Weekly Newsletter 25 February 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the Perth Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including how to estimate your finish time for an event.

2026 Perth Running Festival | Discount for Regional & Interstate Runners!

Sunday, October 11th at Optus Stadium, Perth.

Perth Running Festival is offering a 15% registration discount to all Interstate, International or Regional WA runners. Join one of Australia’s most beautiful runs, finishing inside Optus Stadium, voted the world’s best-looking stadium.

2026 Marathon is officially the largest in WA history and general allocation has now sold out, with limited places remaining exclusively for Interstate, International or Regional WA runners.

Limited places remain for the 2026 Half Marathon. Don’t miss out on the thrill of crossing the finish line inside Optus Stadium after finishing a fast, flat and beautiful AIMS-accredited course, perfect for a personal best, or for first time runners.

Register now for your discount - bit.ly/4aHiAWX
2026 Perth Running Festival Info - bit.ly/4ceS2wR

Interesting Articles

Why runners should care about the Copenhagen plank

An Ontario physical therapist says this strength move can predict your next running injury. Check it out at Canadian Running.

Estimating your finish time for an event

Kerry Suter at SquadRun illustrates how to use the percentile method to estimate your finish time for an event.

Understanding stomach cramps when running and how to prevent them

Most running cramps are preventable. With the right pacing, fuelling, breathing control, and simple training habits, you can reduce them dramatically. Find out more at Sport Coaching.

Already running? Use this 12-week 5k training plan to level up

The Coaches at Run to the Finish have put together a 12 week 5k beginner to intermediate training plan to help you toe the start line feeling strong.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Regards,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team