Sandy Running Festival
AdelaideThis event is about journeying through our spectacular SA coastal landscape and discovering something more about yourself as you expand your limits on a different kind of trail with like-minded people whilst improving thousands of children’s lives through life saving community development projects.
Clare Valley Running Festival
ClareSARRC’s first half marathon of the year is held in the beautiful Clare Valley and is the first event of our Triple Vines Series which includes the Clare Valley, Barossa Marathon and McLaren Vale events. This is the Clare Valley Running Festival. The Clare Valley is one of South Australia’s oldest wine regions and it’s world-renowned for producing elegant Rieslings. The Clare Valley Half Marathon follows part of the Riesling Trail. Come for the run… stay the weekend!
WalkFest (inc The Hiking Expo)
Adelaide HillsAn expo to celebrate the start of the South Australian bushwalking season. With the arrival of cooler autumn weather, hiking is an ideal outdoor activity. South Australia’s bushwalking clubs and Walking SA are coming together to celebrate the occasion with a unique day in Belair National Park.
Velogaine
Fleurieu Peninsula
True Grit
Adelaide HillsThis True Grit course winds through the 1100-acre Caudo Vineyard property, tracking across vineyards, woodlands, water bodies and silky sand dunes.
McLaren Vale Marathon
Fleurieu PeninsulaThe Richard Hamilton Wines McLaren Vale Marathon is a beautiful run through the vines with the stunning backdrop of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges.
Bike SA Dirty Weekend
Adelaide HillsAre you seeking a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled challenge? Look no further than Dirty Weekend 2023, Bike SA's 24-hour mountain biking challenge and a blue ribbon event in the SA MTB calendar.Â
Ghost Mushroom Lane
Limestone CoastThe best place to find ghost mushrooms in South Australia is in Glencoe Forest near Mount Gambier. Forestry SA opens Ghost Mushroom Lane to visitors during May and June every year, and you’ll need to purchase an access pass to visit.
Park of the Month: MurÂray RivÂer NationÂal Park
Adelaide HillsSouth Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Service has an awesome 'Park of the Month' program with a bunch of events every month, based in a specific park (or parks!). Events and activÂiÂties for each month are not released until close to the month.
JLF Trek
Fleurieu PeninsulaThe JLF Trek is an endurance event designed to challenge you physically and mentally. A medium to high level of fitness is required but with the right preparation and attitude you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve. Whether you complete the full two-day event or a shorter section, this weekend will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world. Taking place through the beautiful Kuitpo Forest and stunning Fleurieu Peninsula countryside.Â
Salisbury Half Marathon
AdelaideChallenge yourself, your friends and your workmates and tackle the picturesque 21.1km, 10km, 5km or 2km run at Carisbrooke Reserve.
Five Peaks
Adelaide HillsFive Peaks is TRSA’s a multi-distance event and includes our only ultra-marathon course. It traverses the Adelaide Hills, starting in Athelstone at the foot of Black Hill Conservation Park and finishing in Belair National Park.
Broken Marathon
Fleurieu Peninsula
Bike SA Flinders Escape
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThis road, track, and trail tour starts and finishes in Port Augusta and showcases some of South Australia’s most rewarding experiences along the way.  Route options are available for roadies, gravelleurs and mountain bikers. The main route is on sealed roads however, on most days there will be the opportunity for you to get off the bitumen and ride the rough stuff.
Gravity Enduro Round 1
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.
Swim with Giant Cuttlefish
Eyre PeninsulaEvery winter thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. They are expert colour-changers and masters of camouflage, and can change shape and texture to look like rocks, sand or seaweed – a spectacular sight to see. Giant Australian cuttlefish congregate off the coast of Whyalla in South Australia, along a 10 km stretch of the Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park. Cuttlefish numbers usually increase throughout May and peak in June and July when the breeding season is in full swing.
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.
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.