Free Fitness Directory
We know that there are proven links between physical activity, social connection, and good mental health. Getting active and interacting with others helps young people to maintain good mental health and manage mental illnesses, particularly depression and anxiety, which are becoming more prevalent amongst young people.
Unfortunately for many young people, the cost of regularly attending facilities such as pools, gyms and fitness classes is prohibitive. Every young person deserves access to spaces to be physically and socially active, regardless of their financial situation or location.
To tackle this issue, the SA SRC Fitness for Free campaign has developed this Free Fitness Directory to support young South Australians to access exercise and fitness opportunities.
SA SRC and Hub cannot guarantee the accuracy of these listings. Please check with event organisers to confirm times, locations, and suitability of the event for you.
Adelaide Hills
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Adelaide Hills area:
Belair National Park parkrun: Belair National Park, Upper Sturt Road, Belair, SA 5052 (via Belair National Park Holiday Park entrance)
Charleston parkrun: Amy Gillett Trail, 7-9 Newman Road, Charleston, SA 5244
Cleland parkrun: Cleland Conservation Park, 365 Mt Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers SA 5152
Mount Barker parkrun: The Homemaker Centre, 6 Dutton Rd, Mount Barker, 5251
Parkindula Reserve parkrun: Parkindula Reserve, Bluestone Estate, East Parkway, Mount Barker, SA 5251
Barossa, Light and Lower North
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Barossa, Light and Lower North area:
Gawler parkrun: Clonlea Reserve, Murray Rd, Willaston, South Australia, 5118
Nuriootpa parkrun: Coulthard Reserve, Penrice Rd, Nuriootpa, SA, 5355
South Para Reservoir parkrun: South Para Reservoir, 176 South Para Road, Williamstown, SA 5351
Eastern Adelaide
Basketball
Whitmore Square/ Iparrtyi and Minor Community Works Building community centre: The half court in Whitmore Square/Iparrtyi is a beautifully green location for a quick game and best of all you can hire a basketball for free one block away at the Minor Works Building community centre.
When? Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays, 9am to 5pm and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 5pm
Where? Minor Works Building community centre, 22 Stamford Court, Adelaide (within the Ergo Apartments, located just off Stamford Court, between Sturt Street and Wright Street). Half court in Whitmore Square/ Iparrtyi
More information available here.
Running
Casual Runners Collective: A run club designed for the slower runner (no faster than 6:30min/km). Programmed run/walk intervals and continuous run option.
When? Sundays at 5:30pm
Where? Adelaide Uni Loop
More information available here.
Goodwood Runners: This is a friendly run which is suitable to runners of all capabilities. Start runners and walkers are very welcome. The route varies every week. Please email us for details, or just turn up!
When? Wednesdays at 6:30am
Where? Soutar Park, Goodwood
More information available here.
Human.Kind Run Club: Run, jog or shuffle together. Be guided around the southern parklands by our epic athlete Brendo Schulze. We start with a gentle warm up and then set off at a slow pace. You can choose your distance from either 2km, 5km or 10km. Free and open to absolutely everyone.
When? Sundays at 8am
Where? Human.Kind City Studio
More information available here.
I Don’t Run Club: A run club for the ones who “don’t run”. A social group who run for fun. Whether you’re just starting out or training for a marathon, All fitness levels are welcome!
When? Tuesdays at 6:45pm and Thursdays at 5:30pm
Where? Tuesdays at the uni footbridge and Thursdays at Uni Loop
More information available here.
Messina Run Club: 3km run, followed by a scoop or two of gelato.
When? Mondays at 6:30pm
Where? Gelato Messina, Kent Town
More information available here.
Motion Run Club: Motion is a UniSA Run Club around the Torrens, offering conversational runs at any pace for personal well-being and community connection! Affiliated with UniSA but all welcome. Join Motion and experience the beauty of the River Torrens while making friends, de-stressing, and getting fit. Whether you prefer walking, running or rolling, everyone is welcome to move at their own pace with no set distance. It's a great way to stay active and enjoy the company of others in a supportive and relaxed environment.
When? Wednesdays at 7:45am
Where? Par 3 Cafe, North Adelaide
More information available here and here.
Pace Run Club: 5 and 10km runs. All runners welcome.
When? Sundays at 8am
Where? Par 3 Carpark, North Adelaide
More information available here.
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Eastern Adelaide area:
Lochiel parkrun: Geoff Heath Golf, James Street, Campbelltown, South Australia
Nantu Wama parkrun: Nantu Wama/Lefevre Park, Lefevre Terrace, North Adelaide, SA 5000
Pakapakanthi parkrun: Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park (Park 16), Cnr Fullarton Rd, Greenhill Rd & Wakefield Rd, Adelaide, 5000
Torrens parkrun: War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA 5006
Prospect Run Club: First time runners must complete wavier.
When? Tuesdays at 5:30am, Fridays at 5:30am and Sundays at 6am
Where? Tuesdays and Sundays at Cotto, and Fridays at Prospect Town Hall
More information available here.
Stride Run Club: 3, 5 and 10km runs. First time runners must complete wavier.
When? Tuesdays at 6pm (10km), Wednesdays at 6pm (3 or 5km), and Sundays at 8am (5 or 10km)
Where? Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 260 East Terrace (Halifax/East Terrace entrance to Victoria Park), and Sundays at Mascavado Cafe, 175 Hutt Street, Adelaide
More information available here.
The Run Club Adelaide: Community run club (intervals). All fitness levels welcome.
When? Thursdays at 6am
Where? Uni Loop/Warnpangga, Park 10, Kaurna Land
More information available here.
Unley Run Club: 5, 6 and 10km runs. Everybody welcome. First time runners must complete wavier. Coffee afterward at Unley Social.
When? Wednesdays at 6am (5km and 10km options) and Saturdays at 7am (6km)
Where? Unley Social, King William Road
More information available here.
Women’s Recreational Running Network: Caters for women of all ages and abilities. In fact, if you're new to running, this is a great opportunity to get involved!
When? Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15pm, and Sundays at 8am (5/6 and 10km options)
Where? Mondays at the corner of East Terrace and South Terrace, Pakapakanthi, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the University of Adelaide Footbridge, southside Karrawirra Pari, Wednesdays at the corner of East Terrace and Halifax Street, Pakapakanthi, and Sundays at the kiosk in Bonython Park, Tulya Wardli
More information available here.
Yoga
Becoming Yoga: For all bodies. Queer and trans friendly. Please bring a yoga mat, drink bottle and towel. Bookings essential.
When? Sundays at 10:30am
Where? Minor Works Building Community Centre, 22 Stamford Court, Adelaide SA 5000
More information available here.
Yoga at Wellington Square: Bookings are required.
When? Saturdays at 6pm
Where? Wellington Square/Kudnartu, North Adelaide SA 5006
More information available here.
Eyre and Western
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Eyre and Western area:
Port Lincoln parkrun: Across the road from 94 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln
Whyalla Foreshore parkrun: Whyalla foreshore (by the fig tree near the Seaview Cafe)
Yeldulknie Weir Trail parkrun: Yeldulknie Weir Walking Trail, 3476 Birdseye Highway, Cleve, South Australia 5640
Streaky Bay Run Club: All abilities and fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chats at 7:30am on Saturdays.
When? Thursdays at 6am and Saturdays at 7am
Where? Thursdays: the jetty car park and Saturdays: the carpark across from Funk’d Coffee and Flowers
More information available here.
Sunny’s Social Run: Rise, run + dip.
When? Fridays at 6:30am
Where? Port Lincoln Jetty
More information available here.
Swimming
Dive’n’Thrive: Jump off the pontoon at 6:30am for a cold water exposure next to the Whyalla Jetty. No bookings required, rock up when you want and socialise as you do a cold water exposure.
When? Wednesdays at 6:30am
Where? Whyalla pontoon next to the Whyalla Jetty
Sunny’s Social Club: Salty water first. Sip coffee after.
When? Wednesdays at 6:45am
Where? Port Lincoln Jetty
More information available here.
Walking
Fitness by The Fig Tree: Rock up when you want and socialise as we walk across the Whyalla Jetty and back. No bookings required.
When? Fridays at 6:45am
Where? Whyalla Foreshore (by the fig tree near the Seaview Cafe)
Far North
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Far North area:
Coober Pedy Oval parkrun: Coober Pedy Oval, 61 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA 5723
Port Augusta parkrun: Young Street (at the Swimmers Memorial) Port Augusta, SA 5700
Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
Running
Fleurieu Run Tribe
When? Mondays at 6:15am
Where? The Causeway Cafe, Victor Harbor
More information available here.
