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| Sun | 26 Feb | SRI CHINMOY YARRA BOULEVARD RUN
Distance: 15km, 10km and 5km Runs. Location: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond. Melways 45 B12. Start: 8AM. Course: A fast and flat, 5km road circuit along Yarra Boulevard next to the Yarra River. Features: Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 2.5km, age category awards and chip timing. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. Ph 03 9853 4731. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sun | 26 Feb | WARBURTON UP AND RUNNING FUN RUNS
Family focused event. 2km kids run, 5km walk, 5 & 10 km runs. Scenic run along tracks beside the upper Yarra River. Suitable for prams with large wheels. Limit of 500 entries for the combined events. Family discount available online. Generous prizes contact: Sue. email: warburtonupandrunning@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 26 Feb | WYNDHAM ROTARY FUN RUN/WALK
You can test yourself or pace yourself along the beautiful scenic Werribee River. Now in its 5th year with a 1000 runners and walkers and growing the aim is to raise funds for the Royals Childrens Hospital appeal and promote health, fitness and well being with a community spirit. The Wyndham Rotary Fun Run has a 4,8 & 15km Run and a 4 & 8km walk on a separate course that suits all participants. contact: Peter Watson. email: peter@wetanddryevents.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun-Sat | 26-26 Feb | 2012 CVGT WANGARATTA FUN RUN
10km, 5km and 2km primary kids events. Races start at 8am from Batchelors Green in Wangaratta and head North on the Bike Path along the creek. No road crossings and sealed bitumen all the way. Friendly people, flat course, good prizes and all proceeds go to the Wangaratta Little Aths Club. contact: Justin Scholz. email: justin@sharonscholz.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| March 2012 |
| Sat-Sun | 3-4 Mar | TOUGH BLOKE CHALLENGE - VIC
An off road running event that combines the challenges of cross country running, manmade and natural obstacles, water crossings, mud and some unexpected surprises. The challenge is simple, clear the obstacles and get around the course in as short a time as possible to be in the running for the coveted Tough Challenge Trophy! Running is the core discipline of the Tough Bloke Challenge but competitors should be prepared for anything... and don't expect to stay clean! Despite the name, the event is also open to females in the "Tough Chick" category and a range of age categories, starting from 16 years of age. contact: Henry van Heerden. email: info@maxadventure.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sat | 3 Mar | VICTORIAN BAPTIST 20TH ANNUAL FUN RUN
Since 1991 our Church has hosted the Victorian Baptist Fun Run on the first Saturday of March. Runners and walkers leave the starting line at 9am for the 6km, 11km or 16km circuit. 3 drink stations throughout the circuit. Generous awards are offered in many categories. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 4 Mar | MILLION STEPS FOR SMA JELLS PARK
Million Steps for SMA 2012 SMA Australia is holding its annual Fun Run/Walk event at Jells Park Wheelers Hill on Sunday 4th March 2012. SMA Australia is a not-for-profit, non-goverment funded charity that works diligently to raise awareness and provide support for individuals and their families suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Show your support for SMA Australia and register now for the 5km Walk/Run or 10km Run and enjoy a great day out with family and friends. Please contact the office for a registration form, or download the attached form and return it to the office via post or email by the 3rd February. contact: 03 9545 3633. email: reception@smaaustralia.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sun | 11 Mar | RECOPAK - COBRAM SHOW FUN RUN OR RIDE
5 Km Fun Run / Walk 10km Fun Run 10km Fun Ride 20Km Fun Ride contact: Tony Hicks . email: www.cobramshow.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sat-Mon | 17-19 Mar | ALPINE CHALLENGE
60/100/160km runs for Solo, Teams and Relay Team runners and walkers with 48hour cut off. Without doubt one of Australia’s most spectacular runs – taking in the best of the High Country – a must for anyone serious about Ultras, and a major charity fundraiser for Road Trauma Support Services. In 2011, 32 runners raised in excess of $33,000 for this charity, a great effort. contact: Paul Ashton 0418 136 070. email: paul.ashton56@tpg.com.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sat-Sun | 17-18 Mar | YARRAWONGA-MULWALA SPLASH 'N' DASH
State to State 1.4km open water swim Saturday 17th March 2012 from Yarrawonga Foreshore to Mulwala Waterski Club Lagoon. Yarrawonga Foreshore Fun Run Sunday 18th March 2012. 10km run or 5km run/walk around scenic Lake Mulwala start time 9.00am. Junior Events 1km and 3km, start at 10.00am. Choose to do one or both events. contact: Lynda White. email: lford3@bigpond.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 18 Mar | MOUNTAIN OF FUN RUN
The Mountain of Fun Run event has 2 courses - a 12.5km run and a 6km run/walk. The event is set amongst the picturesque landscape around Mt Warrenheip. Situated about 10 minutes east of Ballarat in Victoria, approximately 50 minutes drive from Geelong and about a 1 hour drive from Melbourne, the event is easily accessible by car. email: admin@mountainoffunrun.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 18 Mar | MOUNT WARRENHEIP MOUNTAIN OF FUN RUN/WALK
The Mountain of Fun Run event consists of 2 courses - a 12.5km run and a 6km run/walk. The event is set amongst the picturesque landscape around Mt Warrenheip.
Situated about 10 minutes east of Ballarat in Victoria, approximately 50 minutes drive from Geelong and about a 1 hour drive from Melbourne, the event is easily accessible by car.
Proceeds from this event will support St. Brendans Primary School, Dunnstown contact: admin. email: admin@mountainoffunrun.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 25 Mar | SRI CHINMOY BARWON RIVER RUN
Distance: 18km, 12km and 6km Runs. Location: King Lloyd Reserve, Windsor Rd, Newtown, Geelong. Melways 451 E8. Start: 9AM. Course: A scenic, tree lined, 6km loop circuit along the Barwon River running trail between Queens Park & Shannon Ave Bridges. Features: Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 3km, age category awards and chip timing. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. Ph 03 5224 1858. email: geelong@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sun | 25 Mar | MILLION STEPS FOR SMA BRIMBANK PARK
Million Steps for SMA 2012 SMA Australia is holding its annual Fun Run/Walk event at Brimbank Park Keilor Park Drive Keilor East on Sunday 25th March 2012. SMA Australia is a not-for-profit, non-goverment funded charity that works diligently to raise awareness and provide support for individuals and their families suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Show your support for SMA Australia and register now for the 5km Walk/Run or 10km Run and enjoy a great day out with family and friends. Please contact the office for a registration form or download the attached form and return it to the office via post or email by the 3rd February. contact: 03 9545 3633. email: reception@smaaustralia.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Wed | 28 Mar | DOCKLANDS DASH contact: Active Melbourne City Sports . email: mcs@ymca.org.au . Visit the website for more details. |
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| April 2012 |
| Sun | 1 Apr | BULLEN MERRI CHALLENGE
Multi-Sport event for beginners to elite, the lake Bullen Merri offers a challenging but safe environment for a 10km paddle, 31km road cycle and 10km run. Do it solo or in a team. The run is dirt track, off road round the lake with a nice climb out of the volcanic crater and uneven grass so a solid hit out in itself. Enter online contact: Liam Delany. email: liam@vigor.net.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Fri-Mon | 6-9 Apr | AUSTRALIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Track & Field Championships for athletes 30 years and over to be held at the new State Athletic Centre at Albert Park. Also included are out of stadia 8k cross country run and 10k road walk. Events are conducted in 5 year age groups and medals awarded to first 3 placegetters in each age division. This is the premier athletic competition for athletes over 30 years of age and you need to be a member of a state masters athletics club to be eligible to compete. Please see the VMA website for more info about athletics for over 30s in Victoria with links to other states. contact: Alan Lucas. email: lucasar2004@yahoo.com.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 15 Apr | GEELONG HALF MARATHON
24st Geelong Half Marathon Sunday April 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The Geelong Half-Marathon continues to grow in popularity with over 900 entries last year. The (certified distance) course along the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong is scenic and away from road traffic. This run always takes place on the first Sunday after Easter (Sunday April 15, 2012). Four former Olympians, Chris Umthank, Lea Troop, Steve Monaghetti and Nick Harrison have been competitors. The start is 9:00 am on the day and is easily found under the Moorabool Street Bridge in Geelong with plenty of nearby parking. The course is flat. There is over $3500 in prizes as well as additional spot prizes. As in past years, there is a $200 bonus for anyone breaking the open records. At $45 for early adult entry and $35 for early student entry, the race offers good value. An additional feature is the relay section with a team of three runners running approximately 3 X 7 km. The cost per team is 3 X $30. On-line entries will be available from early December. Entry numbers will be capped at 1000 and a race time cut-off will apply. Cut-off is 50 minutes at 7 km and 1 hour 45 minutes at 14 km. contact: Ken Walker ph 0421936794. email: walkerken7@gmail.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Fri-Sun | 20-22 Apr | OXFAM TRAILWALKER MELBOURNE 2012
Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne will be held 20-22 April 2012 and will see more than 700 teams walk from Wheelers Hill to Wesburn, through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges National Park. But you don't need to be a marathon runner or a professional athlete to do it! Whether you're old friends, a group of mums, running buddies or work mates, with training and the right mental attitude just about anyone can be a Trailwalker. Each team must commit to raising at least $1,000 to support Oxfam's work around the world, including Indigenous Australia. Fundraising can be challenging, but it's also great fun! contact: Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne. email: trailwalkermelbourne@oxfam.org.au. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sat | 28 Apr | ROLLER COASTER RUN
Mt. Dandenong, Victoria Approximately 20-ish and 45-ish km trail runs, starting and finishing at SkyHigh. Experience the sunrise illuminating Melbourne from an elevated viewpoint. Have a beautiful run on the western front of the Dandenongs. Follow it up by some quality cheering/heckling time as you eat brunch, overlooking other finishers and the course. (Brunch is included in the short distance entry. Optional for the ultra-runners who think they can finish in time to enjoy it.) AURA sanctioned. Disclaimer: Views may be affected by Melbourne's variable autumnal atmospherics. contact: Rohan Day (03) 9580 7315 0420 380 955. email: info@rollercoasterrun.com. Visit the website for more details. |
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| Sun | 29 Apr | SRI CHINMOY PRINCES PARK 15K
Distance: 15km, 10km and 5km Runs. Location: Northern Pavilion, Princes Park, Royal Pde, Parkville. Melways 29 F12. Start: 8AM. Course: A tree lined, fast and flat 5km loop course along the running trail around Princes and Royal Parks. Features: Post race pancake breakfast, drink stations every 2.5km, age category awards and chip timing. Online entry available. contact: Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team. Ph 03 9853 4731. email: melbourne@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sun | 29 Apr | 34KM BLACK SNAKE TRAIL RACE - CAIRNS/TABLELANDS (QLD)
From picturesque Copperlode Dam this 34km looped trail follows Clohesy River Road amongst lush rainforest, past a large cathedral fig tree, then onto Shoteel Road (open eucalyptus forest) and Bridle Creek Road (back into the rainforest and some serious hills!). The highest point of the course (744m is at the 28km mark). Shorter options (21.1km, 10km and 5km) also on offer. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
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| Sun | 29 Apr | 21.1KM BLACK SNAKE TRAIL RACE - CAIRNS/TABLELANDS (QLD)
From picturesque Copperlode Dam the course follows Clohesy River Road amongst lush rainforest to the Cathedral Fig Tree, turn around and return the same way. Other options (34km, 10km and 5km) also on offer. contact: Lorraine Lawson. email: trailrunning@roadrunners.org.au. Visit the website for more details. Click here for an entryform. |
