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| Dec 1969 | ||
| Wed-Sat | 31 Dec-5 Oct | SNOWY MOUNTAINS UPPER MURRAY CHALLENGE (NSW) One Day Multi-Sport Challenge 38 km Mountain Bike - 26 km Paddle - 25 km Run Individual, Relay Teams, or one leg Only Nestled in the foothills west of Mt Kosicuszko and 125 km east of Albury/Wodonga, the Upper Murray has plenty to offer competitors and visitors. contact: Steve Taylor race director. email: sandct@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Apr 2013 | ||
| Tue-Sun | 2 Apr-30 Jun | CAIRNS ROAD RUNNERS INTERMEDIATE RUNNERS' CLINICS (QLD) Held each Tuesday, the clinics are designed for runners who wish to improve their speed/hill technique. Spaces are limited and Cairns Road Runners members will be given first option. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: info@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| May 2013 | ||
| Thu-Mon | 23 May-1 Jul | CANCER COUNCIL ACT CANADA DAY FUN RUN (ACT) The Canada Day Fun Run volunteer committee are proud to invite you to join us for our annual run/walk for cancer research. All the money raised at this family event goes directly to the Cancer Council ACT, to fund research, education and support services in the ACT region. Event details are as follows: Date: Sunday 30 June 2013 Time: 10.00am Location: Stromlo Running Track - Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra Road Registration: $20 for an Adult, $10 for a Child or $50 for a Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) Registrations on the day from 8.00am, however depending on numbers late entries may not be timed and therefore ineligible to be considered for prizes. As in previous years the Lions Club of Belconnen will provide all participants with a delicious, free pancake breakfast with genuine Canadian maple syrup and there will be plenty of fresh fruit, tea and coffee on hand. contact: Lisa Moore. email: dwayne.lisa@yahoo.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jun 2013 | ||
| 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 | SMC ROAD RACE (NSW) Come and run the new SMC course. Each month (Oct to July) there is a half marathon, 10km and 5km. The 5km can cost well under $7 per race. For that you will get an accurately measured course, KM markers, drinks stations, electronic timing, lucky draw prizes, cash prizes, post race drinks, snacks and a presentation. All abilities and ages are welcomed. Check out our website or Facebook page for all the details you need and to see photos of past races. Enter online now to secure your place. contact: SMC Road Race Series. email: smcroadraceseries@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 23 Jun | 2013 COOKS RIVER FUN RUN (NSW) The Cooks River Fun Run is Strathfield Council's annual fitness event open to all ages and abilities. The certified out and back course takes in the Bay to Bay Cycleway with a 5km run, 10km run or a 5km fun walk. Early bird entries close 14 June. contact: Strathfield Council. email: cooksriverfunrun@strathfield.nsw.gov.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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-Sun | 29-30 Jun | TOUGH BLOKE CHALLENGE (NSW) From the stables of Maximum Adventure comes an off road running event that combines the challenges of cross country running, manmade and natural obstacles, water crossings, mud and some unexpected surprises. The challenge is simple, clear the obstacles and get around the course in as short a time as possible to be in the running for the coveted Tough Challenge Trophy! Running is the core discipline of the Tough Bloke Challenge but competitors should be prepared for anything... and don't expect to be clean when you come out on the other side – the taste of mud and sweat will be familiar by the end of the day. Despite the name, the event is also open to females in the "Tough Chick" category and a range of age categories, starting from 16 years of age. Men and women of all ages will enjoy this event, everyone likes to get down and dirty once in a while! It's 100% unadulterated fun, an opportunity to be a kid again. Every participant who completes the challenge will receive a finisher’s certificate and unlimited bragging rights! contact: Gary Farebrother. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. 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 | VCCL LILLYDALE LAKE (LILYDALE) 5KM (VIC) The Victorian Cross Country League's annual 'Legend' race at scenic Lillydale Lake. 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 | 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-Sun | 6-7 Jul | GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON (QLD) The 35th annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon will be staged on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July 2013 in one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world in Queensland, Australia. Regarded as one of Australia's premier sporting events, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is set to attract more than 28,000 participants of all ages and abilities from Queensland, interstate and overseas. The race program offers something for everyone, with the full 42.195km Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5.7km Challenge and the Junior Dash 4km and 2km races. