Overview
Getting started
Eventry is Australia's sports events directory — a single place where athletes can discover, filter, and register for sporting events across the country. Listing your event is free and takes about 5 minutes.
What you'll need before you start
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Your organisation name and contact details✓
Event name, date, and location✓
A short description of the event✓
Details of each discipline/category (distances, prices)✓
Your registration URL (your existing booking page)✓
Your organisation logo (PNG or JPG)Your event is filterable. Participants can find your event by state, sport type, sub-type, price range, date, and organiser name. Featured events appear at the top of results by default — above all standard listings on the same date.
Step 1 of 4
Organiser details
This section is about your organisation — not the event itself. Fill this in once and it will be used across all your listings.
Organisation name
Your trading name as you want it to appear on Eventry. E.g. "Adventure Co" or "Peak Events"
Required
Contact name
The person we contact if we have questions about this listing. Not shown publicly.
Required
Contact email
We'll send approval confirmation here. Not shown publicly.
Required
Contact phone
For urgent queries only. Not shown publicly.
Optional
Website
Your organisation's main website. Shown on your organiser profile.
Optional
Logo
PNG or JPG, max 2MB. Shown on every event card. Square logos work best. If none uploaded, we'll use your initials.
Optional
Step 2 of 4
Event details
The core details of your event. If you run a festival with multiple race days, treat the whole festival as one event and add each race as a discipline in Step 3.
Event name
The official name of your event. E.g. "Noosa Triathlon Festival" or "Blue Mountains Ultra Trail"
Required
Description
2–4 sentences describing what makes your event special. Mention the course, scenery, atmosphere, or what participants can expect. This is your sales pitch — make it compelling!
Required
Start date
The first day of your event.
Required
End date
Same as start date for single-day events. For multi-day festivals, enter the last day.
Required
Suburb / Town
The town or suburb where the event is held. E.g. "Noosa Heads" or "Katoomba"
Required
State
Select the Australian state or territory.
Required
Venue / Address
The specific venue or start line address. E.g. "Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads QLD 4567"
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Registration URL
The link where athletes register. This can be your own site, EntryCentral, EventBrite, or any booking platform. Must start with https://
Required
Description tip: The best descriptions answer three questions — What is the event? Where does it take place? Why should I enter? Example: "The Blue Mountains Ultra is a point-to-point trail run through some of Australia's most dramatic canyon country. Starting at Echo Point and finishing at Leura Falls, runners experience 2,500m of elevation change through world heritage wilderness. Known for its fierce community spirit and stunning photography opportunities."
Step 3 of 4
Disciplines & distances
This is where Eventry differs from other directories. Instead of one event = one listing, you can add every race category, distance, and format your event offers. Each is called a discipline.
What counts as a discipline? Each separately-priced or separately-distanced category. For example: a running event with a 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km has 4 disciplines. A triathlon festival with a Sprint, Olympic, and Kids Tri has 3 disciplines.
Adding your first discipline
1
Select the sport type
Choose from the dropdown — Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Open Water Swimming, etc. The distance fields will automatically change to match the sport.
2
Enter the distance(s)
Each sport shows the relevant distance fields. Select the unit (m, km, or miles) using the toggle buttons next to each field.
3
Enter the entry fee
Enter the price in AUD. If the discipline is free to enter, tick the "Free entry" checkbox instead.
4
Add a category name
Give this discipline a name athletes will recognise — e.g. "Sprint Triathlon", "42km Marathon", "Kids 5km Dash".
5
Add more disciplines
Click "Add another discipline" to repeat for each category your event offers. There's no limit.
