135 sports events
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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The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast 2024
image descriptionGold Coast QLD

The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast will return from the 13-14 July 2024.  The Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast, is hailed as the toughest team endurance event in Australia.

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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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Coastrek Sunshine Coast 2024
image descriptionSunshine Coast QLD

This July join Coastrek, Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and walk 50km, 30km or the Twilight 20km along Queensland's spectacular Sunshine Coast with its glorious ocean vistas, rocky bays and amazing wildlife. Explore beautiful white sand beaches, picture perfect coastal trails and jaw-dropping views of the sparkling Sunshine Coast.

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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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Hunter Valley Winery Run 2024
image descriptionHunter Valley NSW

The Hunter Valley Winery Run 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.

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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 2024
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. The event is an 11km fun run / walk organised by the Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club.

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Run Melbourne 2024
image descriptionGrand Slam Oval, Melbourne VIC

Get ready to embrace the challenge of running through the city of Melbourne. Run Melbourne isn’t just a race; it’s an unparalleled experience. Sweat, celebrate and push yourself past iconic city landmarks, with the crowds cheering you on and the adrenaline pumping through your veins.

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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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Airlie Beach Triathlon 2024
image descriptionAirlie Beach QLD

The Airlie Beach Triathlon will take place on the 27th and 28th of July 2024. The Airlie Beach Triathlon offers standard, sprint and enticer distances as well as a junior tri for the kids. In addition, the weekend includes an ocean swim with distances of 1.

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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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The Bloody Long Walk: Sydney North 2024
image descriptionSydney NSW

The Bloody Long Walk in Sydney is a 35km challenge on 4 August 2024 from Palm Beach to the Manly Promenade; the event is owned and operated by the Mito Foundation.

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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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X-Marathon Adventure Race Oceania Championship 2024
image descriptionLake Macquarie NSW

On the weekend of August 23-24, teams of two and four from all over Australia will navigate through diverse landscapes, from dense forests to pristine lakeshores and a scenic coastline, while pushing their physical and mental limits to the max.

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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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The Bloody Long Walk: Newcastle 2024
image descriptionNewcastle NSW

The Bloody Long Walk in Newcastle is a 35km challenge on 25 August 2024 from Belmont to Pacific Park; the event is owned and operated by the Mito Foundation. Walk, jog or run and enjoy spectacular scenery whilst raising vital funds to help find cures for mitochondrial disease (mito).

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Sandy Point Half Marathon 2024
image descriptionGreen 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.

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Lake Argyle Adventure Race 2024
image descriptionLake Argyle WA

The Lake Argyle Adventure Race will take place on the 31st of August 2024. Held at spectacular Lake Argyle, Australia's second largest freshwater man-made reservoir, the event offers several distances from the Solo Adventure Race to a Junior Adventure Challenge.

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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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Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula 2024
image descriptionFleurieu Peninsula SA

This September join Coastrek, Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and walk 35km or 20km along Adelaide's stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, home to some of South Australia's finest coastal, scenic and culinary experiences. Explore beautiful beaches, secret trails through national parks and jaw-dropping views of rugged South Australia.

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Wollombi Wild Ride 2024
image descriptionHunter Valley NSW

Wollombi Wild Ride is a recreational Mountain Bike Event intended for riders of all standards. With 3 separate courses to pick from, all courses are not very technical and are mostly on fire trails and gravel roads. The longer rides also include some big climbs and descents.  

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The Great Island Trek Magnetic Island 2024
image descriptionMagnetic Island QLD

The Great Island Trek Magnetic Island 2024 will take place on the 7th of September. Trek, walk or run 15km, or 25km point to point across Magnetic Island. This event is an awesome adventure with spectacular scenery and a fundraiser for the mental health support organization, Beyond Blue.

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Coastal Classic 2024
image descriptionRoyal 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.

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Kangaroo Island Marathon and Half Marathon 2024
image descriptionKangaroo Island SA

The course route is located in the remote south-west corner of Flinders Chase National Park.

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Whitsunday Trail Fest
image descriptionConway 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.

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Amy's Gran Fondo 2024
image descriptionLorne VIC

Amy's Gran Fondo will return on the 15th of September 2024. The cycling event is held in memory of Amy Gillett. The Amy Gillett Foundation raises funds create a safe bike riding environment in Australia.

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Ona Mission Multisport Adventure
image descriptionMission Beach Surf Life Saving Club QLD

Ona Mission Multisport Adventure will take place on the 15th of September 2024. The event is set in Mission Beach and Dunk Island in tropical far north Queensland. The short multisport event includes a 4km paddle, 6km run, 4km paddle, 24km ride and 4km run.

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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
image descriptionMilsons Point, Sydney NSW

The 2024 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is taking place on the 15th of September 2024. Put your training into practice or get yourself out there and take on your chosen distance in your own neighborhood (please observe any local Government restrictions and COVID-safety requirements in your area).

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The Bloody Long Walk: Perth 2024
image descriptionPerth WA

The Bloody Long Walk in Perth is a 35km challenge on 15 September 2024 from South Perth to Cottesloe Beach; the event is owned and operated by the Mito Foundation.

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Dungog Pedalfest
image descriptionDungog NSW

The Dungog Pedalfest will take place from the 20th - 22nd of September 2024. Various events from penny farthing Criterium, antique bike Criterium, adaptive bike events, family rides and kids events and flow track and other events.  

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100km Surf Coast Century 2024
image descriptionGreat 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.

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Max Adventure Race Series - Blue Mountains 2024
image descriptionGlenbrook NSW

Short, fast and fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of adventure, the Max Adventure Race Series is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of adventure racing.

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Women Only Adventure Race Canberra 2024
image descriptionCanberra ACT

Discover the thrill of empowerment in the heart of the nation's capital! Join us for the Women Only Adventure Race in Canberra, where the city's iconic landmarks provide the backdrop to an exhilarating journey of strength and camaraderie.

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Beach to Brother Trail Run Festival
image descriptionPort 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.

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Run Prix 2024
image description12 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.

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Great Southern Run Fest
image descriptionAldinga Bay SA

The Great Southern Run Fest offers half marathon, 10K and 5K events to be run or walked over a stunning & varied course around Aldinga Bay, South Australia. There is also a free kids beach run.

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