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2014 Australian fitness events calendar

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A state-by-state guide to 2014's biggest fitness events around Australia
From big running festivals, to small town fun runs to big endurance obstacle course races there's a fitness event to suit everyone
 
Queensland fitness events in 2014

The fitness events happening across Queensland in 2014


JANUARY
Bendigo Half Marathon
Jan 12, 2014
A fun community run that's part of the wider Oceania Masters Athletics Championships

The Holt Bolt, Brisbane
Jan 25, 2014
Get down and dirty over Australia Day long weekend and take part in this mud obstacle course race.

Xtreme Obstacle Course Race, Landsborough
Jan 26, 2014
An extreme obstacle course event that will push you to your limits!

FEBRUARY
Mud Run, Emerald
Feb 22, 2014
Run, wade or crawl your way through 5km of mud and obstacle courses. Are you ready?

MARCH
Twilight Brisbane Running Festival
March 23, 2014
Take part in Queensland's first major half marathon and 10km run event for the year - and do it all under the stars.

MAY
Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
May 3, 2014
Run, swim and ride your way through this major corporate event and show your workmates what you're made of.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Join this charity fun run and help raise money to fund research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

Pine Rivers Daybreak Charity Fun Run, Brisbane
May 25, 2014
A Moreton Bay regional event and part of the Pine Rivers festival, you can run or walk the event, or even gather a team together to take part. The aim is to just have fun!

JUNE
City 2 South
June 15, 2014
Enjoy a 5km run through picturesque Brisbane and help raise funds for charity.

Oxfam Trailwalker
June 20, 2014
Grab a team and walk 100km to fundraise for Oxfam and its great work in developing communities.

JULY
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
July 5-6, 2014
Whether you want to run the marathon, half marathon or just the junior dash, there's a running event to suit everyone in this Gold Coast event.

SEPTEMBER
Bridge 2 Brisbane
Sept 7, 2014
Enter the 10km or 5km event and have points shaved off your time for every dollar you raise for charity!
 
Queensland fitness events in 2014

The fitness events happening across Queensland in 2014


JANUARY
Bendigo Half Marathon
Jan 12, 2014
A fun community run that's part of the wider Oceania Masters Athletics Championships

The Holt Bolt, Brisbane
Jan 25, 2014
Get down and dirty over Australia Day long weekend and take part in this mud obstacle course race.

Xtreme Obstacle Course Race, Landsborough
Jan 26, 2014
An extreme obstacle course event that will push you to your limits!

FEBRUARY
Mud Run, Emerald
Feb 22, 2014
Run, wade or crawl your way through 5km of mud and obstacle courses. Are you ready?

MARCH
Twilight Brisbane Running Festival
March 23, 2014
Take part in Queensland's first major half marathon and 10km run event for the year - and do it all under the stars.

MAY
Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
May 3, 2014
Run, swim and ride your way through this major corporate event and show your workmates what you're made of.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Join this charity fun run and help raise money to fund research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

Pine Rivers Daybreak Charity Fun Run, Brisbane
May 25, 2014
A Moreton Bay regional event and part of the Pine Rivers festival, you can run or walk the event, or even gather a team together to take part. The aim is to just have fun!

JUNE
City 2 South
June 15, 2014
Enjoy a 5km run through picturesque Brisbane and help raise funds for charity.

Oxfam Trailwalker
June 20, 2014
Grab a team and walk 100km to fundraise for Oxfam and its great work in developing communities.

JULY
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
July 5-6, 2014
Whether you want to run the marathon, half marathon or just the junior dash, there's a running event to suit everyone in this Gold Coast event.

SEPTEMBER
Bridge 2 Brisbane
Sept 7, 2014
Enter the 10km or 5km event and have points shaved off your time for every dollar you raise for charity!
 
New South Wales fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across New South Wales in 2014


JANUARY
The Great Sydney Swim
Jan 26, 2014
Take the plunge and join the fun of the Body Science Great Australian Swim Series this summer!
Raw Challenge, Central Coast

January 26, 2014

Australia Day, mud and 6km of heart-pounding obstacle events... are you in?

HQB Australia Day Fun Run
Jan 26, 2014
Open to all ages with the option of running either 2km, 5km, or 10km distances this is a great day out. Grab your family, workmates or a bunch of friends and enjoy this event.

FEBRUARY
Sydney Color Run

Feb 9, 2014
This is the most colour fun run imaginable! Run 5km and get covered in colour each step of the way - how could you not want to do it?

Cupid’s Undie Run

Feb 9, 2014
Run in your undies and raise money for The Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia. If cupid's arrow hits during the run then even better for you!

Color me rad 5K
Feb 23, 2014
Get your colour on and join in the fun in this event at Sydney Motorsport Park.

MARCH
Port Macquarie Running Festival

March 9, 2014

Do as the event's slogan says and "Come and run Port!"


Lifestart Kayak for Kids
March 30, 2014
Paddle against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney Harbour and join in this 17.5km race from Blues Point to Clontarf.

Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
April 13, 2014
Whether you're looking for a team bonding event or just show your workmates what you're made of, this is the ultimate triathlon.

Mother’s Day Classic

May 11, 2014
Raise funds for breast cancer research and take part in this run on Mother's Day.

JUNE
Tough Bloke Challenge

June 28 - 29, 2014
Do you have what it takes to conquer 20+ hair raising obstacles? There's only one way to find out...

JULY
Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k
July 13, 2014
Run through scenic Sydney Harbour in one of the best looking race courses we've seen in awhile!

AUGUST
PUB2PUB Charity Fun Run and Walk, Newport

Aug 4, 2014
A 13km charity fun run and walk that ends at the pub? Where do we sign up?

CITY2SURF, Sydney

Aug 10, 2014
A fixture on Sydney's running calendar, this fun run goes from the Sydney CBD to scenic Bondi Beach. How will you go?


Oxfam Trailwalker
Aug 23-25, 2014
Get a team together and raise money for a worthy cause on this 100km trail walk.

SEPTEMBER
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
Sept 21, 2014

Lace up your sneakers and join one of the most spectacular running events and marathons in the world.

The Sunday Telegraph body+soul bridge run
Sept 21, 2014
Do we really need to tell you how awesome this fun run will be? A great day out for the whole family.
 
New South Wales fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across New South Wales in 2014


JANUARY
The Great Sydney Swim
Jan 26, 2014
Take the plunge and join the fun of the Body Science Great Australian Swim Series this summer!
Raw Challenge, Central Coast

January 26, 2014

Australia Day, mud and 6km of heart-pounding obstacle events... are you in?

HQB Australia Day Fun Run
Jan 26, 2014
Open to all ages with the option of running either 2km, 5km, or 10km distances this is a great day out. Grab your family, workmates or a bunch of friends and enjoy this event.

FEBRUARY
Sydney Color Run

Feb 9, 2014
This is the most colour fun run imaginable! Run 5km and get covered in colour each step of the way - how could you not want to do it?

Cupid’s Undie Run

Feb 9, 2014
Run in your undies and raise money for The Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia. If cupid's arrow hits during the run then even better for you!

Color me rad 5K
Feb 23, 2014
Get your colour on and join in the fun in this event at Sydney Motorsport Park.

MARCH
Port Macquarie Running Festival

March 9, 2014

Do as the event's slogan says and "Come and run Port!"


Lifestart Kayak for Kids
March 30, 2014
Paddle against the picturesque backdrop of Sydney Harbour and join in this 17.5km race from Blues Point to Clontarf.

Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
April 13, 2014
Whether you're looking for a team bonding event or just show your workmates what you're made of, this is the ultimate triathlon.

Mother’s Day Classic

May 11, 2014
Raise funds for breast cancer research and take part in this run on Mother's Day.

JUNE
Tough Bloke Challenge

June 28 - 29, 2014
Do you have what it takes to conquer 20+ hair raising obstacles? There's only one way to find out...

JULY
Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k
July 13, 2014
Run through scenic Sydney Harbour in one of the best looking race courses we've seen in awhile!

AUGUST
PUB2PUB Charity Fun Run and Walk, Newport

Aug 4, 2014
A 13km charity fun run and walk that ends at the pub? Where do we sign up?

CITY2SURF, Sydney

Aug 10, 2014
A fixture on Sydney's running calendar, this fun run goes from the Sydney CBD to scenic Bondi Beach. How will you go?


Oxfam Trailwalker
Aug 23-25, 2014
Get a team together and raise money for a worthy cause on this 100km trail walk.

SEPTEMBER
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
Sept 21, 2014

Lace up your sneakers and join one of the most spectacular running events and marathons in the world.

The Sunday Telegraph body+soul bridge run
Sept 21, 2014
Do we really need to tell you how awesome this fun run will be? A great day out for the whole family.
 
Victoria fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across Victoria in 2014


FEBRUARY
Neon Run
Feb 22, 2014
Their tagline is party with a purpose so why not enjoy some great tunes and raise money for a charity of your choosing.

Operation Blackhawk
Feb 22 - 23, 2014
Think you have what it takes to tackle a military themed obstacle course? This is the best way to show how tough you are!

MARCH
Melbourne Classic Swim, St Kilda
March 1, 2014
Get in and get wet in this swimming charity event that the whole family can participate in.

Tough Bloke Challenge, Melbourne
March 1, 2014
Do you have what it takes to tackle 20+ hair-raising obstacle courses? It's time to find out...

Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
March 2, 2014
Run, swim and cycle in this national corporate triathlon.

Mad Cow Mud Run
March 9, 2014
Head to Shepparton, soak up the country air and take part in an obstacle course challenge you'll never forget.

RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride 2014
March 22, 2014
Get your riding peloton together and take part in this seaside cylcle tour down Victoria's coast.

Melbourne Tough Mudder
Mar 22 - 23, 2014
A hardcore 20km-long obstacle course designed by Special British Forces to test your stamina and strength. Be prepare to work your butt off!

APRIL
Melbourne Electric Run
April 12, 2014
Electric Run is the World's Premier Nighttime 5km run/walk experience, this is a fitness event with a difference.

MAY
Oxfam Trailwalker
May 2-4, 2014
Grab a group of friends and take part in this 100km walk for a worthy cause.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Spend Mother's Day taking part in this fun run that raised funds for breast cancer research.

Great Ocean Road Marathon
May 18-17, 2014
If you're going to run a marathon, make it a picturesque one - like this run down the Great Ocean Road.

JULY
The Age Run Melbourne, Federation Square
July 27, 2014
Whether you want to run a personal best or raise money for a charity, this major community will leave you inspired to get fit and healthy.

OCTOBER
Melbourne Marathon Festival
Oct 12, 2014
This running events caters to all fitness levels - run a full, half, even 3km, it's entirely up to you.
 
Victoria fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across Victoria in 2014


FEBRUARY
Neon Run
Feb 22, 2014
Their tagline is party with a purpose so why not enjoy some great tunes and raise money for a charity of your choosing.

Operation Blackhawk
Feb 22 - 23, 2014
Think you have what it takes to tackle a military themed obstacle course? This is the best way to show how tough you are!

MARCH
Melbourne Classic Swim, St Kilda
March 1, 2014
Get in and get wet in this swimming charity event that the whole family can participate in.

Tough Bloke Challenge, Melbourne
March 1, 2014
Do you have what it takes to tackle 20+ hair-raising obstacle courses? It's time to find out...

Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
March 2, 2014
Run, swim and cycle in this national corporate triathlon.

Mad Cow Mud Run
March 9, 2014
Head to Shepparton, soak up the country air and take part in an obstacle course challenge you'll never forget.

RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride 2014
March 22, 2014
Get your riding peloton together and take part in this seaside cylcle tour down Victoria's coast.

Melbourne Tough Mudder
Mar 22 - 23, 2014
A hardcore 20km-long obstacle course designed by Special British Forces to test your stamina and strength. Be prepare to work your butt off!

APRIL
Melbourne Electric Run
April 12, 2014
Electric Run is the World's Premier Nighttime 5km run/walk experience, this is a fitness event with a difference.

MAY
Oxfam Trailwalker
May 2-4, 2014
Grab a group of friends and take part in this 100km walk for a worthy cause.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Spend Mother's Day taking part in this fun run that raised funds for breast cancer research.

Great Ocean Road Marathon
May 18-17, 2014
If you're going to run a marathon, make it a picturesque one - like this run down the Great Ocean Road.

JULY
The Age Run Melbourne, Federation Square
July 27, 2014
Whether you want to run a personal best or raise money for a charity, this major community will leave you inspired to get fit and healthy.

OCTOBER
Melbourne Marathon Festival
Oct 12, 2014
This running events caters to all fitness levels - run a full, half, even 3km, it's entirely up to you.
 
South Australia fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across South Australia in 2014


MARCH
Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
March 23
Run, cycle and swim your way through one of Australia's biggest corporate sporting events.

APRIL
The Stampede, Adelaide
April 5, 2014
Run wild through one of Australia's premiere obstacle course events!

True Grit, Adelaide
April 26 - 27, 2014
An obstacle course through natural regional terrain or the CBD at night? You decide!

MAY
Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Raise money for breast cancer research and spend Mother's Day enjoying the sunshine.

SEPTEMBER
Sunday Mail City-Bay
Sept 21, 2014
A great event for all fitness levels - run or walk your way through this annual fundraising event.
 
Western Australia fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across Western Australia in 2014


FEBRUARY
HBF Rottnest Channel Swim
Feb 22, 2014
Considered one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the HBF Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.

MARCH
Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
March 9, 2014
Grab your work mates and run, cyle and swim your way through one of the country's premiere corporate events.

APRIL
Rampage, Keysbrook
April 13, 2014
Tackle this obstacle course race and run over 5km or 10km and truly challenge yourself this year!

The Great Western Sandstorm, Swanbourne Beach
April 19, 2014
Can you handle a whole day of soft sand running events on Swanbourne Beach? Do so and raise money for Soldier On, a charity that helps wounded Aussie defence personnel.

MAY
The Stampede, Perth
May 3, 2014
Let loose and run wild in one of Australia's premier obstacle course events.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Spend Mother's Day taking part in this fun run and raise money for breast cancer research.

HBF Run for a Reason
May 25, 2014
Join the 5th HBF Run for a Reason and raise money for some very worthy charities such as Lifeline WA and the Heart Foundation WA.

True Grit, Donnybrook
May 31/June 1, 2014
Run crawl and climb your way through two obstacle course option - one in natural terrain and one in the CBD at night!

OCTOBER
Oxfam Trailwalker
Oct 18-20, 2014
Are you ready to walk 100km for a good cause? Grab some friends and raise money for a worthy charity.
 
Western Australia fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across Western Australia in 2014


FEBRUARY
HBF Rottnest Channel Swim
Feb 22, 2014
Considered one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the HBF Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.

MARCH
Fitness First Corporate Triathlon
March 9, 2014
Grab your work mates and run, cyle and swim your way through one of the country's premiere corporate events.

APRIL
Rampage, Keysbrook
April 13, 2014
Tackle this obstacle course race and run over 5km or 10km and truly challenge yourself this year!

The Great Western Sandstorm, Swanbourne Beach
April 19, 2014
Can you handle a whole day of soft sand running events on Swanbourne Beach? Do so and raise money for Soldier On, a charity that helps wounded Aussie defence personnel.

MAY
The Stampede, Perth
May 3, 2014
Let loose and run wild in one of Australia's premier obstacle course events.

Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Spend Mother's Day taking part in this fun run and raise money for breast cancer research.

HBF Run for a Reason
May 25, 2014
Join the 5th HBF Run for a Reason and raise money for some very worthy charities such as Lifeline WA and the Heart Foundation WA.

True Grit, Donnybrook
May 31/June 1, 2014
Run crawl and climb your way through two obstacle course option - one in natural terrain and one in the CBD at night!

OCTOBER
Oxfam Trailwalker
Oct 18-20, 2014
Are you ready to walk 100km for a good cause? Grab some friends and raise money for a worthy charity.
 
Northern Territory fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across the Northern Territory in 2014


MAY
Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Spend Mother's Day out in the sunshine and raise money for breast cancer research.

Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro, Alice Springs
May 19 - 23, 2014
Rack up some great riding miles in this endurance mountain bike riding event through picturesque Alice Springs territory.

JULY
Australian Outback Marathon
July 26, 2014
Whether you're up for a marathon or simply want to enjoy yourself and do a fun run there's an event to suit all fitness levels.

AUGUST
Candy Jam fun run
Aug 30, 2014
Raise money for Camp Quality and get set to do the most colourful run of your life!

OCTOBER
Alice Springs Masters Games
Oct 11-18, 2014
The Alice Springs Masters Games is renowned as Central Australia’s jewel in crown sporting event. Join a variety of different sporting events including AFL, cricket and even darts!
 
Australian Capital Territory fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across the ACT in 2014


FEBRUARY
Australian Mountain Bike 100 Marathon
Feb 9
Ride through one of the one of the longest racing circuits possible at Stromlo Forest Park and be prepared for a great day out!

Swisse Color Run
Feb 16, 2014
Raising money for a good cause mixed with one of the most colourful runs you can do equals an awesome day out.

MARCH
Camp Quality Verti-Cool Challenge
March 23, 2014
Taking place at the iconic Black Mountain Tower, participants will race, run, jog or laugh their way up the stairs of the tower on Black Mountain. Are you ready for the challenge?

APRIL
Australian Running Festival
April 12 -13, 2014
From fun runs to the ultra marathon, this is the ultimate running event in Canberra.

MAY
Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Join this fun run and raise money for valuable breast cancer research.

SEPTEMBER
The Canberra Times Fun Run
Sept 14, 2014
From serious runners or joggers, this annual fun run takes in some of Canberra's most iconic sites.
 
Australian Capital Territory fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across the ACT in 2014


FEBRUARY
Australian Mountain Bike 100 Marathon
Feb 9
Ride through one of the one of the longest racing circuits possible at Stromlo Forest Park and be prepared for a great day out!

Swisse Color Run
Feb 16, 2014
Raising money for a good cause mixed with one of the most colourful runs you can do equals an awesome day out.

MARCH
Camp Quality Verti-Cool Challenge
March 23, 2014
Taking place at the iconic Black Mountain Tower, participants will race, run, jog or laugh their way up the stairs of the tower on Black Mountain. Are you ready for the challenge?

APRIL
Australian Running Festival
April 12 -13, 2014
From fun runs to the ultra marathon, this is the ultimate running event in Canberra.

MAY
Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
Join this fun run and raise money for valuable breast cancer research.

SEPTEMBER
The Canberra Times Fun Run
Sept 14, 2014
From serious runners or joggers, this annual fun run takes in some of Canberra's most iconic sites.
 
Tasmania fitness events in 2014


The fitness events happening across Tasmania in 2014


JANUARY
Cadbury Marathon, Claremont
Jan 12, 2014
A fun run for all fitness levels but the best bit? All runs start and finish at the Cadbury chocolate factory in Claremont!

FEBRUARY
Hobart Run the Bridge
Feb 16, 2014
Join this annual charity race and run from 2km right up to 10km. A great day out for all!

Raw Challenge
Feb 22, 2014
A great way to challenge yourself and literally get down and dirty in this ultimate obstacle course challenge.

MARCH
Harcourt Women’s 5k
March 2, 2014
This event is a is a walk/run for women of all ages, taking place around the City Centre of Launceston.

Devonport TriKids and Tasmanian Community Triathlon
March 2, 2014
Join one of Australia's oldest triathlons and run, swim and cycle your way through this great fitness event.

MAY
Mother’s Day Classic
May 11, 2014
What are you doing on Mother's Day? Raising money for breast cancer research and taking part in this fun run, that's what!
 
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