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Events run in and around canberra

The events listed below are for those that enjoy the social aspect of exercise. These events are run in and around the Canberra region and are suitable for all, although some are exclusively for women. Some of them are free whilst, some have a small cost associated with them. They all run on various days at various times, providing people with the flexibility to fit them in their busy schedules. If multiple programs are combined, at least one of these events run on any particular day.

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Park Run

Type of training: Running


Cost of Program: Free


Timing of Program: 8 am Saturdays


Location: Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Ginninderra, Queanbeyan, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Mt Ainsle, Coombs


Who is it for : People of all ages, families, friends or anyone in groups.

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ANU Sport

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Type of training: Stretching & Flexibility, Body Balance, RPM Cycling, Body Pump, Yoga


Cost of Program: Free


Timing of Program:


12:15 pm- Monday

8 am- Tuesday

8 am- Wednesday

8 am- Thursday

1 pm- Saturday


Location: ANU gym (on campus)


Who is it for: All undergraduate and postgraduate students

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Live Life, Get Active

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Type of training: Active Yoga, Active Boxing and Active X training


Cost of Program: Free


Timing of Program: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (Moncrieff Community Recreation Park), 12 pm - 12:45 pm (Glebe Park, Civic)


Location: Moncrieff Community Recreation Park, Glebe Park Civic


Who is it for : People of all ages, families, friends or anyone in groups.

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YMCA Runners Club

Running


Type of training: Running- 90 races per year, Monthly jog along for Mums & kids, TTS training group


Cost of Program: $50/year


Timing of Program: TTS Training- 6:30-7:30am Tues & Thurs, 7am- Saturdays


Location: Jog along- Western Park


TTS Training- Lennox Gardens, Flynn Drive


Who is it for : Jog along- Mums & Kids


TTS Training- anyone who can run 7’30 per km or faster

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Heart Foundation Walking Groups

Type of training: Walking


Cost of Program: Free


Timing of Program: Vary, please check weblink provided below


Location: Vary, All main city hubs of Canberra and some other suburbs e.g. Canberra City


Who is it for :

Dependent on walking group- information provided about speed, group size, duration and whether it is dog or pram friendly.


e.g. Canberra City Group- 50 members, medium pace, 75-90 minutes, no prams or dogs.

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MEGA

Type of training: Vary, child-friendly exercise classes


Cost of Program: Vary, some are free whilst other costs a small amount


Timing of Program: Saturdays, fortnightly, all-day


Location: Vary, All over Canberra


Who is it for: Mums to be, Mums, Grandmothers

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FIT (Females in Training)

Running


Type of training: Triathlon Sports (Run, Swim, Bike)


Cost of Program: $50 for the FIT membership, $136- Triathlon Australia Membership


Timing of Program: Vary (Every day of the week, mostly morning times but some evening)


Location: Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Ginninderra, Queanbeyan, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Mt Ainsle, Coombs


Who is it for : People of all ages, families, friends or anyone in groups.

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Pedal Power ACT

Type of training: Cycling


Cost of Program: $50 per year for a full-time student, $90 per year for others


Timing of Program: Monday- off-road rides, weekday morning rides on Wednesday & Friday, Thursday south side riding, Saturday rides


Location: Vary, all over Canberra


Who is it for: People of all ages, looking for social rides from 20km to over 100km.

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