Run Routes – Tasmanian Road Runners

Chicago Marathon

"Race day presented mild conditions, clear sky and a hot sun. Known as the “Windy City”, I was personally thankful that it wasn’t blowing a gale!"

Berlin Marathon

"With the city so quiet, it’s an opportunity to get some lovely photos of places that would normally be quite busy."

Compass Club: Lambert [Centre]

"Athletes run to the Lambert Centre which is the geographical centre of Australia. A good high 4WD is an absolute must."

Brisbane Marathon Festival

"The short, sharp ascent over the bridge will hurt, but it’s worth it when you’ve begun to descend knowing the finish line is half a kilometre away."

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

"It claims to be ‘Australia’s most stunning running event’ and I was excited and nervous to finally run the marathon (well slightly more, at 44km!)"

Ξ COVID-19 Remembrance Run

"I decided to run this as my final marathon of 2020. My little “up yours” to Covid-19."

Compass Club: Cape York [North]

"Don’t let the heat put you off, as it really is a unique opportunity to explore the magnificent Cape York Peninsula."

Ξ Dubbo Stampede (Virtual)

"It’s not the same as many including myself prefer to “race”, but if you have a passion, embrace it and run for a cause."

Compass Club: Cockle Creek [South]

"Cockle Creek is located approximately two hours drive south of Hobart in Recherche Bay - the farthest point south that can be accessed by car."

Orange Running Festival

"The course is lined with mooing cows, chewing sheep, flying crows, a couple of emus, and complete serenity in rural NSW."

Rivulet Track, Hobart

The Riv5 is a 5km run, ride or walk along the Hobart Rivulet Track. The track is named after the Hobart Rivulet, which descends from the foothills of Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Platypuses, which live in burrows along the rivlet’s banks, are a common sighting in summer. Along the track you will also pass the historic gaol, the Cascade Female Factory, with the turning point under the famous façade of the Cascade Brewery.

Begin at the car park at Hamlet Café on Molle Street and travel 2.5km to the Cascade Gardens and return to the beginning. Alternatively, you can begin at Cascade Gardens and use the route in reverse. There is signage along the track to indicate each kilometer you pass as well as signs for the start and turning points.

Information courtesy of Hobart City Council.