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Family Fun Runs across Australia

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Ultra-Trail Australia: UTA50 & UTA100

Ultra-Trail Australia: UTA50 & UTA100

Not confirmed: family participation.

15 May 2027

Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 51 km101 km Trail

Ultra-Trail Australia: UTA50 & UTA100 is Australia’s premier trail running event, held on Saturday, May 15, 2027, in the stunning Blue Mountains National Park of Katoomba, NSW. Starting...

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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

15 May 2027 – 16 May 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.5 km6 km10 km12 km14 km23 km44 km60 km

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a weekend-long celebration of running, music and wellness set in the coastal towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay in Victoria. It...

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Great Ocean Road Marathon

Great Ocean Road Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 May 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 44 km Road & paved paths $175.00 / entry

The Great Ocean Road Marathon is a scenic running event on one of Australia’s most iconic coastal roads, with the main marathon covering 44 kilometres from Lorne to...

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Runaway Noosa Marathon

Runaway Noosa Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 May 2027

Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km

Runaway Noosa Marathon brings runners to Noosa Heads for a weekend of sunshine, good times and a friendly coastal atmosphere. The event features a flat, fast, multi-lap course...

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HBF Run for a Reason

HBF Run for a Reason

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 May 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

HBF Run for a Reason is a major community fun run and walk that brings runners, joggers, walkers and wheelers into the heart of Perth for a day...

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SMC Road Race 9

SMC Road Race 9

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 May 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 9 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is open...

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HBF Run for a Reason

HBF Run for a Reason

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 May 2027

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

HBF Run for a Reason is a major community running and walking event held in the heart of Perth, Western Australia, on Sunday, 23 May 2027. The event...

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Woodlands Trail Run

Woodlands Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Woodlands Trail Run is a trail running event offering 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 50km courses. Course maps are available for each distance, with race-day check-in, briefings...

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Warwick Pentathrun

Warwick Pentathrun

Not confirmed: family participation.

29 May 2027 – 30 May 2027

Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.6 km4.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km Mixed surfaces From $10.00 / entry

Warwick Pentathrun is a two-day running event in Warwick, Queensland, held at the end of May each year. It brings together five different races across the weekend, with...

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Bayside Run Festival

Bayside Run Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 May 2027

Sandringham, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km63 km Road & paved paths

Bayside Run Festival is a coastal running event held on Sunday, 30 May 2027, with the start and finish area at Depena Reserve in Sandringham. The course follows...

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Launceston Running Festival

Launceston Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 May 2027

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

The Launceston Running Festival returns to Launceston, Tasmania, on Sunday 30 May 2027, bringing four events together for a major day of running and walking. Peppers Silo Half...

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Bayside Run Festival

Bayside Run Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 May 2027

Sandringham, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km63 km Road & paved paths

Bayside Run Festival is a road-running event along the Sydney Bayside foreshore, with the start and finish area at Depena Reserve in Sandringham. The course travels through Sandringham,...

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Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Unbreakable Mountain Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Jun 2027 – 07 Jun 2027

Marysville, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail

Unbreakable is a challenging trail-running event inspired by the Barkley Marathons. The weekend-format event asks participants to follow a demanding, largely unrevealed course using a map and compass,...

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Simpson Desert Ultra

Simpson Desert Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Jun 2027 – 06 Jun 2027

Birdsville, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 25 km50 km75 km100 km160 km Trail

The Simpson Desert Ultra is a tough outback ultra marathon held near Birdsville in south-west Queensland, on the edge of the Simpson Desert. It offers multiple race distances,...

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Brisbane Marathon Festival

Brisbane Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Jun 2027

City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths

The Brisbane Marathon Festival, held on Sunday, 6 June 2027, is one of Australia’s oldest and most celebrated running events, inviting participants from across the nation and beyond...

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LeFevre Coastal Running Festival

LeFevre Coastal Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Jun 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km

The LeFevre Coastal Running Festival is a low-key coastal running event held in the Semaphore area of Adelaide, featuring a flat, fast course along the foreshore and nearby...

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Wollongong Running Festival

Wollongong Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Jun 2027

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival is a road running event in Wollongong, bringing together runners of all ages and abilities for a lively coastal race day. The 2027...

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BMA Mackay Marina Run

BMA Mackay Marina Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Jun 2027

Mackay Harbour, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

The BMA Mackay Marina Run is a popular annual road running event set in Mackay, Queensland, and known for its flat, fast course and scenic coastal setting. It...

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Loxford Maitland Running Festival

Loxford Maitland Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Jun 2027

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km12 km21.1 km

The Loxford Maitland Running Festival is a community running event in Maitland, featuring a scenic course around the Maitland Regional Athletics Centre and the riverbanks of the CBD....

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Run Forrest Trail Run

Run Forrest Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Jun 2027

Forrest, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km10 km21 km

Run Forrest Trail Run returns to Forrest in the heart of Victoria’s Otway Ranges on Saturday 12 June 2027. Starting from the Barwon Water Reserve, the event showcases...

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Rosebud Running Festival

Rosebud Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Jun 2027

Rosebud, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km

The Rosebud Running Festival is a new running and walking event on the Mornington Peninsula, set against the coastal scenery of Rosebud, Victoria. The course includes sections along...

