Australia
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.
48 Run events
Uluru 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.
Rainbow 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 and the Cooloola Coast. Experience towering sand cliffs, lush forests and a mix of single track, fire trails and beach.
Marsden Weir, Goulburn NSW
Our small but dedicated committee raises funds to purchase equipment for the Goulburn Base Hospital. Now in its 5 year, our annual Run Goulburn Run has a timed 10km, 5km and 1.
Canberra 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.
Townsville 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.
Dunkeld VIC
Peaks & Trails is a trail running event that takes place in the Southern Grampians in Victoria. The event offers 50km, 20km, 13. 5km and 6. 4km distances and a varied track including river flats, open woodland, technical loose rocky single trail, 4WD track and sand.
Sunshine Coast QLD
Fast. Flat. Scenic and PB worthy. Take on the challenging Full Marathon, the certified PB breaking Half or the 10km. The 5km Run & 5km Walk & the 2km Mini Marathoner events provide a great starting point for all ages and abilities.
Hyde 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.
Carlton North, Melbourne VIC
Get ready to run, walk or roll around Melbourne’s iconic Princes Park in Carlton on Sunday 11 August as ‘Run for Strength’, Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s annual event, rolls into Melbourne to support the 40,000 Australians living with a neuromuscular disease.
Alice 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 82. 5km or 127.
Lorne 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 52km distances.
Kuranda 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.
Mudgee 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!
118 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.
Taronga 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.
Dee 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.
Green Point, Brighton VIC
Sandy Point Half Marathon is back and will take place at the beautiful bayside of Melbourne. Challenge yourself to a 21. 1km, 10km or 5km race.
Springbrook 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.
Townsville 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.
Royal National Park, Sydney NSW
The Coastal Classic is a 30km trail run along one of the most stunning tracks in Australia. It has everything to offer from rocky terrain, sand running and beaches, to cliff-tops, bushland, rainforest and steep hill inclines.
Emerald Lake Park Visitor Centre, 3872 VIC
Celebrating its rich heritage and unique blend of athletic challenge with the scenic beauty of the Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy Running Festival promises a weekend full of excitement and adventure for runners and spectators alike.
Kangaroo Island SA
Save the date for the Kangaroo Island Marathon on the 8th of September 2024. This stunning run is located in the remote south-west corner of Flinders Chase National Park SA on incredible Kangaroo Island. The course route is located in the remote south-west corner of Flinders Chase National Park.
Conway National Park, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays QLD
Whitsunday Trail Fest 2024 will take place on the 8th of September. It is not a race for the faint-hearted and needs some serious pre-event training. After running the inaugural Ultra distance (57.
Milsons Point, Sydney NSW
The 2024 Sydney Marathon takes place on the 15th of September 2024.
The Sydney Marathon is run on one of the most spectacular courses in the world, taking in all of the Sydney iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Great Ocean Road VIC
The 100km Surf Coast Century offers spectacular running along Victoria's Surf Coastline. The event includes both a 50km and 100km ultra distance course as well as a relay option and 2. 5km kids fun run.
Patonga NSW
The Great North Walk Trail Runninng Festival will take place on the 22nd of September 2024.
The Great North Walk Trail Runninng Festival utilises the Great North Walk trail which runs between Sydney and Newcastle. There are three distances on offer including 10km, 30km and 50km.
Port Macquarie NSW
Run through the dazzling coastal pathways, and along the beautiful coastal rainforests and beaches of the Port Macquarie to Laurieton region. An undulating course with a challenging climb to finish atop Dooragan National Park's North Brother Mountain.
12 Aughtie Drive Albert Park VIC
Australia’s Fastest Road Running Race?
http://www. runprix. com. au September 22nd 2024. This is record setting territory. The full GP circuit is closed down. The traffic islands are removed for the day, and the racing is on smooth flat bitumen. Loop course. No hairpin turns. No off-roading.
Macedon Ranges VIC
The Mt Macedon Trail Run is taking place on the 6th of October 2024
Just one hour from Melbourne, the Macedon Trail Run offers a wide range of distances from 10km through to the marathon and 50km ultra in a beautiful mountain setting.
Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus, Fifth St, Parramatta NSW
The Three Bridges Run returns to Parramatta on 13th of October 2024. This spectacular 9km, 21. 1km (half marathon) or 42. 2km marathon run along Parramatta River is just 30 minutes west of the Sydney CBD.
Mapleton, Sunshine Coast QLD
The Blackall 100 is a 100km, 50km and 21km ultra trail run across the Blackall Range on the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland. Experience subtropical rainforest, pass picturesque waterfalls and quiet hinterland hamlets.
Paluma QLD
Paluma Village Trail Run is the final run in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series. It features amazing trails, taking you through World Heritage listed rainforest. Situated at over 900m, the Paluma Range is cooler then the coastal region and it makes for great trail running in October.
Bibbulmun Track, Perth WA
The Feral Pig Ultra is part of the Ultra Series WA competition. Distances on offer include 100 Miles, 100km, 50 Miles, 50km and 23km. The event is held on the Bibbulmun Track with all distances finishing at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre Campsite.
Pyalong, Australia VIC
Here's the deal. . . We’ve got a hill. And we are challenging you to climb it. Every hour on the hour. Until only one remains… THE LAST LEGEND STANDING WINS $10,000
Rond Terrace, Parkes Way ACT
The iconic Canberra Times Fun Run returns to the streets of the capital on 3 November 2024. Stroll, walk or run along with 4 distances to choose from; 21. 1km, 10km, 5km and a 2km kids run.
Marysville VIC
The Marysville Marathon Festival has been supporting the Marysville community recovery since 2009 when the devastating Black Sunday bush fires destroyed the town and many other districts.
Bouddi National Park, Killcare Heights NSW
The Bouddi Coastal Run is a 14km and 21km trail run held within Bouddi National Park, a stunning coastal reserve on the NSW Central Coast. The scenery is spectacular with pristine beaches, rainforest and a marine park.
South Terrace, Fremantle WA
The Fremantle Running Festival is a community event organised by the West Australian Marathon Club. The event offers a half marathon and 10km run as well as a 5km run or walk and part of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Sunshine.
Stromlo Forest Park ACT
The STROMLO Running Festival, is due to take place on the 16th and 17th of November 2024. The STROMLO Running Festival is a trail running event held in Canberra at Stromlo Forest Park. It includes a Marathon, 30km, 15km, 10km and 5km distances as well as a 2.
Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta QLD
The GC50 Run Festival is a fun run festival along the Gold Coast's beautiful coastline. There are distances for all ages and abilities with a 50km, 25km, 12km and 5km as well as a kids dash.
Alpine National Park VIC
The Alpine Challenge will take place from the 23 - 25 November 2024.
The Alpine Challenge is without doubt the toughest, most challenging, most spectacular and rewarding all mountain trail run in Australia—if not the southern hemisphere.
Hallora, Drouin, Warragul VIC
The Hallora Marathon Festival is a regional running event, with two main aims:
1. to build community engagement, whilst promoting physical activity
2. to raise much needed funds for Peter Mac Cancer Centre. The Hallora Marathon began as a marathon in 2015.
Permien St Dromana 3936 VIC
Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side.
Manly, Sydney NSW
The annual Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly in Sydney's Northern Beaches has been confirmed to take place on the 1st of February 2025. The Sun Run offers 7km and 10km courses which will take runners and walkers along the spectacular Northern Beaches from Dee Why to Manly.
Port Macquarie NSW
The Port Macquarie Running Festival take place on Sunday 2nd of March 2025. The event has a distance for all abilities from the 3km kids run and 5km and 10km fun runs through to the half marathon.
Gold Coast QLD
The Gold Coast Running Festival will take place on the 27th of April 2025. There are distances for all ages and abilities including the Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2. 5km and the 1km Dash on a closed road circuit.
Mornington VIC
A fabulous scenic run along Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The Mornington Running Festival takes place on the 4th of May 2025 and has a distance for everyone including the 1km kids dash, 5km and 10km fun run/walk and the half marathon.
Brisbane QLD
The Brisbane Marathon Festival will take place on the 1st of June 2025. 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.