2012 Melbourne Fun Runs, Walks, Bike Rides and Charity Events

2012 Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events

Melbourne Walks, Fun Runs, Bike Rides and Charity Exercise Events

2012 Melbourne Events Calendar

Fun runs, walks and bike rides are great motivation tool for people who are looking to lose weight or improve fitness with exercise.

Best of all, you can do them with family and friends to lose weight and get fit together whilst raising money for various charities and raising awareness of various illnesses and causes.

Below is a list of Melbourne fun runs, walks and organised bike rides that will be held all throughout Melbourne, VICTORIA in 2012. Although we have tried to compile a comprehensive list of the fun runs, walks and charity events hosted by the fitness community, please email info@maxnrgpt.com.au if you have any other events that you know of that should be added to the list or that you wish to promote.

*Please be sure to contact the event organisers to confirm event dates, times and places as some dates and venues do tend to change throughout the year.

When preparing for a fun run, walk or bike ride in Melbourne, VIC, there are a few things that you should do to prepare yourself to prevent injury and make the day as enjoyable as possible. It is common for people to be unsure about how to prepare for public sporting events like these especially if they have not been physically active for some time.

MaxNRG Personal Training is a mobile personal trainer team that has helped many people prepare for these events with individual and group exercise training programs. We promise to have you ready you for any type of fun run or charity event you wish to take part in, and guarantee to make it an enjoyable experience for all involved, no matter what your current fitness level is.

Enquire about preparing for one of the 2012 Fun runs, walks and bike rides here.

This calendar of events list has the majority of Melbourne Exercise Events in 2012, Melbourne Bike Rides, Victorian Fun Run and Walks and the Main 2012 Charity Walks and Melbourne Fun Runs.
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January 2012 Melbourne Events

Portsea Twilight Run
Date: Saturday 7 January 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Jarman Oval, Point Nepean National Park
Event: 7.5km and 4km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au

VRR Tan Time Trial
Date: Saturday 7 January 2012
Time: 7.30 am
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Sungold Surf Turf
Date: Sunday 8 January 2012
Time: 8.30 am
Where: Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool
Event: 10km Run, 6km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.funrunsvictoria.org/information.php

VRR Twilight Tan Time Trial
Date: Thursday 12 January 2012
Time: 6.30 pm
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Bell’s Bash Cliff Run/Walk
Date: Friday 13 January 2012
Time: 4km Run/Walk – 5:30pm, 8km Fun Run – 6:30pm
Where: Jan Juc to Bell’s Beach
Event: 8km Fun Run or 4km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.janjucsurfclub.com.au

Two Bays Trail Run
Date: Sunday 15 January 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Mornington Peninsula
Event: 28km, 56km Trail Run
Website: http://www.twobaystrailrun.com/

Coburg Fun Run
Date: Sunday 15 January 2012
Time: TBA
Where: AM Harold Stephens Athletics Track, Coburg
Event: 6km 12km Fun Run
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 28 January 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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February 2012 Melbourne Events

Running Fit Sunset Series – Race 1
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012
Time: 6:50pm 4km run, 7:15pm 8km run, 7:17pm 4km & 8km walk (event times subject to change)
Where: Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park
Event: 4km or 8km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au

VRR Tan Time Trial
Date: Saturday 4 February 2012
Time: 7.30am
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake
Date: Sunday 5 February 2012
Time: 5km run/walk – 8.30am, 10km run/walk – 8.55am
Where: Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park
Event: 5km, 10km run/walk
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au

VRR Tan Time Trial
Date: Thursday 9 February 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Go The Tan
Date: Friday 10, Saturday 11 February 2012
Time: 3.87km (one lap of the Tan)
Where: Tan Running Track, Botanic Gardens, Kings Domain
Event: 3.87km (one lap of the Tan)
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=1102

