JANUARY

Brighton Alive 100 Days of Summer – January 2009
Brighton Alive, a concept created and controlled by the Brighton community has initiated a new program called 100 days of summer. 100 days of summer promises to provide education, social and recreation activities to the Brighton community.

These activities include:

·         nutrition seminars
·         mental health days
·         health expo
·         Vegetable growing
·         boot camp
·         yoga classes
·         fun runs and much more.

For further details contact John Klug on 6268 7035 or visit www.brightonalive.com.au

Cadbury Glass and a Half Marathon – 4 January 2009
42.2km and 21.1km.
Start time:6.00am for the Marathon and 7.00am for the half marathon from Cadbury’s Factory, Claremont.
For further details contact Athletics Tasmania on 6234 9551, by email info@tasathletics.org.au or visit the website <http://www.cadburymarathon.com.au> 

TRI South 2008-2009 Triathlon Series – 11 January 2009
The bike ride 2008-2009 Triathlon South series Race #3 will be held 11 January 2009. Location is still to be confirmed.
Start time: 9.00am
Sprint:750 m swim/ 20 km/ 5 km run (State Series Race)
Super sprint: 300m swim/ 12 km ride/ 3 km runRegistration opens 60 minutes prior to race start (closes 15 minutes prior to race start).  
For further information contact Dave on 0448 544 465, by email mammont@bigpond.com.au. 

Twilight Open Water Swim (Lauderdale) – 14 January 2009
Twilight Open Water Swim will be held at Lauderdale. 
Start time: 6pm
Cost: Adults $10, <16 $5
Distance: 1 km or 500m
For further information visit <www.slst.asn.au/>  

TRI South 2008-2009 Triathlon Series Race #4 – 25 January 2009
The bike ride 2008-2009 Triathlon South Series Race #4 will be held 25 January 2009.  Location is to still be confirmed.
Start time: 9.00am
Sprint: 750m swim/ 20km ride/ 5km run
Super sprint: 300m swim/ 12km ride/ 3km run
Registration opens 60 minutes prior to race start (closes 15 minutes prior to race start).   For further information contact Dave on 0448 544 465, by email mammont@bigpond.com.au. 

Australia's Healthy Weight Week - 25 January - 31 January 2009
Australia's Healthy Weight Week is a time for all Australian's to eat better, feel better and move more NOW!
To celebrate Australia's Healthy Weight Weel (AHWW) your community, school or workplace may like to hold a fun run or walk.  Enjoy the outdoors and particpate in some physical activity to help you eat better, live better, move more NOW!
For further information visit <www.healthyweightweek.com.au> 

Regatta Challenge (Multisport) Sandy Bay – 26 January 2009
The Regatta Challenge will be based at Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay. 
Start time: 9am
Distance: 3km paddle, 7.5km cycle and 3km run.
It is open to all ages and abilities and will be a fun day out for all involved.
For further information visit <www.endorfun.com.ay/regattachallenge/index.html>

Australia Day Swim 1km or 2km (Kingston) -  26 January 2009
Australia Day Swim will begin at the Kingston Beach Sailing Club.For further information visit <www.slst.asn.au/> 

Derwent Valley Australia Day/Bicentennial Fun Run and Walk – 26 January 2009
Events starts and finishes at the Esplanade in New Norfolk. 
Start time: 11am
Distance: There are three distances, 10km, 5km and 2km (under 14 year olds). 
For more information please contact Danny Byas on 6243 6932 or visit <http://www.coolrunning.com.au/users/calendar/2008/2008e123.pdf> for an entry form.

Central Coast Trial A Sport Program - 29 Thursday - 1 February 2009
The Central Coast Counicl in conjunction with local sporting organisations are hosting a free Trial A Sports Program being offered to students from local schools. 
For further information contact Mel Woodhouse from Central Coast Council on 6429 8959 or email mel.woodhouse@centralcoast.tas.gov.au

FEBRUARY

Central Coast Trial A Sport Program - 5 February - 8 February 2009
The Central Coast Counicl in conjunction with local sporting organisations are hosting a free Trial A Sports Program being offered to students from local schools. 
For further information contact Mel Woodhouse from Central Coast Council on 6429 8959 or email mel.woodhouse@centralcoast.tas.gov.au 

Cradle Mountain Ultra – 7 February 2009
6am start at Waldheim, Cradle Valley at the northern end of Cradle mountain/Lake St Clair National Park, finishes at Cynthia Bay at southern end of the park.  Distance of approx 82km of tough mountain trail running with lots of bog!  For more information contact Alec Hove by email AHove@hoveandhalys.com.au or visit the website <http://www.cradle.ultraoz.com>

Hobart Challenge – 13 – 15 February 2009
For further information visit <www.t3events.com.au> 

Kidfit Triathlon Series
Ulverstone Surf Life Saving Club - 28 February 2009
This is a great opportunity for kids to get a chance to shine as a real triathlete in the MBF Foundation Kidfit Triathlon.  Shorter distances designed just for kids plus lots of giveaways including two bikes at every event. 
Registration from: 9.00am Racing starts at 10.00am.
For further information phone 1300 73 83 63 

Relay for Life 2009 (Hobart) - 28 February - 1 March 2009
Relay for life 2009......a team event to fight cancer.Hobart: 28 February - 1 March 2009
Eastern Region: 28 February - 1 March 2009
Launceston: 14-15 March
Penguin: 21-22 March 2009To register a team or for more information call 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.com.au 

MARCH

Kidfit Triathlon Series 
George Town Swimming Pool - 1 March 2009
This is a great opportunity for kids to get a chance to shine as a real triathlete in the MBF Foundation Kidfit Triathlon.  Shorter distances designed just for kids plus lots of giveaways including two bikes at every event. 
Registration from: 9.00am Racing starts at 10.00am.
For further information phone 1300 73 83 63

State Bike Week 7 – 15 March 2009
For further information contact Tim Stredwick from Tasmanian Bicycle Council by email Tim.Stredwick@dier.tas.gov.au

Kidfit Triathlon Series
Blackman's Bay Beach - 15 March 2009
This is a great opportunity for kids to get a chance to shine as a real triathlete in the MBF Foundation Kidfit Triathlon.  Shorter distances designed just for kids plus lots of giveaways including two bikes at every event. 
Registration from: 8.30am Racing starts at 10.00am.
For further information phone 1300 73 83 63 

Relay for Life (Launceston) - 14 - 15 March 2009
Relay for life 2009......a team event to fight cancer.
Launceston: 14-15 March
Penguin: 21-22 March 2009
To register a team or for more information call 1300 65 65 85 or visit
www.relayforlife.com.au

Relay for Life (Penguin) - 21 - 22 March 2009
Relay for life 2009......a team event to fight cancer.Penguin: 21-22 March 2009To register a team or for more information call 1300 65 65 85 or visit
www.relayforlife.com.au 

2xU Tasmanian Schools Challenge, Devonport – 27 March 2009
Tasmanian Schools Challenge will be held at Bluffs Beach, Devonport.
For further information visit the website <www.t3events.com.au>

APRIL

Pace Financial Services 25th Annual Round the River Community Fun Run and Walk - 2009
Hosted by Eastern Suburbs Athletic Club. For further information please contact – Jarrod Gibson 6244 2766 visit the website <www.easternsuburbs.org.au>

MAY

National Heart Week 4 - 10 May 2009
For further information visit <www.heartfoundation.org.au> 

Mothers Day Classic Fun Run - 10 May 2009
For further information visit <www.t3events.com.au> 

City to Casino Fun Run – May 2009 (date to be advised)
The City to Casino Fun Run is Tasmania’s most prestigious fun run.  It regularly attracts over 2 600 participants from across Tasmania.  For further information contact Athletics South via email Athletics_South@bigpond.com 

