Fitness Events

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon

The event is Australia's largest and most prestigious Half Marathon, attracting over 10,000 participants.

Since 1992, the picturesque 21.1km course has weaved its way around major Sydney landmarks with a spectacular finish in Hyde Park near the Archibald fountain.

The event aims to raise much needed funds for more than 500 charities, including Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Attracting a quality field of runners, the women's trophy is dedicated to the late champion Kerryn McCann.

Starting On: Sunday, 20th of May 2012

The Great Ocean Road Marathon

Six events will be held over the weekend of May 19 - 20, 2012
The races, of varying distances, will cater for a wide variety of runners/walkers.

Starting On: Sunday, 20th of May 2012

MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne

Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank

Friday 8 - Monday 11 June 2012

Only at the MindBodySpirit Festival can you find exciting new experiences, ideas and products for your health, physical and mental wellbeing.
Try yoga, find the latest herbal supplements, have a psychic reading, receive a massage or foot detox. Buy crystals, jewellery and unique gifts. Enlist the services of a life coach, spiritual teacher or healer.

With 200 exciting exhibitors - plus dozens of free seminars and free performances - you will discover new ways to strengthen your body, mind and spirit.

Starting On: Monday, 11th of June 2012

Asia Pacific International Physique and Figure Championship 2010

10 - 11 June 2012, Gold Coast Queensland

The Asia Pacific International titles is a true international
event & allow competitors and audience alike a totally amazing experience.
Witness some of the finest natural bodies from across the globe shake things up on the Goldcoast.

It's back Bigger and Better than Ever....

Starting On: Monday, 11th of June 2012

Gold Coast Marathon

Marathon - Half Marathon - 10km Run - 5km Challenge - Junior Dash

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon provides people of all ages and abilities with a personal challenge - it could be to run a distance, run a personal best time, fundraise for a cause or just run.

The marathon course runs next to the Gold Coast's surf beaches and broadwater and has a reputation as a great course to set a personal best time.

The official charity is Cancer Council Queensland or fundraise for a charity of your choice at the Everyday Hero fundraising website.

Finishers are rewarded for their personal achievement with a commemorative medal, shirt or cap and certificate - collector's items for those who come back from year-to-year or travel to running events around the world.

Starting On: Sunday, 1st of July 2012

MindBodySpirit Festival Brisbane

Friday 29 June - Sunday 1 July 2012


Only at the MindBodySpirit Festival can you find exciting new experiences, ideas and products for your health, physical and mental wellbeing.
Try yoga, find the latest herbal supplements, have a psychic reading, receive a massage or foot detox. Buy crystals, jewellery and unique gifts. Enlist the services of a life coach, spiritual teacher or healer.

With 200 exciting exhibitors - plus dozens of free seminars and free performances - you will discover new ways to strengthen your body, mind and spirit.

Starting On: Sunday, 1st of July 2012

Westlink M7 Cities Marathon

This Marathon is based in Sydney’s Western Suburbs. It is particularly unique to other marathons in Australia with the race route on Westlink M7s shared pathway - an uninterrupted journey for the marathon distance of 42.195km.

The course is point to point with a turn around at the 32.5km mark. The route covers three local goverment areas, starting in Liverpool City, runners will then go through Fairfield City and finally finishing at Blacktown Olympic Park (Blacktown City). Runners will run through the following suburbs: Prestons, Hinchinbrook, Hoxton Park, Cecil Park, Horsley Park, Eastern Creek, Rooty Hill, Glendenning, Plumpton, Oakhurst, Dean Park & Quakers Hill.

Starting On: Sunday, 29th of July 2012

Townsville Running Festival

The annual McDonald's Townsville Running Festival incorporating the:

• Tony Ireland Holden Townsville Marathon


• Queensland Country Health Townsville Half Marathon


• Sports Med Townsville 10k Fun Run


• Townsville Bulletin 5k Fun Run and Walk


• McDonald's Townsville 5k Junior Fun Run and Walk


• Barrier Reef TAFE Corporate 5k Teams Run and Walk

Starting On: Sunday, 5th of August 2012

Sun Herald City to Surf - Sydney

Be first in the surf

Whether you’re a serious runner, jogger, walker, pusher or want to join in for the first time, don’t miss your chance to be part of Sydney’s favourite sporting event.

Last year a record 85,000 entered the race, cementing the City2Surf’s place as the world’s largest run.

Starting On: Sunday, 12th of August 2012

London 2012 Olympic Games

27 July to 12 August 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad or "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Starting On: Sunday, 12th of August 2012

Jog for Genes

Jump the queue for a cause! Make fundraising the focus of your 2012 Sun-Herald City2Surf experience with a Gold Charity entry in support of Jeans for Genes and the CMRI. Entries are strictly limited and open now for registration!

LOCATION:
The Sun-Herald City2Surf SYDNEY


Secure a spot in the City2Surf before registrations officially open and start behind the Red group with a Gold Charity Entry in support of Jeans for Genes and the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI).

Whether you’re a serious runner, jogger, walker, pusher or want to join in for the first time, don’t miss your chance to be a part of Sydney’s favourite sporting event.

As places are limited, entries are allocated on the strength of your commitment to fundraising. If you are chosen as one of our Gold Entry runners you are required to secure your entry with a $250 deposit and raise a minimum of $750.

Get in touch with us today! Contact Mary or Tania on (02) 9687 2800.

If the Gold Charity entry isn’t for you, you can still choose to raise funds for Jeans for Genes by setting up your own online fundraising page. This is a simple way to be involved and have your friends and family donate.
Public entries open late May! Show your support and Jog for Genes. Run and raise funds for Jeans for Genes, a major national fundraiser for Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Starting On: Sunday, 12th of August 2012

Go Natural Multisport

A multisport event (no navigation) involving a 32km road cycle, 12km flatwater paddle and a 12km trail run in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Starting On: Saturday, 18th of August 2012

Gluten Free Expo

Friday 24th August and Saturday 25th August 2012

Exhibition Hall 4, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Visiting the Expo is easy, and FREE!

We hope that you’ll join us for this exciting and popular event, enjoying its 8th year in Sydney in August 2012. Admission is free.

Starting On: Saturday, 25th of August 2012

Adelaide Marathon

Muscular Dystrophy Association SA is the Official Charity for the Athlete’s Foot Adelaide Marathon.

Support the marathon’s official charity by raising valuable funds to support those with less muscle power. Make a difference to the life of someone with muscular dystrophy

Starting On: Sunday, 26th of August 2012

Pub 2 Pub Fun Run

The Annual Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run & Walk!

The Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run and Walk aims to raise much needed funds for local and other needy charities. This significant community charity event is proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Brookvale in conjunction with the Newport Arms Hotel.

The challenging race, founded in 1991 by Newport Arms, starts with a 500m sand start from the Dee Why Surf Club and winds its way via the back streets along the beaches providing the participants with some spectacular scenery along the way. The traditional end 13km later at local pub icon, The Newport Arms Hotel, is always a winner when entrants are joined by family and friends join the party atmosphere for your favourite refreshment and bite to eat to celebrate another year's Pub2Pub completion.

Starting On: Sunday, 26th of August 2012

Perth City to Surf

Whether you are looking for the ultimate physical challenge, or the ultimate mental challenge, this event is here for you to achieve something amazing.

Distances - 42km Marathon, 21km Half Marathon, 12km Run, 12km Walk, 4km Wheelchair, 4km Run/Walk

Starting On: Sunday, 26th of August 2012

SIBEC North America

September 13-16, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, Florida

SIBEC North America is a one-on-one meeting forum between Owners, Operators, CEO's & COO's of health, recreation, sports & fitness organizations and leading executives from national and international supplier companies from the following categories:

Apparel, Architects, Balance Training Equipment, Club Management Software, Consultancy, Education & Certification, Finance Software, Fitness Equipment & Programming, Flooring, Free Weights, Health & Wellness, Insurance, Lockers, Locker Room Amenities, Marketing Services, Membership Services, Nutrition, Pools, Programming, Spas, Saunas, Towels, Youth Equipment and many others.

Starting On: Sunday, 16th of September 2012

Blackmores Sydney Running Festival

The run that's fun for everyone!

Get outside, get active and fundraise with the run that's fun for everyone - the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday 16 September 2012.

From elite international athletes to those who have never participated in a fun run or walk before, the 2012 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival has something for everyone, regardless of fitness level. There are four events, (Marathon, Half Marathon, Bridge Run and Family Fun Run) giving people of all ages and abilities the once-a-year opportunity to run, jog or walk over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the equally iconic Sydney Opera House.

Starting On: Sunday, 16th of September 2012

Leisure Industry Week

Leisure Industry Week (LIW) is the UK's largest event that covers all sectors of the out of home leisure industry. We provide a platform for you to showcase you're new products and ideas and conduct business face to face to the entire industry.

From 18-20 September 2012, LIW will open it's doors to over 9000 senior decision makers seeking to discover new ideas, products and services, keep up-to-date with industry trends, network with peers and hear from our expert keynote speakers.
If you are involved with the leisure industry you simply cannot afford to miss LIW 2012.

Starting On: Thursday, 20th of September 2012

The 2012 Summer Paralympic Games

29 August and 9 September 2012

The 2012 Summer Paralympic Games will be the fourteenth Paralympics and will take place between 29 August and 9 September 2012. The Games will be held in London, United Kingdom after the city was successful with its bid for the Paralympics and Summer Olympic Games.

Starting On: Saturday, 29th of September 2012

MindBodySpirit Festival Adelaide

Saturday 29 Sept - Monday 1 Oct 2012


Only at the MindBodySpirit Festival can you find exciting new experiences, ideas and products for your health, physical and mental wellbeing.
Try yoga, find the latest herbal supplements, have a psychic reading, receive a massage or foot detox. Buy crystals, jewellery and unique gifts. Enlist the services of a life coach, spiritual teacher or healer.

With 200 exciting exhibitors - plus dozens of free seminars and free performances - you will discover new ways to strengthen your body, mind and spirit.

Starting On: Monday, 1st of October 2012

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo is on October 20-21 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane.

The Expo will cater to the thousands of people, both inside and outside of the fitness industry, who are looking for health and fitness solutions that complement their busy lives.

A range of innovative health and fitness products and concepts will be on display in an energetic and entertaining environment. Features of the Expo include:

Starting On: Sunday, 21st of October 2012

Seven Bridges Walk

Sydney, NSW

The annual Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk will return on bigger and better than ever.

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk will be an experience celebrating walking; it’s not a race and everyone will be a winner. The course is a 28km closed loop circuit that travels clockwise around Sydney Harbour, highlighting many of the magnificent views around the harbour.

The course and facilities will be open from 8am - 5pm on event day.

To assist Cancer Council NSW in this event we are encouraging people to donate online or on event day at any of the seven Villages.

Starting On: Sunday, 28th of October 2012

SIBEC Europe

31st October - 3rd November 2012, Corinthia Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

SIBEC EUROPE is a one-on-one meeting forum between the major operators from the private, local authority (management contractors) and trust markets in health, fitness and leisure and the leading suppliers. These include Apparel, Architects, Club Management Software, Consultancy, Education & Certification, Finance Software, Fitness Equipment & Programming, Flooring, Free Weights, Health & Wellness, Insurance, Lockers, Locker Room Amenities, Marketing Services, Membership Services, Pools, Spas, Saunas, Towels, Training the Trainer and Youth Equipment.

Starting On: Saturday, 3rd of November 2012

MindBodySpirit Festival Sydney

Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre, Sydney

Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 May 2012

Only at the MindBodySpirit Festival can you find exciting new experiences, ideas and products for your health, physical and mental wellbeing.
Try yoga, find the latest herbal supplements, have a psychic reading, receive a massage or foot detox. Buy crystals, jewellery and unique gifts. Enlist the services of a life coach, spiritual teacher or healer.

With 200 exciting exhibitors - plus dozens of free seminars and free performances - you will discover new ways to strengthen your body, mind and spirit.

Starting On: Sunday, 11th of November 2012

ECA/THRIVE Sports Training, Fitness and Wellness Conference

Nov 9-12, 2012 Florida, USA

ECA/THRIVE! Is not just another fitness event. This program was
designed to meet all of your professional needs and then some.

Experience first hand a life-affirming event.

We are a community and this event offers us a chance to celebrate
each other, new ideas and growth. Join us and 'Let the Sun Shine In'!

Starting On: Monday, 12th of November 2012

Journey for Genes

November 3 - 15, Indian Himalayas and Delhi, India

Take the trip of a lifetime and discover the magic and mysteries of the Inidian Himalayas, as you trek the mountains surrounding the home of the Dalai Lama, Dharamsala. Challenge yourself on this 13 day journey, an adventure helping to improve the lives of future generations by directly supporting the CMRI.


Begin this truly unforgettable Journey for Genes as you trek the Indian Himalayas, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, rushing mountain streams and traditional villages.

Immerse yourself in the Tibetan culture of Dharamsala, the home in exile to the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader.

Experience the chaos and colour of Delhi and the serenity of the Taj Mahal.

India is a challenging but beautiful destination; the rewards are many. And of course, you’ll be helping to improve lives of future generations every step of the way, by funding the research of CMRI scientists.

Start your Journey for Genes today! Contact Mary or Tania on (02) 9687 2800.

Starting On: Thursday, 15th of November 2012

Gear Up Girl SA

Elder Park, Adelaide

In proud partnership with Bicycle NSW and Gear Up Girl, Bicycle SA is delighted to bring you GEAR UP GIRL CHALLENGE SA, a ride specifically for women.

Our goal is to get 1000 LADIES RIDING THEIR BIKE! Even if you're not a regular rider, or have not ridden for a long time, you can take this opportunity to get on a bike and join in. An easy River Ride is the perfect starter. For fitter, more accomplished riders there are longer, harder ride options to choose from such as the 35km Beach Ride and the 50km Hills Ride.

Starting On: Sunday, 25th of November 2012