Hey hey,
Alistair from The Run Maker here and March has been a bit of a reality check.
The honest truth? My body is cooked.
After pushing through to some intervals, I've had to pump the brakes hard. The shoulder & knees not happy and the physio has been very clear, it's back to swimming and riding for now, with a proper rehab program to get the shoulder sorted before I build the running back up properly.
It's frustrating, but I've been here before. The process is the process. Rehab is training. I'm keeping that mindset.
Upcoming in April 2026
Autumn is properly here, the best time of year to be a Perth runner. Cooler mornings, beautiful light, and a cracking calendar of events. Here's what's coming up:
Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
6 Apr | MAWA Mullaloo | Tom Simpson Park, Mullaloo · 5km / 10km (Monday evening) |
12 Apr | MAWA Perry Lakes | Perry Lakes Reserve, Floreat · 3.6km / 7.2km / 10.8km |
19 Apr | Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run | Barrack Square, Perth · 5km / 10km |
19 Apr | MAWA Bardon Park | Bardon Park, Maylands · Road run |
26 Apr | MAWA Kings Park | Kings Park, Perth · Road run |
26 Apr | MAWA Joondalup | Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup · Road run |
Plus Parkrun every Saturday across Perth… free, timed, and friendly. If you haven't done one yet, there's no better intro to the running community.
Perth Running News
HBF Run for a Reason
Sunday 24 May 2026 · Perth CBD to Gloucester Park
Perth's biggest annual running and fundraising event is back and it has sold out two years in a row, so don't sleep on this one. The HBF Run for a Reason is bringing 40,000+ participants through the heart of the city with three distances to choose from:
CommBank 4km: perfect for families and first-timers
Specsavers 12km: through the Northbridge Tunnel and across the Causeway
Brooks Half Marathon: flat, fast, and selling out fast
Every entry supports a charity of your choice. Over $14 million has been raised across the event's history, that's the Perth running community doing what it does best.
Register now at hbf.com.au/run before spots are gone.
Perth Running Festival
Sunday 11 October 2026 · Optus Stadium, Burswood
Early registration is open for the 2026 Perth Running Festival, incorporating the Perth Marathon. Distances include the 4km, 10km, Half Marathon and Full Marathon, all finishing inside Optus Stadium on the Swan River. The marathon is AIMS accredited and part of the Wanda Age Group World Rankings.
If a marathon or half is on your bucket list for 2026, this is the one. perthrunningfestival.com.au
Shoe of the Month: On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper LS
The On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper LS dropped in 2026 and it's already turning heads.
Here's why it's worth your attention:
Full-length PEBA foam — the same responsive, lightweight compound found in elite race shoes, now in a daily trainer stack
Light Spray (LS) upper — featherlight, seamless, and supremely breathable — perfect for Perth's warm autumn runs
Giant stack height — maximum cushioning underfoot without the brick-like feel you'd expect
Impressively light at 190g — for a max-cushion shoe, that's genuinely remarkable
Price: ~AU$360 — premium, yes. But for the tech and the ride quality, it justifies every cent
Whether you're logging big training weeks, recovering between hard sessions, or just want a shoe that makes every run feel a little bit easier on the legs the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper LS is one of the best things On has ever made.
The best part? The crew at SBR in Rockingham have these in stock.
Check out my full review here:
Not sure where to start when buying a new shoe? I've just published a full guide on the website 3 Steps to Picking the Right Running Shoe covering terrain, sizing, and why an expert fitting beats any algorithm. Worth a read before your next purchase.
That's a wrap on March. Body might be cooked but the spirit is very much alive. Drop your race results, training updates, or April goals in the comments, love hearing from you all.
Keep running,
Alistair Chegwidden @Chegitout · therunmaker.com
#TheRunMaker · #PerthRunning