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon course is renowned worldwide for being flat, fast and scenic, running alongside the beautiful Broadwater and sparkling surf beaches. The climate is traditionally good for running, with low humidity, no wind and mild temperatures, creating great conditions to achieve a personal best time. All finishers will be rewarded with a commemorative medal and certificate, plus a shirt or cap. There is also the opportunity for participants to fundraise for the event's official charity, Cancer Council Queensland, or another charity of their choice. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon provides entrants with the perfect opportunity to explore one of the world's leading holiday destinations as direct flights to Gold Coast Airport from regional Queensland, interstate and around the world are available. Entries open Monday 18 March 2013. contact: Events Queensland Gold Coast. email: info@goldcoastmarathon.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 7 Jul | GERALDTON RUNFEST 2013 (INCLUDING THE 14TH ANNUAL GERALDTON MARATHON) (WA) Geraldton Harriers will host its 14th annual marathon and half marathon as part of Run Fest 2013 this July. It will be based at the Geraldton Foreshore and the course will extend along Champion Bay, St Georges Beach, Chapman River, Pages Beach and Point Moore. Last year's event attracted 137 participants from all across WA, interstate and overseas but we are working very hard on delivering a highly patronized, professionally run and inclusive event with major prizes on offer. Run Fest 2013 has other feature events including a 10km or 5km run/walk and school and corporate team challenges. contact: Runfest@geraldtonharriers.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 7 Jul | SHOALHAVEN KING OF THE MOUNTAIN (NSW) Whether you’re a marathon specialist, a half marathon enthusiast or simply like running over mountains – then the 32km Shoalhaven King of the Mountain could be just what you're looking for. A very friendly, well organised long distance event that takes in the best sights and native sounds of the local area. Only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, the "King" travels from the quiet rural village of Cambewarra(near Nowra - South Coast NSW) over Mt Scanzi to the historic township of Kangaroo Valley. *Transport provided from finish to the start Runners of all levels are welcome in this locally run event (since 1966). Entries taken online, via post or on the day. contact: Doug Jeffrey 0407 441 889. email: admin@kingofthemountainnowra.org.au. 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 | KATHMANDU URBAN (WA) The Urban is part adventure race, part scavenger hunt with a mix of the amazing race. The format of racing that will take teams of two through the heart of the Perth. Competitors will get to visit some of the cities famous landmarks, as well as suburban areas, while completing activities along the way. This event is for all fitness levels, with a number of the activities needing more brainpower than muscle. Speed alone will not get you over the line first! Teams will be allowed to use various forms of public transport to cover longer distances. No taxis or any mode of private transport is allowed, including bikes, roller blades, etc. contact: Luke Wheeler. email: info@maxadventure.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 | ADELAIDE 6-12-24 HOUR (SA) Accurately measured 2200 metre circuit on footpath surrounding north parklands. IAU bronze labelled road race. contact: Ben Hockings. email: yumigo@y7mail.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 | SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY 2013 SERIES RACE 5 - DOLLS POINT HALF-MARATHON (21.1 KM), 10 KM & 5 KM. (NSW) Peter Depena Reserve, Russell Ave, Dolls Point. Botany Bay is a beautiful place to run, while Peter Depena Reserve in Cook Park offers the ideal start/finishing point. The course also loops over the spectacular Captain Cook Bridge, affording great views over the mouth of the Georges River and beyond. Choose from the world's 3 most popular racing distances of Half-Marathon, 10 km and 5 km. Parking in car parks along Russell Ave. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am. contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: sydney@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 14 Jul | VRR (VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS) MARIBYRNONG RIVER FUN RUN (VIC) Footscray. 10 km and 5 km. Scenic, flat course along the banks of the Maribyrnong River, out and back. 10 km is two laps, 5 km is one lap. Starts at 8.30 am at the Footscray Boat Club (Melway 2S G3; UBD 29 B7). Enter on the day. Cost of entry: $10 for VRR members, $15 for non-members, $5 for Juniors. Medals for event and age group winners. Certificates for all finishers. Spot prizes. Enquiries: 9744 1072 contact: Secretary 9744 1072. 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. |
