Special Events

Final City2Surf Training Run
Aug
2

Final City2Surf Training Run

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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City2Surf
Aug
9

City2Surf

  • Intersection of Park Street and College Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Volunteer Town Hall
Aug
10

Volunteer Town Hall

Volunteer Town Hall

Monday 10 August 2026, 7:00pm

Join us online for our Volunteer Town Hall.

We’ll share a few updates on what’s happening at Running for Resilience, hear your feedback, answer questions, and chat about how we can continue improving the volunteer experience together.

If you can’t make it, no stress. We’ll also be sending out a volunteer survey so everyone has the chance to have their say.

When: Monday 10 August 2026, 7:00pm

Where: Online (meeting link will be shared closer to the date)

No registration required.

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Running and Strength Training with Kieser Kingston
Aug
11

Running and Strength Training with Kieser Kingston

Join Running for Resilience and Kieser Kingston for a practical session on how strength training can help you run better and stay injury free.

Whether you're training for an event or simply running for your wellbeing, you'll learn why strength training matters and how to build it into your routine.

What we'll cover

  • Why strength training is important for runners

  • How it can improve running performance

  • How it can help reduce injury risk

  • The latest evidence on strength training for runners

  • What a good runner-specific strength program looks like

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 11 August
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Kieser Kingston, 45 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT 2604
RSVP: Friday 8 August

Register

Places are limited, so please register before Friday 8 August to secure your spot.

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Volunteer Training Session
Aug
12

Volunteer Training Session

This session is for anyone new to Running for Resilience, current volunteers, or anyone considering getting involved.

It’s designed to welcome you into the community and give you everything you need to feel confident stepping into a volunteer role.

As R4R has grown, it’s important that everyone is clear on how things run, what their role is, and how we support each other.

In this free session, we’ll cover:
• how our Wednesday nights and other events operate
• what your role looks like as a volunteer
• expectations, safety, and escalation pathways

This session is focused purely on volunteering.

A separate Mental Health Training session with the Medicare Mental Health Centre will be held on Wednesday 26th August.

No registration needed. Just come along and we’ll get you set up.

When: 7pm, Wednesday 12th August

Where: Local Press Café (next to The Dock), right after R4R

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Volley Drinks
Aug
21

Volley Drinks

Volunteer Get Together

Friday 21 August 2026, 5:00pm

Come along for a casual catch-up with fellow Running for Resilience volunteers.

This isn’t a meeting or training. It’s simply a chance to get together outside of R4R events, share a drink or a meal, and get to know each other a little better.

Whether you’ve been volunteering for years or have only recently joined, we’d love to see you there.

When: Friday 21 August 2026, 5:00pm

Where: The Dock, Kingston

No registration required. Just come along if you can.

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Mental Health Training
Aug
26

Mental Health Training

This session is for anyone volunteering with Running for Resilience or thinking about getting involved.

As R4R grows, it’s important our volunteers feel confident looking after themselves and others.

This session, delivered by the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), will focus on:

  • Spotting yellow and red flags in yourself

  • Recognising when others might be struggling

  • Knowing how to respond and connect people with support

Whether you’re new, already involved, or just curious, come along.

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Yoga for Resilience
Sept
4

Yoga for 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!

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Tennis for Resilience - SEASON 2 LAUNCH
Sept
18

Tennis for Resilience - SEASON 2 LAUNCH

Tennis for Resilience is back for a second season thanks to Tennis ACT!

We’ll be running for 8 weeks, finishing Friday 6 November.

More details to follow.

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Volunteer First Aid Training
Sept
30

Volunteer First Aid Training

Volunteer First Aid Training

Running for Resilience volunteers are invited to attend a First Aid Training session hosted by St John Ambulance ACT.

The session will cover practical first aid skills to help volunteers feel more confident responding to incidents at Running for Resilience events and in everyday life. This is a great opportunity to build your skills and knowledge while helping us create a safer community.

Date: Wednesday 30 September
Time: 5:30pm
Location: The Dock, Kingston

Further details, including venue and registration information, will be provided closer to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact hello@runningforresilience.com

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Yoga for Resilience
Oct
2

Yoga for 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!

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ReBoot in Bermagui
Oct
3
to 4 Oct

ReBoot in Bermagui

Since 2014, ReBoot in Bermagui has been welcoming locals and visitors alike for an activity-packed weekend. The signature events include the fun and trail runs, ocean swims and road bike ride as well as a variety of other mostly FREE activities for all ages and abilities. Run by volunteers and supported by Bermagui businesses, ReBoot in Bermagui invites you to ‘reboot’ out of winter and relax and unwind when the events are over.

