QLD Events

Noosa Summer Swim Festival 2027

Saturday, 20 February — Sunday, 21 February 2027

The Noosa Summer Swim Festival has grown into one of Australia’s most iconic open water swimming events. Each year, more than 2,500 swimmers—accompanied by around 5,000 enthusiastic supporters—flock to Noosa for a weekend packed with sunshine, surf, and unforgettable swims.

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Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim 2027

 Sunday, 18 April 2027


The Mooloolaba Mile program is packed with distances from 800m - 6.0km, and based at Mooloolaba Spit where you can push your limits in a safe environment.

The multi-lap course means you can set your sights higher, but check your progress in the shallow water as you prepare for your next lap.

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Cooly Classic Ocean Swim 2027 (Coolangatta)

Saturday, 15 May — Sunday, 16 May 2027

Your Start line, Snapper Rocks, is one of the world’s most famous surf breaks. Then, your course is a straight line to Kirra Beach, passing Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and Coolangatta Beaches as you swim.

There are four distances, from 1km to 5km, but it’s always the 2.0km Cooly Classic from Snapper Rocks to Kirra Beach which attracts the masses.


👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap


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Runaway Noosa Marathon 2027

Saturday, 22 May 2027


The Runaway Noosa Team is excited to confirm we will be back on Saturday 22 May 2027.

Escape to world famous Noosa for the Runaway Noosa Marathon and a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa township and multi distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.



👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap


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Brisbane Marathon Festival 2027

Sunday, 07 June 2027

One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, the Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory. This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.

👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap

 

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7Cairns Marathon Festival 2027

Sunday 11 July 2027


The 7Cairns Marathon Festival is a must-do destination event in Australia for all running and lifestyle event enthusiasts. Located in beautiful North Queensland participants will want to increase their stay to take in the beauty of the tropics. The event is set along the stunning Cairns Esplanade, participants and spectators will be beguiled by the stunning scenery. With five distances on offer, Full Marathon – 42.2km | Half Marathon - 21.1km | 10km | 5km run & 5km walk | 2km Fun run and walk. Everyone has an opportunity to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line with the Cairns iconic Esplanade as the backdrop.

👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap


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Fred's Big Run 2027

Friday, 1 Aug - Sunday, 31 Aug 2027


Fred's Big Run is the flagship event of The Fred Hollows Foundation. 

Registrations is FREE and you can join from anywhere in the world. Run or walk 50km, 100km or 150km to restore sight.

Challenge yourself to step up and support The Fred Hollows Foundation to give the gift of sight and change lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people!

🧦Raise $25 to receive a pair of Fred's Big Run socks
👕Raise $125 to receive a Fred's Big Run t-shirt
🌠Be a superstar and raise $2000 to receive a Fred's Big Run hoodie


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Join 'Team Fred' (Australia)

Sign up to one of the many Grassrootz events and choose The Fred Hollows Foundation as your preferred charity!
Help restore sight and change lives forever while staying fit and healthy.

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