Weekly Newsletter 8 October 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Carcoar Cup Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including a beginner’s guide to Pilates for runners.

Carcoar Cup - The most scenic marathon in Australia is back!

The Carcoar Cup Running Festival is held on 1–2 November in the historic village of Carcoar, NSW, and is set to deliver a weekend of challenge, celebration, and community spirit.

Runners can take on the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon relay challenge, 10 km, 6 km or the 1.8 kids race.

The event is renowned for its spectacular countryside, winding through rolling hills, sealed and dirt roads, and charming town streets. Beyond the races, visitors can enjoy local food, market stalls, entertainment, and warm country hospitality, making Carcoar one of Australia’s most memorable running festivals.

Find out more and enter online at www.carcoarcup.com.au

Interesting Articles

Interval running vs continuous running: which will transform your training?

Sport Coaching takes a look at interval running and continuous running and how to work a combination into your training regime.

Afraid of those final stages of the marathon?

Nervous for the last few kilometres of a marathon? Runners World looks at how to finish strong.

The 10 per cent mileage rule isn’t what you think, study warns

New research shows when it comes to overuse injuries, it's not increasing your weekly mileage that matters most. Find out more at Canadian Running.

A beginner’s guide to Pilates for runners

You might have heard that Pilates is great for runners, but how do we get started? Find out more with Pilates teacher Sophie Hatton.

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