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ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon 2026

ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon 2026

23 May 2026

Noosa

Escape to world famous Noosa for the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon and a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa township and multi distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.
HBF Run for a Reason 2026

HBF Run for a Reason 2026

24 May 2026

Perth

Join Perth’s biggest community fitness and fundraising event at the HBF Run for a Reason 2026! With distances of 3km, 12km, and a half marathon, there’s an option for all ages and fitness levels. Run through the heart of the city, enjoy unique routes like the Northbridge Tunnel and scenic riverside views, and be part of an unforgettable day supporting causes that matter.
McGrath Launceston Running Festival 2026

McGrath Launceston Running Festival 2026

31 May 2026

Launceston

Chase a personal best at the McGrath Launceston Running Festival 2026, one of Australia’s fastest road races! With distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1-mile run or walk, there’s something for every runner. Enjoy a flat, fast course through Launceston’s scenic streets and along the Tamar River, and be part of an iconic race day atmosphere.
Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026

Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026

7 Jun 2026

Brisbane

Celebrating our 34th year in 2026, the EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival is one of the oldest and most friendly events on the Australian calendar attracting thousands of participants from over 35 countries annually. Often labelled the "boutique" marathon of choice, in part due to the VIP treatment all participants receive. The event celebrates fun fitness and the test of ultimate human endurance – the Marathon. The EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival is a world class AIMS certified event attracting elite, recreational as well as encouraging the local community to get out and get active and enjoy visiting Brisbane City.
Rosebud Running Festival 2026

Rosebud Running Festival 2026

7 Jun 2026

Rosebud

The newest running event on the Mornington Peninsula is the Rosebud Running Festival and will take place again on Sunday 7 June 2026. The course will cover sections along the foreshore trails (Bay trial) with runners being able to enjoy running through some stunning landscapes with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop. The course will take competitors from the Start/Finish line at Rosebud to McCrae and back to Rosebud for the 5km and 10km events.
Barwon Heads Running Festival 2026

Barwon Heads Running Festival 2026

21 Jun 2026

Barwon Heads

Enjoy a scenic coastal run at the inaugural Barwon Heads Running Festival 2026! With distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 1km kids race, this event offers something for all ages and abilities. Set along Thirteenth Beach Road, the flat, out-and-back course delivers ocean views, fresh sea air, and a welcoming community atmosphere, perfect whether you're chasing a PB or simply enjoying a fun run experience.
Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival

Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival

21 Jun 2026

Hervey Bay

Join us for the inaugural Hervey Bay Half Marathon! With distances of 21km, 10km, 5km, and 2km, there's an event suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Lace up, get involved, and enjoy a great day out!
7Cairns Marathon Festival 2026

7Cairns Marathon Festival 2026

12 Jul 2026

Cairns

The 7Cairns Marathon Festival is a must-do destination event in Australia for all running and lifestyle event enthusiasts. The event is set along the stunning Cairns Esplanade, with five distances on offer; Full Marathon – 42.2km | Half Marathon - 21.1km | 10km | 5km run & 5km walk | 2km Fun run and walk.
Run Melbourne 2026

Run Melbourne 2026

12 Jul 2026

Melbourne

With closed roads and fast, one lap courses, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past some of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks. Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other. Join the movement and let’s inspire our city to run.
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026

Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026

2 Aug 2026

Sunshine Coast

Experience one of Australia’s most popular coastal runs at the Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026! With distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km family/kids event, this festival caters to all ages and abilities. Set along the stunning Sunshine Coast coastline, the predominantly flat, fast course winds through Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba, offering ocean views, cool winter conditions, and a supportive race-day atmosphere. Ideal for both personal bests and first-time runners.
2026 Voltaren City2Surf

2026 Voltaren City2Surf

9 Aug 2026

Sydney

Experience one of Sydney’s most iconic events at the Voltaren City2Surf 2026! This 14km fun run takes participants from Hyde Park in the CBD to Bondi Beach. The course winds through Sydney’s eastern suburbs, featuring harbour views, coastal scenery, and the famous Heartbreak Hill climb at the halfway point before finishing by the ocean. Join #TeamPanda today!
Beach2Beach 2026

Beach2Beach 2026

23 Aug 2026

Dee Why Beach

Experience the beauty of Sydney’s Northern Beaches at the Beach2Beach 2026 Running Festival! This iconic event features a range of distances: from 3km and 6km fun runs to a 14km course and half marathon. The courses link some of the region’s most stunning coastline, starting from locations like Dee Why, Warriewood, and Mona Vale before all finishing at Newport Beach.
2026 TCS Sydney Marathon

2026 TCS Sydney Marathon

30 Aug 2026

Sydney

This iconic event covers the full marathon distance of 42.195km, starting in North Sydney and finishing spectacularly at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. The point‑to‑point course takes runners across the Sydney Harbour Bridge early on, before weaving through the CBD, Centennial Park, and waterfront precincts, delivering constant harbour views and city landmarks along the way.
Run Port Douglas 2026

Run Port Douglas 2026

5 Sep 2026

Port Douglas

Run Port Douglas 2026 is a scenic tropical running event held on 5 September, offering 2km, 5km, 10km and half marathon distances. All courses run through Port Douglas and finish with a unique stretch along the sands of Four Mile Beach, combining coastal views with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
2026 Transurban Bridge to Brisbane

2026 Transurban Bridge to Brisbane

13 Sep 2026

Brisbane

The Transurban Bridge to Brisbane 2026 is Queensland’s largest fun run, held on 13 September and offering 5km and 10km distances. The event features a point‑to‑point course over the iconic Gateway Bridge before finishing at the Brisbane Showgrounds, combining city views with a strong community and fundraising atmosphere.
Geelong Running Festival 2026

Geelong Running Festival 2026

20 Sep 2026

Geelong

The Geelong Running Festival 2026 is a new multi-distance running event held on 20 September, featuring a marathon, half marathon and community run options. Runners enjoy traffic-free courses through Geelong, including Kardinia Park and the waterfront, with scenic views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.
City-Bay Fun Run 2026

City-Bay Fun Run 2026

20 Sep 2026

Adelaide

The City‑Bay Fun Run 2026 is an iconic Adelaide running event held on 20 September, offering distances from 3km and 6km to 12km and a half marathon. The point‑to‑point course runs from the city to Glenelg, finishing by the beach, with a flat, community-focused route suited to runners, walkers and fundraisers.
Run La Trobe 2026

Run La Trobe 2026

25 Sep 2026

Bundoora

Run La Trobe 2026 is a community-focused campus running event held on 25 September at La Trobe University in Bundoora, offering a 1km kids run, 5km walk/run and 10km run. The event brings together runners of all levels in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere, with fast courses around the university grounds and a strong focus on health, wellbeing and connection.
GC50 Run Festival 2026

GC50 Run Festival 2026

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Coolangatta

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.
Bowral Classic 2026

Bowral Classic 2026

18 Oct 2026

Southern Highlands

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.
Strait Link Burnie Ten 2026

Strait Link Burnie Ten 2026

25 Oct 2026

Burnie

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.
Canberra Times Fun Run 2026

Canberra Times Fun Run 2026

1 Nov 2026

Canberra

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.
Frankston Running Festival 2026

Frankston Running Festival 2026

15 Nov 2026

Frankston

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.

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