Reference
Sport types & their fields
Each sport type shows different distance fields. Here's what to expect for each:
🏃 Running
Distance (m/km/miles)
Category name
Category name
🚴 Cycling — Road
Distance (m/km/miles)
Category name
Category name
🚵 Cycling — MTB
Distance (m/km/miles)
Elevation gain (m) optional
Category name
Elevation gain (m) optional
Category name
🏊 Triathlon
Swim distance
Bike distance
Run distance
Category name
Bike distance
Run distance
Category name
🤸 Duathlon
Run 1 distance
Bike distance
Run 2 distance
Category name
Bike distance
Run 2 distance
Category name
🌊 Open Water Swim
Distance (m/km/miles)
Category name
Category name
🚣 Paddling
Distance (m/km/miles)
Craft type
Category name
Craft type
Category name
🧗 Obstacle Racing
Distance (m/km/miles)
No. of obstacles optional
Category name
No. of obstacles optional
Category name
🥾 Hiking
Distance (m/km/miles)
Elevation gain optional
Number of days optional
Category name
Elevation gain optional
Number of days optional
Category name
🏋️ Fitness
Format (AMRAP, For Time etc.)
Duration (mins) optional
Category name
Duration (mins) optional
Category name
🏇 Equestrian
Discipline type
Distance optional
Category name
Distance optional
Category name
⛷️ Snow Sports
Discipline type
Distance optional
Category name
Distance optional
Category name
Reference
Distances & units
Every distance field has a three-way unit toggle. Select the unit that matches how your event is advertised.
| Unit | When to use | How it displays on site |
|---|---|---|
| m (metres) | Swim legs, short obstacle courses, sprint distances under 1km | 750m, 400m, 1500m |
| km (kilometres) | Standard Australian distances — most road, trail, and cycle events | 42km, 100km, 5km |
| miles | Events specifically advertised in miles — 100-miler ultras, US-origin races | 100 miles (160.9km) |
Miles tip: Only use miles if your event is genuinely advertised in miles (e.g. a 100 Mile race). If your event is 160km, enter it as 160km — not 99.4 miles. When miles are selected, the km equivalent is automatically shown in brackets on the event listing.
Advanced
Custom "Other" events
For unique multi-sport events that don't fit a standard format — adventure races, expedition events, custom relays — select "Other / Custom" as the sport type. This unlocks a fully custom leg builder.
What qualifies as "Other"? Any event with a unique combination of activities — kayak + run + swim + cycle, horse ride + hike + abseil, or any sequence that doesn't match the standard Triathlon or Duathlon formats.
How to build a custom event
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Select "Other / Custom" from the sport dropdown
The standard distance fields will be replaced by the custom leg builder.
2
Name your event type
Give it a descriptive name athletes will understand — e.g. "Bush to Beach Adventure Race" or "Red Centre Multi-Sport Challenge"
3
Add legs in race order
Click "Add a leg" for each stage. Select the activity type and enter the distance with unit. Add as many legs as your race has — there's no limit.
4
Use "Custom" for unique activities
If your activity isn't in the dropdown (e.g. "Abseil", "Sand Boarding", "Cave Crawl"), select "Custom" from the activity dropdown and type it in.
Worked example — Red Centre Adventure Race
Here's how you'd enter a unique 8-leg adventure race:
How to fill in the form
// Event type name
Event type: Red Centre Adventure Race
// Legs in race order
Leg 1: Kayak — 8 km
Leg 2: Run — 12 km
Leg 3: Cycle — 45 km
Leg 4: Swim — 1500 m
Leg 5: Hike — 8 km
Leg 6: Abseil (Custom) — 80 m
Leg 7: Cycle — 30 km
Leg 8: Run — 5 km
// How it displays on the site
Kayak 8km → Run 12km → Cycle 45km → Swim 1500m → Hike 8km → Abseil 80m → Cycle 30km → Run 5km
Event type: Red Centre Adventure Race
// Legs in race order
Leg 1: Kayak — 8 km
Leg 2: Run — 12 km
Leg 3: Cycle — 45 km
Leg 4: Swim — 1500 m
Leg 5: Hike — 8 km
Leg 6: Abseil (Custom) — 80 m
Leg 7: Cycle — 30 km
Leg 8: Run — 5 km
// How it displays on the site
Kayak 8km → Run 12km → Cycle 45km → Swim 1500m → Hike 8km → Abseil 80m → Cycle 30km → Run 5km
Each leg has its own unit toggle. So you can mix metres (for the swim), kilometres (for the run and cycle), and even miles for legs specifically advertised that way — all within the same event.
