The Flinders Running Festival started in 2007 as a community fun run and health promotion day and has grown every year since. The last event was held Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September 2019.
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Rail trail run and ride ranging in distances from 56km to 2km, from Scottsdale township to the top of Billycock Hill and return. Next event 12-13 September 2020
TheRoll Cycles Hobart Fun Run is a 2.5km or 5km fun run through Hobart in support of the Royal Hobart Hospital Paediatric Unit. The next event is scheduled for Sunday 13 September 2020.
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The Ross Running Festival offer full and half marathon distance running courses, as well as shorter 5km and 10km events. The next event has been rescheduled to Sunday 11 October 2020.
The Heritage Burnie Ten is billed as Australia's Premier 10km Road Race and is a great out and back race along the foreshore from Burnie.
A challenging (read you've not done anything like this before) offroad run or walk along Mt Roland. The last event was held on Sunday 10 November 2019.
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A 64km relay or individual running race from Dennes Point to the Light House on bruny Island. Next event will be Saturday 5 December 2020.
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Incorporating the Launceston Ten, the Spirit of Tasmania Running Festival also includes a shorter 5km route and 2km for kids. The next event will be held on 13 December, 2020
An 82 km run through Tasmania's beautiful wilderness. The next event will be held on Saturday 6 February 2021.
The Hobart Run the Bridge fun run and walk is one of Tasmania's premier running events each year. The next event will be held 28 Feburary 2021.
Gone Nuts - Tasmania’s 101km Adventure Run will run from the Nut at Stanley to Wynyard: 101kms of coastal and inland trail running (with 50km and 25km options). The next event is anticipated to be held on 6 March, 2021 (subject to the state of the world).
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The King Island Imperial 20 has an event for everyone. The main feature is a challenging 32 kilometre footrace which is the only coast to coast race in Australia. Support events include a 32 kilometre walking race as well as team walking and running races. The last event was held on 8 March 2020. 2021 event not yet confirmed.
The City to Casino Fun Run and Walk offers an 11km running event starting at the Hobart Showground, 7km running and walking events and a 2.7km run for children aged 12 years or under.
Russell Falls is an ideal beginners trail run – or just a whole heap of fun for the more experienced trail runner. It takes in a couple of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tassie as well as some of Tassie's tallest trees. The trail is pretty much wheel chair standard, except for the stairs. The next run will be held in 2021 (date to be confirmed)
The Point to Pinnacle is an iconic walk and race, billed as the world's toughest half marathon. Starting at Wrest Point, pretty much every step from there is up until you get to the top of Mt Wellington.
