About this event
Run For The Firies is a community fun run and walk event taking place at Eltham North Reserve in Melbourne, Victoria, on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Participants can choose from several distances: a 4km run or walk, 6km run, 10.6km run (quarter marathon), and a half marathon.
The half marathon consists of two laps of the scenic 10.6km course, which winds through the picturesque Eltham North parkland, travels up Allendale Road, follows the historic aqueduct to Research, and returns via Main Road Eltham back to the Eltham North Adventure Playground. Shorter courses also showcase the natural beauty of Eltham North parkland along the Diamond Creek Trail.
This event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Research and Kangaroo Ground Volunteer Fire Brigades, supporting vital emergency services in Melbourne’s outer north-east suburbs.
Distances:
4K - run/walk
6K - run
Quarter Marathon / 10.6K - run
Half Marathon - run
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Categories
Suggested groups & activities in and around Eltham North VIC
Warrandyte Walkers
St Helena Basketball Club
Catholic Walking Club of Victoria Inc
Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club Inc
Carry and Connect - Eltham
Walking Football 4 Health Victoria Eltham