Joining a walking group is a fun, social and easy way to be active and best of all it's free!
If you’re interested in joining or finding out more about the walking groups listed below, please contact the walk organiser.
If you are a passionate community member living in a regional township and would like to see a walking group start up, we would LOVE to hear from you. Please contact change@tr.qld.gov.au or call Council 131 872.
Clifton - Wanderers Walking Group
Where: Meet at CWA Rest Rooms 72 Clark Street, Clifton
When: Tuesday 7.30am & Thursday 4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Tracey 0412 736 424, Lisa 0448 436 807 or Jodie 0448 624 894
Join the Clifton Wanderers Walking Group online
Millmerran - Heart Foundation Walking Group
Where: Millmerran Community Support Service, 30-32 Campbell Street (corner of Campbell Street and the Gore Highway)
When: Tuesday & Friday 8.30am - 9am
Cost: Free
Contact: Dianne 0418 713 397
Join the Millmerran Heart Foundation Walking Group online
South Toowoomba - East Creek OPAP Walkers
Where: East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener Street South Toowoomba
When: Tuesday 8.45am - 9.45am
Cost: Free
Contact: Sally-Ann 07 4639 2755 | info@eastcreek.com.au | Join the East Creek OPAP walkers group online
Toowoomba - Central Walkers
Where: Laurel Bank Park, 50 hill Street, Toowoomba (meet beside the main hall in the carpark)
When: Tuesday and Thursday 6.30am - 7am
Cost: Free
Contact: Ian iannjenny1971@bigpond.com | Join the Toowoomba Central Walkers group online
Toowoomba - Grand Central Shopping Centre
Where: Grand Central Shopping Centre, Customer Service Desk, Level 1 (near Mecca Maxima)
When: Wednesdays 7.30am - 8.15am
Cost: Free
Contact: Warwick 0408 875 928 | warwick_alderton@msn.com
Please note: The best parking option is Hill Street, Level 1 entrance | Join the Grand Central Shopping Centre Walking Group online
Yarraman - Wild Horse FM Walkers
Where: Meet at the Driver Reviver Hut, Errol Munt Oval, New England Highway, Yarraman
When: Monday 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Jane 0408 988 100 or treasurer@wildhorsefm.com
Join the Yarraman Heart Foundation Walking Group online
Virtual Walker
If you would like to walk on your own and want to track your progress online, visit The Heart Foundation to set up your own Personal Walking Plan.
The Heart Foundation walking app is a great way to help you track your steps, connect to health information, take part in events and campaigns, and stay motivated to take up and keep walking. Go to your app store and search Heart Foundation Walking.
Highfields
Where: Highfields Sport and Recreation Park, 220 Barracks Road
When: Saturdays 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Janeen 0427 063 521 | highfields@parkrun.com
Register: Highfields parkrun website
Oakey
Where: Arthur Shooter Park, Stanley Street
When: Saturdays 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Helen 0418 794 565 | oakey@parkrun.com
Register: Oakey parkrun website
Pittsworth
Where: Pittsworth Showground (canteen area)
When: Saturdays 7am - 8am.
Cost: Free
Contact: Jaime 0437 210 572 or pittsworth@parkrun.com
Register: Pittsworth parkrun website
Picnic Point Parklands (Toowoomba)
Where: Picnic Point (Tourist Road, to the left of the first speedbump entering the ring road, bottom of waterfall)
When: Saturdays 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna or Lisa | picnicpointparklands@parkrun.com
Register: Picnic Point Parklands parkrun website
South Toowoomba
Where: Middle Ridge Park, Stenner Street
When: Saturdays 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Robbie 0419 023 487 | southtoowoomba@parkrun.com
Register: South Toowoomba parkrun website
Toowoomba
Where: Queens Park (off Lindsay St)
When: Saturday 7am - 8am
Cost: Free
Contact: Margaret 0407 645 656 | toowoomba@parkrun.com
Register: Toowoomba parkrun website
Events
Toowoomba - Run Club
Dr Renea Reich is a Biomechanist, Sports Podiatrist and running technique specialist. Her teachings are memorable and fun. All are welcome from 9 years and above. Beginner (no idea, never run) to World standard. These sessions are heavily modified to suit your running needs. You will not be "running laps". You can expect to be closely monitored with user-friendly instruction to get the best out of your running technique. All runners are exposed to The Reich Method®.
This is a program created by Renea for all runners wanting to run faster, longer and injury free. All return to run injuries are welcome.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6am - 7am
Where: Glynnis Nunn-Cearns Oval, O'Quinn Street, Harristown (meet near the long jump pit)
Cost: $5 per person, per session
Contact: Renea via sign up link on thinkfeetpodiatry.com.au & www.podiatrycoach.com
Peak2Park fun run
Get together with friends and family and join in the annual Peak2Park fundraiser run/walk held on the first Sunday in March each year! Free and low-cost training sessions are available in the lead-up to this event.
Visit the Peak2Park website.