Perth Runners' Guide
Events, guides, equipment and inspiration from Perth's running community.

WA Coastal Running Festival Wanneroo 2026: 6K and 12K Around Lake Joondalup (Sunday 29 November)
WA Coastal Running Festival Wanneroo, 29 Nov 2026: 6km and 12km timed runs at Lake Joondalup. Start times, entry fees, race-day heat tips and how to enter.

Perth Colour Frenzy 2026: A No-Pressure Colour Fun Run at Perry Lakes (Sunday 1 November)
Perth Colour Frenzy is on Sunday 1 November at Perry Lakes. Start times, tickets, what to wear and how to protect your phone and eyes. Plan your colour run.

Perth’s Summer Trail Races Beyond the Perth Trail Series: John Forrest Trail Run, Yaberoo Twilight Ultra and More (2027)
Perth summer trail races 2027: dates, distances and fees for Yaberoo Twilight Ultra, John Forrest Trail Run, True Blue Ultra and Sandman 50, plus heat tips.

Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Perth Running Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km
Perth Running Festival 2026 is on 11 October at Optus Stadium. Compare the 4km, 10km, half and marathon, plus transport, the waitlist and race-week tips.

Ultra Perth 50K Race Guide: Everything You Need to Know About One of the Southern Hemisphere’s Fastest 50Ks
Our Ultra Perth race guide covers the 2027 date, the flat 50K river course, cut-offs, aid stations, weather and training tips. Plan your race day here.

Perth’s Social Running Scene: Pub Runs, Run Clubs & Community Events Shaping the #PerthRunning Movement
Your guide to Perth running community social events: free run clubs, brewery and pub runs, sunrise swims and inclusive groups. Find your first social run today.

Best Perth Parkrun Courses Ranked: Sir James Mitchell, Burswood Peninsula, Perry Lakes & More
Compare Perth parkrun courses at Burswood, South Perth, Claisebrook Cove, Perry Lakes and UWA: surfaces, parking, coffee and tips to pick your first free 5km.

Run, Swim, Repeat: Perth’s Ocean Run-Swim Events This Summer (Freo Ocean Classic and Swanny Ocean Classic)
Freo Ocean Classic run swim run guide: 14 Nov 2026 at Leighton Beach. Distances, prices, race-day tips, plus the Swanny Ocean Classic. Find your event.

Bridges Fun Run Perth: A Local’s Complete Guide to the WAMC Swan River Classic
Bridges Fun Run Perth guide: 4 April 2027 date, 10km and 5km start times, entry fees, the Narrows Bridge and Causeway course, and getting to Barrack Square.

Athletics West 2026–27 Summer Season: What Perth Track Athletes Need on Their Calendar Right Now
Athletics West summer season 2026 dates for Perth: Strive rounds, state championships, Women’s Track Night and the Winter Cup. See what’s on and how to enter.

Parkrun Perth: A Club-by-Club Guide to Every WA Parkrun Location
Every parkrun Perth location covered — course difficulty, terrain, parking, and tips. Your complete guide to free running events across Western Australia.

Inside City to Surf Perth: WA’s Biggest Fun Run Explained
Everything you need to know about City to Surf Perth 2026 — course map, distances, training tips, and how to register for WA’s biggest fun run.