Multiple categories within a custom event
If your adventure race has an Elite category and a Teams category with different distances, add them as separate disciplines — click "Add another discipline", select "Other / Custom" again, and build the legs for the second category.
Step 4 of 4
Additional information
Optional but helpful details that improve your listing for the right athletes.
Min age
Minimum participant age. E.g. 16 for most endurance events, 18 for some ultras.
Optional
Max participants
Total field size across all disciplines. Helps athletes know if they need to enter early.
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Beginner friendly
Whether your event is suitable for first-timers. Helps beginners self-select into your event.
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Additional notes
Anything else athletes should know — gear requirements, cut-off times, parking, mandatory equipment, course briefing details.
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Boost your listing
Featured listings
A Featured listing gives your event maximum visibility on Eventry — shown at the top of results with a highlighted border and Featured badge.
⭐ What Featured includes
| Feature | Standard (Free) | Featured ($49 AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Listed on Eventry | ✅ | ✅ |
| All disciplines shown | ✅ | ✅ |
| Top of search results | — | ✅ |
| Featured badge | — | ✅ |
| Social media shoutout | — | ✅ |
| Priority review (4hrs) | — | ✅ |
| Analytics | — | ✅ |
Currently complimentary. While we build our audience, Featured listings are available at no cost to select organisers. Contact us at eventry.au@gmail.com to have your event featured.
What happens next
After you submit
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Submission received
Your event lands in our review queue immediately. You'll see a confirmation message on screen.
2
We review your listing
We check for completeness, accuracy, and that it meets our community guidelines. Standard listings are reviewed within 24 hours. Featured within 4 hours.
3
Approval email sent
You'll receive an email at your contact address once your event is live — with a direct link to your listing.
4
Athletes find and register
Your event is now searchable and filterable on Eventry. The Register button links directly to your registration page.
Need to make changes after submission?
Email eventry.au@gmail.com with your event name and the changes needed. We'll update it within 24 hours. Full self-service editing is coming soon.
Need to remove your event?
Email eventry.au@gmail.com and we'll remove it promptly. Events are also automatically archived after their end date.
Help
Frequently asked questions
Can I list multiple events at once? ▼
Yes — submit each event separately through the form. There's no limit on how many events you can list. If you have a large calendar of events, email us at eventry.au@gmail.com and we can discuss a bulk upload process.
What's the difference between an event and a discipline? ▼
An event is the overarching race day or festival — e.g. "Noosa Triathlon Festival". A discipline is each separately-priced category within that event — e.g. Sprint Tri ($155), Olympic Tri ($195), Kids Tri ($45). One event can have unlimited disciplines.
Do I need to use Eventry's registration system? ▼
No — Eventry doesn't process registrations. You provide your existing registration URL (EntryCentral, EventBrite, your own website, etc.) and we link directly to it. Athletes register through your normal process.
My event has different prices for early bird vs full price — which do I enter? ▼
Enter the standard (full) entry price. You can mention early bird pricing in the Additional Notes field. We recommend keeping the price current — if early bird has closed, update it to the current price by emailing eventry.au@gmail.com.
Can I list an event that happens every year? ▼
Yes — list this year's event now. When next year's date is confirmed, submit a new listing for the upcoming edition. We'll archive the old one automatically after the event date passes.
What if my event spans multiple locations? ▼
Enter the start location as the primary location. You can describe the full course route in the event description or Additional Notes field.
My event is in miles — should I convert to km? ▼
No — if your event is genuinely advertised in miles (e.g. a 100 Mile ultramarathon), select "miles" as the unit. Eventry will automatically show the km equivalent in brackets. Only use miles if that's how the race is actually promoted.
How do I get a Featured listing? ▼
During our launch phase, Featured listings are available at no cost to select organisers. Email eventry.au@gmail.com to discuss featuring your event. Online payment for Featured listings is coming soon.
I submitted but haven't heard back — what should I do? ▼
Check your spam folder first. If you still haven't received a confirmation after 24 hours, email eventry.au@gmail.com with your event name and we'll look into it.
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