| Fri-Sun | 19-21 Jul | CABOOLTURE 24-48 (QLD) officially measured 500 metre decomposed granite loop. IAU bronze road label and qualifying race for IAU 24 hr World Challenge. contact: Geoff Williams. email: gjcarpet@caboolture.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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. |
| Sat-Sun | 20-21 Jul | BUSH CAPITAL BUSH MARATHON FESTIVAL (ACT) Bush Capital Bush Marathon Festival, 20-21 July 2013 Off road trail events in Canberra Nature Park raising money for the Australian mountain running team. SATURDAY 20 July 2013 Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura Nature reserves Campbell High School, Canberra. 9am 16km bush run and 16km bush walk; 11am 5km and 10km walks; 12pm Under 13 years 2km children’s run; 12.30pm 10km run; 12.35pm 5km run SUNDAY 21 July 2013: Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura Nature reserves Campbell High School, Canberra. 7.30am 63.3km ultra run and relay (triple half marathon); 8.30am 42.2km bush marathon run, walk and relay; half marathon walk; 9.30am 21.1km bush half marathon run contact: John Harding. email: hackettrunner at hotmail dot com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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 | JETTY 2 JETTY FUN RUN (QLD) The annual Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run held at Redcliffe will take place on Sunday 21st of July. Events included Half marathon, 10km, 5km & 3km, all run along the scenic peninsula. Come and join us for one of Queensland's favourite runs. contact: info@j2j.com.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. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | AIRLIE BEACH RUNNING FESTIVAL 2013 (QLD) This inaugural event will showcase the beauty of Airlie Beach and it's surrounds. Sunday 21st July 2013; 10km and 5km fun runs; half marathon; half marathon relay teams of 2 or 3; pre-event dinner; running workshops. contact: Wendy Downes 0418768493. email: info@whitsundayrunningclub.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | SPORTSCO & DRW HALF MARATHON (NT) Sportsco & DRW Darwin Half Marathon at Lake Alexander - East Point Reserve starting at 6:30am The Half Marathon is part of the Road Series which also includes 5Km and 10Km Road Races. contact: Ian Fullarton. email: president@darwinrunners.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Jul | THE AGE RUN MELBOURNE (VIC) RUNNING FOR A CAUSE THE AGE RUN MELBOURNE, PRESENTED BY PEOPLE'S CHOICE Melbourne's premier charity running event. With race day just around the corner, we're calling on all Melburnians to sign up, dust down those running shoes and start pounding the pavement in preparation for the big race. Participants are invited to challenge themselves in one of the following events: - 5km run/walk - 10km run - Brooks half-marathon - 3km Marvel Kids Run - a chance to join your favourite Super Hero team. This event will take place on Saturday 20 July at 10am (children under 14 only). Since beginning in 2008, Run Melbourne has raised more than $5.4 million for over 400 different charities across Australia. With an ambitious 2013 fundraising target of $2.5 million, participants are urged to sign up now and begin fundraising. Meeting point is at Federation Square, finish area (for spectators) is at Birrarung Marr. Costs: $30 public, $20 for The Age subscribers 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 | LIONS MOUNTAIN VIEW CHALLENGE (QLD) This event is a Half marathon run overlooking the picturesque Glass House Mountains on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The run starts and finishes at the Maleny Showgrounds. Including in the program will be an 8km and 3km run. contact: Phil Holmes. email: philliph@westnet.com.au. 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 | ROSEVILLE CHASE ROTARY FUN RUN (NSW) Enjoy the great views of Castle Cove bushland and Middle Harbour while running a 5km or 10km course through the streets of Castle Cove and Roseville Chase. The 10km course has some challenging hills for the more serious runners but the 5km course is suitable for families and children. Prepared yourself for the City 2 Surf with this event. Event details and registration contact: Duncan Campbell. email: duncancampbell@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | WESTLINK M7 CITIES MARATHON (NSW) The Westlink M7 Cities Marathon is again scheduled for the last Sunday in July 2013. The course is predominantly held on the Westlink M7 Shared Pathway from Prestons (Liverpool City Local Government Area) and finishes at Blacktown International Sports Park Athletics Stadium, Rooty Hill. The Marathon course is IAAF/AIMS Certified and is supported by the Marathon Relay Challenge (21.1km x 2 Runners) and the Kids Marathon Series (2.195km). Marathon & Relay race start time is 7.00am. contact: Mark Gibson (02 9839 6075) during business hours. email: mark.gibson@blacktown.nsw.gov.