Running Fit Sunset Series – Race 2
Date: Wednesday 15 February 2012
Time: 6:50pm 4km run, 7:15pm 8km run, 7:17pm 4km & 8km walk (event times subject to change)
Where: The Tan, Kings Domain
Event: 4km or 8km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au

Melbourne Biathlon
Date: Saturday 18 February 2012
Where: Green Point, Brighton Beach
Event: Swim and run over 5 events and a variety of distances
Event 1: 250m swim & 3km run – Individual Event
Event 2: 400m swim & 6km run – Individual Event
Event 3: 600m swim & 10km run – Individual Event
Event 4: 400m swim & 6km run – Corporate Challenge
Event 5: 400m swim & 6km run – Club Challange
Website: http://www.melbournebiathlon.com.au

Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon
Date: Saturday 18 February 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Great Otway National Park, South-West Victoria
Event: 100km, 50km, 15km Mountain bike ride
Website: http://www.rapidascent.com.au/OtwayOdyssey/

VRR Yarra Bend Fun Run
Date: Sunday 19 February 2012
Time: 8.30am
Where: Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield (Melway 30H12)
Event: 6km, 12km Fun Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 25 February 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Lakeside Fun Run
Date: 26th February 2012
Time: 8.30am – 11.00am
Where: Lakeside Ampitheatre, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham
Event: 5km Walk, 5km Run, 10km Run
Website: YMCA Cardinia Life 59452888 or email: judy.mccoy@ymca.org.au

Ford Otway Cycling Classic – The Rainforest Ride
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Time: Various
Where: McLaren Pde in Apollo Bay
Event: 140km Rainforest Circuit or 70km Ride to Cape Otway or 23km Waterfall Ride
Website: http://www.otwaycyclingclassic.com.au

Wyndham Rotary Fun Run
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Time: 9am
Where: Werribee River, Werribee
Event: 4km, 8km, 15km Fun Run/Walk
Website: http://wyndhamfunrun.org/

Warburton Up and Running 2012
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Time: 8am, 9.30am
Where: Warburton Recreation Reserve
Event: 5km walk, 2km, 5km and 10km Fun Runs
Website: http://www.warburtonupandrunning.com.au

Sri Chinmoy Yarra Boulevard Run – Event 1
Date: Sunday 26th February 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond
Events: 15km, 10km & 5km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/ybrun09

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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March 2012 Melbourne Events

Moonee Valley Classic Fun Run
Date: Saturday 3 March 2012
Time: 10km Run 5:00pm, 5km Run/Walk 5:15pm
Where: Moonee Valley Athletics Centre
Corio Street, Moonee Ponds, 3039
Event: 5km Walk/Run, 10km Run
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VRR Tan Handicap & Breakfast
Date: Saturday 3 March 2012
Time: 7.30am
Where: Pillars of Wisdom on Tan on Alexandra Avenue (Melway 2G A9)
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Run4Ryan
Date: Sunday 4 March 2012
Time: Ride will begin at 8am. Run will start approximately 9:30am.
Where: Riddells Creek Rec Reserve, Sutherlands Rd
Event: 3km, 10km Fun Run & 35km Ride
Website: http://run4ryan.com.au/

Tough Bloke Challenge
Date: Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 March 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Wonga Park
Event: 6km Obstacle Course
Website: http://www.toughblokechallenge.com.au/

Running Fit Sunset Series – Race 3
Date: Wednesday 7 March 2012
Time: 6:50pm 4km run, 7:15pm 8km run, 7:17pm 4km & 8km walk (event times subject to change)
Where: Princess Park, Carlton, VIC.
Event: 4km or 8km Run/Walk
MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT

VRR Tan Handicap & Breakfast
Date: Thursday 8 March 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecour)
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

King Island Imperial
Date: Sunday 11 March 2012
Time: From 6.00am
Where: Naracoopa, King Island
Event: 8km, 32km, Walk/Run
Website: http://www.kingislandrace.org.au/race-information

