Events near Caloundra, Queensland - Within 50 km

YandinaFive'O' [runqld.com.au]

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

IFRAME: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JLHKsOjdoZs?&t=14s&wmode=opaque&rel=0

Run Queensland is thrilled to bring you the 5th running of the Yandina Five '0' on beautiful trails around the

township of Yandina on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The name Yandina means 'to go on foot' in the local Indigenous language and that's what we love to do! The Yandina Five 'O' includes 50km, 36km, 21km and 12km courses through Mapleton National Park and some private land and will take you across bu...

35.6 km from Caloundra
196 Bunya Road, Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, 4561, Australia
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12k 21k 36k 50k Run

9th Annual Solstice Swim [alexrotary.com.au] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where this event is held, the Kabi Kabi people, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

Welcome to the 9th Annual Sunshine

Coast Solstice Swim Event!

Sunday 21st June

Presented by the Alexandra Headland Rotary Club and Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club, the Sunshine Coast Solstice Swim is a healthy and fun community swim event, run "by the community for the community". The swim is all about camaraderie, no pressure, just good vibes and fun!

Did I mention it's also a great way to start (and staying) in shape through winter?

There are swim distances of 50metres, 500metres, 1km, 3km and 5km.

50 metres splash is recognition that Sunday is in fact the solstice date, and we've put on a very short course where you can get nearly naked and have a dip to celebrate the start of new celestial year. No race, no pressure, just a dip you want, but nearly naked i.e. NO wetsuits..budgy smugglers and bikini's only.

500 metres is for regular swimmers more comfortable with a shorter course swim that is perfect for good swimmers - younger or first time competitors or folks wanting to get acclimatised to ocean swimming.

1km and 3km are our more popular dIstances, and is only for swimmers who have swam these distances before.

5km - we have some amazing regular athletes who do this swim every year. Not for the faint hearted.

Know your capability and there is absolutely no problem if you decide to go down a swim length on the day.

Are you up for the challenge?

All swim legs are chaperoned by the Alex Headland Lifesavers on boards and jet skis.

All events commence with a safety briefing on the beach by the AHSLC swim captain.

We are continuing with our relationship with Multi Sport Australia and will be supplying timing anklets to all swimmers, to provide peace of mind and that all important personal best time.

Note: No anklets will be issued for the 50m "nearly naked" swim....its just a fun event to celebrate the actual date of the Solstice.

Some "swimmers" just go in to get feet wet, and show support for "Wishlist and Gimme 5 activities".

On the day ........

Swim times: (TBC - swims will be in this order but for general advice only)

50m "nearly naked splash"

9.30 - assemble on beach for swim briefing

10.00 - swim starts - out to first buoy and return.

5km

7.50am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.00 am - swim starts

500m

8.10am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.15 am - swim starts

3km

8.25am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.35 am - swim starts

1km

8.45am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.55 am - swim starts

Late entry and on the day pricing applies after 12 noon on Saturday 21st June.

For more information or questions, please check the FAQs or email us.

Gear storage

Available adjacent to the registration desks

Parking

Parking is available in Mari St car park opposite the SLSC, behind the Mandolin Beachfront resort high rise. Just turn up Mari St from the traffic lights outside the Alex SLSC.

14.4 km from Caloundra
2 Mary Street, Alexandra Headland, Queensland, 4572, Australia
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1k 3k 5k Swim

Wild Horse @ Night - 2026 [aaaracing.com.au] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Please ensure that you have read and understood the waiver when requested before completing your registration AND that you understand the refund policy, which can be found on the AAA Racing website,

here: Refund Policy | AAA Racing-Coaching

Do you have a disability or impediment that requires special consideration or assistance to participate in this event? If so, drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll see what we can do to help out

WH@N - Saturday July 18th 2026

This event is based at Wild Horse Mountain car park, with three options:

5:30 pm - ½ Marathon - $132.40
6:00 pm - 15 km - $110.10
6:30 pm - 10 km - $89.50

Cut-off for all events is 10:00 pm

All registration fees include booking and transaction costs

Drop bags can be left at a location adjacent to the Start/Finish (as directed)
All events start and finish at the car park.

Course maps and event directions when available will be on the website at WH@N | AAA Racing & Coaching

Please contact us at [email protected] if you need any further information or if you need to make other arrangements to enter.

20 km from Caloundra • Wild Horse Mountain, Coochin Creek QLD, Australia
Bruce Highway, Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, 4519, Australia
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10k 15k 21k Run

Sunshine Coast Marathon (Eva Air) [finishers.com]

Sun, Aug 02, 2026

Get your sneakers ready for the Sunshine Coast Marathon! 🏃‍♂️ Imagine running with the sea breeze from Alexandra Headland on your skin 😎. Whether you choose the Mini Marathon of 2 km or the ultimate challenge of 42.195 km, there is a distance for every running enthusiast!

14.5 km from Caloundra
Alexandra Headland, Queensland, Australia
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5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run

Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival [sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au]

Sun, Aug 02, 2026

14.6 km from Caloundra
LOT 469 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, Queensland, 4572, Australia
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2k 5k 10k Half Marathon Marathon Run

Golden Beach parkrun [parkrun.com.au]

Every Saturday at 7:00 AM