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From obstacle races to half marathons, here are a few upcoming events to put on your radar.
Looking for your next challenge or event to train for? A race on the calendar can be the perfect motivation to move more and try something new. Here are five upcoming events suited for a variety of fitness levels and activity preferences:
Raw Challenge Queensland
Location: Numinbah Valley, Gold Coast
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026 to Sunday, 15 March 2026
Eligibility: All fitness levels
Raw Challenge Queensland is an outdoor obstacle course for all ages and fitness levels, set across 150 acres of farmland and forest. The longest adult course is 9km with around 60 obstacles, featuring challenges like Tarzan swings, mud crawls, log carries, and tyre climbs. It’s a high-energy race that tests strength, speed and endurance while giving first-timers and seasoned athletes alike a fun, messy challenge.
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Short Trail Championship New Zealand
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand South Island
Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Eligibility: Previous mountain marathon or ultra experience
The Short Trail Championships in New Zealand are built for experienced trail runners ready to take on a 56km course across demanding terrain. The race follows the iconic 3 Peaks Mountain Race route, with an added climb at Pulpit Rock, totalling more than 2,600m of elevation gain. Expect steep climbs, native forest trails, mud and river crossings along the way.
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Raw Challenge New South Wales
Location: Doyalson, NSW
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Eligibility: All fitness levels
Raw Challenge New South Wales is an outdoor obstacle course race designed to test balance, climbing, crawling and hanging skills. The main course covers 6km with around 60 obstacles, while a youth wave offers a 4km course with 30 obstacles. Expect challenges like balance beams, lily pads, rope climbs and crab crawls as you work your way to the finish line.
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Hyrox Brisbane
Location: Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026 – Monday, 13 April 2026
Eligibility: All fitness levels
HYROX Brisbane is an indoor fitness race that combines running with functional workout stations. Competitors complete eight rounds of a 1km run followed by a workout, including challenges like the SkiErg, sled pulls and burpee broad jumps. You can compete solo, in doubles or in a relay team of four, making it suitable for both seasoned athletes and first-time competitors.
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Asics Waterfront Half Marathon Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026
Eligibility: All fitness levels
The ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon takes runners along a 21.1km course through Auckland’s scenic waterfront at St Heliers. Alongside the half-marathon, the event also includes a 10km run, a 5km fun run or walk, and a 2km dash, making it accessible for runners and walkers of all levels.
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Key takeaway
No matter your fitness level or preferred terrain, there’s an event coming up that can push you, motivate you, and make training more fun. From obstacle courses and trail races to indoor fitness challenges and half marathons, there’s something for everyone.
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