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Kowen Winter Trails

Kowen Winter Trails

Not confirmed: family participation.

20 Jun 2027

Wamboin, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12 km21.1 km42.2 km Trail

Kowen Winter Trails offers three winter trail-running options through native forest and groomed forestry trails in the Wamboin area: a 12 km trail run or walk, a half...

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Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

26 Jun 2027

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km21 km42 km Trail

The Surf Coast Trail Marathon is a trail running event on Victoria’s Surf Coast, with marathon and half marathon options that follow the scenic Surf Coast Walk between...

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Ultra Perth Half Marathon & 50K

Ultra Perth Half Marathon & 50K

Not confirmed: family participation.

26 Jun 2027

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km50 km

Ultra Perth is a riverfront running event in South Perth, bringing together athletes for a 50K ultra, half marathon and 10K across some of Perth’s best-known foreshore scenery....

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Perth

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Perth

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Jun 2027

Town of Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 42.195 km Road & paved paths

Run the Perth edition of the 777 Marathon, a seven-day, seven-city running challenge supporting Bravehearts and its work to prevent and treat child sexual abuse.The 777 Marathon travels...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Adelaide

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Adelaide

Not confirmed: family participation.

29 Jun 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Run the Adelaide leg of the 777 Marathon, a seven-day challenge featuring seven marathons in seven cities. The 2027 event supports Bravehearts, an Australian charity dedicated to preventing...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Melbourne

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 Jun 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Choose your distance at the Melbourne leg of Bravehearts’ 777 Marathon, part of a seven-marathon, seven-city challenge held across seven consecutive days. Available courses include the full marathon,...

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Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney

Bravehearts 777 Marathon - Sydney

Not confirmed: family participation.

02 Jul 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Road & paved paths

Take on a Sydney leg of Bravehearts' 777 Marathon, a national running event supporting the charity's work to prevent and treat child sexual abuse. Participants can choose from...

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ASICS Gold Coast Marathon

ASICS Gold Coast Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Jul 2027 – 04 Jul 2027

Southport, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.0975 km42.195 km

ASICS Gold Coast Marathon is one of Australia’s best-known road-running events, held on the Gold Coast in Queensland over a weekend of marathon racing and supporting distances. It...

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GOLD Coastal

GOLD Coastal

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Jul 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km14 km21.1 km

GOLD Coastal is a low-cost, gold-themed coastal running event held in Adelaide, designed around a friendly community atmosphere and scenic seaside routes. The event features multiple race distances,...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a fun run and a competitive race?
Fun runs emphasize participation and community over competition. No time pressure, mixed ages and abilities, often festive atmosphere. Competitive races focus on performance, split participants by ability, have official timing and prizes. Fun runs are perfect for first-timers and families; competitive races suit experienced runners chasing times. Many events offer both formats.

Are fun runs timed or just for participation?
It varies. Many fun runs offer optional timing—you can race for time or just participate. Check your specific event details. Even when timed, fun runs rarely have pace cutoffs or time limits. The emphasis is on finishing together as a community. If you want zero pressure, choose events that explicitly market themselves as non-competitive.

What's a good pace for a fun run?
Fun runs have no 'good' pace—any pace that gets you to the finish is perfect. Walk, jog, run, or a mix—it's entirely up to you. Many fun runs have people of all fitness levels, so there's no pressure to keep up with anyone else. Enjoy the event, high-five other participants, and celebrate crossing the finish line.

Do I have to run the exact distance listed in the event?
Each event sets its own rules. Some allow you to run, walk, or jog the distance. Others accept modified distances or allow you to split the activity across multiple days. Check the event details for specific requirements.

Can my family participate in a walking event together?
Yes. Many walking events are designed for families and welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels. Check the event details to see if there are distance options, age groups, or family categories.

What age should children be to participate in a fun run?
Most fun runs welcome families with children of all ages. Many events offer different distance options for kids (such as 1 km), families, and serious runners. Check the event details to see what's available and any age recommendations.

Can we register as a family team?
Many family fun runs allow team registration, but it varies by event. Some events let families register together as a group, while others require individual registrations. Check the event's registration page for team or family options.

How does fundraising work in charity events?
Charity events typically ask participants to secure sponsorships (donations) from friends and family based on their participation or performance. You register, then share a fundraising link with your network. Funds go directly to the charity.

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?
Requirements vary by event. Some events ask participants to set a fundraising target, while others allow you to participate with just a registration fee. Check the event details to see what's expected.

How do I search for events in my area?
Use the search filters on this page to find events by sport type (running, cycling, walking), location (search by suburb or postcode), and date (this weekend, this month, or a custom range). Virtual events can be found by checking the Virtual & Online filter.

Is there a cost to register for events?
Most events have registration fees ranging from free to a few dollars. Some events offer free early-bird registration or family discounts. The registration cost is shown on each event's listing.

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?
Physical events may be postponed or modified due to severe weather, but this is rare. Check your event's terms and conditions or contact the organisers directly for their weather policy. Most virtual events proceed regardless of weather since participants choose their own locations.