Three Peaks Challange
Date: Sunday 11 March 2012
Time: 6.45am
Where: Falls Creek, Towanga Gap, Mt Hotham
Event: 235km Bike Ride
Website: http://www.bv.com.au/general/great-rides/93480/

Coburg 6 Hour Run/Walk
Date: Sunday 11 March 2012
Time: From 8.00am
Where: Harold Stephens Athletic Track
Event: 6 Hour Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au

Victoria University River Run
Date: Saturday 17 March 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Maribyrnong River, Maribyrnong, VIC.
Event: 4km or 8km Run/Walk
MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT

Sunfest Run for Fun
Date: Sunday 18 March 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Barkly Street, Sunbury (Melways 382 E4)
Event: 9.2km, 4.6km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.sunfest.org.au/

Sri Chinmoy Barwon River Run – Event 2
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: King Lloyd Reserve, Newtown, Geelong
Events: 18km, 12km & 6km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/barwonrr09

XOSIZE Tri Series Kids – Race 5
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Green Point, Brighton
Events: 7-9yrs 100m swim, 3km bike, 500m run 10-14yrs 200m swim, 6km bike, 1km run
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=2310

TR FM Mt Baw Baw Fun Run
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: 8.30am
Where: Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort on the mountain
Events: 10km run, 5km run/walk
Website: http://www.mountbawbaw.com.au/summer-events/summer-calendar-of-events/event/44-tr-fm-baw-baw-fun-run.html

2012 Million Steps for SMA
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Brimbank Park Keilor Park Drive Keilor East
Event: 5km Walk/Run or 10km Run
Website: http://www.smaaustralia.org.au/

2012 MS Melbourne Cycle
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: 46km 7:00am – 8:30am, 15km 8:45am – 9:30am
Where: Princes Park, Cnr Royal Parade & Walker Street, Carlton North
Event: 46km Ride or 15km Ride
Website: http://www.msmelbournecycle.org.au/about/changes-improvements.asp

Sri Chinmoy Barwon River Run – Race 2
Date: Sunday 25 March 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: King Lloyd Reserve, Newtown, Geelong
Event: 6km, 12km, 18km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/barwonrr09

Docklands Dash
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2011
Time: 6.00pm
Where: Docklands (race start TBC)
Event: 4km Fun Run/Walk
Website: http://www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 31 March 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Tough Mudder
Date: Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: Select your preferred start time during online registration
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Road, Cowes Victoria.
Event: 20km + 28 Obstacles to complete
Website: http://www.toughmudder.com.au/events/melbourne/

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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April 2012 Melbourne Events

Tough Mudder
Date: Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: Select your preferred start time during online registration
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Road, Cowes Victoria.
Event: 20km + 28 Obstacles to complete
Website: http://www.toughmudder.com.au/events/melbourne/

Run For the Kids
Date: Sunday 1 April 2012
Time: 8.45am – 9.00am
Where: Kings Domain, Alexandra Avenue
Event: 5.2km, 14.5km Run
Website: http://www.runforthekids.com.au

Cycle Pink
Date: Sunday 1 April 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: Wy-Yung Football Oval, Bairnsdale, East Gippsland
Event: 3 rides 25km Family Ride, 65km & 105km
Website: http://www.cyclepink.com.au/

VRR Tan Time Trial
Date: Saturday 7 April 2012
Time: 7.30am
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Beechworth Gold Easter Fun Run
Date: Saturday 7 April 2012
Time: TBA
Where: TBA
Event: TBA
Website: bwfunrun@bigpond.net.au

Coburg 24 Hour Carnival Run/Walk
Date: Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April 2012
Time: 10.00am
Where: AM Harold Stephens Athletics Track, Coburg
Event: 24hour Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au

Geelong Half Marathon
Date: Saturday 15 April 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Club Rooms, Belmont Park Pavilion
Event: 21.1km Run
Website: http://www.gccc.asn.au/

VRR & Blue Ribbon Foundation – Angela Taylor Memorial Run
Date: Saturday 15 April 2012
Time: 8.30am
Where: Tom’s Block, Linlithgow Avenue, The Tan, (Melway 2F J
Event: 5km 10km Run including special police events
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne – Team Up Against Poverty
Date: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 April 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Wheelers Hill to Wesburn, through the Dandenong Ranges National Park
Event: Cumulative Total: 100km
Website: http://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/melbourne/

Run the Rock supporting Cancer Council Victoria
Date: Saturday 21 April 2012
Time: 9:00am – 17.5km run
9:30am – 10km run
9:35am – 2km kids run
10:00am – 5km run/walk
Where: Hanging Rock
Event: 2km kids run, 5km run/walk, 10km run and 17.5km run
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=1849

Wombat 100
Date: Sunday 22 April 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Cammeray Waters, Woodend
Event: 100km Bike Ride
Website: http://www.maxadventure.com.au/wombat100/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 28 April 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Mt Dandenong Roller Coaster Run
Date: Saturday 28 April 2012
Time: 7.15am
Where: SkyHigh Mt Dandenong
Event: 1 loop. The loop will be between 21km and 25km.
Website: http://www.rollercoasterrun.com/

Macedon Ranges MS Fun Run
Date: Sunday 29 April 2012
Start Time: 9.15am
Where: Steam Park, New Gisborne – Runners must park and sign on at the Steam Park after which you will be transported by bus to the Riddells Creek start line.
Events: 15km run
Website: http://www.gisbornerotary.org.au/ms-cycle-challenge-information1/

Sri Chinmoy Princes Park 15K – Event 3
Date: Sunday 29 April 2012
Start Time: 8.00am
Where: Lawn 5, Princes Park, Royal Pde, Parkville
Events: 15km run, 10 km Run, 5 km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/pp15k

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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May 2012 Melbourne Events

Go the Extra Mile 50km Endurance Event
Date: Saturday 5th May 2012
Time: 7.00am – Midnight
Where: Jells Park, Wheelers Hill to Ferny Creek Reserve
Event: 50km walk raising funds for Teen Suicide prevention
50km Walk – walk/run the entire distance with your team members (min. 2 in a team)
Family Walk – walk 1, 2 or 3 sections with your children
Relay Walk – break the walk up into sections (min. 2 in a relay team)
Website: http://www.gotheextramile.com.au/vic/

VRR Tan Time Trial
Date: Saturday 5th May 2012
Time: 7.30am
Where: Birdwood Avenue opposite Shrine Forecourt
Event: 4km, 8km Run
Website: http://www.vrr.org.au/html/calendar.html

Great Train Race
Date: Saturday 6 May 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Belgrave to Emerald Lake (Melway 75 G9)
Event: 13.2km Run
Website: http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/

Mothers’ Day Classic
Date: Sunday 13 May 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne (Melways ref: 2F J7)
Event: 4km 8km Walk/Run
Website: http://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/vic/melbourne

Geelong Mother’s Day Classic
Date: Sunday 13 May 2012
Time: TBA
Where: Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong Waterfront
Event: 4km, 8km, Walk, Run
Website: http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/vic/geelong

The Great Ocean Road Marathon & Festival of Distance
Date: Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 May 2012
Time: Start times vary.
Where:
Lorne Hotel, Mount Joy Parade (45km Marathon)
Kennet River, Great Ocean Road (23k Half Marathon)
Apollo Bay Hotel, Great Ocean Road (14km, 6km, 1.5km events)
Events: 45km Marathon, 23km Half Marathon, 14km Run, 14km Wheelchair, 6km Run, The Kids’ Gallop 1.5km Run)
Website: http://www.greatoceanroadmarathon.com.au/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Sunday 20 May 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Event: 6km Run/Walk, 12 Km Run
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 26 May 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Emer Casey Fun Run
Date: Sunday 27 May 2012
Time:
10.00am – 10km Run
10.15am – 5km run/walk
Where: Clayton Campus, Monash University Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria 3800.
Event: 5km walk & 10km run
Website: http://www.emercaseyrunmelbourne.com/

Sri Chinmoy Running and Fitness Festival – Event 4
When: Sunday 27 May 2012
Start Time:
7.15AM – Marathon
8.00AM – 4km
8.15AM – 10km
8.40AM – Half marathon
Where: Newport Athletics Track, Cnr North Rd & The Strand, Newport.
Events: Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km Run, 4km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/williamstown_running_and_fitness_festival

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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June 2012 Melbourne Events

2012 MS Walk and Fun Run
Date: Sunday 3 June 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Albert Park VIC
Event: 5km and 10km walk or fun run
Website: VIEW MORE EVENT DETAILS

Harold Stevens Bluestone Classic
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Event: 15km Run & 7km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

Salomon Trail Running Series – Race 1 Studley Park
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
Time: From 9.00am
Where: 24 Studley Park, Kew.
Event: 5km and 10.8km (beginners/intermediate)
Website: http://www.salomontrailseries.com.au/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 30 June 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

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If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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July 2012 Melbourne Events

Run Melbourne Expo – Running Fit Health & Fitness Expo
The expo will feature state of the art displays, interactive stalls and exclusive discounts on some of the leading running shoe, apparel, accessory and nutrition brands.
Date:
Thursday 12 July
Friday 13 July
Saturday 14 July
Time: Opening hours to be confirmed, closer to the event date.
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
Website: http://www.runmelbourne.com.au

Run Melbourne, presented by The Age
Date: Sunday 15 July 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
Event: Half Marathon, 10km run, 5km run/walk
Website: http://www.runmelbourne.com.au

Sri Chinmoy Princes Park 30km Run – Event 5
When: Sunday 22 July 2012
Start Time:
8.00AM – 5km & 10km Events
8.30AM – 20km & 30km Events
Where: Lawn 5, Princes Park, Royal Pde, Parkville
Events: 30km run, 20km run, 10km, 5 km Run.
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/pp30k

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 28 July 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Coburg Fun Run & Walk
Date: Sunday 29 July 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Event: 12km Run & 6km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

Salomon Trail Running Series – Race 2 Plenty Gorge
Date: Sunday 29 July 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Mount Macedeon (or another similar location)
Event: 6.6km and 12.5km races
Website: http://www.salomontrailseries.com.au/

Mornington Bay Fun Run
Date: Sunday 29 July 2012
Time: 7.30am
Where: Mornington Park, Mornington
Event: 3.7km Walk & 8km Run
Website: http://www.morningtonbayrun.com.au/

To keep up to date with all the Melbourne Fun Run and Charity Events in 2012, join our Facebook Page.

If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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August 2012 Melbourne Events

Villa & Hut Sandy Point Half
Date: Sunday 19 August 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Green Point, Brighton
Event: Half Marathon, 10km run, 5km run/walk & 500m open water swim
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=1323

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 25 August 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

DeCastella Run Burke Hall Fun Run
Date: Sunday 26 August 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: Burke Hall, Nolan Avenue Kew
Event: 5km Run/Walk, 10km Run, 15km Run
Website: http://www.decastellarun.com.au/

Coburg Half Marathon Event
Date: Sunday 26 August 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Event: 21.1km and 10km option
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

Salomon Trail Running Series – Race 3 Silvan
Date: Sunday 26 August 2012
Time: morning event – T.B.C
Where: Sylvan, Mount Evelyn (Dandenong Ranges)
Event: 7.3km and 14km races
Website: http://www.salomontrailseries.com.au/

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If you know of an upcoming Melbourne Fun Run or Charity event for 2012 that we have not listed here, please let us know via email. Contact: Russell Laurie – info@maxnrgpt.com.au

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September 2012 Melbourne Events

Yarra Valley Grape Run
When: Saturday 1 September 2012
Start Time: 10.00am
Where: Yarra Valley
Events: 13km run, 8km run/ walk and 5km run/ walk
Website: http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=2686

Salomon Trail Running Series – Surfcoast Century
Date: Saturday 22 September 2012
Time: morning event – T.B.C
Where: Anglesea, Great Ocean Road
Event: 100km trail run along Victoria’s surf coast and exploring its hinterland
Website: http://www.rapidascent.com.au/salomontrailrunning/WhatIsSC100.aspx

Salomon Trail Running Series – Race 4 Anglesea
Date: Sunday 23 September 2012
Time: morning event – T.B.C
Where: Anglesea, Great Ocean Road
Event: 7km & 15km (beginners/intermediate)+ new distances (tbc)
Website: http://www.salomontrailseries.com.au/

Sri Chinmoy Yarra Boulevard Half Marathon – Event 6
When: Sunday 23 September 2012
Start Time: 8.00am
Where: Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond.
Events: 21.1km Run, 10km Run & 5km Run.
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/ybhm09

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 29 September 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Coburg Fun Run & Walk
Date: Sunday 30 September 2012
Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Event: 12km Run & 6km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

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October 2012 Melbourne Events

The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival
Date: Sunday 14 October 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Melbourne, VIC
Event: 42.2km or 21.1km run or 10.9km run or 5km run or walk.
Website: http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au/

Ride to Conquer Cancer – Peter Mac
Date: Saturday 27 October, Sunday 28 October 2012
Time: T.B.C
Where: Victoria
Event: 2 day cycle event
Website: http://conquercancer.org.au/

The Stampede
Date: Saturday 27 October, 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: Wandin Park, 305 Victoria Road, Wandin North
Event: 5km and 10km mud run & obstacle race
Website: http://www.thestampede.com.au/

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 27 October 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Sri Chinmoy Maribyrnong River Run – Event 7
When: Sunday 28 October 2012
Start Time: 8.00am
Where: Riverside Park, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds
Events: 12km, 8km, 4km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/mrr09

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November 2012 Melbourne Events

HAT Charity Fun Run/Walk
When: Sunday 4 November 2012
Start Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Events: 12km Run & 6km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

Ray White Lara Fun Run / Walk
When: Sunday 4 November 2012
Start Time:
Kids Dash – 8:00am
5km Runners Only – 9:00am
10km runners + 5km Walkers
Where: Lara Lakelands, Lara
Events: 10 km Run, 5km run / walk and 1.6km kids dash
Website: http://www.larafunrun.com/

Sunday Age City2Sea presented by Westpac
When: Sunday 11 November 2012
Start Time: T.B.C
Where: Melbourne CBD to St Kilda
Events: 14km run
Website: http://www.thecity2sea.com.au/

Eureka Climb
When: Sunday 18 November 2012
Start Time: T.B.C
Where: Eureka Tower, Riverside Quay, Southbank
Events: 88 Level Stair Climb – run or walk
Website: http://www.facebook.com/eurekaclimb

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 24 November 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

Coburg Lake Classic
When: Sunday 25 November 2012
Start Time: 9.00am
Where: Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track Outlook Rd Coburg
Events: 10km Run & 5km Run/Walk
Website: http://www.coburgharriers.org.au/joomla1/content/view/57/2/

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December 2012 Melbourne Events

Sri Chinmoy Williamstown Foreshore Run – Event 8
When: Sunday 9 December 2012
Start Time: 8am
Where: Sadler Reserve, The Esplanade, Williamstown
Events: 10km Run, 5km Run
Website: http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/melbourne/vicevents09/wfr09

Hobson’s Bay Running Club 5km Handicap
Date: Saturday 29 December 2012
Time: 8.00am
Where: North Rd & The Strand, Newport. (Mw 56 C4)
Event: 5km
Website: http://www.hobos.org.au/

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