Running events in Australia
Every upcoming running event we know about in Australia, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
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Bikepacking trips 38Triathlons 37Sportives 37Gravel events 15Trail running events 15Mountain bike events 15Hybrid fitness events 10Hyrox events 5Self-supported ultras 4Duathlons 2
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Port of Portland 3-Bays Running Festival
Portland, Australia, Australia
Running21 km2 days
A running festival in Portland, Australia, also offering trail running and walking alongside the half marathon distance.
Dates and entry → 31 Oct 2026Run Huskisson
Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia
Running42 km
Running festival in Huskisson offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km distances.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026The Canberra Times Fun Run
South Canberra, Australia, Australia
Running
The Canberra Times Fun Run in South Canberra offers multiple distances including a short kids run, 5km, 10km, and half marathon.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026Murray Bridge Running Festival
Murray Bridge, Australia, Australia
Running
A running festival in Murray Bridge, Australia, offering distances of 5km, 10km, and half marathon. Held on a Sunday in November.
Dates and entry → 1 Nov 2026Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series: Royal National Park
Wollongong City Council, Australia, Australia
Running
Part of the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series held in the Royal National Park area, offering distances from 5km to full marathon.
Dates and entry → 7 Nov 2026Sydney Striders 10K Series - Race 10
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Running10 km
Race 10 of the Sydney Striders 10K road running series.
Dates and entry → 21 Nov 2026Western Sydney Lakes Marathon
Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Running42 km
Running event at Western Sydney Lakes offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km distances.
Dates and entry → 29 Nov 2026Run Port Stephens
Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia
Running42 km
Running event at Port Stephens offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2.5km distances.
Dates and entry → 3 Jan 2027Cadbury Marathon
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Running42 km
Cadbury Marathon in Hobart offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1km mini marathon distances.
Dates and entry → 21 Feb 2027Run Forster
Forster, New South Wales, Australia
Running10 km
Running event in Forster offering 10km, 5km, and 2km distances.
Dates and entry → 4 Apr 2027Hill to Harbour
Newcastle, Australia, Australia
Running
Festival of Health and Fitness in Newcastle staged at iconic venues around this beautiful coastal city, catering to elite and…
Dates and entry → 4 Apr 2027Hobart Marathon Festival
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Marathon festival in Hobart offering marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km distances.
Dates and entry → 18 Apr 2027Ballarat Marathon
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Two-day running festival celebrating Ballarat's rich sporting and cultural history, open to both elite and recreational athletes…
Dates and entry → 13 Jun 2027Rottnest Running Festival
Rottnest Island, Perth, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Marathon on Rottnest Island offering picturesque scenery and some of the best beaches in the world, reachable by ferry from the…
Dates and entry → 11 Jul 20277 Cairns Marathon Festival
Cairns, QLD, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Cairns Marathon Festival offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and Kids distances.
Dates and entry → 17 Jul 2027Tassal Group Airlie Beach Marathon Festival
Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Marathon festival in Airlie Beach offering marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and Mile distances.
Dates and entry → 18 Jul 2027Hunter Valley Winery Run
Hunter Valley, Australia, Australia
Running
Unique running festival through world-famous vineyards and resorts in the Hunter Valley, combining running, tourism, and…
Dates and entry → 4–5 July 2026ASICS Gold Coast Marathon
Australia
Running42 km2 days
AIMS member marathon event held in Australia over two days.
Dates and entry → 23 August 2026Enter Now – Kangaroo Island Run Festival
Australia, Australia
Running
Kangaroo Island Run Festival entry offering multiple distances in Australia.
Dates and entry → 23 August 2026Kangaroo Island Run Festival Packages
Australia, Australia
Running
Travel package for the Kangaroo Island Run Festival from 3 nights, currently sold out.
Dates and entry → 12 July 20267 Cairns Marathon Festival
Cairns, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
AIMS member marathon festival in Cairns, Australia, with marathon, half marathon, and road race distances.
Dates and entry → 19 July 2026Airlie Beach Marathon Festival
Airlie Beach, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
AIMS member marathon festival in Airlie Beach, Australia, with marathon, half marathon, and road race distances.
Dates and entry → 7 June 2026EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival
Brisbane, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
The EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival is an AIMS member race held in Brisbane, Australia, offering marathon, half marathon and…
Dates and entry → 23 August 2026Barossa Marathon Festival
Barossa, Australia
Running42 km
The Barossa Marathon Festival in Australia offers marathon, half marathon, and road race distances.
Dates and entry → 2 August 2026Perth Half Marathon and 5km
Perth, Australia, Australia
Running21 km
Half marathon and 5km run event in Perth, Australia.
Dates and entry → 2 August 2026Sunshine Coast Marathon
Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, Australia
Running42 km
Marathon festival on the Sunshine Coast featuring marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and a Family Dash.
Dates and entry → April 2026 - 2027Hobart Marathon Festival
Hobart, Australia
Running
Marathon festival in Hobart listed in the April 2026–2027 running calendar for Australia and New Zealand.
Dates and entry → 2 August 2026Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival
Australia
Running42 km
The Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival in Australia features marathon, half marathon, and road race distances.
Dates and entry → April 2026 - 2027Geelong Running Festival
Geelong, Australia
Running
Running festival in Geelong listed in the April 2026–2027 running calendar for Australia and New Zealand.
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