Tasmanian event profiles

COVID-19 Remembrance Run – VIRTUAL Run to honour and remember those who have lost their lives in the fight against Coronavirus. 2020 has gone down in history as the year the world stopped…

The 30th August was to be the day Dubbo zoo was visited by several runners to stampede their way through Dubbo… but due to COVID travel restrictions, here’s Bonnie’s virtual event version of the event…..

Cockle Creek is located on the border of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area approximately two hours drive south of Hobart in Recherche Bay – the farthest point south that can be accessed by car

The Greg and Dianne Woodhouse marathon runs from River Park, Ulverstone to Turners Beach and back (two laps) and is a handicapped event. It is conducted by the Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania.

Commencing outside the Ross town hall the course heads out of town on a flat road towards Tooms Lake, turning at approximately 4 km, returning along the same road before diverting over a steep pinch behind the cemetery.

(Image credit: Phil Beeston) Location: Greens Beach, northern Tas Distances: 5, 12, 25, 50k (incl 2x25k team event) It’s not often that you forget you’re running a marathon after 39km but that’s just how distracting the surroundings are at the Convicts and Wenches...

Location: Westbury, northern Tas Distances: 4 and 8km What is it with the North of the State and having such awesome community-based, scenic and well-organised fun runs? Well, I cannot complain! Westbury is another “must do” event. The event is generally held...

Location: Strahan, west coast Tas Distances: 2, 6 and 9km The rain pelted the windows of my Cabin window as I reluctantly pinned my number to my singlet only minutes from the race start. Runners stood under makeshift shelters arms crossed and huddled. The starting...

Location: Longford, Northern Tas Distances: 2 or 8km The Liz Ellis Memorial Longford Trail Run is an annual event held in memory of the extremely well respected personal trainer and Longford Sports Centre Coordinator Liz Ellis. Liz was well-known for her commitment to...