wellness
Local fun runs, charity walks and fitness events coming up
Gold Coast residents have multiple group exercise options lined up from beachfront starts to hinterland trails over the next six weeks.
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Three major community fitness events open registration this week on the Gold Coast, with the first fun run scheduled for 15 July at Kurrawa Beach.
Group exercise numbers have risen since the start of the financial year, as locals seek regular outdoor sessions that combine movement with social contact after months of variable weather and network disruptions.
Events at Kurrawa and Broadbeach
The Kurrawa Beach 5 km fun run, organised by the Gold Coast Surf Life Saving clubs, begins at 7 am on the sand near Goodwin Terrace and finishes at the club house on Old Burleigh Road. A separate 3 km charity walk starts at the same time and raises funds for local surf rescue equipment. On 22 July the Broadbeach Neighbourhood Centre hosts a 4 km loop walk that passes through the Kurrawa Park volleyball courts before returning along the foreshore path. Both events allow participants to register on site or through the council website.
Gold Coast City Council recorded 4,200 entries across its community runs and walks in the 2025 calendar year, with average entry fees sitting at $22 for adults and $12 for juniors. The July events carry the same pricing structure and cap total numbers at 800 participants each to manage course safety.
Next steps for participants
Interested runners and walkers can find full route maps and start times on the Gold Coast City Council events page or at the Surf Life Saving club offices on Goodwin Terrace. Anyone new to group exercise should speak with a local medical professional before taking part.