Running Guides

Australia's race calendar runs year-round, from midwinter trail ultras in Tasmania to sunrise fun runs on the Gold Coast — and picking the right event, then actually arriving at the start line ready for it, takes more than a training plan. These guides cover the questions we get asked most: how the standard race distances compare and which suits you, what to expect at your first event, how road and trail racing differ in practice, and how to pace the effort once the gun goes.

Everything here is written for Australian conditions and Australian races — summer heat, the domestic event calendar, and the courses you'll actually be running. Each month we also publish a feature on the most interesting events coming up, so you can plan a season rather than chase one race at a time.