http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/rss.xml Running events and news posted on the Australian Running Calendar http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/victoria-university-river-run/ The Victoria University River Run is an evening 5K and 10K run/walk on Saturday March 17th 2012 to say goodbye to summer by running along the Maribyrnong River as the sun goes down.

The course takes participants north along the Maribyrnong River, starting from Coulson Gardens, through the new Afton Street Conservation Park Wetland, and return back along the other side of the river towards Melbourne. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:55:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/victoria-university-river-run/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/yarrawonga-foreshore-fun-run/ The Yarrawonga Foreshore Fun Run is part of the Mulwala Waterski Club Splash n Dash events in NSW, with a 5K or 10K run or walk and 1K and 3K junior events on Sunday March 18th 2012. There is also a swim event on the Saturday which is not covered here on this running calendar website. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/yarrawonga-foreshore-fun-run/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/womens-and-girls-jogalong/ The Women's and Girls' Jogalong in Canberra is held by the YMCA of Canberra Runners on the first Sunday of every month except April. There are 6km, 3km mixed event (boys under 13) and 1.6km Mini-Jog (boys and girls under 13) options. This event is free to YMCA members and there is a fee for non-members. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:15:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/womens-and-girls-jogalong/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/alpine-challenge/ The Alpine Challenge at Victoria's Alpine National Park starting on Saturday March 17th 2012 has 60K, 100K and 160K events which can be run solo, in a 2 person team, or a 4 to 8 person relay team.

The 100 mile event will test runners to the limit with over 7,000 metres of ascent and descent including; Mt Bogong, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt Nelse and Spione Kopje - some of Victoria's toughest and most exposed alpine country.

The 100km course covers over 4,000m of ascent and descent and is open to runners and walkers. It covers the same course as the 100 mile course, but excludes the Mt Feathertop loop.

The 60km Alpine Experience course covers 1,200m of ascent and descent with stunning scenery and is open to runners and walkers in solo, endurance or relay teams who want a slightly easier challenge. Over two days it is a great introduction to trail running in the wild. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:20:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/alpine-challenge/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/foreshore5/ The Foreshore5 is a 5K run or walk on Friday March 16th 2012 which is the opening event of the Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon Festival. It will be staged from the main event compound at Shortland Lawns. If you have always wanted to be involved in the Festival, but never felt up to a triathlon, now is your time to shine!

The course is flat course with plenty of room for passing and a restricted field number. It is also a completely spectator friendly course (2x 2.5km laps) offering many opportunities for your loved ones to cheer you on. The event will have a race limit of 500. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:10:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/foreshore5/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/canberra-day-stromlo-stomp/ The Canberra Day Stromlo Stomp on Monday March 12th 2012 are 11K and 6.5K Mt Stromlo mountain runs on 4WD trails incorporating the ACT veteran mountain running championships at Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra Road, Weston Creek, ACT. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:55:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/canberra-day-stromlo-stomp/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/sri-chinmoy-canberra/ The Sri Chinmoy conducts annual 4K and 10K events in Canberra on Canberra Day (Monday March 12th 2012) and Australia Labour Day (Monday October 1st 2012) along the popular signposted Sri Chinmoy 10 km Recreational Running course on the cycle path along the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, starting and finishing at Acton Ferry Terminal. A family atmosphere includes post-race breakfast and awards presentation. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/sri-chinmoy-canberra/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/mt-bogong-conquestathon/ The Mt Bogong Conquestathon on Sunday March 11th 2012 climbs Victoria's highest mountain with a total distance of approximately 20km and 1,300 metres of vertical climb.

This event is not a foot race and no official times are kept. For those who wish to test themselves the opportunity is there but start early. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/mt-bogong-conquestathon/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/coburg-24-hour-carnival/ The Coburg 24 Hour Carnival on Saturday April 14th to Sunday April 15th 2012 is at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg in Melbourne, Victoria. See how far you can run or walk in 24 hours an a 400 metre artificial surface purpose-built athletics track.

