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Brisbane Road Runners Club Events Show How Local Groups Build Running Community

Scheduled races organised by clubs such as the Brisbane Road Runners Club connect participants at venues including Mt Coot-tha and New Farm Park.

By Brisbane Sport Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run is taking place today at Pelican Park in Clontarf on Sunday 19 July 2026, while the Guzzler Ultra Trail Running Festival continues at Mt Coot-tha through the same day.

Club Operations Rely on Regular Races

Local running clubs schedule events that allow members to train together and meet new participants. The Brisbane Road Runners Club holds its 10 Mile Championships on Sunday 26 July 2026 in West End, giving runners a structured competition that brings the group together in one location.

These gatherings help clubs maintain consistent activity throughout the year. After the championships, the same club lists a multi-distance race covering 5K, 10K, 20K and 25K on Sunday 9 August 2026, again based in the Brisbane area.

Events Create Ongoing Connections

Further dates reinforce the pattern. The Run2Cure Neuroblastoma Brisbane Fun Run is set for Sunday 16 August 2026 at New Farm Park and offers distances of 1km, 3km, 5km and 10km. The Brisbane Marathon Festival follows later on Sunday 6 June 2027 at Brett's Wharf Plaza in Hamilton with courses of 2.2km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km.

By placing races at different suburbs and parks, clubs give members repeated chances to train on varied terrain and socialise after each event. Participation in these listed races forms the practical core of how groups stay active and expand their networks without relying on single large occasions.

Next Steps for Interested Runners

Runners can review the full list of dates on runningcalendar.com.au or eventbrite.com.au listings for Brisbane to select suitable events and register directly through the club or organiser pages.