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.
Total Recon 24hr Adventure Race
Murray River Lakes & CoorongMMI is proud to announce Total Recons inclusion as part of the Adventure Racing World Series. Making up one of the Oceania Regions legs, Total Recon joins a fixture of incredible Oceania Regional races that will provide teams the opportunity to accumulate championship points.
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’.
Winter Whale Fest
Fleurieu PeninsulaA month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
TRSA On the Trails Race 1: Kuitpo
Fleurieu PeninsulaTravel through the ancient lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples in Kuitpo Forest, near Meadows in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
The GREAT Kanku-Breakaways Bolt
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.
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.
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.
Pichi Richi Marathon
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe 40th Pichi Richi Marathon takes place from Port Augusta to Quorn through the majestic Pichi Richi pass.
ATR Winter Run
Adelaide HillsThe event will start and finish at the Norton Summit Primary School and runners will make their way towards Morialta Conservation Park, one of the most scenic parks in all of Adelaide!
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.
TRSA On the Trails Race 2: Mt Misery
Adelaide HillsGet ready for some epic trail near Cudlee Creek, through beautiful bushland and over decent hills. As you’re hauling your way up the “Gongshow” – so named by previous race director Claire Simms – be secure in the knowledge that you are on a character building, proper climb!
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.
Rogaining State Championships
Flinders Ranges & OutbackClare Valley Trail Run
ClareThe Clare Valley is one of Australia's most prominent wine regions and is an absolutely beautiful part of the world to visit. With its abundance of wineries, and local attractions, this is sure to be an amazing weekend of fun and games.
Mad Max Marathon
Flinders Ranges & OutbackIn July 2024 the second Mad Max Marathon Running Festival will be held in Broken Hill, NSW after a successful inaugural event in 2023.
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.
TRSA On the Trails Race 3: Mt Crawford
BarossaWelcome to the traditional lands of the northern Peramangk people known as the Tarrawata. Mount Crawford Forest is managed for sustainable wood production, while also providing for native flora and fauna conservation.
Federation Ultra Trail
Murray River Lakes & CoorongThe course traverses the southern end of the Lavender/Federation Trail from Monarto Safari Park to the riverside trail head at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge.