Special Events
Halloween Run
Weather it’s a onesie or a head to toe costume of superman, come and suit up with us for a run at Denman!
Come dressed up in your spookiest, silliest or most creative costume to run, jog or walk through the course. 👻🏃♀️
We’ll see you all in front of Denman kitchen before taking off on our spooky run and finishing it off with a drink/bite over a nice chat!
The Canberra Times Fun Run 2025
Join The Canberra Times Fun Run on the 2nd of November! Come and set your own pace and choose between 4 distances, 21.2km, 10km, 5km, or a 2km kids run.
This course takes you around some of the best of Canberra’s iconic landmarks like the old and new parliament houses and Lake Burley Griffin.
After the run, wind down in the lively event village filled with entertainment for the whole family.
For more information, click below and register now!
Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon
The Sri Chinmoy Triple-Triathlon is an iconic event showcasing Canberra's beauty and a highlight on the national multi-sport calendar. It offers an ultimate scenic tour through a series of demanding activities.
Participants can join as teams or solo entrants, with solo attempts being one of the most challenging single-day sports feats. Most compete in teams, enhancing the experience with camaraderie, speed, strategy, and endurance.
The course consists of:
Swim 1.5km
Mountain bike 36km
Run 18km
Swim 3.5km
Mountain bike 36km
Run 11km
Swim 1.2km
Mountain bike 23km
Run 13km
To learn more about the Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon, click below and register now!
Volunteer Training Session
Running for Resilience has grown fast, and giving our volunteers the tools to look after themselves (while spotting red flags in others and connecting them with support) has never been more important.
This free session will cover the weekly volunteer logistics and include a training session from the team at the Medicare Mental Health Centre.
When: 7pm, Wednesday 12nd November
Where: Local Press Café (next to The Dock), right after R4R
Food: Pizza provided by The Dock
Whether you’ve helped before or just want to learn more, come along.
Stromlo Running Festival
The Stromlo Running Festival is Canberra’s biggest trail running festival.
This festival is designed so that anyone can join, whether it’s a distance of 5km, 10km, 15km, 30km, a marathon, or a 2.5km course designed for the kids.
Come and celebrate strength, resilience, and courage and challenge yourself on Canberra’s wide open trails!
Running for Resilience’s 6th Birthday
Running for Resilience is turning 6! Join us to celebrate on Wednesday, 10th December, at 6:00pm at The Dock. Bring a friend (and some cakes if you’d like!) and help us toast to six years of resilience, community, and well-being. Can’t wait to see you there!
New Years Eve Run & Picnic
Kick off your New Year’s Eve with the R4R run at 6pm from The Jetty, followed by a picnic and celebrations. Enjoy the 9pm fireworks with the family or stay until midnight to welcome the new year – kids welcome!
Denman x R4R - 1st Birthday!
Come along and celebrate the first year anniversary of Denman x R4R’s launch! It’s been a great year of evening runs and being a part of the R4R community.
The run starts off at 6pm as usual, then head on back to the Denman Kitchen to celebrate with a drink and chat with your mates! 🍻
Come for the run, stay for the community. See you there! 🥳
Fun Run Pink: Canberra
The Fun Run Pink is a part of the Ramsey Health Care Triathlon. Although the triathlons are women only, there are fun runs for all genders and ages!
Choose from the following distances: 1km, 2.5km, 5km, and 10km.
For more information, click below and sign up!
Frankies at Forde - 1st Birthday!
It’s been a year since we launched our first northside run, so we’re celebrating Frankies at Forde X R4R’s 1st birthday!
Come and join us in front of Frankies at 3pm for your usual run or walk around Yerrabi pond and then meet back at Frankies for a drink and chat!
Hope to see you all there!
Strolling 4 Resilience - 3rd Birthday!
It’s Strolling 4 Resilience’s third year anniversary! 🥳
Woohoo! Already been three years since we started our strolls on Thursday mornings at The Dock! Come along on Thursday the 15th to celebrate with your usual stroll starting at 10:30am, then meet back at the starting point for chats, or grab a drink/a bite to eat! 🍕🍺
Excited to see you and celebrate! 🎊
SUP for Resilience
Come join us on the water to celebrate the warmer weather with a relaxed paddle, picnic, and games.
Racquet for Resilience
Racquet for Resilience 🎾
We’re excited to be teaming up again for another Racquet for Resilience… this time powered by Celcius!
Come join us for a fun morning of Pickleball and Padel thanks to the legends at Canberra Racquet Club! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned player, everyone’s welcome.
Date: Sunday 19 Oct
Time: 9am - 10:30am
Format: 90 min session
For just $10 you’ll get:
90 mins of padel or pickleball (or both!)
Social games + coaching tips
A free Celsius drink to kickstart your Sunday
To join, download and sign up to the Playtomic app by clicking this link. Once signed up, head to the Tournaments tab and search Racquet for Resilience.
