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Family Fun Runs across Australia

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Stromlo Running Festival

Stromlo Running Festival

14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Stromlo, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km15 km30 km42.2 km Trail From $35.00 / entry Family run option available

Stromlo Running Festival is Canberra’s biggest trail running festival, held annually at Stromlo Forest Park in the ACT. The event offers a mix of trail distances, with courses...

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Toorourrong Reservoir Family Fun Run

Toorourrong Reservoir Family Fun Run

14 Nov 2026

Toorourrong Reservoir Park, Jacks Creek Road, Clonbinane VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.3 km Trail Free participation Kids activities available Family run option available

Have you visited Toorourrong Reservoir Park on Wurundjeri Country?This hidden gem has beautiful open spaces and an important place in Victoria’s history.The park is near Whittlesea, about an...

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Westleigh Fun Run

Westleigh Fun Run

15 Nov 2026

Westleigh, NSW, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Road & paved paths Family run option available

Get ready for the inaugural Westleigh Fun Run, a new community event hitting Hornsby Shire on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Runners of all levels will take on the...

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Wagga Race Series 2

Wagga Race Series 2

22 Nov 2026

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

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

Join the Wagga Race Series at the scenic Riverside Precinct on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash,...

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Wagga Running Festival presented by Wagga Foot Clinic

Wagga Running Festival presented by Wagga Foot Clinic

22 Nov 2026

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths From $40.00 / entry Kids activities available Family run option available

Set against the scenic Murrumbidgee River, the Wagga Running Festival offers a choice of distances for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The event takes place...

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Run For The Young

Run For The Young

29 Nov 2026

Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km Mixed surfaces From $20.00 / entry Kids activities available Family run option available

The Run for the Young Marathon on 29 November 2026 is an annual charity fundraiser in Lilydale, Victoria.Distances include: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2.5km Kids run.The...

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Speak & Share Fun Run 2026

Speak & Share Fun Run 2026

06 Dec 2026

Rosebud Foreshore, beside Rosebud Skate Park, Rosebud, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km Kids activities available Family run option available

Speak & Share Fun Run 2026 brings walkers, joggers and runners to the Bay Trail on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday 6 December. Starting and finishing beside Rosebud...

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Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival

Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival

13 Dec 2026

Warragul, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.4 km2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km Family run option available

The Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival brings runners, families and the wider Gippsland community together in Warragul to celebrate fitness, community spirit and the memory of...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 1

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 1

06 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

The Warrnambool Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat Reserve for Race 1 on Wednesday, 6 January 2027. This friendly community running event offers a choice of 2.5km and...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 2

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 2

13 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

Take part in Race 2 of the Warrnambool Summer Series on Wednesday, 13 January 2027, at Jetty Flat Reserve in Warrnambool. Organised as part of the annual Warrnambool...

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Fun Run Pink - Melbourne

Fun Run Pink - Melbourne

17 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.3 km2.5 km5 km10 km Family run option available

Fun Run Pink - Melbourne is a family-friendly run held as part of the Triathlon Pink series in Melbourne. It brings together runners of all ages and abilities...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3

20 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

The Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3 is a fun, friendly community event at Jetty Flat Reserve, Warrnambool, on Wednesday 20 January 2027. Participants can choose between 2.5km and...

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Greater Dandenong Fun Run, Walk and Roll - Make Your Move

Greater Dandenong Fun Run, Walk and Roll - Make Your Move

23 Jan 2027

Dandenong Park, Dandenong, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Free participation Family run option available

Greater Dandenong Council's annual Make Your Move fun run returns to Dandenong Park on Saturday 23 January 2027, with a single 5km loop that people can run, jog,...

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Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run

Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Family run option available

The Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run is a scenic 5km coastal event in Wollongong that forms part of the MMJ Aquathon festivities. It is designed as a friendly run,...

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Aquathon 5 Fun Run

Aquathon 5 Fun Run

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available Family run option available

A scenic and inclusive 5km fun run along Wollongong’s coastal Blue Mile, the Aquathon 5 Fun Run is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Runners,...

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ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run

ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run

06 Feb 2027

Robe, Limestone Coast, SA, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km14 km21.1 km42.2 km From $10.00 / entry Family run option available

The ATR Summer Series 4: Robe Run on Saturday, February 6, 2027, is the fourth event in the Adelaide Trail Runners' six-race trail series, offering runners a chance...

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Robe Run

Robe Run

06 Feb 2027

Robe, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km14 km21.1 km42.2 km From $10.00 / entry Family run option available

Robe Run is a coastal running event held in Robe on South Australia’s Limestone Coast on Saturday, 6 February 2027. It forms part of the Adelaide Trail Runners...

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Fun Run Pink - Gold Coast

Fun Run Pink - Gold Coast

21 Feb 2027

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.2 km2.5 km5 km10 km Kids activities available Family run option available

Fun Run Pink is a family-friendly community run held as part of the broader Triathlon Pink event on the Gold Coast. It is open to all ages and...

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Explore Worldwide Run Forster

Explore Worldwide Run Forster

21 Feb 2027

Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km Family run option available

Explore Worldwide Run Forster is a scenic coastal running event in Forster, New South Wales, on Sunday 21 February 2027. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10km,...

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Run Warrandyte

Run Warrandyte

28 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.2 km5 km10 km15 km21 km Trail Kids activities available Family run option available

Run Warrandyte is a community fun run offering 21km, 15km, 10km, 5km and 2.2km courses, plus an under-8 category. The picturesque course travels alongside the Yarra River and...

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Inverloch Running Festival

Inverloch Running Festival

13 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027

Inverloch, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km14 km21.1 km42.2 km Road & paved paths Family run option available

The Inverloch Running Festival is a weekend running event set on the Bass Coast, bringing together a range of distances for runners of all ages and abilities. Held...

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ATR Summer Series Race 6 - Surf Run

ATR Summer Series Race 6 - Surf Run

13 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027

Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km15 km21.1 km30 km From $10.00 / entry Family run option available

Surf Run is the final race of the ATR Summer Series, taking runners to the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula for a multi-distance event based at Horseshoe Bay in Port...

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Sydney Action Park Running Festival

Sydney Action Park Running Festival

14 Mar 2027

Prospect, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available Family run option available

Take part in the Sydney Action Park Running Festival, featuring 10 km and 5 km races plus a 2 km Family Dash. The courses use fully closed roads...

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Buffalo Stampede Festival

Buffalo Stampede Festival

19 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027

Bright, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km20 km42 km100 km Trail Family run option available

The Buffalo Stampede Festival is a three-day trail running festival in Bright, Victoria, set in the Victorian High Country from Bright to Mount Buffalo. It is Australia’s original...

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Hill to Harbour

Hill to Harbour

04 Apr 2027

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km6 km12 km Family run option available

Hill to Harbour is a Newcastle community fun run with scenic courses that showcase the city’s coastline and harbour atmosphere. It is scheduled for Sunday 4 April 2027...

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Hill to Harbour

Hill to Harbour

04 Apr 2027

Bar Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km6 km12 km Family run option available

Hill to Harbour is a scenic Newcastle fun run that takes in the city’s stunning coastline, with the main 12km event running from Bar Beach to Carrington. It...

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Albury Running Festival 2027

Albury Running Festival 2027

04 Apr 2027

South Albury, New South Wales, Australia

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

Albury Running Festival returns to South Albury on Sunday, 4 April 2027, with a choice of four events designed for runners and walkers of different ages and abilities....

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von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival

von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival

18 Apr 2027

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km10 km21 km32 km Road & paved paths Family run option available

The von Bibra Mitsubishi Gold Coast Running Festival is a major Gold Coast road-running event bringing together runners and walkers of all abilities for a day of racing...

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Mornington Running Festival

Mornington Running Festival

02 May 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km Family run option available

The Mornington Running Festival is a community running and walking event held on the Mornington Peninsula, with courses set along the scenic Esplanade between Mornington and Mount Martha....

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Run Fest Port Macquarie

Run Fest Port Macquarie

02 May 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km From $25.00 / entry Family run option available

Run Fest Port Macquarie is a community running festival offering a choice of events for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. The programme includes a full...

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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.