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.
Clare Half Marathon
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!
Irrational South (200 Miler)
Flinders Ranges & OutbackThe Irrational South is another life changing adventure that awaits. A wonderful trail network to take you through mining towns, stations, through Wilpena Pound, along creeks, stopping at shearing sheds, homesteads, mountain tops, ruins and finishing in the historic town and once booming railway capital of Australia, Quorn.
Velogaine
Fleurieu Peninsula
Five Peaks
Adelaide HillsWe’ve taken some of Adelaide’s most loved trails and linked them together to create an event like no other. In typical Trail Running SA style, we’ve taken the obvious option then mixed it up to create a range of options to suit everyone from those new to trails to seasoned trail running veterans.
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
Punkt Zu Punkt
BarossaStarting and finishing at the epic new Artisans of Barossa, runners follow the Heysen Trail on an 'out and back' course, through rugged forest tracks before emerging in the vineyards of Eden Valley’s high country. With sweeping views across the Barossa on the downhill run home, this year's event finishes in the most spectacular way.
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.
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.
XCM Craigburn Farm
Adelaide HillsThe AMBC Cross Country Marathon (XCM) events are races where duos or solo competitors challenge themselves to complete as many laps of an extended cross country course over a 4 hour period. The winner is the competitor or duo that completes the most laps. Total race […]
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.
L.O.S.E.R. (Last One Standing Endurance Run)
Fleurieu PeninsulaAdelaide Trail Runners are very excited to bring you the first ever L.O.S.E.R. in South Australia to be held in Port Elliot, South Australia on the weekend of May 6-7, 2023.
Salisbury Half Marathon
AdelaideChallenge yourself, your friends and your workmates and tackle the picturesque Move OT 21.1km, the Bickford's 10km, the Pick A Local, Pick SA 5km or the City of Salisbury 2km community run at Carisbrooke Reserve.
Run Adelaide Hundred
Adelaide Hills
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.
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
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.