Spots are limited to 24 so get in quick!
PS – you get $30 of club credit if you sign up via the website.
ACT Fire & Rescue’s Ainslie to Everest 2025
Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
Time: Walk from 6am to 2pm; Community activities 10am–2pm
Location: Mt Ainslie, Canberra
Join us at Mt Ainslie on Saturday 18 October as ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters take on the challenge of climbing the elevation of Mt Everest—right here in Canberra. This inspiring event raises vital funds for Lifeline Canberra and shines a spotlight on mental health. Enjoy community activities at the summit, meet emergency services personnel, explore a fire truck, and grab a bite from the BBQ.
Dusk till Dawn Team Challenge
Date: 17–18 October 2025
Location: Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Starting 7 pm Friday, runners will take to the course through the night, finishing at 7 am Saturday. Every step helps provide financial and wellbeing support for current and former Defence personnel. Together, we’re running to ensure no veteran faces their struggle alone.
Canberra Colour Frenzy
Colour Frenzy is coming! A colourful day for everyone!
5 Colour Stations, 1 Foam Station and new obstacles. All the stations and events are for all ages!
You can walk, jog, or run, it’s completely self-paced and untimed. There is a 2.5km loop track marked out with multiple colourful zones along the way. You can do 1 or all 2 laps, it’s your choice! No timing and No pressure!
For more information click below!
ReBoot in Bermagui
Shake off the winter wobbles and spring into Bermagui on the 4th of October for the ReBoot Fun Run in Bermagui, NSW.
Join us for a run with a choice of three distances: 5km, 15km, or a kids 1.5km run. 🏃
Not only is there a fun run but tons more activities to join in on like ocean swims, bike rides, Pilates and more for the whole family!
Click below to find out more and enter the fun!
Yoga 4 Resilience
Join us for a free yoga session on the first friday of every month!
Yoga, a combination of streches and breathing exercises, is incredibly benifical for overall health, as it can improve sleep, physical strength, flexibility, and mental health!
So, whether you frequent our other events or are simply a newcomer, we’d love to have you at our yoga event!
R4R Greenway Launch
Kick off the new Greenway route on September 19h at 6am with a friendly community run/walk. Stick around after for free coffees thanks to the team at Two Before Ten.
Father’s Day with The Fathering Project
Father’s Day Run with The Fathering Project
📅 Sunday 7 September 2025
🕒 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Frankies at Forde
Join us this Father’s Day for a special Running for Resilience collaboration with The Fathering Project.
We’ll head out for a relaxed community run/walk, perfect for all fitness levels, and a great way to connect with family, friends, and other dads.
Afterwards, we’ll celebrate with some mouth-watering smoked meat — every father’s dream!
Come along, bring the family, and make this Father’s Day one to remember.
Yoga 4 Resilience
Join us for a free yoga session on the first friday of every month!
Yoga, a combination of streches and breathing exercises, is incredibly benifical for overall health, as it can improve sleep, physical strength, flexibility, and mental health!
So, whether you frequent our other events or are simply a newcomer, we’d love to have you at our yoga event!
Bravery Trek VIP Launch Event
If you were able to catch our recent Podcast Episode with Murray, Singh, and Tiff… you might know a bit more about Bravery Trust and the Bravery Trek these legends get behind.
The 2025 edition is coming up and R4R community members are invited to the VIP Launch Event!
Capital to Coast
Join the Capital to Coast (C2C) from 29 to 31 August 2025, a thrilling multi-stage 100km foot race between Canberra, ACT, and the South Coast, NSW. This exciting event features nine stages with a mix of fire trails, dirt roads, and single tracks, accommodating all experience levels. Stages range from approximately 8km to 15km, offering varied elevation and terrain.
Volunteer Training Session
Running for Resilience has grown fast, and giving our volunteers the tools to look after themselves (while spotting red flags in others and connecting them with support) has never been more important.
This free session will cover the weekly volunteer logistics and include a training session from the team at the Medicare Mental Health Centre.
When: 7pm, Wednesday 20th August
Where: Local Press Café (next to The Dock), right after R4R
Food: Pizza provided by The Dock
Whether you’ve helped before or just want to learn more, come along.
City2Surf
Experience one of the world’s most iconic courses at City2Surf! Start your 14km journey in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD and finish at the world-famous Bondi Beach. Begin at the intersection of Park and College Streets, race downhill on William Street, and pass through the Kings Cross Tunnel. Enjoy the scenic route along New South Head Road, through Rose Bay, and tackle the infamous Heartbreak Hill, presented by AIA. Take in the stunning views as you turn at Vaucluse onto Old South Head Road and Military Road. Finish strong with a turnaround at Curlewis Street and cross the finish line on Queen Elizabeth Drive at Bondi Beach.