This event incorporates:
- the Victorian 24 hour track championships
- the Australian Centurions 24 hour walk Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:05:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/coburg-24-hour-carnival/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/coburg-6-hour-run-walk/ The Coburg 6 Hour Run/Walk on Sunday March 11th 2012 is at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg in Melbourne, Victoria. See how far you can run or walk in 6 hours an a 400 metre artificial surface purpose-built athletics track.

This event has been run since 1988, previously part of the 24 hour carnival, and then established as a separate event in 2008. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/coburg-6-hour-run-walk/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/run-with-your-dog/ Run with your dog is an approximately 5km run or walk in Brisbane on Sunday March 11th 2012 which helps support Guide Dogs Queensland to provide a better quality of life for blind and vision impaired Queenslanders of all ages.

The run starts and finishes at Roma Parkland at the bottom of Spring Hill. The track doesn't go straight over the top of the hill but follows the walkway around it. So expect some gentle ups and downs but nothing unpleasant. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:35:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/run-with-your-dog/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/cobram-show-fun-run/ The Cobram Show Fun Run and Ride on Sunday March 11th 2012 has 5K and 10K running events and 10K and 20K bike ride events. The bike events are not covered here on this running calendar. The events follow the Murray River tracks starting from Thomson�s Beach at Kennedy Park.

There are no large hills in this event, but there are some minor inclines, and some sections of the tracks may deteriorate due to inclement weather or storms. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:25:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/cobram-show-fun-run/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/six-foot-track-marathon/ The Six Foot Track Marathon on Saturday March 10th 2012 follows The Six Foot Track, a 45K footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. This ultra marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire footpath.

The race is a fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service & Six Foot Track Heritage Trust. The race is organised by the Sydney Striders Running Club and is the Australian National Trail Ultramarathon Championship and attracts over 850 entrants each year. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/six-foot-track-marathon/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/gold-coast-airport-marathon/ The Gold Coast Airport Marathon includes the full marathon and half marathon on Sunday July 1st 2012, and the wheelchair half marathon, 10K, 5.7K and 4K and 2K Junior Dash on Saturday June 30th 2012. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/gold-coast-airport-marathon/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/peak-2-park/ The Chronicle Peak 2 Park is a 4K and 10K on Sunday March 4th 2012 in Toowoomba, Queensland. It is an annual event that has been running since 2006 organised by the not-for-profit group Healthy Active Lifestyles Toowoomba (Inc). Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:30:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/peak-2-park/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/run4ryan-fundraiser/ Run4Ryan is a fundraising event being held on Sunday 4th March 2012 with a 10K and 3K run located in Riddells Creek, just outside of Gisbourne, VIC. There is also a 35K bike ride. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/run4ryan-fundraiser/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/mt-marlay-challenge/ The Mt Marlay Challenge on Sunday 4th March 2012 has a 10K run up Mt Marlay (919m above sea level) or a 5K fun run in Stanthorpe, Queensland. The event marks the final day of the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival celebrations. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/mt-marlay-challenge/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/sports-super-centre-series/ The Sports Super Centre Series is a 5 fun run series on Sundays from March to June 2012 with a variety of distances from 5km to 15km, and is the official lead up series to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon events on June 30th and July 1st 2012.

There is also a kids' challenge for 10 years and under with 3 races over 3 distances - 500m, 1km, 1.5km. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/sports-super-centre-series/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/million-steps-for-sma/ A Million Steps for SMA is a 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run to raise awareness and funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The events are on Sunday March 4th 2012 at Jells Park, Wheelers Hill and Sunday March 25th 2012 at Brimbank Park, Keilor East in Melbourne, Victoria. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:10:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/million-steps-for-sma/ http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/orange-running-festival/ The Orange Running Festival on Sunday March 4th 2012 has a Half Marathon, 10K fun run and 4.8K family run/walk. All events start and finish at the Leisure Centre hall in the Bloomfield Hospital grounds in Orange, NSW.

The 4.8K is on fully sealed surfaces; the 10K mostly sealed with approximately 1.5km on unsealed roads; and the half marathon is an undulating course on bitumen, ash and well graded rural gravel roads. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:55:00 +1300 http://www.runningcalendar.com.au/event/orange-running-festival/