| Queensland Running Calendar |
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30/07/2010 30/07/2011 True QLD |
| Jul 2010 | ||
| Fri-Sun | 30 Jul-1 Aug | CABOOLTURE HISTORICAL VILLAGE NATIONAL 48HR & STATE 24HR RUN/WALK EVENT Held at the Caboolture Historical Village Beerburrum Rd Caboolture - National 48hr run/walk & State 24hr run/walk Event including 12hr; 6hr; 3hr; 1.5hr Events all to finish at 9am Sunday 1/8/10. Meals and lap scorers will be provided to most competitors. Relay teams invited. Track is certified, is sanctioned by AURA and will hold an IAU label. Everyone welcome to this premier run/walk event. Great atmosphere. contact: Geoff Williams. email: geoff@geoffsruns.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Fri-Sun | 30 Jul-1 Aug | BRISBANE MARATHON FESTIVAL Located at the beautiful South Bank Parklands, this 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon (Sunday 1st August) fun run takes in the fabulous scenery along the Brisbane River. Kids races are planned for Saturday 31 July at the same venue. contact: Ricky. email: race@intraining.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 31 Jul | ALLEZ SPORT CARTWRIGHT CHALLENGE FUN RUN SERIES - RACE 4 A family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments and spot prizes available after event. contact: Norman Buntrock. email: manager@team-ascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Aug 2010 | ||
| Sun | 1 Aug | CANE2CORAL 15KM/8KM RUN WALK Bundaberg's inaugural cane2coral run/walk taking place from Bundy to beautiful Bargara on the coast, through lush canefields and out past the hummock to the glittering ocean. The run/walk is part of a weekend of events organised in a major fundraising activity for the QLD Cancer Council and the Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club. contact: Caroline Oates. email: cane2coral@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 1 Aug | SALT FUN RUN SERIES (NSW) A 3 race series held at SALT - the magnificent community in far north NSW (just minutes from the QLD border). contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 8 Aug | TOWNSVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL The 12th annual McDonald's Townsville Running Festival incorporating the: Tony Ireland Holden Townsville Marathon Queensland Country Health Townsville Half Marathon Sports Med Townsville 10k Fun Run Townsville Bulletin 5k Fun Run and Walk McDonald's Townsville 5k Junior Fun Run and Walk Barrier Reef TAFE Corporate 5k Teams Run and Walk will be held at the historic Tobruk Pool on Sunday 8th August 2010. email: info@townsvilleroadrunners.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 8 Aug | TOWNSVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL The 12th annual McDonald's Townsville Running Festival incorporating the: Tony Ireland Holden Townsville Marathon Queensland Country Health Townsville Half Marathon Sports Med Townsville 10k Fun Run Townsville Bulletin 5k Fun Run and Walk McDonald's Townsville 5k Junior Fun Run and Walk Barrier Reef TAFE Corporate 5k Teams Run and Walk will be held at the historic Tobruk Pool on Sunday 8th August 2010. contact: Race Director - 0427999801. email: festival@townsvilleroadrunners.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 15 Aug | THE LAKES COLLEGE FUN RUN Fun Run/Walk over 2, 6 or 10km courses around the North Lakes community in North Brisbane. Events cater for all ages and standards. Pram friendly event. Also includes 4 x 2km charity relay event. contact: Scott Johnston - Event Director. email: tlcfunrun@thelakes.qld.edu.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 15 Aug | MULLUM TO BRUNS RUN & WALK (NSW) 10 km run or 8.4 km walk, from Mullumbimby to Brunswick Heads, in the beautiful Byron Shire, far north coast of NSW. Finish at Banner Park, close to the beaches, and enjoy a great day out! This community fundraising event offers electronic timing on an officially Certified Course with accurate km markers, drink stations, lucky draw with good value prizes and awards for age groups. Early bird entries open on 19/6 and close on 8/8. Entries still accepted in the last week and on the day. Register online, in person or by post. contact: Ellen 0428 869 057. email: mailto:info@mullumtobruns.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 15 Aug | FINLAY'S NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON (NT) 2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run email: eo@triathlonnt.com.au . Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 22 Aug | SBH QUEENSLAND WHEEL AND WALK FUN RUN SBH WHEEL AND WALK FUN RUN FOR CHARITY: The Wheel and Walk Fun Run starts and finishes at Captain Burke Park, Holman Street, Kangaroo Point (underneath the Story Bridge). You can park in nearby streets or think about catching the ferry from South Bank or the City to the Holman Street terminal. When: Sunday 22nd August 2010 Time: 9.00am - Registration 9.30am - Run begins after warm up with qualified instructors from Pure Health Clubs Distance: 5km Contact: Kylie Harrison on 3844 4600 ** PRIZES for Race Winners and Highest Fundraiser. Holidays and other great prizes to be won. contact: Kylie Harrison - Fundraiser. email: kharrison@sbhqueensland. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 22 Aug | GLADSTONE PORTS CORPORATION'S BOTANIC TO BRIDGE Dust off your running shoes for Gladstone Ports Corporations Botanic to Bridge, an event for all ages and fitness levels. The walk or run event will take place on August 22 with an 8km event and a shorter 3km event. The 8km event starts at the Tondoon Botanical Gardens at 8:00am (registrations open from 5:45am) whilst the 3km event begins at Reg Tanna Memorial Park at 9:40am (registrations open from 7:00am). With up to $20,000 in cash prizes available and a major prize of $2500 cash for male and female entrants, this is one of the biggest events Central Queensland has ever seen. The event will finish at the picturesque Gladstone Marina parklands, and will include a Healthy Living Expo. The expo begins at 8:00am and will showcase the multitude of healthy living options available to the community. The expo will also include a celebrity chef cookoff, free entertainment, a smorgasbord of healthy food and some great promotions and prizes. The inaugural event includes two courses, an 8km event and a 3km event. With up to $20,000 available in cash prizes, this is a major event for Queensland. contact: Gladstone Ports Corporation. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sat | 28 Aug | ALLEZ SPORT CARTWRIGHT CHALLENGE FUN RUN SERIES - RACE 5 Final race in this family focused fun run series. First timers welcome, but still challenging enough for experienced runners. Distances include a 2km, 5km and 10km race. Affordable, scenic, social. Refreshments, spot prizes and series trophies/ medallions available after event. contact: Norman Buntrock. email: manager@team-ascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sep 2010 | ||
| Sun | 5 Sep | SALT FUN RUN SERIES (NSW) A 3 race series held at SALT - the magnificent community in far North NSW, minutes from the QLD border. Races for all ages and fitness levels, with participation the main emphasis. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 5 Sep | SYDNEY SPRINT ADVENTURE RACE (NSW) BlackHeart Events sprint distance adventure races are great fun and a real test of stamina, wit and teamwork. Teams of 2 navigate a course only revealed to them shortly before the race starts, by means of mountain biking, running/trekking and kayaking. BlackHeart Events provide the 2 man kayaks, along with a lunch at the end of the event and we even have hire bikes, making Adventure Racing more accessible than ever before. Grab a friend, family member or work colleague, come along to the next sprint distance adventure race and "live the adventure". You'll be hooked! contact: BlackHeart Events. email: enquiries@blackheartevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 12 Sep | SUNSHINE COAST HALF MARATHON If you're looking for a smaller, more affordable Half Marathon event - then this is the run for you. With the field limited to just 1000 you'd better be quick. A beautiful 2 lap course, never out of sight of the water - electronic timing - spot prizes - winners trophy and small cash prize - great post event refreshments. An event for everyone: 5km / 10km / 21.1km. contact: Norman Buntrock. email: manager@team-ascent.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 19 Sep | FORMULA RUN This September 19, get your family, friends and workmates together and get into gear for Cancer Council Queensland's FORMULA RUN, a 5km and 10km track for people of all ages and abilities. Hosted by Cancer Council Queensland and held during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, FORMULA RUN will raise valuable funds for research into men's cancers while raising awareness of men's health. The course will kick off at Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and wind its way around the river. All participants will be electronically timed contact: Cancer Council Queensland - 1800 65 65 85. email: fundraising@cancerqld.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sat | 25 Sep | PORT MACQUARIE SPRINT ADVENTURE RACE (NSW) BlackHeart Events sprint distance adventure races are great fun and a real test of stamina, wit and teamwork. Teams of 2 navigate a course only revealed to them shortly before the race starts, by means of mountain biking, running/trekking and kayaking. BlackHeart Events provide the 2 man kayaks, along with a lunch at the end of the event and we even have hire bikes, making Adventure Racing more accessible than ever before. Grab a friend, family member or work colleague, come along to the next sprint distance adventure race and "live the adventure". You'll be hooked! contact: BlackHeart Events. email: enquiries@blackheartevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Oct 2010 | ||
| Sun | 3 Oct | BRIBIE BEACH BASH This is a charity event for Qld Endeavour Foundation. It consists of Full & Half Marathon; 15k; 10k; 6k; and 3k.The event is open to seasoned competitors and the family. It is a fun day. This year will be its 10th year so it will be a party day. Everyone is welcome. A special Free T-shirt to remember the event to the first 100 competitors. Hope to see you there running along the beach with the dolphins swimming alongside. Yes, that is right, dolphins. Come along. Go to the website to join the mailing list and be advised of further information and get the entry form when it's published. contact: Geoff Williams. email: geoff@geoffsruns.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 10 Oct | SALT FUN RUN SERIES (NSW) A 3 race series held at SALT - the magnificent community in far North NSW, minutes from the QLD border. Races for all ages and fitness levels, with participation the main emphasis. contact: Travis Ireland. email: travis@corporatechallenge.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 10 Oct | ST GEORGE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL (VIC) Celebrating the 2500th year of the marathon, this year the St George Melbourne Marathon really is 'A Run For All Ages' with the Kids WB 2.5km run, ASICS 4km walk, ASICS 5.7 km run, Coffee Club 10km run, Flight Centre Half Marathon and St George Marathon distances. All races conclude with a lap of the MCG and the longer runs pass some of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks including Flinders St Station, The Botantic Gardens, Albert Park Lake and the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. Competitors can raise money and pledge their suppport for official charity partners; The Cerebal Palsy Education Centre and the JMB Foundation when registering. email: enquiries@melbournemarathon.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Oct | BEACH FESTIVAL - PALM BEACH PARKLANDS - NOTE NEW DATE 5K Fun Run(road)- 7am, 1K Ocean Swim - 7.45am, Aquathon 500m swim + 3k beachrun - 8.15am, Kids Aquathons 300m swim + 2k beach run & 150m swim + 1k beach run - 9am You can do 1, 2 or all take the challenge and do the championship ALL 3 RACES contact: Jenny Wood. email: easport2@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 17 Oct | THE SPINY CRAY ULTRA Mount Lewis Forest Reserve contains some of the most accessible and scenic upland rainforest in the area and is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. At an altitude of over 1200 metres Mount Lewis is home to many species of birds and mammals not found in the lower altitude rainforests. Mt Lewis Road dissects this reserve and presents the opportunity for a naturally air conditioned canter through this stunning location. A variety of options are available for your running pleasure including 56k, 42k, 21k and 5k contact: Shane White. email: shane@adventuresportnq.info. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 31 Oct | BYRON LIGHTHOUSE RUN (NSW) A 10k run or 8k walk. Starting at main beach, up and round the lighthouse and then running down Tallows Beach. In its fourth year this run raises money for Charity. contact: Greg Kramer. email: byronrun@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Nov 2010 | ||
| Sun | 7 Nov | BRISBANE SPRINT ADVENTURE RACE BlackHeart Events sprint distance adventure races are great fun and a real test of stamina, wit and teamwork. Teams of 2 navigate a course only revealed to them shortly before the race starts, by means of mountain biking, running/trekking and kayaking. BlackHeart Events provide the 2 man kayaks, along with a lunch at the end of the event and we even have hire bikes, making Adventure Racing more accessible than ever before. Grab a friend, family member or work colleague, come along to the next sprint distance adventure race and "live the adventure". You'll be hooked! contact: BlackHeart Events. email: enquiries@blackheartevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 7 Nov | GRAFTON JACARANDA FESTIVAL FUN RUN(2KM/5KM/10KM) (NSW) Taking place at Caramana Park, Rogan Bridge Rd, Waterview Heights, the Jacaranda Fun Run is back again in 2010. The day starts at 8am with a 2km run aimed at families and young children, run at and around Caramana Park. The 5km and 10km races start