Barcelona, Spain: The Extra Mile Endurathon
October 1
Walk till you drop…or at least that’s what they expect you to do in this city race. Inspired by a Stephen King book called “The Long Walk” in which people walk for their lives, in this case the last one standing gets a $1,000 as well as $1 for each mile he or she finishes to be donated to charity. Some people are there for the thrill, others to test their endurance… so if you miss your chance in Barcelona, try your luck next month in Las Vegas, or in Buenos Aires in December. You can apply online by visiting the website:
www.extramileendurathon.com
 

Phillip Island, Australia: Australian MotoGP
October 12 – 14
Australia has joined the league of Grand Prix racing. At 120 miles southeast of Melbourne riders get ready to circulate the track embracing a breathtaking backdrop and cool breeze. Motorbikes can be ruthless machines; the sound of the 125 cc and the 500 cc engines will the air with excitement, while the rest of the positive noise energy will come from the cheering crowd. 
www.motogp.com
 

Reykjavik, Iceland: Iceland Airwaves music festival
October 17-21
The volcanic island is about to erupt - that’s what the city feels like around this time. Music blasting from bars, clubs, even art galleries; the festival showcases original music and influential bands. Discover new talents and enjoy performances from Iceland’s famous artists like Quarashi, Minus, Sigur Ros, Apparat Organ Quartet, Trabant. At the end, whether you’re club hopping or relaxing in the water of Blue Lagoon, the music is guaranteed to unite all fans. 
www.icelandairwaves.com
 

Munich, Germany: Modern07
October 19 – 23
It’s not always easy to find what you are looking for when visiting an art exhibition, but for contemporary art lovers, “Modern” has made it exclusively theirs. Enjoy a different theme each year aiming to educate, impress and steer emotions in devotees. The five day event will take place at Residenz München, where collections from major galleries in Basel, New York, Beijing, Vienna…just to mention a few are displayed in the most profound manner.
www.modern07.com
 

Zagreb, Croatia: 5th Zagreb Film Festival
October 21- 27
Film festivals come and go, but each city throws a show to be remembered. Notably, the fresh talent and the intimacy of each showing gives the event a distinctive identity. The ZFF kicks off its 5th year with a diverse selection of films, short films and documentaries from all over Europe. Also there will be a photography exhibition and a Best Flash Animation award in addition to the Golden Prams (the festival’s main awards). 
www.zagrebfilmfestival.com