Fun Runs
Want to know what's on in fun running this year? Then read on.
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Sun 2 May CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BATHURST HALF MARATHON & 10K Fun Run.
Entry only $30 includes the famous free sausage sizzle at presentation. Excellent random draw prizes on offer. A great country atmosphere. website for more details.
Sunday 31st May BALMORAL BURN
420 metres never felt so bad! Run it, walk it, then be inspired watching the wheel chairs conquer it. Everyone needs to do it at least once. Awaba St Mosman. Visit website for details.
Sun 6th June GREAT NOSH FOOTRACE
Run or walk on a traffic-free course from Lindfield Oval via Roseville Bridge to Seaforth Oval through some of Sydney's most spectacular bushland. The course is 15km, mostly on bush tracks and fire trails, with some steep sections. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 6th June MS WALK AND FUN RUN
The event will start and finish from the picturesque Hyde Park and will follow a scenic track around Sydney, through the Rocks and by the iconic Opera House. Walk routes are between 5km and 16km and take in some of Sydney City's most scenic and iconic parklands, gardens and bridges. All walking courses are stroller and wheelchair friendly.If you want a challenging course consider the 8km Run event which is based at Bradfield Park, Milsons Point. Run through the harbour-side streets of Milsons Point to Balls Head reserve and return. Finish with a sprint down the famous Luna Park boardwalk. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 13th June SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY SERIES RACE 4
CENTENNIAL PARK HALF-MARATHON (21.1 KM), 7 KM & 4 KM CROSS-COUNTRY
Relish the ponds, fields and groves of Centennial Park on a tailored scenic, fast loop of dirt tracks and grass. Run or walk the inner loop (4 kms), race the larger loop (7 kms) or triple the larger loop for a rare opportunity to race a cross-country Half-Marathon (21.1 kms). Races commence at 8 am, with registration and on-the-day entries from 6.45 am. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 13th June NORTHERN STAR BALLINA LIONS FUN-RUN-WALK
5km fun run & 10 km fun run & a 5 km walk certified by Athletics Australia. There are 12 separate events suitable for all ages. All who enter have a chance to win a holiday for 2 including air fares. Visit the website for more details.
Mon 14th June SRI CHINMOY HALF MARATHON / 5 MILE RACE / 2 MILE RACE (ACT)
A favourite event on the Winter calendar, the Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon is staged in and around Telopea Park on the Queens Birthday public holiday Monday. Also featuring 2 shorter races over the classic "Imperial" distances of 5 miles and 2 miles. Post-race breakfast for all. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 20th June MINIMOS MARATHON
10km, 5km and 2km kids race around the hilly streets of Mosman. Visit website for more details.
Sun 4th July GOLD COAST AIRPORT MARATHON
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km fun run. Visit website for more details.
Sun 18th July LAWLER PARTNERS WINERY RUNNING FESTIVAL - HUNTER VALLEY
Offering Marathon (2 loop), 1/2 Marathon, 10km and 6.25km events as well as the last leg of the Kids Marathon event Visit the website for more details.
Sun 18th July 2010 COOKS RIVER FUN RUN
Starting & Finishing in Ford Park, Strathfield South, following the walkway/cycle path adjacent to the Cooks River. 5km (one lap of the course) or 10km (two laps of the course) Walkers complete the 5km course. Online registrations open on Tuesday 18 May and close on Wednesday 14 July 2010 at 11:59pm. Late registrations will be accepted on the morning of the event in Ford Park between 7:00am and 8:30am. contact:Visit the website for more details
Sun 25th July JABULANI CHALLENGE - 42/26KM SYDNEY TRAILWALKER
This is a spectacular 42km (or 26km) run/walk on fire trails and bush tracks in the heart of Sydney's northern suburbs. The course starts in Wahroonga and passes through Bobbin Head before turning and winding down the Garigal National Park before ending at Lindfield Oval. Now in its fifth year, the event is a fundraiser for a small community based charity feeding and educating disadvantage children in an African township. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 25th July 39TH BROOKS-CALTEX SUTHERLAND TO SURF
8:30 am start at Flora St Sutherland. Runners will continue 11km down the Kingsway to finish at Wanda Surf Club in Cronulla. Last year the race had a record number of over 7000 entries. Lucky draw prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the event which will be held at Wanda Surf Club. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 1st August BAY RUN
Distance: 7km. Event Time: 8.00am. Location of race: Near Leichhardt Rowing Club, next to Le Montage. The Bay Run is around Iron Cove, one of Sydney's favourite running tracks. Primary school children can also get involved by entering the 2km "Primary School Challenge". Electronic timing and road closures bring accuracy and safety to this well-organised and enjoyable event. Great lead up to the City to Surf and Blackmores Running Festival. Coffee and BBQ breakfast available. Pre-register online at our website and save! Registration on the day is available. Visit the website for more detail
Sun 8th August SUN HERALD SYDNEY CITY TO SURF
14km. Starts 9:00am from corner Park and College Streets, Sydney. Entry form in Sun Herald Newspaper every Sunday from June 2008 or online. Visit the website for more details.
Sat 14th August SUTHERLAND HALF MARATHON
Start of Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, Royal National Park. A truly beautiful out and back course alongside the river. 1km, 2km, 3km, 5km, 10km, in addition to the main event, the 21.1km Sutherland Half Marathon. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 15th Aug JAMAICA BLUE FUNRUN PINK SYDNEY
All female fun run held in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Park. With distances for all - 2.5km, 5km and 10km this day is loads of fun and everyone is a winner contact: Visit the website for more details.
Sat-Sun 21st-22nd August MUDGEE MARATHON WEEKEND
5km and 10km Fun Runs on the Sat 21st Aug, with the Half & Full Marathons on Sun 22nd. The Mudgee race is well known for its relaxed friendly atmosphere which is perfect for the first timer who's looking for a no-pressure race, yet is still a course that is challenging to the experienced marathoner. And once again, free food, drink and massage awaits you at the end. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 19th September BLACKMORES SYDNEY RUNNING FESTIVAL
A distance for everyone, running across the harbour bridge. 4km, 9km half marathon and marathon. New course route for half and full marathon. Visit website for details.
Sat 9th October FITZROY FALLS FIRE TRAIL MARATHON + 10KM + 5KM TRAIL RUNS
42.2km Marathon, 10km run, 5 km run. Event Time: 8am Marathon, 9am other events. Location of race: Fitzroy Falls, Southern Highlands. Now in its 10th year, the Fitzroy Falls Marathon is a run along the fire trails in the beautiful Morton National Park in the Southern Highlands. It is a fund raiser for the bushfire brigades in the Fitzroy Falls area and members of the brigades man the aid stations. A feature of the event is the barbecue lunch that is part of the entry fee. Visit the website for more details
Sun 17th October BRIGHTON BEACHSIDE DASH 2010
10km, 5km and Kidz 2km events, the park will be full of pre and post race stuff. A great course to set a personal best or try your first 10km fun run. The run has been designed to offer something for the everyone - elites, club runners, social runners, plodders, kids etc. Entrant numbers are limited in all 3 races and registration opens on Monday 7th June 2010. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 17th October SAN RUN FOR LIFE
Distances: 10km run, 5km run, 5km walk. Start Time: 8:00am. Location: Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. Description: This is an out and back course from the hospital front lawn and through the hilly streets of Wahroonga. This is our tenth year and the event for 2010 will be raising money for critical projects within the hospital. Visit the website for more details.
Sun 31st October BALMAIN FUN RUN
A choice of a 2 kms, 5 kms or 10 kms run/walk around beautiful, traffic free Callan Park - the 2 kms being restricted to primary school children. Start and finish at King George Park next to Iron Cove Bridge, Rozelle. Start times: 5kms and 10 kms 9:00 am, 2kms 8.30 am. Visit the website for more details
Sun 28th November SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY SERIES RACE 7 - IRON COVE 16 KM, 8 KM & 4 KM.
The 7th race in the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series for 2010, returning to the ever-popular Iron Cove. Challenge your previous times over the same course or try a new distance from the 4 km, 8 km and 16 km on offer. Parking at the end of Glover St, Lilyfield. Races commence at 8 am, with registration and on-the-day entries from 6.45 am. Awards for age groups and post-race pancake breakfast for all.Visit the website for more details.
Sun 12th December SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY SERIES RACE 8
CENTENNIAL PARK 14 KM, 7 KM & 4 KM CROSS-COUNTRY
The final race in the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series for 2010. Relish the ponds, fields and groves of Centennial Park on a tailored scenic, fast loop of dirt tracks and grass. Run or walk the inner loop (4 kms), race the larger loop (7 kms) or twice the larger loop for 14 kms. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform.
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