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December 1 Bruny Island Ultra Marathon Where: Bruny Island, Tas What: covers 64km from Dennes Point to the Lighthouse at Cape Bruny. If you’re not up to the whole distance, you can split it up into a relay with mates. More info: brunyislandultra.com.au
January 13 Cadbury Marathon Where: Claremont, Tas What: a full marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1km event for kids under 12. It starts and finishes at the Cadbury Factory, so you can pig out after. More info: cadbury marathon.com.au
November 10 Freedom MTB Marathon Where: Byron Bay Hinterland, NSW What: a fun and challenging event open to anyone with a mountain bike. But you had better do some training! More info: summerofcycling.com
December 15 Misty Mountain MTB Marathon Where: Mount Warning, NSW What: your chance to ride inside a volcano! This is a marathon event on an enduro-style format with a 20km loop track. Lots of short climbs and descents. More info: summerofcycling.com
January 19 Bupa Challenge Tour Where: Glenelg to Strathalbyn, SA What: part of the Santos Tour Down Under, open to non-elite cyclists. Tackle the same route as the pro riders on a 158.7km, 102km, 60km or 34.5km course. More info: tourdownunder.com.au
November 4 Huskisson Triathlon Festival Where: Huskisson, NSW What: Elite Energy brings Standard distance racing again to the idyllic coastal location of Huskisson, Jervis Bay. An event not to be missed. More info: eliteenergy.com.au
December 9 2XU Triathlon Series: Sandringham Where: Sandringham, Vic What: the series provides first-timers, age-groupers and elites with high-quality, safe events and an exciting and fun atmosphere. More info: 2xutriathlonseries.com.au
January 19 Nowra Triathlon Festival Where: Nowra, NSW What: set on the banks of the Shoalhaven, the course is fast and flat, with a scenic bike leg along the rich river flat country and a return run over Nowra’s famous bridge. More info: eliteenergy.com.au
November 18 Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim Where: Whitsunday Islands, Qld What: set in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the Whitehaven Beach ocean swim provides the most idyllic ocean swim on the planet. More info: oceanfit.com.au
December 2 Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim Where: Bondi Beach, NSW What: one of Sydney’s and Australia’s most iconic ocean swims. Starting at Bondi Beach, swimmers finish their journey at Bronte SLSC, the world’s first Surf Life Saving club. More info: bonditobronte.com.au
January 5 The Rip Swim Where: Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale, Vic What: a bold swim across the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The distance is 3.2km, but the swim can feel more like a 4-5km due to water movements and weather conditions. Train accordingly. More info: ripswim.com.au
November 3-4 Augusta Adventure Fest Where: Augusta, WA What: the weekend includes new standlone races of four off-road disciplines, the Adventure Warrior and the Augusta Adventure Race with new-leg order for individuals and teams. More info: rapidascent.com.au
December 2 East Gippsland Adventure Challenge Where: East Gippsland, Vic What: this O-Duathlon is an exciting combination of navigation-based running and mountain biking on dedicated single tracks through amazing native bushland. More info: eastgipps landchallenge.com.au
January 25-28 Alpine Quest Where: Falls Creek, Vic What: the course consists of kayaking, mountain biking and trekking legs with some additional challenges. Teams of four will navigate their way through wilderness using only a map and compass. More info: alpinequest.com.au
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November 3-6 4 Peaks Bright Alpine Climb Where: Bright, Vic What: the four-day series is challenging but rewarding, with some stunning scenery. Many Olympians use the event for conditioning, but all levels are welcome. More info: 4peaks.com.au
TRIATHLONS
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SWIMS
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MEN’S FITNESS
NOVEMBER 2018