South Australia Running Events

South Australia’s race calendar covers Adelaide and a run of destination events down the coast and into the hills. Browse the statewide list, then filter by distance below.

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Map of South Australia Running Events

What running events are on in South Australia? The state calendar mixes city races with a few trips worth planning around. Dates to know include the ATR Summer Series at Cleland North on 22 November 2026, the Reindeer Run on 28 November 2026, the Victor Harbor Half Marathon on 6 December 2026, the Robe Run on 6 February 2027, City Run on 7 February 2027 and the Adelaide Marathon Festival on 2 May 2027. Adelaide races also sit on the Adelaide running events page.

Major South Australian races

These are the events runners look up first when they are planning a season in the state. Open each listing for the distances on offer before you enter. City Run does not state a distance in the title, so check the event page.

  • ATR Summer Series, Cleland North (22 November 2026): a hills trail race in the Adelaide ranges.
  • Reindeer Run (28 November 2026): a late-year community race.
  • Victor Harbor Half Marathon (6 December 2026): a named half marathon on the Fleurieu coast.
  • Robe Run (6 February 2027): a south-east coastal race, a destination if you are leaving the city.
  • City Run (7 February 2027): an Adelaide race early in the year.
  • Adelaide Marathon Festival (2 May 2027): the state’s main race weekend.

Entries for the Adelaide Marathon Festival open months ahead. Open the event page on RunDais for the current entry link and any Passport offer.

South Australian races by distance

Use the distance lists below when you already know the race you want. The Victor Harbor Half Marathon is the named half. The Adelaide Marathon Festival is where to look for a marathon alongside shorter races on the same weekend. Trail runners should open the trail list, starting with the ATR Summer Series in the hills.

Trending events on this page are the ones people have been opening on RunDais over the last 30 days.

How to use this calendar

Start with the upcoming events at the top of the page, then use the distance sections to narrow by 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, trail or road. Every name links to the full event page, with the date, place and entry details.

A free RunDais account saves events to your Passport, which is also where selected races share discount codes. The full Australian events directory covers races outside South Australia.

Training with a group is on the South Australia run clubs page. City groups are also listed on the Adelaide run clubs page.

South Australian Running Events by Distance & Type

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Frequently Asked Questions

What running events are on in South Australia?

The coming calendar includes the ATR Summer Series at Cleland North (22 November 2026), the Victor Harbor Half Marathon (6 December 2026), the Robe Run (6 February 2027) and the Adelaide Marathon Festival (2 May 2027).

When is the Adelaide Marathon Festival?

The Adelaide Marathon Festival is listed for 2 May 2027. Open the event page for distances and entries. The city calendar is on the Adelaide running events page.

When is the Victor Harbor Half Marathon?

The Victor Harbor Half Marathon is listed for 6 December 2026.

Are there trail runs in South Australia?

Yes. The ATR Summer Series at Cleland North (22 November 2026) is the hills race to start with. Use the trail section below for the rest.

Where are the South Australian run clubs?

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