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | ALSTONVILLE WOLLONGBAR FUN RUN CHALLENGE (NSW) Alstonville Elders 10km Run Summit Fitness 5km Run Summerland House Farm 1km Junior Dash Newsxpress Wollongbar 5km Walk contact: Catherine Black. email: wollongbarpc@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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 | ISA RATS (QLD) An outback running festival catering for all ages and abilities along a scenic course from Lake Moondarra into town, finishing near the iconic stacks of Mount Isa Mines. Compete for generous prize money in the XStrata Half Marathon, challenge yourself by entering the scenic 21km walk challenge sponsored by Murphy's Trailer Hire, Test your speed or take a walk in the SMH 6km Dash and juniors take on the track in events sponsored by the Mount Isa City Council. Corporate teams can battle on the half marathon course for great prize money and local sporting clubs can win generous sponsorship for their club thanks to SMH equipment. contact: the Committee. email: isarats@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | VCCL WOODLANDS CLASSIC (GREENVALE) 5KM (VIC) A 5km race held by Victorian Cross Country League on the trails at Woodlands Historic Park - just a few kilometres north of Melbourne Airport. Please come and have 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 | 28 Jul | FLINDER'S TOUR (QLD) 12, 25, 50km easy to moderate trails with views to the Glasshouse Mountains. Limit 300 contact: Ian Javes, 0407 045 785. email: ijaves@caloundra.net. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 28 Jul | COBURG FUN RUN AND WALK (VIC) PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postoned to Sunday 4th August due to a clash with an Athletics Victoria Event. contact: Bernie Goggin 0417012682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sat-Sun | 3-4 Aug | KATHMANDU ADVENTURE SERIES - BLUE MOUNTAINS (NSW) Short, fast and fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of and adventure, the Kathmandu Adventure Series is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of adventure racing. Designed for teams of two, the races are fun, fast and furious with teams having to change between three core disciplines several times during the event... Mountain biking, running, trekking, and kayaking. These non-stop events will take between two to six hours to complete so there is never any time to get bored or tired - you will constantly be challenged throughout the race, physically and mentally! contact: Gary Farebrother. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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 | BAY RUN (NSW) The Bay Run is one of Sydney's favourite community fun runs. The run follows the scenic Bay Run course around Iron Cove in Sydney's Inner West. The 7km run categories include runners (individual and teams), walkers and also the very competitive *Fastest dog (and owner) in the Inner West*. There is also a 2km run for primary school children. Start / finish line at Leichhardt Oval Number 3 between Leichhardt Pool and the Le Montage Function Centre (Frazer Street, Lilyfield). Start time: 8am. The Bay Run is ideal preparation for the City to Surf or Blackmores Sydney Running Festival. Come and join us and help us celebrate our 11th year. contact: Scott Machin. email: enquiries@bayrun.com.au. 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 | COBURG FUN RUN AND WALK (VIC) 4th August, note change of date from July 26th ,Coburg Fun Run 12/6km, 9am Harold Stevens Athletics Track, (Mw 18 A10)(UBD 193 L18) www.coburgharriers.org.au, 0417012682 contact: Bernie Goggin 0417012682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. 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. |
| Sun | 11 Aug | GREAT BARRIER REEF BIANNUAL MASTERS ROAD HALF MARATHON, CAIRNS (QLD) New on the calendar, this road half marathon is for the Masters runners. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: info@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 11 Aug | THE TAN ULTRA (VIC) Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. This is a 3.827 km running track parallel to the perimeter fence of the Botanic Gardens. It is officially termed The Tan Track as it has a surface of tan coloured stone aggregate. It is more commonly and affectionately known as The Tan. contact: Brett Saxon. email: brsaxon@bigpond.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 11 Aug | ACE RADIO WIMMERA GRAMPIANS HEART CHALLENGE (VIC) Join us for the 2nd Ace Radio Wimmera Grampians Heart Challenge! 5km run & walk / 10km run in the beautiful town of Stawell. Funds raised through entry fees will go towards promoting heart health in the Wimmera Grampians. contact: Jackie 0409 972 457. email: run@heartchallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 11 Aug | BE ACTIVE BRAC 2 BEACH FUN RUN (WA) Choose from the 5km or 10km events, starting at Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre and finishing at the iconic Cable Beach, Broome. contact: Sarah Boettcher. email: sarah.boettcher@broome.wa.gov.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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 | GO NATURAL MULTISPORT - AKUNA BAY TO APPLE TREE BAY (NSW) Saturday 17th August will see the ninth year running of the popular Go Natural Multisport Challenge. The course consists of a 32km road cycle, 12km paddle (kayaks available for hire) and a 12km trail run taking in some of the best scenery in Northern Sydney. The race is an excellent opportunity to shake off those winter cobwebs and compete for over $5,000 worth of prizes. contact: Luke Wheeler. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. 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. |
