The GC50 Run Festival 2026 is a weekend-long running event held from 10–11 October in Coolangatta on the Southern Gold Coast, offering distances from a kids’ dash up to a 50km ultra. Featuring flat, scenic coastal courses with ocean view and beachside atmosphere suited to runners of all levels.

The Bowral Classic 2026 is a premier Gran Fondo cycling event held on 18 October in the Southern Highlands of NSW, offering 85km, 120km and 150km road rides. Set on scenic country roads with rolling hills and challenging climbs, the event combines a rewarding cycling challenge with a vibrant festival atmosphere in Bowral.

The Strait Link Burnie Ten 2026 is a premier community running event held on 25 October in Burnie, Tasmania, featuring a fast, flat 10km road race alongside 5km and kids’ events. Known for its scenic coastal course and strong community atmosphere, it attracts both elite athletes and everyday runners chasing a personal best.

The Canberra Times Fun Run 2026 is a major community running event held on 1 November in Canberra, offering distances from a 2km kids run through to a half marathon. Set on a fast, flat course through the heart of the capital, participants pass iconic landmarks like Lake Burley Griffin and the Parliamentary Triangle before finishing at Rond Terrace with a lively event village celebration.

The Frankston Running Festival 2026 is a scenic bayside event held on 15 November at the Frankston Waterfront in Victoria, offering distances from a 1km kids run up to a 15km race. Runners follow a flat, traffic‑free course along the Nepean Highway with views over Port Phillip Bay, starting and finishing near Frankston Pier.

Starting and finishing at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Sunday, 22 November 2026, the festival features a variety of events to suit all ages and fitness levels, including a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km Run and 1km Kids Race.

Kick off your summer in style at Portsea Twilight on 2 January 2027 - a run like no other, set against the stunning backdrop of Point Nepean National Park. Choose your challenge: the fast and flat 5.5K, the scenic 9.5K, or the Kids Dash - each offering breathtaking views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay.

With five distances on offer: Full Marathon - 42.2km | Half Marathon - 21.1km | 10km | 5km run & 5km walk | 2km Fun run and walk. Everyone has an opportunity to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line with Hobart's iconic waterfront as the backdrop.

Come and experience a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD