Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nov, 2026 (TBD)
4k, 8k/5mi
Race Information
Make magical memories this holiday season by joining Vision Australia’s Santa Fun Run. Grab your favourite Christmas clothes and join a sea of Santas for a run or stroll around Melbourne’s beautiful Tan Track. Enjoy a festive day of live entertainment, kids’ activities, giveaways, and even meet Seeing Eye Dogs puppies in the fur. You'll also be making spirits bright for children who are blind or have low vision, with every dollar raised from Santa Fun Run supporting Vision Australia’s Life Ready program. This important initiative empowers kids who are blind or have low vision with the skills and confidence to set them up for a lifetime of independence.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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