City2Surf Training Run
Experience one of the world’s most iconic courses at City2Surf! Start your 14km journey in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD and finish at the world-famous Bondi Beach. Begin at the intersection of Park and College Streets, race downhill on William Street, and pass through the Kings Cross Tunnel. Enjoy the scenic route along New South Head Road, through Rose Bay, and tackle the infamous Heartbreak Hill, presented by AIA. Take in the stunning views as you turn at Vaucluse onto Old South Head Road and Military Road. Finish strong with a turnaround at Curlewis Street and cross the finish line on Queen Elizabeth Drive at Bondi Beach.
Sri Chinmoy Trail 100
Canberra boasts some of the world’s best trails, offering a unique run that celebrates the Natural Capital with adventure, scenic views, and an endurance challenge.
This journey weaves through hills, nature parks, and open spaces of central, south, and north Canberra, starting and ending at Rond Terrace by Lake Burley Griffin.
Enjoy the thrill of a genuine trail race, combined with urban convenience, safety, and city services. Runners can either tackle the 100km solo or team up in a relay of 2-4 members.
Solo runners depart at 6am and relay teams depart at 6:30 🏃
Experience why so many runners choose Canberra for year-round training!
Uni of Canberra x R4R - 1st Birthday!
University of Canberra x R4R 1st year anniversary!
Sydney Marathon Training Run with Kudos Run Club
Welcome to the Sydney Marathon Training Run with Kudos Run Club!
The meeting point is under the flags located at Queen Victoria Terrace at 7am for a 7:15 am start and the 28km track will run around Lake Burley Griffin in an anticlockwise loop.
Everyone is more than welcome to run at their own pace or with the pace groups at 4:30 to 7:00 min/km.
We welcome everybody even if you’re not participating in the Sydney Marathon!
Bravehearts 777 Marathon
The Bravehearts 777 in Canberra, ACT on 5 July 2025 is the sixth of 7 marathons in 7 states in 7 days. The Bravehearts 777 is a exhilarating challenge which will see participants run marathons in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Launceston, Sydney, Canberra and the Gold Coast. All marathons in the Bravehearts 777 are accurately measured 42.2km loop courses. Runners can choose a distance from 7km, 14km, 21.1km & 42.2km.
Yoga 4 Resilience - 1st Birthday
Join us for a free yoga session on the first Friday of every month! 🧘
Yoga, a combination of streches and breathing exercises, is incredibly benifical for overall health, as it can improve sleep, physical strength, flexibility, and mental health! This session is suitable for all fitness levels, which makes it a great opportunity to start your day on a mindful yet productive note.
So, whether you frequent our other events or are simply a newcomer, we’d love to have you at our yoga event!
Mental Health & Resilience Community Forum with R4R x Thomas Emerson MLA
Join us for an evening of movement, community and conversation.
We’ll kick off at 6pm from The Dock in Kingston with our regular Wednesday Running for Resilience walk/jog/run around Lake Burley Griffin.
At 7pm, we’ll head inside the pub for a community forum focused on real solutions to Canberra’s mental health crisis.
Guest speaker:
Lili Mooney – sharing a short reflection on her experience with Running for Resilience and mental wellbeing.
Panel discussion hosted by:
Thomas Emerson, Independent MLA and Chair of the Assembly’s Social Policy Committee (currently leading an inquiry into men’s suicide in Canberra).
Panellists:
Carrie-Ann Leeson, CEO, Lifeline Canberra
Ben Gathercole, CEO, Menslink
Ben Alexander, Co-founder, Running For Resilience
We’ll finish by 8:15pm with space for audience input.
Everyone’s welcome—come for the run if you’re keen, but definitely stay for the conversation.
RSVP: thomasemerson.com/r4r
Frankies at Forde Run Launch
Come on down and join us for the launch of our Forde run!
Not only will we be having a stroll, walk, or run around the lake, but a barbeque bash right after! Come by and kick things off with a run that’s set at your pace and finish things off with a chat over a drink and some barbeque.
The course is set at Frankies, down to the lake, around the lake, following the Gungahlin parkrun course. Hope to see you there!
Racquet for Resilience
Racquet for Resilience 🎾
Come join us for a fun afternoon of Pickleball and Padel thanks to the legends at Canberra Racquet Club! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned player, everyone’s welcome. The day is completely free — just bring your runners and get ready to connect through a bit of friendly competition.
🗓 Saturday 28 June
🕒 3–5pm
📍 Canberra Racquet Club, 18 Nyrang St, Fyshwick
Yoga 4 Resilience
Join us for a free yoga session on the first Friday of every month! 🧘
Yoga, a combination of streches and breathing exercises, is incredibly benifical for overall health, as it can improve sleep, physical strength, flexibility, and mental health! This session is suitable for all fitness levels, which makes it a great opportunity to start your day on a mindful yet productive note.
So, whether you frequent our other events or are simply a newcomer, we’d love to have you at our yoga event!