: 1300 875 438. email: enquiries@upliftevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 6 Oct | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 10 Oct | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the Tan. End the working day with a run along the beautiful, leafy course by the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. There’s one challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 12 Oct | GREAT OCEAN WALK 100 (VIC) One of Australia's most spectacular trail ultramarathons On Saturday October 13th, 2013 100 kilometre solo race or50/50 two person relay race. Run on the iconic south west coast of Victoria, Australia along the Great Ocean Walk track-complete the entire GOW trail in one day! 70% single track, 20% fire trail, 10% road with wilderness you can't see from the Great Ocean Road! contact: Andy Hewat. email: andy@trailrunningcompany.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 12 Oct | FREEDOM TRAIL RUN (NSW) 40k/23k/11k/5k trail run on Saturday October 12th inside the beautiful Nightcap National Park in the Byron bay Hinterland. This trail run starts at Rummery park just past Minyon Falls. Rummery park is a camp ground right inside the national park just 40mins from Byron bay, 1.5hrs from the Gold Coast, 3hrs from Brisbane and 3hrs from Coffs harbour. Lush rainforest location. Great trails. This event is run in tandem with our MTB event. contact: Anthony. email: events@summerofcycling.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 13 Oct | TWIN BRIDGES HALF MARATON - CAIRNS REGION (QLD) The Twin Bridges track (East Black Mountain Road) follows the route of the original Black Mountain Road, to the east of the current road. It diverges from Black Mountain Road 27 kilometres from the Kennedy Highway and rejoins it 2 kilometres from the top of the Bump Track. Closed by gates at both ends, it is a multi-use track for trail runners, walkers and mountain bikers. Motor vehicles, trail bikes and horses are not allowed on this track. contact: David OBrien. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 15 Oct | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 19 Oct | HUME & HOVELL 50/100 (NSW) The walking track follows as closely as possible the historic route taken by Explorers Hume & Hovell on their 1824 expedition to Port Phillip Bay. The 100km event starts (6am) at the Henry Angel Trackhead, and finishes at Blowering Dam Power Station near Tumut. The track is a mixture of constructed walking track and fire trails. The highest point is over 1200 metres in elevation, passes scenic Buddong Falls, then the Snowy Hydro Tumut 3 Power Station, near Talbingo and then along the foreshores of Blowering Dam. The 50km event starts (12 noon) at Jounama Dam, joining the Hume & Hovell Walking Track and finishing at Blowering Dam Power Station, near Tumut. The course follows a mixture of single track and fire trails over Gurkeroo Ridge. The Blowering dam foreshore is then followed for some 30kms. contact: Peter Fitzpatrick. email: peterfitz47@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 19 Oct | MULLIGANS/GOOROOYAROO HALF MARATHON & 2 PERSON RELAY GR (ACT) 5/21.1km 7am, Horse Park Drive, Gungahlin Map 40 L4 Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 20 Oct | CANBERRA ADVENTURE RACE (ACT) Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools - as long as you've got two people aged over 8 you're set to go! With advanced options along the way for those after a harder physical challenge, the adventure challenges are created to test your fitness but still be an awesomely fun day out! email: events@iadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 20 Oct | WASHPOOL (NSW) 50 km trail race(also offering 25 and 9km options)in the Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks, east of Glen Innes and west of Grafton in north New South Wales. contact: Greg Waite . email: g_waite@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Nov 2013 | ||
| Sat-Thu | 2 Nov-3 Jan | CARCOAR CUP RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) The Carcoar Cup Running Festival and its beautiful course offers competitors a significant personal challenge, the opportunity to make a contribution to charity and the chance to win some of the considerable amount of prizemoney on offer. Contestants race on an almost equal mixture of bitumen and dirt tracks, with rises and falls of several hundreds of metres in altitude. The weather at that time of year in Carcoar is still beautifully cool, especially in the mornings. With the opportunity to compete in a full marathon or a variety of shorter distance races as well as a short run around town for the kids, there really is something for everyone. contact: Andrew Baulch. email: andrew@carcoarcup.