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Family Fun Runs across Australia

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Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival

Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km From $25.00 / entry

The Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival is a long-running community running event in Bunbury, bringing together runners of all levels for a scenic race weekend that showcases the...

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Run Army - Brisbane

Run Army - Brisbane

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.4 km5 km10 km15 km Road & paved paths

Run Army - Brisbane is a community-focused running event held in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, supporting Australian Defence Force members, veterans and first responders. It takes place...

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Gold Coast 10

Gold Coast 10

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Southport, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km

The Gold Coast 10 is a 10-kilometre road run held in Southport on the Gold Coast, with the race starting and finishing on the lawn at Broadwater Parklands....

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Elliots Revenge Trail Run

Elliots Revenge Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Alligator Creek, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km12 km21 km Trail

Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run is a challenging trail running event held in the Alligator Creek area south of Townsville, in North Queensland. It takes place in Bowling Green...

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Run Army Brisbane

Run Army Brisbane

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.4 km5 km10 km15 km Road & paved paths

Run Army Brisbane is a public run-only event taking place on Sunday, 11 April 2027, at South Bank Cultural Forecourt in South Brisbane. Organised by NXSports, the event...

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Mt Solitary Ultra

Mt Solitary Ultra

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 45 km Trail

Mt Solitary Ultra is a demanding 45-kilometre trail running event through the Blue Mountains, starting and finishing at the Old Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls. The out-and-back...

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MAWA Bardon Bash

MAWA Bardon Bash

Not confirmed: family participation.

11 Apr 2027

Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

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

MAWA Bardon Bash offers 10-kilometre and 7-kilometre run or walk courses along tarmac bike paths. The event is a road activity at Bardon Park in Maylands.

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2027 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

2027 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat Central, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

Ballarat’s historic central streets become the setting for a two-day road-running festival, with certified courses ranging from a family-friendly mile to the full marathon. Events start and finish...

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Ballarat Marathon

Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths

The Ballarat Marathon is a major running festival that celebrates Ballarat’s long connection with distance running while showcasing the city’s streets and landmarks across a weekend of events....

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Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.65 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.195 km Road & paved paths

The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is a two-day road running festival celebrating health, community and Ballarat’s gold-rush heritage. The 2027 event runs from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18...

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Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Maroondah Dam Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Maroondah Reservoir Park, Yarra Ranges, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km30 km50 km Trail

The Maroondah Dam Trail Run is the first race in the Mountain Trail Series, set within the stunning Yarra Ranges National Park, approximately one hour east of Melbourne....

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Run The Tan Showcase

Run The Tan Showcase

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Run The Tan Showcase is an annual Melbourne running event held on the iconic Tan Track, bringing together elite athletes, school teams, emergency services and everyday runners for...

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MOJO Adventure Run

MOJO Adventure Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Pechey State Forest, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21 km

The MOJO Adventure Run is a trail running event set in Pechey State Forest, Queensland, with a scenic off-road course through peaceful forest surrounds. The event is listed...

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Henderson Newcastle Marathon

Henderson Newcastle Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km42.2 km

The Henderson Newcastle Marathon and Half Marathon returns to Newcastle on Sunday, 18 April 2027, offering a scenic running experience along the city’s harbour and coastline. The event...

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SMC Road Race 8

SMC Road Race 8

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

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

SMC Road Race 8 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series runs from September to May and...

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Run Army Townsville

Run Army Townsville

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.4 km5 km10 km15 km

Run Army Townsville is a community fun run and walk held along The Strand on Sunday, 18 April 2027. The event brings participants together with serving Australian Army...

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Rockingham Coastal Classic

Rockingham Coastal Classic

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.3 km5 km10 km

The Rockingham Coastal Classic is a community running event held on Sunday, 18 April 2027, at Churchill Park on the Rockingham foreshore. Participants can choose from three distances:...

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The Lake Rumble Run

The Lake Rumble Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km14 km21 km28 km42.2 km

The Lake Rumble Run follows the western side of Lake Joondalup through the scenic bushland of Yellagonga Park. Its fast, well-protected course features subtle undulations and passes the...

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Grand Cliff Top Race

Grand Cliff Top Race

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 17.5 km

The Grand Cliff Top Race is a 17.5km point-to-point trail running and walking event through the spectacular Blue Mountains landscape, travelling from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba on Sunday,...

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Brisbane Road Runners Club 5K, 10K, 15K & 20K

Brisbane Road Runners Club 5K, 10K, 15K & 20K

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Apr 2027

Queensland, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km15 km20 km Road & paved paths

The event is open to members and visitors and includes police-approved permits, marshals positioned along the course, electronic timing for lap and finish times, and a digital timing...

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Nail Can Hill Run

Nail Can Hill Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

02 May 2027

Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 11.3 km

The Nail Can Hill Run is a cross-country event held in Albury, featuring an 11.3km trail run and walk through rugged bushland on the Nail Can Range. The...

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Adelaide Marathon Festival

Adelaide Marathon Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

02 May 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21 km42 km Road & paved paths

The Adelaide Marathon Festival is a major road-running event held in Adelaide on Sunday, 2 May 2027. The festival is scheduled to feature a full marathon, half marathon,...

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Geek Run

Geek Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

04 May 2027

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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

Geek Run is a fun run event in Adelaide, South Australia, held on Tuesday, 4 May 2027. Designed for runners of different abilities, the event includes multiple distances,...

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Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 May 2027 – 09 May 2027

Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery, Wilyabrup, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km42 km80 km Trail

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is a point-to-point trail running event set in the Margaret River region of south-west Western Australia. The course covers 80 kilometres of varied...

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GoldRush Trail Run

GoldRush Trail Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 May 2027

Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km12 km Trail

The GoldRush Trail Run returns on Saturday 8 May 2027 in Lake Daylesford, Victoria, with new loop courses and a single start and finish area in the heart...

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Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 May 2027 – 09 May 2027

Hamelin Bay, Western Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km42 km80 km Trail

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is an 80km point-to-point trail race from Hamelin Bay to Howard Park in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The course closes at 10.30pm,...

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ZACH MACH River Run "off the beaten track" Trail Run Series

ZACH MACH River Run "off the beaten track" Trail Run Series

Not confirmed: family participation.

08 May 2027

Finch Hatton, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km12 km Trail

Prepare to get off the beaten track at the ZACH MACH River Run, part of the “Off the Beaten Track” Trail Run Series in Finch Hatton, Queensland. Held...

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Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Mother's Day Classic - Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

09 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

Mother’s Day Classic – Melbourne is a large community running and walking event held in Melbourne on Mother’s Day, bringing together participants of all ages to raise funds...

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Mothers Day Classic - Sydney

Mothers Day Classic - Sydney

Not confirmed: family participation.

09 May 2027

The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Mother’s Day Classic in Sydney is a community fun run and walk held at The Domain, bringing people together to support breast and ovarian cancer research. The...

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HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

Not confirmed: family participation.

13 May 2027 – 16 May 2027

Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km11.4 km22 km51 km101 km161.1 km Trail

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi-day trail running festival held from 13 to 16 May 2027 in Katoomba, at the heart of New South Wales’ Blue...

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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.