| Sat-Sun | 17-18 Aug | LAMINGTON ECO CHALLENGE (QLD) Trail runners you cannot miss the inaugural Lamington Eco Challenge, a trail running event featuring some tough terrain including four wheel drive tracks, grassy paddocks, bush and rainforest trails. Start & finish located at OReilly's Rainforest Retreat in the scenic Lamington National Park. contact: Meredith Tucker. email: meredith@gonyaadventures.com.au. 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 | THE LAKES COLLEGE FUN RUN (QLD) With a network of bike and pathways stretching over 40km, the master planned community of North Lakes makes a perfect location for The Lakes College Fun Run. Consisting of events run over 2km, 6km and 10km circuits, The Lakes College Fun Run is set against a picturesque backdrop of landscaped gardens, lakes and bushland. In its seventh year and with a record attendance in 2012, The Lakes College Fun Run is a great community event with something for everyone. contact: Graham Quick. email: tlcfunrun@thelakes.qld.edu.au. 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 | TAMWORTH TEN 40 TH YEAR RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) Enjoy one of NSW's longest continually held running events. This year's celebration will see the event commencing in front the Town Hall and finishing at No 1 Oval. A new course mapped out and back along the picturesque tree lined King George Avenue and the Peel River will help runners achieve quick times. You can choose the Tamworth Ten, Fun Five, 4K Walk or for the first time a Half marathon. Also this year will be our first year for online registration and electronic timing. contact: Jeff Benson 02 67682420 or 0408279522. email: Jeff.Benson@bigpond.com. 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. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | EAT FIT FOOD SANDY POINT (VIC) Set your season up. Push hard. Make every training session count and make your mark on Melbourne's newest marathon distance course. It's flat, fast and scenic. There's excitement at every level, feel the sea breeze and make it your tail wind. Records will tumble. Run a PB by the bay. Distances include a marathon, 10km run, half-marathon and 5km run/walk. contact: Start To Finish Event Management. email: info@starttofinish.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | LAKE MANCHESTER TRAILS (QLD) 5 or 22Km on undulating trails beside Lake Manchester in Brisbane Forest Park contact: Andrew Rowlands 0404 013 220. email: g_waite@optusnet.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 18 Aug | BUNGUNYA - BUNRUN (QLD) A 3 hour multi-lap endurance race over a cross country track. As many laps as your want - As many breaks as you need and as much fun as you can have! Individual, team and junior entries. Featuring coffee, food, live entertainment and a last lap bar! A great fundraiser for our P&C Association. Over $500 in prizes! contact: Ben Ryan - Principal/ Race Director. email: bunrun@bungunyass.eq.edu.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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 | COBURG HALF MARATHON (VIC) 9am, SUNDAY August 25th 2013 undulating bike path course, marshaled and flagged where necessary, with drink stops available Also a 10 km event. Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway 18 A10. Trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere, morning tea afterwards. Enter on the day or online. contact: Bernie Goggin 0417012682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | DE CASTELLA RUN (VIC) This is the 33rd time for this road run around The Boulevard in Kew. There will again be 5km, 10km and 15km with spot prizes, overall and age group prizes, show bags and sausages. contact: Anthony de Castella 0410 417 920. email: info@decastellarun.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | 7 SUNSHINE COAST MARATHON & COMMUNITY RUN FESTIVAL (QLD) Marathon course is four scenic laps along closed, beachfront roads. Runners have five distances to choose from including 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km. This is the second year for the event with 5000 runners taking part in 2012 and $150,000 raised for charity. contact: Jason Crowther - Atlas Multisports. email: info@atlasmultisports.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | ADELAIDE MARATHON RUNNING FESTIVAL (SA) The Athlete's Foot Adelaide Marathon Running Festival shows off the City of Churches in all its glory - from the River Torrens, historic North Terrace and majestic Botanic Gardens to the beautiful, unique parklands that ring the entire CBD. The fun, flat course is conducive to great times. As well as the marathon, there is also half marathon, 10km and 5km events to enter. contact: SA Road Runners Club. email: office@sarrc.asn.