Bring your family and friends or come alone and join in the fun! 2026 includes the inaugural Half-Marathon Trail Run and 10km town run. Everyone is welcome.

All registered ReBooters are entitled to FREE healthy breakfast served at the Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club on Sunday morning between 8 am and 10.30 am.

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Strolling 4 Resilience - 3rd Birthday!
Oct
15

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! 🎊

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Yoga for Resilience
Nov
6

Yoga for 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!

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Volunteer Training Session
Nov
11

Volunteer Training Session

This session is for anyone new to Running for Resilience, current volunteers, or anyone considering getting involved.

It’s designed to welcome you into the community and give you everything you need to feel confident stepping into a volunteer role.

As R4R has grown, it’s important that everyone is clear on how things run, what their role is, and how we support each other.

In this free session, we’ll cover:
• how our Wednesday nights and other events operate
• what your role looks like as a volunteer
• expectations, safety, and escalation pathways

This session is focused purely on volunteering.

A separate Mental Health Training session with the Medicare Mental Health Centre will be held on Wednesday 26th August.

No registration needed. Just come along and we’ll get you set up.

When: 7pm, Wednesday 11th November

Where: Local Press Café (next to The Dock), right after R4R

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Mental Health Training
Nov
25

Mental Health Training

This session is for anyone volunteering with Running for Resilience or thinking about getting involved.

As R4R grows, it’s important our volunteers feel confident looking after themselves and others.

This session, delivered by the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), will focus on:

  • Spotting yellow and red flags in yourself

  • Recognising when others might be struggling

  • Knowing how to respond and connect people with support

Whether you’re new, already involved, or just curious, come along.

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Yoga for Resilience
Dec
4

Yoga for 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!

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R4R’s 7th Birthday
Dec
9

R4R’s 7th Birthday

Running for Resilience is turning 7! 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 seven years of resilience, community, and well-being. Can’t wait to see you there!

PS: Bring cake!

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Christmas Eve Run
Dec
24

Christmas Eve Run

Details TBC

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New Years Eve Run & Picnic
Dec
31

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!

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R4R Newcastle 1st B’day
Jan
6

R4R Newcastle 1st B’day

We’re turning one 🎉

Join us to celebrate the first birthday of Running for Resilience Newcastle.

This is a chance to mark a year of showing up, moving together, and building real connection. You’re welcome to run or walk, then hang around to celebrate at the Customs House Hotel.

When: Wednesday 6 January 2027
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Customs House Hotel, Newcastle

No pressure. Just movement and community.
Bring a mate. All welcome.

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Yoga for Resilience 2nd B’day
July
27

Yoga for Resilience 2nd B’day

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!

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Nedd Brockman and Sunrise at R4R!
July
27

Nedd Brockman and Sunrise at R4R!

Channel 7’s Sunrise and Nedd Brockmann are coming to Running for Resilience! 🌅🏃‍♂️

On Monday 27 July, we’re excited to welcome the Sunrise team and Nedd Brockmann to Running for Resilience.

We’ll also be joined by Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who will announce that nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards are now open.

Plus, Yoga for Resilience will be happening thanks to Pip and The Healthy Tradie Project.

After the run and yoga, there will be some free coffees and food, with The Dock also open for breakfast. ☕🍳

So come along for a run, walk or yoga, grab a coffee, meet Nedd, and be part of a special morning with the Running for Resilience community.

And if you’ve ever wanted your face on national TV, this is your chance! 😄

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City2Surf Training Run #9 - Heartbreak Hill Edition
July
26

City2Surf Training Run #9 - Heartbreak Hill Edition

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 10 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July (2nd Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 2 August

Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Jetty

This session starts from the Jetty and heads up Red Hill, giving you the perfect chance to tackle hills and prepare for the famous Heartbreak Hill on race day.

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City2Surf Training Run #8 - Heartbreak Hill Edition
July
19

City2Surf Training Run #8 - Heartbreak Hill Edition

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 10 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The JEtty

This session starts from the Jetty and heads up Red Hill, giving you the perfect chance to tackle hills and prepare for the famous Heartbreak Hill on race day.

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Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt
July
17

Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt

Join us for a free yoga session on the first and third Fridays 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!

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Rehab for Resilience
July
15

Rehab for Resilience

Rehab for Resilience 💪

Got an injury? And been given exercises by your physio, but struggling to stay consistent?

Join us every Wednesday for 30 minutes of rehab in a supportive group environment. Bring your own physio program and work through it alongside others doing the same.

📅 Every Wednesday
⏱ 6:00pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Dock

Afterwards, stick around to join the Running for Resilience crew for a drink and a chat.

No pressure. No judgement. Just accountability, consistency and community to help you get back doing what you love.

Please note: Rehab for Resilience does not provide medical, physiotherapy or health advice. We simply provide a place for people to complete the exercises prescribed by their own qualified health professional, alongside others for motivation and accountability.

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City2Surf Training Run #7
July
12

City2Surf Training Run #7

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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City2Surf Training Run #6
July
5

City2Surf Training Run #6

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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Yoga for Resilience - 2nd B’day!
July
3

Yoga for Resilience - 2nd B’day!

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!

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Frankies at Forde - 1st Birthday!
June
28

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!

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City2Surf Training Run #5
June
28

City2Surf Training Run #5

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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Pacer Week at Woden Town parkrun
June
27

Pacer Week at Woden Town parkrun

Woden Town parkrun Inaugural Pacer Week 🏃

Join us for the first ever Pacer Week at Woden Town Parkrun on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 8:00am.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, getting back into running, or just want help finding a steady rhythm, they’ll have pacers across a range of times so you can lock into a pace that suits you.

Pacers available for:
18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 35, 40, 45 and 50 minutes.

No pressure, no stress. Just turn up, find your pace, and enjoy the run.

📍 Woden Town Parkrun
🗓️ Saturday 27 June 2026
🕗 8:00am start

Pacers at every pace.

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City2Surf Training Run #4
June
21

City2Surf Training Run #4

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 21 June

  • Sunday 28 June

  • Sunday 5 July

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt
June
19

Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt

Join us for a free yoga session on the first and third Fridays 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!

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City2Surf Training Run #3
June
14

City2Surf Training Run #3

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 7 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 14 June

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July (Hill session from the Jetty)

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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City2Surf Training Run #2
June
7

City2Surf Training Run #2

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 6 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates

  • Sunday 31 May

  • Sunday 7 June

  • Sunday 12 July

  • Sunday 19 July

  • Sunday 26 July

  • Sunday 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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Racquet for Resilience
June
6

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.

Date: Saturday 6th June

Time: 3pm – 5pm

Format: 2-hour session with 15-minute rotational games (~90 minutes of play time)

For just $10 you'll get:

  • 2 hours of Padel or Pickleball

  • Social games + coaching tips

  • Free 15-min shoulder strength and mobility consultations from Hybrid Athletic

To join, download and sign up to the Playtomic app using one of the links below.

Spots are limited, so get in quick!

Links:

Pickleball Only: click here

Padel Only: click here

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Yoga for Resilience
June
5

Yoga for 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!

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Recovery for Resilience
May
31

Recovery for Resilience

Come recover 5pm this Sunday at Canberra’s biggest and best recovery centre at RESET in Fyshwick.

We’ll have:
🔥 Saunas
🧊 Cold plunges
♨️ Magnesium spa
🗣️ Good people and good chats

The session is FREE, so if you’ve been keen to try recovery but didn’t want to do it alone, this is a great place to start.

All you need to do is join the Recovery WhatsApp group below and let us know you’re coming.

See you there!

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City2Surf Training Run #1
May
31

City2Surf Training Run #1

City2Surf Training Runs 🏃‍♂️

We’re running 5 sessions in the lead-up to City2Surf.

📅 Dates
• Sun 31 May
• Sun 12 July
• Sun 19 July
• Sun 26 July
• Sun 2 August

⏱ Time: 7:30am (1 hour)
📍 Start: The Dock

Easy, steady runs. All fitness levels welcome.

We’ll grab a coffee after.

These are about building fitness, meeting the crew, and arriving at the start line ready.

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Tennis for Resilience - FINAL SESSION
May
22

Tennis for Resilience - FINAL SESSION

Thanks to Tennis ACT, we now have Tennis for Resilience for the next 10 Fridays. It’s free and open to all ages and abilities.

Program dates: Every Friday starting 13 March
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Barton Tennis Club

Sessions are beginner-friendly and include:

  • POP Tennis

  • Traditional tennis

  • Modified balls (orange or green) suited to newer players

No experience needed. Just show up and have a hit.

From 5:30pm, participants are invited to The Dock for a relaxed drink and connection.

