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Family Fun Runs across Australia

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Belair Marathon

Belair Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km50 km Trail

Belair Marathon is South Australia’s premier trail running event, held in the scenic Belair National Park. Set for Sunday 28 February 2027, it brings runners onto rugged trails,...

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Bendigo Fun Run

Bendigo Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km

The Bendigo Fun Run is a community-focused running event in Bendigo, set around the heart of the city and its scenic parkland. It brings together runners, joggers, walkers,...

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Castle Hill Trail Run

Castle Hill Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Castle Hill, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km9 km11.5 km Trail

The Castle Hill Trail Run is a scenic off-road running event in Townsville, set around the well-known Castle Hill landscape in Queensland. It features a mix of steep...

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SEQ Trail Series - Ewen Maddock Dam

SEQ Trail Series - Ewen Maddock Dam

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Mooloolah, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8.1 km14.4 km Trail From $69.00 / entry

Join the SEQ Trail Series at Ewen Maddock Dam for a scenic trail-running event in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. This round offers two course options, with a shorter...

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River Run Geelong

River Run Geelong

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Victoria, Victoria, Australia

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

River Run Geelong is a scenic community fun run set along the Barwon River path system in Geelong, offering a flat and fast course that suits runners, walkers...

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Hobart Run the Bridge

Hobart Run the Bridge

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km

Hobart Run the Bridge returns on Sunday 28 February 2027 for its 17th edition, giving participants the opportunity to run or walk across the iconic Tasman Bridge as...

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Snow Gum Run

Snow Gum Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km4 km7 km15 km21 km35 km42.2 km Trail

Snow Gum Run is an alpine trail-running event at Mount Baw Baw, Victoria, held above 1,500 metres in the pristine sub-alpine environment of the Victorian Alps. With seven...

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Whale Rock Trail Run

Whale Rock Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Feb 2027

Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6.5 km12 km17 km Trail

Whale Rock Trail Run returns to Pennant Hills on Sunday, 28 February 2027, with a choice of trail-running distances through the scenic bushland of Lane Cove National Park....

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WAMC Peninsula Run

WAMC Peninsula Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

01 Mar 2027

Town of Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Road & paved paths From $5.00 / entry

The WAMC Peninsula Run is a road running event in the Town of Victoria Park, Western Australia, featuring 5km and 10km distances. It is organised by the Western...

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Peninsula Twilight Run

Peninsula Twilight Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

01 Mar 2027

Burswood, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km From $5.00 / entry

The Peninsula Twilight Run is an evening running event on the Burswood peninsula, with both 5 km and 10 km distances available. The event starts and finishes at...

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Sunset Series - The Tan

Sunset Series - The Tan

Not confirmed: family participation.

03 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.8 km7.7 km From $45.00 / entry

Finish the Sunset Series in style at Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track with a twilight running event beside the Royal Botanic Gardens and city skyline. Choose between two course...

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Mackay Airport Twilight City Run

Mackay Airport Twilight City Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

05 Mar 2027

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Kids activities available

The Mackay Airport Twilight City Run is a 5km evening fun run in Mackay, Queensland, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. The event is open to participants of...

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Warburton Trail Festival

Warburton Trail Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Mar 2027 – 08 Mar 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km14 km22 km27 km50 km Trail

The Warburton Trail Festival is a multi-day trail running event set in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating the region’s wild singletrack and river-country scenery. It features a long weekend...

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Run Huskisson 2.0

Run Huskisson 2.0

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Mar 2027

Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km64.4 km Road & paved paths

Run Huskisson 2.0 is a coastal running event in Huskisson on the Jervis Bay waterfront, held during the Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival weekend. The course follows the waterfront...

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Tasmania's Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Run

Tasmania's Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

06 Mar 2027

Stanley, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 25 km50 km75 km101 km Trail

Tasmania’s Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Run is a point-to-point endurance event across the spectacular north-west coast of Tasmania, starting at The Nut in Stanley and finishing at the...

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Grange Coastal

Grange Coastal

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

Grange Coastal is a low-key community fun run held in Grange, Adelaide, with a coastal route that showcases the local seaside area. The event offers multiple distance options,...

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Perth Trail Summer Series - Stay Puft

Perth Trail Summer Series - Stay Puft

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Yanchep, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event Trail From $30.00 / entry

Perth Trail Summer Series – Stay Puft is a Sunday morning trail-running event held in Yanchep National Park. The event takes runners along the park’s Ghost House Trail,...

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Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km12 km21.1 km42.2 km Trail

The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run is a multi-distance trail running event set in the Burrawan State Forest near Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. It offers...

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Optimise Health Peak2Park

Optimise Health Peak2Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10 km

Optimise Health Peak2Park is a community fun run and walk held in Toowoomba, Queensland, on Sunday 7 March 2027. Participants travel from Picnic Point on the escarpment to...

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Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Herons Creek, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km12 km21.1 km42.2 km Trail

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run takes runners into the scenic Burrawan State Forest near Port Macquarie for a choice of four trail-running challenges. Held on Sunday, 7 March 2027,...

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King Island Imperial 20

King Island Imperial 20

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

King Island, Tasmania, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 32 km Kids activities available

The King Island Imperial 20 is a scenic 32-kilometre coastal running event across King Island, travelling from Naracoopa to Currie through jagged reefs, sandy beaches and lush landscapes.The...

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MAWA Lake Monger

MAWA Lake Monger

Not confirmed: family participation.

07 Mar 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km7.5 km11 km Road & paved paths

Take part in a road running or walking event around Lake Monger, with participants completing one, two or three laps of the lake on tarmac bike paths.The event...

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Herdy's Frontyard Ultra

Herdy's Frontyard Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

12 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra is a backyard-style ultrarunning event set around a 6.71km loop, with runners completing the course on the hour, every hour, until only one person remains....

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Six Foot Track Marathon

Six Foot Track Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027

Explorers Tree, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 45 km Trail

Six Foot Track Marathon Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | Explorers Tree, Katoomba, NSW, Australia Experience the iconic **Six Foot Track Marathon**, a challenging 45km ultramarathon tracing the historic...

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Riverland Backyard Ultra

Riverland Backyard Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027

Loveday Adventure Park, Barmera, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Riverland Backyard Ultra is South Australia’s newest backyard ultra, set to begin on Saturday, 13 March 2027, at Loveday Adventure Park in the heart of the Riverland,...

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I'm Still Standing Sydney

I'm Still Standing Sydney

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

I’m Still Standing Sydney is a last one standing ultra running event held in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. It uses a backyard ultra-style format, with runners completing a roughly...

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Trail Run Australia - Tathra

Trail Run Australia - Tathra

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027

Tathra, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6.2 km18.1 km29.8 km Trail

Trail Run Australia - Tathra is a scenic coastal trail running event held in the seaside town of Tathra on the NSW Sapphire Coast. The 2027 event is...

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Run the Rock

Run the Rock

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 Mar 2027

Woodend, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km13.5 km22 km

Run the Rock is an annual off-road running event set in the scenic Macedon Ranges at Hanging Rock, a short drive from Woodend. It offers a family-friendly mix...

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ATR Summer Series 6: Surf Run

ATR Summer Series 6: Surf Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Port Elliot, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km From $45.00 / entry

The ATR Summer Series 6: Surf Run is the final race of the Adelaide Trail Runners' six-event coastal trail series, taking place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at...

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Canning River Runningworks Festival

Canning River Runningworks Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

14 Mar 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths

The Canning River Runningworks Festival is a road running event held in Western Australia, with distances including a 10K, half marathon and marathon. The course follows the Canning...

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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.