Special Events
Uni of Canberra x R4R - 1st Birthday!
University of Canberra x R4R 1st year anniversary!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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! 🎊
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!
Lifeline Gala
What do you need to do now?
💙 Save the date for an unforgettable night
💙 Secure your table/tickets. Contact events@act.lifeline.org.au to be the first to know when tickets go on sale
💙 Let us know if you have any items you would like to donate for auction
We cannot wait to celebrate the highlight of our event calendar alongside you.
Let's make a difference together and support our community through the 13 11 14 crisis support line.
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!
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 30th April
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.
Anzac Day Dawn Service and Run
Anzac Day at The Dock with Running for Resilience
Join us for a special morning as we stop, reflect, and pay respect.
Here’s what happening:
🌅 Dawn Service – Starts at 5:30am (coffee van from 5:00am)
🏃♀️ Running for Resilience – Anzac Edition – Straight after the service with the fire-up speech from Foreshore local Sam Schumacher.
🍳 Breakfast – Served at The Dock and Local Press Cafe, right next door
All welcome so come early, bring a friend, and start Anzac Day right.
Cookie Monster Run for Bravery Trek
The Bakers Run – Supporting Bravery Trust
In partnership with Coles and the ANZAC Biscuit Fundraiser
Join us on Wednesday 23 April for a full day of movement, mateship, and meaningful support for Bravery Trust, who provide emergency financial aid, counselling, and education to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
🏃♂️ Morning: The Bakers Run
We’ll run from Coles Manuka to Coles Civic via the Australian War Memorial, carrying sacks of flour, oats, and sugar — symbolising the load others have carried for us, and the simple ways we can help in return.
📍 Meet at Coles Manuka – 6:30am
🏃♀️ Run via Telopea Park and ANZAC Parade
📸 Photo stop & presentation at the War Memorial
🏁 Finish at Coles Civic around 8:00am, done by 8:30am
🌇 Evening: R4R – Bravery Trust Edition
At our regular Wednesday night R4R run, we’ll continue the theme of service and support. Every runner will receive a Coles ANZAC Biscuit post-run, in recognition of the Bravery Trust and the ongoing support from Coles.
📍 Meet at Arc de Resilience, Eastlake Parade, Kingston – 5:45pm
🏃♂️ Run starts at 6:00pm | Finished by 7:00pm
🍪 ANZAC Biscuits for all runners at the finish
Come run with us and support a great cause.
The Canberra Times Marathon Festival
Join the oldest city marathon in Australia at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025! This prestigious event features five distances showcasing the beautiful scenery of Australia's Capital City.
Choose from the AIMS-certified Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K courses, or enjoy the 5.4K and Kids' 2K fun run. All races start near Old Parliament House, offering stunning views of the National Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin.
No matter your level, there's something for everyone. Celebrate running in Canberra and receive a FREE finisher t-shirt.
Donating for Resilience
Come and join us at the Garren Donation Centre for the opportunity to gift life on the 23rd of March ❤️🩸
Due to the closure of 18 centres in QLD and Nothern NSW because of the cyclone, there is an urgent call for blood donations this week. So, we encourage you to book in if you would like the chance to donate blood or plasma. There is currently 1x plasma donation time slot scheduled for 8:15am, and 1x whole blood donation time slot for 8:45am, both avaible to book through the link below.
https://my.donateblood.com.au/rd?1=AvMK~wpTDv8S~xb~Gv8Q~yIaGEsqIUv76w_eDD7~Pv9X&2=101&6=1&7=223491094
New donors are welcome as well, so feel free to come and donate blood or plasma any time and be part of the R4R life blood team! You can also find donor centres near you on the Lifeblood website (lifeblood.com.au) if you are interested in donating in the future.
Running for Dave's fundraising for the Mark Hughes Foundation
Join us in laps around the lake to support Dave’s fundraising for the Mark Hughes Foundation.
Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Track Festival
The Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Track Festival from 21 to 23 March 2025 offers a smorgasbord of track races from 6 hours to the 48 Hour Ultra-Marathon. In 2025, the 24 Hour is the AUTRA Australian National 24 Hour Championship event. This event is based at the world-class 400m floodlit AIS Athletics Track in Canberra.
March On - Walk and BBQ Lunch at Russell Offices
March On - Walk and BBQ Lunch at Russell Offices.
Weston Creek Half Marathon
Join the iconic Weston Creek Half Marathon and 10km Community Fun Run! This event offers a challenging yet scenic course on bike paths with stunning views over Lake Burley Griffin.
Menslink’s Big Night Out
Menslink is an incredible Canberra charity that provides mentoring and support to young boys, helping them navigate life’s challenges.
In 2025, Menslink’s Big Night Out returns, offering an evening of live music, delicious food, and drinks, surrounded by amazing people from the Canberra community.
The event will also feature the annual ALLBIDS Charity Auction, a fun and exciting opportunity to bid on fantastic items while supporting a great cause. It’s a night that combines entertainment with a meaningful impact, celebrating Menslink’s vital work in our community.
Hands Across Canberra (Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run)
This event supports Hands Across Canberra by raising much-needed funds for local charities and organisations. The event's fundraising makes a tangible impact on essential services, local charities, and community projects. Gather your friends, family, and fellow runners to combine fitness with fundraising and celebrate our community.
Make sure to join the Running for Resilience x Running Rare team during the registration process.