together after the 2km (approx 8.30 a.m.) and follow a 5km circuit taking in the Caramana Park, Caramana Drive, Kingfisher Place, Swan Drive and a short cross country section. The 10km follows the same circuit and then heads out into cattle country along Friars Lane. Entry fees are 2km - $2, 5km - $5, 10km - $10. On the day registration from 7.00 a.m. at Caramana Park. Postal entries are welcome. Refreshments on sale. Medallions to outright winners and age category winners. Lots of spot prizes to lucky participants. RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ANY ABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUN EVENT. contact: Neil and Penny Burgess. email: pnburgess@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 14 Nov | TRI HAMILTON ISLAND Be inspired by some of the best Australian sports people in the ultimate location during the Hamilton Island Triathlon. with there challenging events held over six days, incorporating a workshop, ocean swim at Whitehaven Beach, Triathlon on Hamilton Island and an exhibition, this event is sure to challenge both novices and experienced athletes alike. contact: Paula Kennett. email: events@hamiltonisland.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
| Sun | 14 Nov | THE MOUSDASH MT COOT-THA FUN RUN & WALK Are you up for a new running challenge? Congratulations to all Mo Bros & Mo Sistas who took up the challenge of the 2009 Mousdash - you're part of history! Take your place on the start line for Brisbane's ultimate running challenge this Movember and support every bloke's favourite charity - Movember. The Mousdash Mt Coot-tha Fun Run & Walk is your chance to donate more than just a little sweat to the Movember charity by raising funds and awareness for men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. The 10.5km Mousdash course will test even the seasoned runner, but with a breathtaking, 360 degree vista awaiting every competitor, the pleasure will outweigh the pain in this unparalleled running epic. In 2010 you will have a new option - the 5km Summit Walk. Enjoy the stunning Brisbane Lookout views at a more leisurely pace and over a shorter distance. Your Challenge: * 10.5km Run - one clockwise circuit of Mt Coot-tha * 5km return walk up to and around the Mt Coot-tha Lookout **Both events Start & Finish at Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Mt Coot-tha Rd Your Options: * Individual; or * Corporate Team contact: John Guise. email: events@weekendwarriorevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 14 Nov | COFFS HARBOUR SPRINT ADVENTURE RACE (NSW) BlackHeart Events sprint distance adventure races are great fun and a real test of stamina, wit and teamwork. Teams of 2 navigate a course only revealed to them shortly before the race starts, by means of mountain biking, running/trekking and kayaking. BlackHeart Events provide the 2 man kayaks, along with a lunch at the end of the event and we even have hire bikes, making Adventure Racing more accessible than ever before. Grab a friend, family member or work colleague, come along to the next sprint distance adventure race and "live the adventure". You'll be hooked! contact: BlackHeart Events. email: enquiries@blackheartevents.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Sun | 21 Nov | TOUR DE TAMBORINE 2010 The Tour de Tamborine is recognised as one of South East Queensland's premier charity sporting events. Set amongst the tranquillity of a subtropical paradise, participants of all ages and abilities are invited to enter one of several distances in either a cycle, a run or a walk - all in aid of local charity. 50km, 25km and 5km cycle events with other distances available in the walk and run. Entries open August 2010. contact: Shane Porter. email: shane@tourdetamborine.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jan 2011 | ||
| Sun | 9 Jan | 2011 RESOLUTION RUN Make an active start to your new year at the Brisbane Resolution Run on Jan 9, 2011. The event will start at the Cultural Forecourt by the Brisbane River. Participants can run or walk in either the 4km or 8km events. Start 2011 in style and assist various charities in the process. contact: Steve Corrie. email: active8change@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Feb 2011 | ||
| Sat-Mon | 19-21 Feb | NESTLE MINI TRI/TRIAL BAY TRIATHLON (NSW) Saturday is juniors from 5 to 15 plus teams. Sunday is a 500m swim, 26k cycle,6k run. contact: Peter Needs. email: trialbay@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
| Jun 2011 | ||
| Sat-Sun | 11-12 Jun | MACLEAY RIVER MARATHON (NSW) Marathon, Half marathon,10k run,5k walk contact: Peter Needs. email: trialbay@gmail.com.. Visit the website for more details. |
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