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Family Fun Runs across Australia

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Gold Coast Marathon

Gold Coast Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Jul 2027

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 42.195 km

The Gold Coast Marathon is one of Australia’s most popular running events, known for its flat, fast and scenic course along the Gold Coast’s surf beaches and Broadwater....

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3M3D

3M3D

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Jul 2027 – 10 Jul 2027

Kuranda, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 42.2 km Trail

Take on 3M3D, a three-day trail running challenge in tropical North Queensland, where entrants can run one, two or all three marathons across a mix of rainforest, dam...

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RunTheRoos Marathon

RunTheRoos Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

10 Jul 2027

Lameroo to Pinnaroo, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km10 km Kids activities available

The RunTheRoos Marathon on July 10, 2027, is a premier running event connecting the historic country towns of Lameroo and Pinnaroo in South Australia. Participants can choose from...

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Ultra Adelaide

Ultra Adelaide

Not confirmed: family participation.

10 Jul 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km34.99 km53.79 km104.13 km162.02 km Trail

Ultra Adelaide is a trail running event that takes participants from the Adelaide Hills into the heart of the city, combining rugged terrain, scenic trails and a dramatic...

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Raffertys Coastal Run

Raffertys Coastal Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

10 Jul 2027

Raffertys Resort, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 15 km22 km36 km Trail

Raffertys Coastal Run is a trail running event based at Raffertys Resort on the shores of Lake Macquarie, with courses that showcase coastal and lakeside terrain in New...

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Cairns Marathon Festival

Cairns Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Jul 2027

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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

The Cairns Marathon Festival returns to Cairns, Queensland, on Sunday, 11 July 2027, offering a range of events for runners and walkers of different ages and abilities. Participants...

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Elephant Trail Race

Elephant Trail Race

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027

Cairncross State Forest, Port Macquarie, NSW, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km13 km25 km50 km100 km160 km217 km Trail

The Elephant Trail Race is a multi-distance trail running event scheduled for Friday 16 July to Sunday 18 July 2027 in Port Macquarie, NSW, with racing set in...

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Elephant Trail Race

Elephant Trail Race

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027

Pembrooke, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km13 km25 km50 km100 km160 km217 km Trail

Elephant Trail Race is a multi-day trail-running festival held in the scenic Cairncross State Forest near Pembrooke, a short distance from Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Telegraph Point. The...

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The Guzzler Ultra

The Guzzler Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km50 km100 km Trail

The Guzzler Ultra is Brisbane’s own trail ultra, set on a scenic off-road course that begins in the Mt Coot-tha area and winds through D’Aguilar National Park before...

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The Guzzler Ultra Trail Running Festival

The Guzzler Ultra Trail Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027

Mount Coot-tha, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km52 km105 km Trail

The Guzzler Ultra Trail Running Festival is a challenging multi-distance trail-running event through Brisbane’s spectacular bushland around Mount Coot-tha and D’Aguilar National Park. Presented by NatuRace and supported...

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Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon

Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Jul 2027

Clontarf, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.0975 km42.195 km

The Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon is a long-running community running event on the Moreton Bay coastline, with race options that typically include a marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km...

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Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Jul 2027

Crockatt Park, Woody Point, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.0975 km42.195 km

The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run is a long-running community running event on the Redcliffe Peninsula, returning on Sunday 18 July 2027. It features a scenic waterfront route...

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Run Melbourne

Run Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Jul 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

Run Melbourne returns to Melbourne on Sunday, 18 July 2027, offering runners the chance to take part in a major city road-running event with courses that showcase some...

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Run Melbourne

Run Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Jul 2027

Grand Slam Oval, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

Run Melbourne gives participants the opportunity to experience Melbourne on foot while supporting charitable causes through fundraising. The 2027 event takes place on Sunday, 18 July, with the...

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Winery Run - Hunter Valley

Winery Run - Hunter Valley

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Jul 2027

Lovedale, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10.5 km21.1 km42.2 km

Winery Run – Hunter Valley is a scenic running festival held at Wandin Estate in Lovedale, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Set among rolling hills and...

