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Red Ribbon Run 2026

Red Ribbon Run 2026

Not confirmed: family participation.

29 Nov 2026

Palms Lawn, Albert Park, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Kids activities available

Red Ribbon Run 2026 brings the community together at Albert Park Lake during the World AIDS Day period. Held on Sunday 29 November from 9:00 am to 1:00...

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RECC. Run The World Relay Gold Coast

RECC. Run The World Relay Gold Coast

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 Dec 2026

Southport, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Gather your team for the RECC. Run The World Relay Gold Coast, a Friday twilight relay at Broadwater Parklands in Southport. Teams of four take on a fast,...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Sydney

The 5K Foam Fest - Sydney

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Horsley Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest – Sydney is an energetic obstacle course and foam-filled adventure taking place at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park on Saturday, 5...

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Afterglow Twilight Trail Run

Afterglow Twilight Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km13 km21 km Trail

Afterglow Twilight Trail Run is a funky twilight-to-night trail running event along the Surf Coast in Torquay, combining scenic coastal running with a lively, glow-themed atmosphere.Participants can choose...

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High Country Flyathlon - Delatite River

High Country Flyathlon - Delatite River

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Mirimbah, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The High Country Flyathlon returns to the Delatite River at Mirimbah on Saturday, 5 December 2026, combining trail running, fly fishing and friendly competition at the foot of...

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Weight of War Run - Karratha

Weight of War Run - Karratha

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Free participation

The Weight of War Run is a free charity run taking place in Karratha on Saturday 5 December 2026, held simultaneously in Brisbane, Cronulla, Karratha and Canberra to...

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Weight of War Run - Canberra

Weight of War Run - Canberra

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Free participation

Weight of War Run – Canberra is a free charity event taking place on Saturday 5 December 2026, supporting veteran mental health. The Canberra event will be held...

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Weight of War Run - Brisbane

Weight of War Run - Brisbane

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Free participation

Weight of War Run – Brisbane is a free charity run supporting veteran mental health, taking place on Saturday, 5 December 2026, at Felons Brewing Co in Brisbane....

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Weight of War Run - Cronulla

Weight of War Run - Cronulla

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Free participation

The Weight of War Run is a free charity run taking place in Cronulla on Saturday, 5 December 2026, alongside events in Brisbane, Karratha and Canberra. The event...

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Westies Joggers 10km Handicap

Westies Joggers 10km Handicap

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Georges Hall, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km

Take on the Westies Joggers 10km Handicap at Lake Gillawarna, Georges Hall, on Saturday, 5 December 2026. The event follows a certified 10km course and uses handicap starts,...

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Heat & Flow - Run Registration

Heat & Flow - Run Registration

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026

Löyly, Stirling, WA

Running Race or organised distance event Free participation

Start the Heat & Flow Summer Season Opener with a free social run at Löyly in Stirling on Saturday 5 December 2026. Social Run Club × NARC will...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Dec 2026 – 06 Dec 2026

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Trail

Take on a single-lap trail half marathon through Lake Parramatta Reserve, combining scenic lakeside views, a picturesque waterfall and towering eucalypt canopies with technical single-track sections and fire...

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Coburg Harriers King & Queen of the North

Coburg Harriers King & Queen of the North

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km12 km

Coburg Harriers King & Queen of the North Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, VIC, Australia Join the annual **Coburg Harriers King & Queen...

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Perth Trail Summer Series - Qi Gong

Perth Trail Summer Series - Qi Gong

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.2 km10.2 km15.3 km Trail From $30.00 / entry

Qi Gong is part of the Perth Trail Summer Series, taking place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Wungong Recreation Park in Bedfordale, Western Australia. The event offers...

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Beerwah at Daybreak

Beerwah at Daybreak

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21.1 km42.2 km Trail

Beerwah at Daybreak is a sunrise trail running event held at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains area of Queensland. It features three distances...

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Lara Fun Run

Lara Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Lara, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km

The Lara Fun Run is a family-friendly community event in Lara, with options for different ages and abilities, including a run, a run/walk and a kids’ dash. The...

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MAWA Safety Bay 10k/5k

MAWA Safety Bay 10k/5k

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Road & paved paths

MAWA Safety Bay 10k/5k is a road-running event in Western Australia that appears in public race calendars for December 2026, but the available listing does not confirm a...

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Mt Buller SkyRun

Mt Buller SkyRun

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Mount Buller, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km22 km36 km45 km Trail

The Mt Buller SkyRun is an alpine trail running event in Victoria’s High Country, set in and around Mt Buller Village and known as one of the closest...

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Hallora Marathon Festival

Hallora Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Warragul, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km8 km16 km24 km42 km

The Hallora Marathon Festival is a regional running, walking and cycling event in Warragul, supporting the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. It brings together a range of distances and...

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Perth 5K

Perth 5K

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Osborne Park, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Road & paved paths

Perth 5K is a fast, flat road race designed for runners chasing a personal best. The 5-kilometre course consists of two 2.5-kilometre loops in Osborne Park, offering a...

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Run21 Sydney - Race 2

Run21 Sydney - Race 2

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21 km

Run21 Sydney – Race 2 is a boutique running event at Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park, on Sunday 6 December 2026. The riverside series offers a choice of...

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Mt Buller Sky Run

Mt Buller Sky Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Mount Buller, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km22 km36 km45 km Trail

Take on the spectacular alpine trails of Victoria’s High Country at the Mt Buller Sky Run. Starting in Mt Buller Village, the event traverses alpine ridgelines and winds...

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Victor Harbor Half Marathon

Victor Harbor Half Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Dec 2026

Warland Reserve, Albert Place, Victor Harbor SA, Australia

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

Finish the year with a PB at The Running Company Victor Harbor Half Marathon.Scenic, flat & fast Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & kids’ run around Encounter Bay. If...

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Wodonga 5km Handicap Series Round 5

Wodonga 5km Handicap Series Round 5

Not confirmed: family participation.

10 Dec 2026

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km From $10.00 / entry Kids activities available

Round 5 of the Wodonga 5km Handicap Series is the final race in a five-event Thursday evening series hosted by Wodonga Athletic Club. Runners of all abilities are...

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The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga

The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Dec 2026

Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Location: Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia Description: Join The 5K Foam Fest, the world's #1 fun run,...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km Trail

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon is a trail running event set in Lake Parramatta Reserve in Sydney, offering a scenic 21-kilometre course through waterfront trails, technical single track...

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Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap

Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Dec 2026

Georges Hall, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.5 km

The Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap is a chip-timed club race held on a certified course around Lake Gillawarna in Georges Hall. The event welcomes new runners and visitors,...

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ATR Summer Series - Race 2

ATR Summer Series - Race 2

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Bridgewater, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km From $27.50 / entry

ATR Summer Series - Race 2 is a trail running event in the Adelaide Hills, held at Bridgewater on Sunday 13 December 2026. It is part of a...

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Founders City Beach Cup

Founders City Beach Cup

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km From $10.00 / entry

The Founders City Beach Cup is a coastal running event held in the City Beach area of Western Australia, with race distances of 4km and 8km. It is...

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SMC Road Race 4

SMC Road Race 4

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Dec 2026

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

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

SMC Road Race 4 is part of a volunteer-run road racing series held at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series welcomes runners without club membership, making it...

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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.
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