Weekly Newsletter 4 March 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships; along with interesting articles, including how to train for a 10km run and improve your finish time.

XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships – 3 weeks to go!

SUNDAY 29 MARCH: This is your chance to experience trail running the XTERRA way… where effort meets adventure, and every step is rewarded with something unforgettable.

Set against the raw beauty of Dunsborough’s coastline, the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Trail Runs deliver some of the BEST TRAIL RUNNING in Western Australia. Each course offers winding ochre-dirt trails, towering eucalyptus forests, ocean air, and big skies that lift you forward. It’s challenging, immersive, and shared with a community that celebrates the journey as much as the finish.

Choose your distance, find your rhythm, and be part of something bigger than a race. Don’t just watch it unfold, ENTER NOW!

Trail Runs: 38km, 21km, 10km options
Sunday 29 March 2026
Dunsborough, Western Australia
Event and Entry details at www.XTERRAAustralia.com.au

Interesting Articles

Yoga for runners with tight, tired hips

Canadian Running has four yoga poses to bring some range back to overworked hips.

How your body handles trail running versus road running

If you’re thinking about transitioning your runs from the road to the trail, Runners World looks at what your body should expect.

Goal setting for runners: how to set goals that really work

Setting a goal gives your running purpose, keeps you motivated, and helps you work towards something that truly excites you. Here’s how to set one that sticks.

How to train for a 10km run and improve your finish time

In this article at Sport Coaching, you will learn a simple, realistic approach that helps you train smarter and improve steadily.

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