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Sydney Ultra Marathons

Sydney Ultra Marathons

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027

Saint Ives, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 100 km Trail

Sydney Ultra Marathons is a trail ultramarathon event featuring 30 km, 50 km and 100 km courses through Sydney’s bushland. Entry includes a premium event shirt, race photos,...

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City to Surf Karratha

City to Surf Karratha

Not confirmed: family participation.

25 Jul 2027

Searipple Park, Bulgarra, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km12 km

The City to Surf Karratha is a community running festival in Karratha, Western Australia, featuring 12km and 4km fun run and walk events, plus a 4km wheelchair event....

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Eungella - Rainforest Run "off the beaten track" trail run series

Eungella - Rainforest Run "off the beaten track" trail run series

Not confirmed: family participation.

25 Jul 2027

Broken River, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km11 km18 km Trail

Take on the Eungella Rainforest Run, part of the Off The Beaten Track Trail Run Series, and explore the secluded rainforest trails and diverse terrain of Eungella National...

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McDonalds Townsville Running Festival

McDonalds Townsville Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jul 2027 – 01 Aug 2027

North Ward, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

Set against the Coral Sea, Magnetic Island and Townsville’s striking Castle Hill, the McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival offers a memorable running experience in one of Queensland’s most scenic...

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Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival

Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

01 Aug 2027

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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

The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival is a road running event held on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, bringing together a full marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometre, 5-kilometre...

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Rumble in the Jungle

Rumble in the Jungle

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Aug 2027

Ulong, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km8 km21 km30 km50 km100 km

Rumble in the Jungle is a trail running event based in Ulong, in the Coffs Harbour hinterland inland from Coffs Harbour. The event explores the scenic trails of...

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Scenic Rim Ultra

Scenic Rim Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Aug 2027 – 08 Aug 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km25 km42 km65 km105 km Trail

Scenic Rim Ultra is a challenging trail-running event in the Scenic Rim, Queensland, with six courses: 10km, 25km, 42km, 65km, 105km and 100 miles. Routes feature mountain climbs,...

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Coastal4Cancer

Coastal4Cancer

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Aug 2027

Grange, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km14 km21.1 km30 km

Coastal4Cancer is a low-cost, low-key, self-supported coastal fun run held in Grange, South Australia. The event is designed to suit a range of fitness levels and is set...

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Federation Ultra Trail

Federation Ultra Trail

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Aug 2027

The Rural City of Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 26 km35 km56 km Trail

The Federation Ultra Trail is a trail running event held on 8 August 2027 in the Murray Bridge area of South Australia. It offers multiple distances, including 54...

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Voltaren City2Surf

Voltaren City2Surf

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 Aug 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 14 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

Voltaren City2Surf is Sydney’s iconic 14km fun run from the city centre to Bondi Beach. Held on Sunday, 8 August 2027, the event brings together around 90,000 participants...

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Chevron City to Surf for genU - Perth

Chevron City to Surf for genU - Perth

Not confirmed: family participation.

29 Aug 2027

City Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km12 km

Chevron City to Surf for genU is a community fun run bringing together runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, families, schools and workplaces for a day of movement, connection and...

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Run Port Douglas

Run Port Douglas

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Sep 2027

Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

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

Run Port Douglas returns to Tropical North Queensland on Saturday 4 September 2027, offering a choice of 2km Run/Walk, 5km, 10km and 21.1km Half Marathon events through the...

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C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival

C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Sep 2027

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Kids activities available

The C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival returns to Coffs Harbour on Sunday, 12 September 2027, offering a choice of distances for runners and walkers of all ages...

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Ramsay Health Care LakeMacRun

Ramsay Health Care LakeMacRun

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Sep 2027

Warners Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10.5 km

Ramsay Health Care LakeMacRun is a traffic-free running event along the picturesque Lake Macquarie foreshore, starting and finishing at Warners Bay on Sunday, 12 September 2027. The relatively...

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Surf Coast Century

Surf Coast Century

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Sep 2027

Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 50 km100 km Trail

The Surf Coast Century is a coastal ultra-marathon and trail running event held in Anglesea on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. It offers a challenging mix of 100km solo,...

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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.