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | SHEPPARTON NEWS - SHEPPARTON RUNNING FESTIVAL (VIC) Shepparton Running Festival Sunday August 25, 2013 Princess Park Shepparton Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, 5km and 2km run contact: Steven Trevaskis. email: travy@iprimus.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | LAKE MACQUARIE RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) Lake Macquarie Running Festival incorporates a Half Marathon, 10.5km Fun Run, and 4km Kids Scamper. The course is relatively flat a follows the beautiful shoreline of Lake Macquarie between Warners Bay and Speers Point. A family event that promotes participation for all. Although if you are serious the Half Marathon is accredited by Athletics Australia. Come along and enjoy a great day out. contact: Anne or Kate Griffith on 0424 402 524 or 0410 474 488. email: enquiries@lakehalf.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 25 Aug | PUB TO PUB (NSW) Northern Beaches most famous fun run, The 21st annual Pub to Pub charity fun run and walk will be held at 8am sharp on Sunday August 25 and is proudly supported by major sponsor United Resource Management (URM) and media partner - The Manly Daily. The race is a joint fundraising project by The Rotary Club of Brookvale and Newport Arms Hotel and includes a unique course with a challenging 800m sand start from the DY SLSC and travels along the back streets & spectacular beach vistas to end 13km later at Sydney's most famous pub icon, The Newport Arms Hotel. email: management@pub2pub.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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 | DUBBO STAMPEDE (NSW) Enjoy one of NSW's most unique running festivals. Be immersed in the hospitality and warmth of a thriving rural community and seize the special opportunity to run "around the world". Whether choosing the 5.5km, 10km or 21.1km race, runners will journey past animals from all over the globe at the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as well as the opportunity to follow the course of the Macquarie River as it meanders west, in the more challenging half marathon. A marathon is currently under consideration. Confirmation will be soon. contact: John Robins. email: contact@dubbostampede.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 1 Sep | WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' JOGALONG (ACT) 6km, 9am, Weston Park Yarralumla. Map 58 H7 Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 1 Sep | SIDS STAMPEDE FUN RUN (NSW) The SIDS Stampede is a fun run and walk event set in the beautiful Hawkesbury area. It consists of 3 events, a 10km run, a 5km run and 5km friends and family walk. The SIDS Stampede is held on Fathers Day annually. All money raised will go directly to the SIDS and Sleep Apnoea Research Department at The Children's Hospital Westmead. Our aim is to help support scientists in their search for a trigger and eventually, a cure, for these terrible problems. Time: 7.00am. Location: McQuade Park, Windsor NSW. Distance: 5km or 10km Run, 5km Family and Friends Walk contact: Brenda King. email: info@sidsstampede.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Sat-Sat | 7 Sep-31 Aug | STRADDIE SALUTE MULTISPORT FESTIVAL (QLD) The Straddie Salute is a weekend of action on Brisbane's doorstep. With four events to choose from, whether you run, bike or swim, there's a challenge waiting for you on beautiful North Stradbroke Island. Your Options: - Straddie 1000 Ocean Swim - Straddie Stride 8km Run & Walk - Straddie Salute Offroad Triathlon: 750/18/8 (Mountain Bike) - Straddie Pure Sprint Triathlon: 750m/20/8 (Road Bike) email: events@weekendwarriorevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat-Thu | 7 Sep-8 Aug | GLASSHOUSE 100 (QLD) 10, 30, 50, 100 & 160KM. Easy to moderate trails. The terrain varies from easy gravel road to rough, steep singletrack. The western section consists of short technical climbs and descents that can be particularly difficult in extreme dry or wet. Most of the Eastern section is flat and less demanding technically. There are beautiful views throughout the course, particularly from the top of Mt Beerburrum and Wildhorse Mountain. contact: Ian Javes 0407 045 785. email: ijaves@caloundra.net. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 8 Sep | SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY 2013 SERIES RACE 6 - COOKS RIVER 16 KM, 8 KM & 4 KM (NSW) Ewen Park, Tennent Parade, Hurlstone Park. This inner-west haven follows cycle paths along both sides of the Cooks River, between Hurlstone Park and Earlwood - a tranquil, friendly and intimate course with tree-cover for most of the way. Treat yourself to something special, then reward yourself even further with a post-race pancake breakfast. Parking in car parks on Ewen Parade, only 500 metres from Hurlstone Park Station. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am. contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: sydney@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 8 Sep | BANKSTOWN HALF MARATHON - THE HIDDEN HALF AND 5KM MAYORAL WALK/RUN INCORPORATING ATHLETICS NSW STATE (NSW) The Races start and finish at the Western Districts Joggers and Harriers' Clubhouse at Lake Gillawarna- 150m west of the footbridge over Henry Lawson Drive, between Flinders Rd and Georges Cres, Georges Hall. The course, reputed to be one of the most picturesque traffic free running courses in Sydney Metro, follows pathways and trails in a park and Lake setting, providing a balanced and "honest" 21 km course with a good mix of hills and flats. The 5km course is fast and flat but it also provides for an "easy" walk/Run course for the beginner runner and family groups. If you want to try out the course come down any Saturday for our Club's Saturday Run, 7.15am you will be most welcome. Awards for outright 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female and Male with age and other categories for both races also for teams of six under 16years for Schools and other Community Groups. Special Corporate Team Prizes, Legendary Lucky Draw for all runners/walkers. contact: Joan 0413787135. email: westiesjoggers@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 8 Sep | CANBERRA TIMES FUN RUN (ACT) 10k fun run, 5k fun run and walk email: canberrafunrun@fairfaxmedia.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 8 Sep | HUSKY RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) 21.1km Half Marathon, 5km run and 2km fun run. Now in its 4th year, this event is proving to be very popular - a flat, fast course on the scenic shores of Jervis Bay. The view is so lovely, you'll wish the race was longer! With the half marathon having an option of a two person team, as well as 2km and 5km races, there is a distance for everyone. Pack the family up and make a weekend of it! Entries more than doubled at last year's event, so don't miss out. contact: Elite Energy. email: office@eliteenergy.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 8 Sep | BROOKS FORSTER RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) Forster is without doubt one of Australia's most loved and famous triathlon sporting destinations. We now offer you another reason to get away for a perfect spring weekend and visit our beautiful town in the great lakes. Surrounded by ocean and the stunning Wallis Lakes, you will make your way running over the Forster Tuncurry Bridge along both break walls where all this beauty will form an amazing backdrop to one of the most picturesque run courses you will experience. Events include:Half Marathon,10km run,5km fun run,4km walk and talk,kids 4km, and 2km contact: Peter Camilleri. email: peter@forsterrunningfestival.com.au. 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 | TWILIGHT BAY RUN 2013 (QLD) The Twilight Bay Run is an evening run in Wynnum, Queensland with a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and kids 1K run on closed roads. The course is a flat, fast out and back along the waterfront and is the sister event to the popular Twilight Run in St Lucia. Run under the moon and stars alongside a sparkling waterfront on a beautiful evening contact: intraining Event Management - 07 3369 8938. email: info@twilightbayrun.com.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 | ALTRA CENTENNIAL PARK ULTRAMARATHON (NSW) Centennial Park has a distinctive and special place in Australian history and culture. Officially measured, IAU bronze labelled road race (surface is crushed dirt)on a 3.54km loop. Host event for the AURA National 50km Championships 2013 contact: April Palmerlee. email: apalmerlee@yahoo.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. |
| Sun | 15 Sep | BENDIGO BANK COFFS HARBOUR RUNNING FESTIVAL (NSW) The Bendigo Bank Coffs Harbour Running Festival is a community event for people of all ages and abilities and consists of a 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km Fun Run, 5 km Fun Run and a 3km Family Fun Run/Walk on one of the most spectacular courses in the country. Held on a bush trail on the Coffs Creek walkway, the flat, shady course is ideal for runners. The picturesque track hugs the beautiful Coffs Creek and competitors run over floating boardwalks, through swamp forests of mangrove, casuarina and paperbark trees from the centre of town to the coast and back. The event raises funds for local children's charities including Life Education Australia, Coffs Coast Autism, Camp Quality and the Early Childhood Intervention Program Coffs Harbour. Steve Moneghetti is returning as the event's ambassador and will take part in the half marathon. There are loads of great random prizes contact: Mick Maley. email: info@villagesports.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 15 Sep | COORANBONG FUN RUN (NSW) Avondale School is once again hosting their annual Fun Run and Fun Day in 2013. The Fun Run consists of 1km, 3km and a 10km courses that attract all age divisions. The day is also a great family day out with food stalls, helicopter rides, vintage and model car show, equestrian events, childrens rides and much more. A great family day out in a beautiful location. contact: Bill Ward 49770200 . email: bward@avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au. 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 | CANBERRA CENTENARY 100K (ACT) Inaugural 100k race contact: Martin Fryer . email: flyerultra@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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. |
