Bendigo Fun Run

Road

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Mar 1, 2026 - Sunday

1mi, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon

Race Information

The Bendigo Fun Run is a community-led event that features picturesque courses and a family-friendly event village located in the heart of the gold rush city of Bendigo. The beautiful Rosalind Park in downtown Bendigo will play host to the start and finish and will attract runners, joggers, walkers, families, and wheelchair participants from across central Victoria and beyond.

Events on offer as part of the Bendigo Fun Run include the 1km Kids Dash, 5km Fun Run / Walk, 10km Fun Run, Half Marathon (21.1km), and a four-person 21.1km Teams relay. Participants can create online fundraising profiles to collect donations from their friends and family. Proceeds raised go to supporting a great local cause.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: Yes

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