Running
Pioneer Womens Trail
Adelaide HillsThe Pioneer Women’s Trail was rediscovered by members of the Hahndorf and Burnside Branches of the National Trust, and Walking SA in 1980. The annual Pioneer Women’s Trail Walk retraces the steps of the women and girls from Hahndorf to Beaumont House. Our walk of 26km ends there, but they would have continued for another 9km into central Adelaide. Since the event started in 2009 many hundreds of women, men and children have followed in their footsteps.
Kangaroo Island Marathon
Kangaroo IslandThe course route carves its way through the heart of a shutdown Flinders Chase National Park. Runners are inspired by post-bushfire regenerating flora and fauna, undulating roads and trails, an exposed coastal section with views to the powerful Southern Ocean and a boardwalk leading to the iconic Remarkable Rocks. The race format encourages a spirit of camaraderie amongst runners as they pass by each other throughout the day.
The Great Kanku-Breakaways Marathon
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe Great Kanku‑Breakaways Marathon and Fun Run is held in the magnificent Kanku–Breakaways Conservation Park, 30kms north of Coober Pedy, in outback South Australia. The event is now held wholly in the conservation park, a registered Aboriginal heritage site. It winds through the spectacular coloured hills, along the dog fence and back to the lookouts.
Granite Island Run
Fleurieu PeninsulaJoin us to run one of South Australia’s most iconic landmarks – Granite Island at Victor Harbor. The Granite Island Run courses will challenge runners of all levels with the new causeway, tram lines, gravel trails and some short sharp climbs to negotiate, but you will be rewarded with million dollar views across our spectacular south coast.
Barossa Marathon
BarossaThe Chateau Tanunda Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km), 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’.
Sink or Survive 500km Stage Race
Yorke PeninsulaThis is the ULTIMATE of Stage Races in the Southern Hemisphere. 500 kilometres of stunning coastline on a point to point trail that skirts the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. 7 days. 7 stages. Hundreds of mates and millions of memories.
Tower Trail Run
Limestone CoastSet on the mountainside overlooking the city, and on the edge of the picturesque Valley Lakes precinct, the course winds it’s way around some of the regions most scenic locations. Taking in the sights of the Blue Lake and visiting Leg Of Mutton Lake trails, this course has you circling the craters of dormant volcanos and running into, and through, others.
Stadium Stomp
AdelaideJoin us for an epic stair climbing challenge inside the iconic Adelaide Oval. Climb your way up, down and around the bays in this 6000 stair climb. There will be rest stops (pick a seat!), drink stations and music playing to keep you focused and pumped. Get ready Adelaide!
Pichi Richi Marathon
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe 40th Pichi Richi Marathon takes place from Port Augusta to Quorn through the majestic Pichi Richi pass.
Ultra Adelaide
Adelaide HillsUltra Adelaide tackles the Heysen Trail from Kuitpo, North through the hamlets of the Hills, to Mount Lofty and beyond through Brown Hill and Morialta before following the Torrens River down to the finish at the heart of Adelaide.
Hills to Henley
AdelaideHills to Henley River Run (renamed from Greenbelt Challenge) takes advantage of sealed off-road trails through Linear Park following the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri.
Melrose Running Festival
Flinders Ranges & OutbackMt. Remarkable National Park is located just over 3 hours drive north of, a 30km starting at Mambray Creek and the traditional 15km "King of the Mount" up to the summit and back down again.
Rogaining State Championships
Flinders Ranges & Outback
Howling Dog After Dark Trail Run
Eyre PeninsulaThe Howling Dog trail run is all about adventure, fun and trying not to get scared of the dark! Located in the beautiful foot hills of Mt Laura on some of the best trails found on Eyre Peninsula.Â
Federation Ultra Trail
Murray River Lakes & Coorong
Adelaide Marathon
AdelaideAdelaide Marathon is South Australia’s premier running event, and runs along all the major scenic locations within the Adelaide CBD. In 2022, Adelaide will host the 44th edition of this iconic race, which has run without a break now, and probably the only race in Australia that was held even during the heights of COVID-19, in a safe setting. The race is run along a 2-lap course and has an elevation gain of roughly 60 meters, which is nearly flat. The course is very spectator friendly and allows spectators to get to different parts of the course to cheer on the runners with minimal effort. Runners will start at the Bonython Park, part of the heritage listed Adelaide Parklands, and heads on to the Adelaide Oval through the War memorial drive. The course then heads along River Torrens and the Uniloop, the famous stomping grounds of many of the Adelaide running groups. The course then goes through Botanic Park, along the Zoo and back on to River Torrens to finish back at the Bonython Park.
Coastrek
Fleurieu PeninsulaCoastrek is Australia’s most iconic hiking challenge and our Fleurieu Peninsula location is our friendliest. Chosen for its beauty, historic significance and proximity to world-class wineries, the Fleurieu Peninsula route journey’s along some of the lushest and most striking coastal trails in the world.
Frontyard Ultra
AdelaideNo Time To Die Frontyard Ultra was inspired by the sister event ‘Herdy’s Frontyard in Perth where we set up a backyard ultra format event, but right in the heart of the CBD. Hence the title of a frontyard ultra. An incredibly exciting and spectator friendly ultra marathon, where runners come together every hour on the hour to set off on another lap. And the laps equate to 6.71km. That’s 6.71km on the hour, every hour through the trails and paths of Victoria Parklands in Adelaide’s Eastside. Runners keep running until they tap out or get timed out, until there is one runner standing.