| Fri | 27 Sep | MPAC BALLAM PARK ONE HOUR TRACK RUN (VIC) A low key one hour track race conducted by Mornington Peninsula Athletic Club. The run is at Ballam Park Athlewtic Track. Runners may do less than the full one hour if they wish. Ballam PArk Athletics Track, Benanee Dve, Frankston. Melways 103 A-3. 7pm start. Entry on the day of $5 for non members. contact: Michael Wheatley. email: morningtonpeninsula@hotmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| 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 | COBURG FUN RUN AND WALK (VIC) Sunday September 29th Coburg Fun Run 12km run 6km run/walk enter on the day or online, Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10; trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; contact: Bernie Goggin 0417012682. email: funruns@coburgharriers.org.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 | WESTERN SYDNEY MARATHON (NSW) The Western Sydney Marathon will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Online entry will open during May 2013. The event will consist of four different races to cater for all ages and abilities - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Lap the Lake and 5km Family Fun Run. All races will benefit from the tranquil atmosphere of the Sydney International Regatta Centre and scenic views of the Lower Blue Mountains and Penrith Lakes. The Western Sydney Marathon will be a fun and festive day out for the whole family, with music, an M.C., food stalls, a health and fitness expo, children’s games and a jumping castle. email: westernsydneymarathon@communities.nsw.gov.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Mon | 7 Oct | SRI CHINMOY LABOUR DAY 10 KM AND 4 KM FUN-RUNS (ACT) The best way to start a holiday! Traditional out-and-back course along cycle paths starting and finishing from Acton Ferry Terminal, Barrine Dr, Acton. Post-race breakfast for all. Registration from 7.45 am, for a 9 am start time. Online entries open now or enter on the day for a higher fee. contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: canberra@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 13 Oct | MCLAREN VALE HALF MARATHON (SA) McLaren Vale is one of South Australia's best treasures, just 45 minutes from the city. The Hardys McLaren Vale Half Marathon starts and finishes in the beautiful grounds of Hardys Tintara Winery. The half marathon course takes in the Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga, with a loop along the rail trail between McLaren Vale and Seaford. The 10km and 5km courses are a fast dash towards Willunga and back. contact: SA Road Runners Club. email: office@sarrc.asn.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-Sat | 19-26 Oct | 777 - 7 MARATHONS. 7 STATES. 7 DAYS (WA) Join us in supporting Bravehearts Charity on the marathon adventure of a lifetime! Meeting in Perth on Saturday Oct 19th to run our first marathon Sunday morning and finishing in Brisbane on Saturday Oct 26th. Participants are required to fundraise a minimum of $10 000 for the Bravehearts Charity and they run, fly, stay for FREE! If you are only able to join us for 1 run minimum fundraise is $1000 contact: Kate Gazzard. email: kate@centori.com.au. 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. |
| Sat | 19 Oct | MOSAIC TO MOUNTAIN FUN RUN (VIC) Visit Dunkeld for a picturesque fun run offering 10km run, 5km run or 5km walk events, all with spectacular views to the Southern Grampians. Registrations will open at 8am, with the famous Market in the Park an added attraction following presentations. contact: Belinda Walsh . email: mosaictomountain@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| 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. |
| Sun | 20 Oct | SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY 2013 SERIES RACE 7 - IRON COVE HALF-MARATHON, 7 KM & 4 KM RUNS. (NSW) Leichhardt Park, end of Glover St, Lilyfield. When a race venue is as good as this, we just have to keep returning! Compare your times from the previous race here in March, or step up to the Half-Marathon distance. Bring family and friends to enjoy a lovely Spring morning by the Bay. Parking at the end of Glover St, Lilyfield. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am. Did we mention the pancake breakfast? contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: sydney@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 20 Oct | LA SPORTIVA MOUNTAIN RUN NO 4 - LAKE MOUNTAIN SKYRUN (VIC) Part of the La Sportiva Mountain Running Series the Lake Mountain Skyrun is a great run suitable for entry level trail runners as well as experienced runners wanting to step out in an Alpine environment. The event offers 3 distances; 14/21/31km on grassy XC ski trails and challenging mountain bike trails. The event starts and finshes at Gerraty's Car Park. Pre bookings are essential. A great warm up for the Razorback Run. contact: Paul Ashton. email: runningwild56@tpg.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |