Local fun runs, charity walks and fitness events coming up

Three organised fitness events open for registration this month on the Central Coast, with the first scheduled for 20 July at Terrigal Beach.

July marks the start of the cooler training season for many local runners and walkers after the winter break, and community groups report steady interest in low-cost group activities that combine exercise with fundraising.

The Terrigal 5 km Fun Run starts at 8 am from the surf lifesaving club on Ocean Street and follows the Gosford to Terrigal beach path before finishing near the rock pool. Entry costs $25, with proceeds supporting the Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club equipment fund. On 3 August the Bouddi National Park Charity Walk covers 8 km of coastal tracks starting from the Maitland Bay car park, organised by the Central Coast Hiking Network. A separate Tuggerah Lake Cycling and Walk event on 17 August begins at The Entrance Channel and loops 12 km around the western shore.

Event details and costs

Organisers set the Terrigal entry fee at $25 for adults and $15 for juniors, with online sign-up closing two days before each start. Last year 312 people completed the same Terrigal course, according to club records, and this year’s limit is set at 400 participants. The Bouddi walk charges $30 and caps numbers at 150 to protect track conditions, while the lake event is free but asks for a gold coin donation to a local food relief program.

Registration and preparation

Participants can register through the Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club website or the Central Coast Council community events page. Runners and walkers are advised to check weather updates on the day and carry water, especially on the Bouddi trails where shade is limited. Anyone new to group events should confirm their fitness level with a local medical professional before signing up.