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Your 2015 Fitness Event Calendar
If you need a new challenge when it comes to your health and fitness, why not try training for a fitness event? It’s a great way to keep yourself on track and accountable, plus it’s a whole lot of fun. We’ve gathered the details of our favourite fitness events in 2015.
Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is all about teamwork. Grab a group of mates and conquer the 20km obstacle course designed to push you to your limits. You’ll find yourself jumping into ice baths, crawling through mud, and dodging live wires, all in the name of fun and fitness!
Melbourne – October 17 & 18
Sydney – Spring 2015
South East Queensland – Spring 2015.
The Colour Run
Whoever said running wasn’t fun has clearly never taken part in The Colour Run. Also known as the Happiest 5k on earth, The Colour Run is a 5k fun run that sees you pass through 4 colour zones: Pink, Orange, Blue and Yellow. You can walk, jog, run or even dance your way through the course, all whilst having fun with your friends and family.
Sydney – February 8
Canberra – February 22
Melbourne – March 1
Wollongong – May 24
Newcastle – June 28
Adelaide – September 13
Sunshine Coast – October 11
Perth – November 11
Spartan Race
Similar to Tough Mudder, the Spartan Race is another obstacle course challenge, however it offers a range of distances including 7km, 14km, 21km and 42km. There’s also a family friendly Spartan Junior Race that kids can try.
Sydney – February 15
Melbourne – March 7
Perth – April 18
Brisbane, May 16
Sunshine Coast Run Series
What better place to take part in your next race than the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland? There’s a series of four races that take place from February – July and distances range from 2km – 10km.
Noosa Springs – Feb 1
Coolum Beach – March 1
Pt Cartwright – May 10
Sippy Downs - July 11
Cupid’s Undie Run
Run your pants off and raise money to find a cure for neurofibromatosis at Cupid’s Undie Run. The 1.5km run takes place on Valentine’s Day and will see you running in your undies (or your best Valentine’s gear if you’re not brave enough to bare it all).
Gold Coast – Feb 14
Sydney – Feb 14
Melbourne – Feb 14
City to Surf
The City To Surf is more than just a race. It’s a chance for you to give back by raising money for your chosen charity. Distances range from 4km to a full Marathon.
Karratha – July 26
Geraldton – August 2
Albany – August 9
Busselton – August 16
Perth – August 30
Mother’s Day Classic
Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast caner in their life time? You can help raise funds to find a cure by taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic. Events take place on Mother’s Day Australia-wide and range in distance from 3km – 10km.
Adelaide – 10 May
Ballarat – 10 May
Brisbane – 10 May
Canberra – 10 May
Darwin – 10 May
Geelong – 10 May
Gold Coast – 10 May
Hobart – 10 May
Melbourne – 10 May
Perth – 10 May
Sydney – 10 May
Western Sydney – 10 May
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