Family Fun Runs across Australia

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True Blue Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jan 2027

Australind Foreshore, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12.5 km25 km50 km75 km100 km

True Blue Ultra is a scenic road-running event held at the Australind Foreshore in Western Australia on Saturday, 16 January 2027. The event features a flat, fast and...

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Bogong to Hotham

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Jan 2027

Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 29 km35 km64 km Trail

Bogong to Hotham is a challenging high-country trail race through Victoria’s alpine terrain, taking runners from Mountain Creek Campground near Mount Beauty to the summit of Mount Hotham....

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ATR Summer Series - Race 3

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

Belair, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 27 km Trail From $27.50 / entry

ATR Summer Series - Race 3 is the third event in Adelaide Trail Runners’ summer trail running series and takes place at Belair National Park in South Australia....

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WAMC Matilda Bay Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

City of Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10 km

The WAMC Matilda Bay Run is a running and walking event held in the Nedlands area of Perth, Western Australia, and is organised by the West Australian Marathon...

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Kowen Trail Run: New Years Resolution Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

Wamboin, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12 km21.1 km Mixed surfaces

The Kowen Trail Run: New Year’s Resolution Run is a trail running event held in Wamboin, New South Wales, with runners able to choose between a 21.1km half...

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SMC Road Race 5

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

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

SMC Road Race 5 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is scheduled...

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MAWA Piney Lakes

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

Winthrop, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km

MAWA Piney Lakes is a Sunday morning running event at Piney Lakes Reserve in Winthrop, Western Australia, on 17 January 2027. Presented as part of the Masters Athletics...

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Two Bays Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Jan 2027

Permien Street, Dromana VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 28 km56 km Trail

Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a...

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The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Jan 2027

St Anne's Winery, Myrniong, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne is a thrilling 5K obstacle course fun run set for Saturday, January 23, 2027, at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, VIC, Australia.Expect...

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The 5K Foam Fest - West Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Jan 2027

Myrniong, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest – West Melbourne is a foam-filled obstacle course fun run taking place at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Saturday, 23 January 2027. Participants...

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Sandman 50

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Jan 2027

Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 50 km Trail From $60.00 / entry

Sandman 50 is a 50km beach run from Old Dunsborough to Busselton Jetty and back, set along the ocean’s edge in Dunsborough, Western Australia. The course is run...

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Sandman 50

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Jan 2027

Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 50 km Trail From $60.00 / entry

Sandman 50 is a 50-kilometre beach ultramarathon running from the Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The nominal race line follows the water’s edge, generally...

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MAWA Australia Day Run 5k/10k

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Jan 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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

MAWA Australia Day Run 5k/10k is a road-running event in Western Australia, offering participants a choice of 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre distances. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 24...

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MAWA Baigup Wetlands (Australia Day)

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Jan 2027

Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

Take part in the MAWA Baigup Wetlands Australia Day event, a Sunday morning running and walking event at Hinds Reserve in Bayswater. Hosted by Masters Athletics WA, the...

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GetCareers Australia Day Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

26 Jan 2027

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

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

The GetCareers Australia Day Fun Run is a community event held in Bunbury on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Organised by the Bunbury Runners Club, the event welcomes participants...

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Beerwah at Night

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 Jan 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

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

Beerwah at Night is a night trail-running event held at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains, with a choice of three distances: marathon, half...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Central Coast

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 Jan 2027

Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest returns to Glenworth Valley on Saturday, 30 January 2027, for a fun-filled day of foam, mud, water and inflatable obstacles. Designed for participants of...

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Ratalang Endurance Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

30 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km42.2 km

Run through the night on a scenic coastal trail at the Ratalang Endurance Run in Port Elliot, South Australia. Held from Saturday 30 January into Sunday 31 January...

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Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km Trail

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs is a coastal running event held in the Kilcunda area, with distances suitable for both serious runners and casual participants. Publicly available...

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SEQ Trail Series - Bunyaville

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jan 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 9.7 km15.6 km Trail From $69.00 / entry

SEQ Trail Series - Bunyaville is a trail running event in the South East Queensland Trail Running Series, held at James Drysdale Recreational Park in Bunyaville. It is...

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Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jan 2027

Kilcunda, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km Trail

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival is a coastal trail-running event in Kilcunda on Victoria’s Bass Coast, featuring scenic courses across grassy slopes, sandy beaches, clifftops overlooking the Southern Ocean...

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MAWA Thornlie Homestead

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jan 2027

Thornlie, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km

MAWA Homestead Thornlie is part of Masters Athletics WA’s Sunday morning running series, featuring a timed road and cross-country event at Homestead Park in Thornlie. The event is...

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Macarthur Run Festival (feat. Camden Athletics Classic)

Not confirmed: family participation.

31 Jan 2027

Narellan, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km

Macarthur Run Festival returns to Narellan Sports Hub on Sunday, 31 January 2027, bringing together community runners, walkers and athletics competitors for a full day of run-only events....

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Sunset Series - Melbourne Zoo

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.7 km7.7 km From $54.00 / entry

Sunset Series – Melbourne Zoo is a twilight fun run and walk held on Wednesday, 3 February 2027, as the opening event in Melbourne’s annual Sunset Series. Participants...

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Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra is a last-one-standing trail running challenge held in Melbourne, with runners completing a 6.7-kilometre loop every hour until only one competitor...

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MVP Backyard Ultra (Maribyrnong Valley Park)

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Keilor, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $100.00 / entry

MVP Backyard Ultra is a multi-day backyard ultra held at Brimbank Park in Keilor. The event begins on Friday, 5 February 2027, and is organised by TrailsPlus. Runners...

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Sun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Feb 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km10 km Road & paved paths

Sun Run is a popular Sydney coastal running event with 7km and 10km options, attracting a large field of participants and a strong community atmosphere. It is a...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Brisbane

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Feb 2027

Mount Cotton, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest is a fun-filled obstacle course event coming to Mount Cotton on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Held at Sirromet Winery, the event combines a 5-kilometre...

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New U Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Feb 2027

Speers Point, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km

New for 2027, the New U Run is a community running event held at Speers Point Park on Saturday, 6 February, as part of the Lake Macquarie Triathlon...

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City Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km7.5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km42.2 km50 km60 km

City Run is a scenic run through Adelaide that celebrates the city and showcases some of its best-known riverside and parkland paths. The event is scheduled for Sunday...

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a fun run and a competitive race?

Are fun runs timed or just for participation?

What's a good pace for a fun run?

Do I have to run the exact distance listed in the event?

Can my family participate in a walking event together?

What age should children be to participate in a fun run?

Can we register as a family team?

How does fundraising work in charity events?

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?

How do I search for events in my area?

Is there a cost to register for events?

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?