Walk to School day – 15 May 2009
Walk Safely to School Day is an annual initiative developed by the Pedestrian Council of Australia to encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary-aged children with a view to reinforcing safe pedestrian behaviour and instilling healthy lifestyle habits at a young age.For further information visit <www.walk.com.au> 

Million Paws Walk – 17 May 2009
For further information visit <www.millionpawswalk.com.au> 

JUNE

Go Red for Women – 12 June 2009
Go Red for Women is the Heart Foundation’s national fundraising initiative that aims to alert women to their risk of coronary heart disease and encourage them to take action to improve their heart health. For further information visit <www.goredforwomen.com.au>  

Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards Nominations – June 2009 (date to be advised)
The Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards, previously known as the Medibank Private Active Towns Awards provides up to $30 000 across five major catergories to acknowledge and support active communities and schools, and to promote the importance of physical activity for all Tasmanians.  For further information about the Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards please call the Premier’s Physical Activity Council on 1800 440 026 or visit www.getmoving.tas.gov.au. 

JULY 

National Diabetes Week – 12 – 18 July 2009
Diabetes Australia will be engaging in a number of promotional activities as part of National Diabetes Week.To find out what is happening in your local area visit <www.datas.org.au> or call Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588. 

Launceston Ten – 19 July 2009
Flat, out and back.  100% traffic free.  The fastest times run in Australia in 2007 were recorded in hte 2007 Launceston Ten.  Maybe you can run a Personal Best.
For further informatin visit www.launcestonten.com.au

AUGUST

Winter Challenge – 23 August 2009
This event will be held at Franklin, 40 minutes south of Hobart.  The course outline is: 10km run, 18km mountain bike, 37km road cycle and 12km kayak (flat water).  The course is a 'clover leaf' design with all transitions occurring on the Franklin foreshore.

For further information visit <www.winterchallenge.com.au>

SEPTEMBER

Ross Marathon – 6 September 2009
Enjoy being active this Father's Day in Ross.  Bring the family along and participate in an event that suits you.

• Marathon (42.195 km)
• Half Marathon (21.1km)
• 10km Run and Walk
• Children's Fun Run Challenge

For more information contact Casey Mainsbridge on 6324  3471 or 0439 381 927 or email casey.mainsbridge@utas.edu.au

World Heart Day – 28 September 2009
For further information visit www.heartfoundation.com.au

Run for your heart – September 2009
Fathers Day Fun Run, September 2009.For further information visit <www.eventssouth.com.au>

OCTOBER

National Walk to Work Day – 2 October 2009
The Pedestrian Council of Australia is encouraging all Australians to leave the car at home and to walk to work.  Supported by all the states and territories, the aim of the initiative is to promote better health, cleaner air, less traffic and improved transport.For further information visit <www.walk.com.au>

Meander Valley 8 Fun Run and Walk – 12 October 2009
The Meander Valley 8 Fun Run and Walk will be held at the Deloraine Showgrounds 
12 October 2008. With lots of different categories and prize money to be won.  For further information call Rob Gillard on 0447 006 044 or visit <http://www.eventssouth.com.au>

Ride to Work day – 14 October 2009
Ride to Work Day has become an established event on the annual workplace calendar and it has now expanded to become a national event.
For further information on Ride to Work Day in Tasmania call Cycling South on 03 6273 4463 or visit www.cyclingsouth.org 

Burnie Ten – 18 October 2009
2008 sees the 24^th annual running of the Skilled Burnie Ten, Australia’s premier 10km road race.  Promoted as a race for seasoned athletes and newcomers alike, exceptional views throughout the course are a highlight of the race.For further information call 03 6430 5700 or visit www.burnieten.com.au 

NOVEMBER 

Get Walking Tasmania Week November 2009
Get Walking Tasmania Week is a state-wide initiative of the Premier’s Physical Activity Council and is coordinated by the Heart Foundation.  Get Walking Tasmania Week encourages all Tasmanians to get walking and stay healthy.Visit the Get Moving website www.getmoving.tas.gov.au or contact the Heart Foundation for more information.