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island area:
Goolwa parkrun: Richard Ballard Park, Liverpool Road, opposite Richards Street, Goolwa, 5214
Kangaroo Island parkrun: Tidal Pool, Chapman Terrace, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island 5223
Myponga Reservoir parkrun: Myponga Reservoir, Eatts St, Myponga, SA 5202
Strathalbyn parkrun: Rotary Park, Sunter Street, Strathalbyn, 5255 (behind the Terminus Hotel)
The Avenues parkrun: The Avenues Picnic Area, Kuitpo Forest, 94 Black Nursery Rd, Kuitpo, SA 5201
Victor Harbor parkrun: The Reserve on beach side, Cnr Franklin Pde and Harbour View Tce, Victor Harbor, 5211
Strathalbyn Run Club: A running community in the picturesque town of Strathalbyn.
When? Monday and Wednesday nights
Where: Corner of Colman and Commercial Roads
More information available here.
Limestone Coast
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Limestone Coast area:
Maria Creek Reserve parkrun: Maria Creek Reserve, adjacent to RV Park, Marine Parade, Kingston South East, SA 5275
Mount Gambier parkrun: Blue Lake Reserve, Mount Gambier, 5290
Naracoorte Lake parkrun: Naracoorte Swimming Lake, Moore Street, Naracoorte, SA 5271
Murray and Mallee
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Murray and Mallee area:
Meningie parkrun: Big Pelican, 44 Princes Highway, Meningie, SA 5264
Narooma Wetlands parkrun: Narooma Wetlands, 74 Long Island Rd, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Renmark parkrun: Renmark Riverfront, Renmark, SA 5341
Northern Adelaide
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Northern Adelaide area:
Anstey Hill Recreation parkrun: Anstey Hill Recreation Park, Perseverance Road, Tea Tree Gully, SA 5091
Carisbrooke parkrun: Carisbrooke Park, Main Nth Road, Salisbury Plain 5109
Jubilee Way parkrun: Jubilee Community Centre, Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale, SA 5127
Mawson Lakes parkrun: Corner of Main Street and Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, 5095
Stebonheath parkrun: Stebonheath Park, Davoren Rd, Andrews Farm, SA 5114
Southern Adelaide
Hiking
Bored Walkers: Walking club.
When? Sundays at 8am
Where? Alternating Kingston Park and Hallett Cove
More information available here.
Hot Girls Hike: Walking and hiking community. No need to RSVP.
When? Wednesdays at 6:30am (walk) and Sundays at 8am (hike)
Where? Wednesdays at Port Noarlunga South. Sunday location changes weekly
More information available here.
Running
Breath and Bones Run Club: The Fleurieu’s run club. All fitness levels welcome.
When? Tuesdays at 6am (2, 5 and 10km options), Thursdays at 6am (45 minute intervals) and Saturdays at 7am (2, 4 and 6km options)
Where? Tuesdays and Saturdays at Star of Greece, and Thursdays at Slow Food
More information available here.
Brighton Run Club: 3 and 5km runs. All paces and abilities. Ocean dip afterwards. Coffee at Brighton Jetty Bakery.
When? Fridays at 6:30am
Where? Brighton Jetty
More information available here.
Cam’s Run Club: 5km runs.
When? Tuesdays at 6pm and Fridays at 5am
Where? Seacliff Surf Club
More information available here.
Mid Coast Run Club: Breathwork, 5km easy run, or 2.5km option. Coffee at The Flour Store.
When? Thursdays at 6:30am
Where? Port Noarlunga Jetty
More information available here.
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Southern Adelaide area:
Aldinga Beach parkrun: The Esplanade, Aldinga Beach, 5173
Christies Beach parkrun: The Esplanade, Christies Beach, South Australia, 5165
Moana parkrun: Moana Surf Life Saving Club, Esplanade, Moana 5169
Oaklands Estate Reserve parkrun: Oaklands Estate Reserve, 31 The Parade, Oaklands Park, SA 5046
Patawalonga River parkrun: Anderson Avenue, adjacent to the Glenelg Baseball Club, Glenelg North, SA 5045
Reynella East parkrun: The Wetlands, Byards Rd, Reynella East
Seacliff Esplanade parkrun: 248 Esplanade, Seacliff, SA 5049
Shiraz Trail parkrun: The Shiraz Trail, Railway Terrace, McLaren Vale, SA 5171
Plunge Run Club: Cold and hot plunge to follow. You do not need to be an experienced runner to join us. PRC runs don’t follow a specific pace! We always start and finish together, but feel free to go at whatever pace feels comfortable for you. You’ll never be left running solo, there will always be someone to tag along with. If running is not your thing, just walk! And if walking is too much, just join us for a plunge and coffee afterwards! The point of PRC is to meet new people and move your body, so show up for yourself but stay for the company!
When? Wednesdays at 6am (6am run, 6:30am plunge, 7am coffee)
Where? Brighton Jetty
More information available here.
