Nature Photographer of the Year
SA MuseumSee nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time. This breathtaking exhibition allows us to witness the unique beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of our own backyard and the world around us.
Nature Festival
With over three hundred events for all ages, the Nature Festival is back again and full of creative ways to connect with nature and each other.
Step into Spring (Walktober)
Adelaide HillsThroughout October we're celebrating walking with Step into Spring.
October is ideal for walking – the temperatures are mild and the evenings are getting longer. There is no shortage of events and opportunities to be active and enjoy the outdoors.
Heysen 105
Fleurieu PeninsulaThe Heysen Trail is an iconic marvel run along a variety of trails from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis, 1200 kilometres in length. The variety of trails under foot vary and the Heysen 105 takes in some of the best countryside along the Fluerieu Peninsula. Paddocks, country roads, pine forests, beaches the infamous Yultie and Myponga hilly single tracks.
TRSA On the Trails Race 5: Mt Bold
Adelaide HillsRun around the beautiful Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve and enjoy the tranquility, scenery and local wildlife. You’ll travel through stringybark and manna gum woodlands, swamps and creeks.
ROAR Barossa Adventure Race
The forest and lake course offers three distances for the event so that as many people/competitors can take part independent of their level of fitness.
McLaren Vale Running Festival
Fleurieu PeninsulaHeld in one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets, and just 45 minutes from the CBD, starting and finishing on the grounds of the beautiful Hardys Tintara Cellar door, the half marathon course takes in the Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga, with a loop along the rail trail between McLaren Vale and Seaford. The 10km and 5km courses are a fast dash towards Willunga and back.
4WD & Adventure Show
AdelaideAll the latest products for 4wdriving, caravanning and camping, boating, fishing and more – all in the one place.
Gravity Enduro Round 5
Gravity Enduro South Australia (GESA) is dedicated to bringing gravity enduro mountain biking to Adelaide and its surrounding areas. We like to keep things simple and fun. You can come out to vie for the top step on the podium or you can keep things more casual and have a fun day out on the bike.
Minigaine (3hr Rogaine)
Adelaide
The Cave Run
Limestone CoastHeld for the first time in 2019, this is an event that is gaining real traction with trail runners and also links the township of Naracoorte with the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves and its walking trails. Through local businesses’ support, we hope that people come for the run/hike but stay for the Naracoorte hospitality.
Glenelg Classic
AdelaideA picturesque course leaving from Wigley Reserve, Glenelg, and heading south along the coast, takes in the new scenic Somerton boardwalk, before returning to Glenelg. SARRC’s last event for the year gives you a chance to record your PB over the 10 and 5 km distances.
Victor Harbor Half Marathon
Fleurieu PeninsulaJoin us for South Australia’s flatest half marathon course along the Encounter Bay Bikeway. The morning will also feature a 10K, 5K and free kids’ dash. If you are looking for a PB course with million dollar views across our spectacular south coast then this is the race for you.
Fanatics Half Marathon
AdelaideWhat better way to start Christmas Day than with a cheeky 6am 8km, 13km or half marathon around West Lakes?