Find your next marathon or half marathon, ultra-distance run, trail run, bucket list runs through rainforests, along beaches or up mountains or find a fun run for the whole family. My Next Challenge helps you find your next run.


72 Run events
Buffalo Stampede
image descriptionMt Buffalo, Bright VIC

The Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon will take place from the 22nd- 24th of March 2024. The Buffalo Stampede SkyMarathon courses take runners through a gruelling but picturesque journey up Mt Buffalo in Victoria’s Alpine country.

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Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge
image descriptionMount Canobolas, Orange NSW

The Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge is a fun run or walk up Mt Canobolas following the fire trails and bush tracks. The 11km route climbs 520m and offers great views to Mt Towac, Young Man Canobolas and Mt Canobolas. In addition, the event offers a 5.

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Bare Creek Trail Run 2024
image descriptionGarigal National Park, Sydney NSW

The Bare Creek Trail Run returns on the 24th of March 2024 and offers distances to suit all abilities from the 2km run / walk for kids and families through to the 20km run.

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Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2024
image descriptionCanberra ACT

The Canberra Marathon Festival will take place on the 7th of April 2024. Event distance options include 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, or full Marathon. The event starts and finishes in Kings George Terrace and passes Lake Burley Griffin and some of Canberra’s most iconic landmarks.

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New Run
image descriptionNewcastle NSW

New Run 2024 will return over two weekends on the 7th and 21st of April.  Whether you are an elite runner looking for a new PB or just a novice runner looking for a fitness goal, the City of Newcastle New Run has an event for you.

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Run2Cure 2024
image descriptionThe Domain, Sydney NSW

Run2Cure 2024 will be back on Sunday 7th of April in The Domain, Sydney!

Run2Cure offers a wide range of distances for all ability levels where both runners and walkers are welcome.

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Elliot's Revenge Trail Run
image descriptionTownsville QLD

Elliot's Revenge Trail Run is the second run in the Outer Limits Trail Series. This run will take you through the beautiful Bowling Green Bay National Park, testing your stamina on steep hills and satisfying your sense of adventure with creek crossings and challenging trails.

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Run the Rock 2024
image descriptionHanging Rock VIC

Sole Motive's Run the Rock will take place on the 20th of April 2024. Taking place at Hanging Rock in the stunning Macedon Ranges, the event offers a half marathon, 13. 5km, 5km and 2km of breathtaking scenery, gritty trails and undulating country roads.

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Down Under 135
image descriptionLerderderg Gorge, Bacchus Marsh VIC

The Down Under 135 will take place from the 26 - 28 April 2024.  

The event covers 135 miles (220 km) in a single stage non-stop start to finish run across the single trails of the Lerderderg and Wombat State Forests in Victoria.

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Light Horse Ultra
image descriptionYellagonga Regional Park, Woodvale WA

The Light Horse Ultra run takes place over the Anzac Day weekend in honour of those who have served the country. In 2020 a 24hr option was introduced starting at 6pm on the Saturday with the 12, 6 & 3hr events taking place on Sunday.

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Mornington Running Festival
image descriptionMornington VIC

A fabulous scenic run along Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Running Festival has a distance for everyone including the 1km kids dash, 5km and 10km fun run/walk and the half marathon.

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Gold Coast Running Festival
image descriptionGold Coast QLD

The Gold Coast Running Festival will take place on the 28th of April 2024. Distances offered include Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2. 5km and 1km Dash with races starting and finishing at one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic venues, Cbus Super Stadium.

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Wilsons Prom 100
image descriptionTidal River VIC

Wilsons Prom 100 ultra distance run will take place on the 4th of May 2024.  One of Australia’s best coastal trail runs at Victoria’s spectacular Wilsons Promontory National Park.

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Darby River Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run
image descriptionWilsons Promontory National Park VIC

The Darby River Half Marathon will take place on the 5th of May 2024.  Wilsons Promontory National Park is only 3 hours from Melbourne and offers fantastic trail running and amazing scenery.

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Margaret River Ultra Marathon
image descriptionMargaret River WA

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon will take place on the 11th - 12th of May 2024.  

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is an 80km course, with the option of a relay from 2 to 5 runners.

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Ultra-Trail Australia
image descriptionKatoomba NSW

Ultra-Trail Australia will return on the 16 - 19 May 2023. Ultra-Trail Australia is four day running festival incorporating a 100 kilometre, 50 kilometre, 22 kilometre and 11km trail run through the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.  

Photo credit: Mark Watson /Incite images

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Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2024
image descriptionGreat Ocean Road VIC

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will take place from the 18th to the 19th of May 2024.  

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracts thousands of participants every year seeking to conquer one of the most stunning marathons in the world.

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Run The Gap 2024
image descriptionHalls Gap - Grampians VIC

The 12th Annual “Run the Gap” event will be held on Sunday 26 of May 2024. Participants can compete in a scenic 6km run/walk along Fyans Creek, a 12km run including a lap across the wall at stunning Lake Bellfield, or challenge themselves in the 21km trail run.

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Brisbane Marathon Festival
image descriptionBrisbane QLD

The Brisbane Marathon Festival will take place on the 1st and 2nd of June 2024. One of Australia's oldest running events, the Brisbane Marathon Festival travels along the riverfront, over bridges and past some of the Brisbane's most enchanting landmarks.

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Maitland River Run 2024
image descriptionHunter Valley NSW

The Maitland River Run will take place on the 2nd of June 2024. The event takes place in New South Wales' beautiful Hunter Valley. The start, finish and lap location for the event will be the new Maitland Regional Athletics Track.

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Wandi Cross 2024
image descriptionWandiligong VIC

Wandi Cross is a mountain running challenge set amidst the picturesque valley of Wandiligong, a few minutes from Bright, Victoria. ​Suitable for anyone from the elite to the first time mountain enthusiast.

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Kununurra Half Marathon 2024
image descriptionKununurra WA

The Kununurra Half Marathon will take place on the 16th of June 2024. At the Kununurra Half Marathon participants can choose to run the half marathon solo or in a relay team of two or four people.

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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 100
image descriptionYarraman QLD

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 100 is an ultra distance marathon that utilises the former Brisbane Valley rail line. The event offers a 200 mile, 100 mile and 50 mile ultra as well as a marathon and half marathon.

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Cairns Marathon
image descriptionAtherton Tablelands, North Queensland QLD

Part of the the Tailwind 3 Marathons in 3 Days event, the Cairns Marathon is a multi-terrain race over dirt road and bitumen. Held in the Atherton Tablelands, the race runs through rainforest and finishes at one of the best viewpoints over Cairns.  

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Elephant Trail Race 2024
image descriptionCairncross State Forest, Port Macquarie NSW

The ultra distance Elephant Trail Race returns on the 12th - 14th of July 2024 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The event offers a 217km, 160km and 100km ultra for solo runners and teams of two as well as a 50km, 25km, 13km and 2. 5km Kids Race.

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Raffertys Coastal Run 2024
image descriptionRaffertys Resort, Wild Duck Drive via Raffertys Road, Cams Wharf, Lake Macquarie NSW

A 12km, 22km and 36km trail run hosted from Raffertys Resort, the course takes in the sites of beautiful Lake Macquarie and the stunning coastline of historic Catherine Hill Bay and the Munmorah State Conservation Area.

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Broome International Airport Marathon 2024
image descriptionBroome WA

The 2024 Broome International Airport Broome Marathon Festival will take place on the 14th of July 2024.  The event is held on Cable Beach at low tide to ensure hard packed sand for running on. Choose from Marathon, Half Marathon and 10. 5km.

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Airlie Beach Running Festival 2024
image descriptionAirlie Beach, Whitsundays QLD

The Airlie Beach Running Festival will take place on the 20 and 21st of July 2024.  The Airlie Beach Running Festival is the Whitsunday’s premier running event and caters for athletes of all ages and different levels of fitness.

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The Guzzler Ultra 2024
image descriptionMt Coot-tha, Brisbane QLD

The Guzzler Ultra is Brisbane’s very own trail ultra; presented by The Trail Co. and made possible by Brissie’s thriving trail running community. 99% trails and 100% fun, you’ll run past Brisbane’s oldest reservoirs in the order they were built.

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Winery Running Festival 2024
image descriptionHunter Valley NSW

The Winery Running Festival Will take place on the 21st of July 2024. It's not everyday that you get to run through world famous international golf resorts and some of the most famous wineries in Australia. Offering five distances including a 2km kids run through to the full marathon.

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Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2024
image descriptionPelican, Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf QLD

The Annual Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run will take place on the 21st of July 2024. Held on the Redcliffe Peninsula in Queensland, the J2J has a race category to suit everyone from the seasoned runner to first timers.

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Tradies Sutherland 2 Surf
image descriptionWanda Surf Life Saving Club NSW

The Tradies Sutherland 2 Surf Fun Run and Walk will take place on the 21st of July 2024. Each year valuable funds raised by the S2S are used to attract, train and retain lifesavers to patrol Wanda Beach, keeping our community safe.