Social Run Co: 6, 10 and 15km runs. Any distance, any pace, anyone.
When? Sundays at 8am
Where? John Miller Reserve, Somerton Park
More information available here.
Southern Sharks: Run club. The Southern Sharks exist to support each and every member to enjoy running.
When? Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30am (Runrise Runners) and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm (Grass Track Intervals)
Where? Runrise Runners at Rotary Park Christies Beach and Grass Track Intervals at Christies Beach High School
More information available here.
Swimming
Fresh Starts: People of all ages, big groups and lone rangers, everyone is welcome. Wear something that can get wet (+ warm clothes over the top), bring a towel, and something SUPER warm to wear afterwards. We’ll spend 10-15 minutes in the water. After, get dry and join us for a coffee and breakfast at a local cafe.
When? Mondays at 7am and Saturdays at 7:30am
Where? Port Noarlunga Beach
More information available here.
Western Adelaide
Cycling
City of Charles Sturt Free Bike Hire: Available to residents, visitors and workers. There is a lot to see and do in Charles Sturt when you loan a bike for the day, such as visiting the many parks, places, playgrounds and cultural and historic sites. To hire our bikes, a valid ID with proof of address must be presented and held by staff for the duration of the hire. Helmets and locks are provided as part of the hire if required. Bikes need to be returned to Hindmarsh Library 30 minutes before we close on the same day they were hired. We are unable to place holds on bikes but you can call us to check availability on the day. Bikes for kids aged 7-10 years are available under adult supervision.
When? Monday to Friday at 9:30am to 5pm, and Saturdays at 12pm-4pm
Where? Hindmarsh Library, 139 Port Road, Hindmarsh
More information available here.
Port Adelaide Enfield Free Bike Hire: Hire your free bike from the Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre and set out on a ride around the Port’s State Heritage Area and the Waterfront Loop Path. To hire a bike, you will need to bring valid photo ID with you (driver’s licence, passport, Proof of Age, Identity card). We hold onto your ID until the bike is returned.
When? 10am to 5pm every day (except Christmas Day)
Where? Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre at 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide
More information available here.
Running
Afterglow Run Club: Part-time run club, full-time good vibes. Everyone welcome.
When? Wednesdays at 6pm (intervals, 45 minute session) and Sundays at 8am (long run)
Where? Wednesdays at Plant 4 Bowden and Sundays at Henley Sailing Club
More information available here.
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Western Adelaide area:
Largs Bay parkrun: Largs Jetty foreshore, Largs Bay SA 5016
West Beach parkrun: Harold and Cynthia Anderson Reserve, Seaview Road, West Beach SA 5024
Port Adelaide Recreational Runners: We cater for all abilities of recreational fun runners, in a fun, friendly, safe, and social training environment. Train under good lights, mostly doing time-based pace variation sessions where all participants run at their own pace starting and finishing at the same time. All abilities catered for. Some participants are even just walkers only. No one gets held back, no one gets left behind. We do it all together.
When? Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Where? Port Adelaide Athletics Club, Langham Place, Port Adelaide
More information available here.
West Adelaide Run Club: 5, 7 and 10km options. A safe place at an easy pace. All welcome.
When? Thursdays at 5:30am and every second Sunday at 7am
Where? Any Given Sunday
More information available here.
Swimming
Salty Sips: 6:30am: yoga flow. 7am: ocean dip. Coffee, snacks & chats at neighbouring cafes follow. No bookings required. This is a free event and inclusive to all ages and levels. what to bring: Warm things to move in, bathers, towel, optional: $ for coffee or breakfast, reusable coffee cup.
When? First Wednesday of every month, 6:30am
Where? Henley Square
More information available here and here.
Yorke and Mid North
Running
parkrun: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it’s up to you! Open to all people of all ages. Register before you first come along. Only register with parkrun once and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode.
When? Saturdays at 8am
Where? There are several parkruns in the Yorke and Mid North area:
Clare Valley parkrun: Clare Showgrounds, Main North Road, Clare, South Australia, 5453
Copper Trail parkrun: Copper Trail, 203 Racecourse Road, Kadina, SA 5554
Edithburgh parkrun: Edithburgh Tidal Pool, Cnr O’Halloran Parade and Giles Terrace, Edithburgh, South Australia 5583
Jamestown Golf Course parkrun: Jamestown Golf Course, 146 Range Road, Bundaleer North, SA 5491
Memorial Park parkrun: Memorial Park, Memorial Drive, Port Pirie West, SA 5540
Port Broughton parkrun: Port Broughton Foreshore, West Terrace, Port Broughton, SA 5522