Each week, one participant will receive a Prize Pack provided by Tennis ACT:

  • 1 × Babolat racquet

  • 12-month club membership (venue of choice)

  • 10-pack Cardio Tennis lessons at Tennis World

  • $50 Dock voucher

  • 1 × can of tennis balls

Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or returning to the court, this program is about feeling better, not playing perfect.

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Tennis for Resilience
May
15

Tennis for Resilience

Thanks to Tennis ACT, we now have Tennis for Resilience for the next 10 Fridays. It’s free and open to all ages and abilities.

Program dates: Every Friday starting 13 March
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Barton Tennis Club

Sessions are beginner-friendly and include:

  • POP Tennis

  • Traditional tennis

  • Modified balls (orange or green) suited to newer players

No experience needed. Just show up and have a hit.

From 5:30pm, participants are invited to The Dock for a relaxed drink and connection.

Each week, one participant will receive a Prize Pack provided by Tennis ACT:

  • 1 × Babolat racquet

  • 12-month club membership (venue of choice)

  • 10-pack Cardio Tennis lessons at Tennis World

  • $50 Dock voucher

  • 1 × can of tennis balls

Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or returning to the court, this program is about feeling better, not playing perfect.

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Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt
May
15

Yoga for Resilience - Hyatt

Join us for a free yoga session on the first and third Fridays 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!

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Crusade for Connor
May
9

Crusade for Connor

Crusade for Connor is returning in 2026 to continue building Connor’s legacy and supporting NeuRA’s research into schizophrenia.

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
Time: 11:00am
Location: The Dock, Kingston

Choose either a 5km walk or 10km run.

About the event

Over the past three years, Crusade for Connor has brought people together to honour Connor’s legacy and support important research into schizophrenia.

This year’s event will be a 5km walk or 10km run from The Dock in Kingston. Everyone is welcome. Walk, run, donate, or just show up.

Supporting NeuRA

We’re very appreciative of everyone’s generosity over the past three years. If you’re able to donate this year, all proceeds will continue supporting Neuroscience Research Australia and its research into schizophrenia.

NeuRA’s work is focused on understanding the underlying causes of Schizophrenia and finding new treatments that improve quality of life for people affected.

Why this matters

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterised by a disconnection from reality. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

It often emerges in adolescence or young adulthood and affects around 1 in 100 people in Australia and worldwide.

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Lifeline Gala
May
8

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.

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Tennis for Resilience
May
8

Tennis for Resilience

Thanks to Tennis ACT, we now have Tennis for Resilience for the next 10 Fridays. It’s free and open to all ages and abilities.

Program dates: Every Friday starting 13 March
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Barton Tennis Club

Sessions are beginner-friendly and include:

  • POP Tennis

  • Traditional tennis

  • Modified balls (orange or green) suited to newer players

No experience needed. Just show up and have a hit.

From 5:30pm, participants are invited to The Dock for a relaxed drink and connection.

Each week, one participant will receive a Prize Pack provided by Tennis ACT:

  • 1 × Babolat racquet

  • 12-month club membership (venue of choice)

  • 10-pack Cardio Tennis lessons at Tennis World

  • $50 Dock voucher

  • 1 × can of tennis balls

Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or returning to the court, this program is about feeling better, not playing perfect.

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Tennis for Resilience
May
1

Tennis for Resilience

Thanks to Tennis ACT, we now have Tennis for Resilience for the next 10 Fridays. It’s free and open to all ages and abilities.

Program dates: Every Friday starting 13 March
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Barton Tennis Club

Sessions are beginner-friendly and include:

  • POP Tennis

  • Traditional tennis

  • Modified balls (orange or green) suited to newer players

No experience needed. Just show up and have a hit.

From 5:30pm, participants are invited to The Dock for a relaxed drink and connection.

Each week, one participant will receive a Prize Pack provided by Tennis ACT:

  • 1 × Babolat racquet

  • 12-month club membership (venue of choice)

  • 10-pack Cardio Tennis lessons at Tennis World

  • $50 Dock voucher

  • 1 × can of tennis balls

Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or returning to the court, this program is about feeling better, not playing perfect.

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Yoga for Resilience
May
1

Yoga for 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!

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Mental Health Training
Apr
29

Mental Health Training

This session is for anyone volunteering with Running for Resilience or thinking about getting involved.

As R4R grows, it’s important our volunteers feel confident looking after themselves and others.

This session, delivered by the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), will focus on:

  • Spotting yellow and red flags in yourself

  • Recognising when others might be struggling

  • Knowing how to respond and connect people with support

Whether you’re new, already involved, or just curious, come along.

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Anzac Day Dawn Service and Run
Apr
25

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.

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