Walking and running
Community walking and running groups with free weekly organised events in your local area.
parkrun Sunshine Coast
parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is five-kilometres and takes place every Saturday morning.
parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Complete the registration form, print your barcode and head down to your local event.
parkrun is held every Saturday morning at 7.00am at nine locations on the Sunshine Coast:
- Baringa
- Brightwater
- Glass House Mountains Conservation
- Golden Beach
- Harmony Boulevard
- Kawana
- Maleny Trail
- Mudjimba Beach
- Nambour
Heart Foundation walking
Walking is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Heart Foundation walks across the Sunshine Coast are held in the following locations:
- Alexandra Headlands – Hearty Alex Walkers
- Buderim – Buderim Heart Beats
- Caloundra – Caloundra Physio Centre Happy Walkers
- Forest Glen - Ingenia Lifestyle Nature's Edge Resident's Walking Group
- Mapleton – Mapleton Movers
- Maroochydore - Sunshine Plaza - Healthy Hearts Walkers
- Mooloolah – Mooloolah Walkers
- Twin Waters - Twin Waters Walking Group
Visit Heart Foundation Walking to find more walking groups in your area.
Man walk
An opportunity for men to walk, talk and support each other. Join the crew early Friday mornings in Mooloolaba. For details visit The Man Walk Mooloolaba or email [email protected]
Environmental walks
Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden offer a range of self-guided and guided walks.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve offer easy walking tracks from 1.3 to 1.7km long.
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary offer a self guided walk along the 1km boardwalk.