Weekly Newsletter 7 May 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Perth Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including how to treat plantar fasciitis.

Perth Running Festival | Run into Optus Stadium on October 12th

Join one of Australia’s most beautiful runs and cross the finish line inside Optus Stadium, voted the world’s best-looking stadium.

There’s a challenge for everyone - families, weekend warriors and elite runners. The 2025 Marathon is now SOLD OUT and the Half Marathon is strictly limited and selling fast. Run a fast, flat and AIMS-accredited course with just 118m total elevation gain - perfect for a P.B!

All regional WA and interstate runners get 15% off registration.
Register now for your discount

Sunday, October 12
Optus Stadium, Perth
More 2025 Perth Running Festival Info

Interesting Articles

Power moves for bulletproof hips

Run stronger and stay injury free with these simple hip exercises at Canadian Running.

How to treat plantar fasciitis

Run takes a look at a number of different treatments for plantar fasciitis, firstly taking a look at what it is and what the symptoms are, and then covering whether a specialist is needed, rough cost and pain levels for each treatment.

How many gels should you take for a marathon?

Coach Laura Norris looks at how often you should take gels during a marathon, some sample marathon fuelling plans, and alternatives to gels.

The endurance coach: all your questions answered

Running coach Erin van Eyssen has spent years coaching endurance athletes – from elites to back-of-the-packers – to reach their goals. Here’s his wisdom at Runners World.

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