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Australian Outback Marathon 2024
image descriptionUluru NT

The Australian Outback Marathon will return on the 27th of July 2024.  

A once in a lifetime experience. Take in the stunning views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta as the kilometres tick by.

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Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park
image descriptionIpswich QLD

The Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park fun run course is in the most iconic parks in Ipswich, Queens Park and Limestone Park. Renowned for its challenging hill climbs, this scenic route is sure to bring you highs.

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Brisbane Trail Ultra 2024
image descriptionD'Aguilar National Park, Brisbane QLD

The Brisbane Trail Ultra returns on the 28th - 30th of July 2024. The event is a running festival that will challenge you like no other.

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Rainbow Beach Trail Festival
image descriptionRainbow Beach QLD

The Rainbow Beach Trail Festival will take place on the 28th of July 2024. The event offers an 11km, Half Marathon and Marathon on Queensland's beautiful Rainbow Beach. Experience towering sand cliffs, lush forests and a mix of single track, fire trails and beach.  

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Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100
image descriptionCanberra ACT

The Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100, is back and due to take place on the 4th of August 2024. The Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100 is a 100km trail run held in Canberra. The course can be completed solo or in teams of 4.

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Townsville Running Festival 2024
image descriptionTownsville QLD

The Townsville Marathon is Australia's second-oldest race and offers stunning views of the Coral Sea, The Strand, and Magnetic Island. The fast and flat AIMS accredited courses include both roads and trails along the coastline.

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Sunshine Coast Marathon 2024
image descriptionSunshine Coast QLD

Fast. Flat. Scenic and PB worthy. Take on the challenging blue ribbon Full Marathon, the certified PB breaking Half or the Sunny Coast 10km. The 5km Run & 5km Walk & the 2km Mini Marathoner events provide a great starting point for all ages and abilities. ⁠

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Peaks & Trails
image descriptionDunkeld VIC

Peaks & Trails is a trail running event that takes place in the Southern Grampians in Victoria. The event offers 6 distances to choose and a varied track including river flats, open woodland, technical loose rocky single trail, 4WD track and sand.

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City2Surf 2024
image descriptionHyde Park, Sydney NSW

Join 85,000+ runners and walkers for the annual City2Surf from Hyde Park in Sydney's CBD to the world famous Bondi Beach. The 14km route follows Sydney's spectacular harbour through Double Bay, Rose Bay, up heartbreak hill to Vaucluse before reaching Bondi Beach.  

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Run Larapinta 2024
image descriptionAlice Springs NT

Run Larapinta will return from the 16 - 19 August 2024. A 4 day, 4 stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia's Northern Territory, the event offers runners the chance to run 87km or 137.

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Wonderfalls Trail Run
image descriptionLorne VIC

The Wonderfalls Trail Run, is due to take place on the 17th of August 2024. The course takes place in the mountains behind Lorne on the Great Ocean Road and offers 5km, 13km, 25km, 42km and 50km distances.

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K2PD Ultra Trail Race
image descriptionKuranda QLD

The K2PD Ultra Trail Race is a point-to-point race that starts in Kuranda and follows Black Mountain Road and the Bump Track to finish in Port Douglas.

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Mudgee Running Festival
image descriptionMudgee NSW

The Mudgee Running Festival offers a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km and 5km fun runs. The course weaves itself through the picturesque Mudgee valley; past vineyards, wineries, farmland, grazing cattle, and a band of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on!

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Wonderland Run 2024
image description118 Grampians Rd Halls Gap 3381 VIC

Absolute freaking intensity! You are engulfed by a whole different world. You are IN the landscape. It will chew you up and spit you out and you will love it. All events based from Halls Gap in the mighty Grampians.

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Dubbo Stampede
image descriptionTaronga Western Plains Zoo NSW

The Dubbo Stampede will return on the 25th of August 2024.  The only major running festival that gives you the opportunity to run through a zoo, you can walk or run through Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo to get a taste of the world.

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Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run and Festival 2024
image descriptionDee Why, Northern Beaches NSW

The Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run and Festival is a 3km, 6km or 13km coastal run in Sydney's Northern Beaches. A major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Brookvale, the event will return on the 25th of August 2024.

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Wild Earth Coastal High 50
image descriptionSpringbrook National Park QLD

The Wild Earth Coastal High 50 is an iconic ultra trail running event traversing amazing trails in the World Heritage listed Springbrook and Lamington National Parks in Queensland's spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland. Entries to the event are in extremely high demand each year.

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Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 2024
image descriptionTownsville QLD

The Cape Pallarenda Trail Run is the signature run in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series. The event offers a distance for everyone with a 5km and 12km course along with a half marathon and marathon.

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