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat-Sun | 2-3 Nov | CARCOAR CUP RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) CARCOAR CUP RUNNING FESTIVAL The Carcoar Cup Running Festival and its beautiful course offers competitors a significant personal challenge, the opportunity to make a contribution to charity and the chance to win some of the considerable amount of prizemoney on offer. Contestants race on an almost equal mixture of bitumen and dirt tracks, with rises and falls of several hundreds of metres in altitude. The weather at that time of year in Carcoar is still beautifully cool, especially in the mornings. With the opportunity to compete in a full marathon or a variety of shorter distance races as well as a short run around town for the kids, there really is something for everyone. contact: Andrew Baulch. email: andrew@carcoarcup.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 2 Nov | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne. Beautiful leafy course around the Tan beside the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens, only a few minutes out of the CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the course. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, opposite The Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12; UBD 4 F20). All welcome, members and non-members. No charge, but a coin donation is appreciated. Join a friendly, welcoming bunch of runners, young and old; all levels of fitness. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 3 Nov | BRISBANE ADVENTURE RACE (QLD) Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools, as long as you've got two people aged over 8 you're set to go! With advanced options along the way for those after a harder physical challenge, the adventure challenges are created to test your fitness but still be an awesomely fun day out! So what are you waiting for? Forget life's destination - make the most of the journey. Enter TODAY! email: events@iadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 3 Nov | HAT RUN FOR TANZANIA (VIC) RUN FOR TANZANIA - Charity Fun Run, 12 km run, 6km run/walk along the scenic Merri Creek. Trophies for the place getters plus Certificates for all, Clubroom facilities, give-aways, lots of fun, all welcome, enter on the day or online,Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10. Help to raise money for a worthy cause. contact: Bernie Goggin 0417012682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 3 Nov | CANEGROWERS GREAT BARRIER REEF MARATHON (QLD) The CANEGROWERS Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival (GBRM) is set to be the epic event of the 2013 calendar year. Held in Port Douglas, Queensland, the GBRM offers a course like no other taking in views of the Coral Sea, magnificent Four Mile Beach, World Heritage rainforest, cane fields and finishing down Macrossan Street. Dubbed the "world's best" by none other than marathon legend Steve Moneghetti, the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival is the one to mark on your racing and social calendar. Why not team up this epic event with a family holiday or get away with friends? Visit the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Daintree, and even join our Melbourne Cup in Paradise Party when you enter one of the most unique marathon events in Australia. Registration and accommodation packages available online www.greatbarrierreefmarathon.com.au contact: Mick Whalen. email: mick@pdem.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 3 Nov | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 5 Nov | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 9 Nov | GREAT NORTH WALK (NSW) The Great North Walk is a 250 km walking track that runs along the coastal strip between Sydney and Newcastle in New South Wales. It was opened in the Australian Bicentennial year of 1988 and passes through some of Australia's most outstanding scenery. Both races start at Teralba on Lake Macquarie and head south. The 100km race finishes at Yarramalong in the scenic Yarramalong Valley and the 100 Mile at Patonga on spectacular Broken Bay. Although the route is primarily on foot tracks and fire-trails, it does include some minor back roads. There is more than 6,200 metres (20,000ft) of ascent (and descent) in the 100 Mile and 3,800 metres (12,500ft) of ascent in the 100 Kilometre. contact: Dave Byrnes . email: Dave Byrnes . Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 14 Nov | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne, only a few minutes out of Melbourne’s CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the Tan. End the working day with a run along the beautiful, leafy course by the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. One challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12; UBD 4 F20). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 16 Nov | RUN FROM THE HILLS (VIC) Run From The Hills is a trail running experience like no other. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Pyrenees Range State Park near Avoca, Victoria with the event village set up at the Mt Avoca Winery. Competitors looking for a challenge take on the 21.5k run - buses transport the runners up in to the heart of the forest where they make a mass participation start through single track, fire roads and finally the grape vines to the finish. Alternatively choose the 7.5k "Round the Vineyard" course. This route takes you on fire roads, singletrack and through the grape vines to the finish at the stunning Mt Avoca Winery. Once the runners have returned from the 7.5k and the 21.5k a juniors fun run takes which takes children under 15 on a short 2k loop. Parents are welcome to support along the way - 2012 saw the youngest competitor at the age of just 3! All these activities going on within the beautiful grounds of the Mt Avoca Winery, so why not pop in to the cellar door once you've finished your run for a glass or two? contact: Big Hill Events. email: info@bighillevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 16 Nov | 30/50 CHALLENGE (VIC) The scenic and extremely challenging 30/50 course is sanctioned by AURA and constructed by Adventure Tour guides and Fitness Specialists experienced in trekking the Kokoda Trail and Indonesia's highest and most active volcanos. The two distance options of the event, 30km or 50km promise to provide a positive and motivational health and fitness challenge for all its participants in which to finish off the year. The events distinct points of difference are the team aspect of the challenge, the two scenic endurance distances and the training and support provided to all teams by our fitness specialists leading up to the event. As individuals or in teams of two or 4, participants traverse 50km from Arthurs Seat or 30km (teams only) from Cape Schanck along some of the most scenic and challenging terrain on the Mornington Peninsula to Portsea's iconic pub and foreshore. The 30/50 proudly supports The Zaidees Rainbow Foundation, promoting Zaidees Rainbow Shoelaces as a symbol to inspire discussion about organ and tissue donation. It is the goal of ZRF to deliver a national message and one that will ultimately save the lives of many. The Zaidees story is remarkable and very moving and The 30/50 is proud to support their cause. contact: Sam Rowse - 0458 410 450. email: sam@30-50.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 17 Nov | MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL (VIC) 50km trail race (<3km on bitumen) with shorter options (4k, 10k, half marathon, marathon). This event started as a fundraiser after the severe bushfires of 2009 and continues primarily as a fundraising event. contact: Brett saxon. email: brsaxon@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Nov | MARYSVILLE MARATHON FESTIVAL (VIC) 50km trail race (<3km on bitumen) with shorter options (4k, 10k, half marathon, marathon). This event started as a fundraiser after the severe bushfires of 2009 and continues primarily as a fundraising event. contact: Brett saxon. email: brsaxon@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Nov | BARE CREEK TRAIL RUN (NSW) The Bare Creek Trail Run is an exciting annual trail running event held in the beautiful Garigal National Park, Northern Sydney. 6km walk/run : Appropriate for runners, walkers and families (min age 5) 10km : A fabulously fun and challenging course for the 10km runner Both courses include water crossings for extra fun. YouTube Clip link below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXIht9oi8A contact: Kerry Bahlmann. email: bahlmanns@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 19 Nov | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 23 Nov | RAZORBACK RUN (VIC) One of Australia’s best Mountain runs – Harrietville to Mt Feathertop, including the High Plains. 22km short course out and back along the Razorback. Start / Finish at Harrietville. Status: ~68, 64k, 58k, 38k, and 22k self supported trail runs. contact: Paul Ashton. email: runningwild56@tpg.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat-Sat | 30 Nov-1 Dec | MUD RUN (NSW) The Mud Run is an obstacle jumping, mud crawling, hill climbing gallop around the world famous Sydney Equestrian Cross Country Course! Follow in the footsteps of Olympians on this insane course that constantly throws up surprises around every corner. You will get wet, you will get muddy, you will occasionally neigh or grunt like a horse but you will definitely earn your sugar cube at the finish. Don't forget to save some energy for the final furlong where you will meet some unexpected surprises..... contact: Min Petkovic. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Dec 2013 | ||
| Sun | 1 Dec | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 1 Dec | BALMAIN FUN RUN (NSW) Now in its 5th year, the Balmain Fun Run provides a choice of a 2 kms, 5 kms or 10 kms run/walk around beautiful, traffic free Callan Park. The 2 kms event is restricted to primary school children. Starting and finishing at King George Park next to Iron Cove Bridge, Rozelle. Parking in Manning Street and other local streets. contact: John Dawlings 0422 819 468. email: balmainfunrun@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 3 Dec | MT AINSLIE RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) Run and power walk up Mt Ainslie at 12.45pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Free. Start at Remembrance Park, Treloar Crescent, Campbell (behind the Australian War Memorial). Finish at the tower on the summit of Mt Ainslie. Make you own way back down the mountain. Altitude at the start 595m. Altitude at the finish 825m. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 7 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TAN HANDICAP AND BREAKFAST (VIC) Melbourne. Summer is here at last! Celebrate with a run around the Tan, just a few minutes out of the CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the Tan). Start time: 7.30 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, near Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9). Runners of all standards and ages welcome. The 8 km distance is a handicap event. If you have not run with us before, see the handicapper for a handicap before you run. No entry fee, but a coin donation is appreciated. Bacon and egg breakfast at the barbeques by the river afterwards. Breakfast free for VRR members and $3 for visitors. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Thu | 12 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) TWILITE TAN TIME TRIAL (VIC) Melbourne, only a few minutes out of the CBD. Distance: 4 km or 8 km, once or twice around the Tan. End the working day with a run along the beautiful, leafy course by the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. There is one challenging hill, up Anderson St. Start time: 6.30 pm. Location: Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance forecourt (Melway 2F K12). All welcome, members and non-members. Cost: $2 for all participants. This is a casual fun run with no prizes, held monthly in the warmer months. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Tue | 17 Dec | BLACK MOUNTAIN RUN UP AND POWER WALK (ACT) 2.6kms, 12:45pm, Clunies Ross Street Acton (100m east of entrance to Botanical Gardens). Both runners and power walkers welcome. Free. contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Tue | 31 Dec | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) NEW YEAR'S EVE RUN AND CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST (VIC) New Year’s Eve Run and Champagne Breakfast Melbourne. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a morning run around the beautiful Tan, only a few minutes out of the CBD. Enjoy a champagne and croissant breakfast by the Yarra River afterwards. Distance: 4 km or 8 km (once or twice around the Tan). Start time: 7.30 am. Register from 6.45 am. Location: Tan track at the Pillars of Wisdom, Alexandra Avenue, near the Swan Street Bridge (Melway 2G A9). Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, $5 for juniors. Cost covers champagne and croissants. Certificates for all finishers. Spot prizes. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary. email: vicroadrunners@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jan 2014 | ||
| Sun | 12 Jan | TWO BAYS TRAIL RUN (10TH ANNUAL, 4TH OFFICIAL...) 28KM/56KM Who'dathunkit? 2014 brings up the 10th Two Bays Trail Run. (Or the fourth official one with all permits). Great holiday vibe and excellent course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a 28km crossing (or 56km double crossing) of the Mornington Peninsula, and not at the skinny bit! A little hill followed by bushland, rural and coastal views, topped off by enthusiastic helpers and the best course marking in the trail running universe. contact: Rohan 0420 380 955 Katrina 0401 149 537. email: info@twobaystrailrun.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Feb 2014 | ||
| Sat | 22 Feb | SHOTOVER MOONLIGHT MOUNTAIN MARATHON Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon Wanaka Beer Works Half Marathon Queenstown Rafting 10km Skippers Canyon Jet 5km Promo video: www.activeqt.co.nz/events/shotover-moonlight/shotover-moonlight-mountain-marathon/moonlight-marathon-movie/ contact: Adrian Bailey. email: adrian@activeqt.co.nz. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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