Bendigo Fun Run
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Bendigo Ford Fun Run
The Bendigo Ford Fun Run is a community running event based at Rosalind Park in Bendigo, Victoria. The event is scheduled for 28 February 2027, with entries opening in October 2026. It presents a range of short and longer distance events and a dedicated business challenge.
The route travels through Bendigo’s central areas and passes several local landmarks, including Rosalind Park, Ulumbarra Theatre, the Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct and the Queen Elizabeth Oval. The course is described as a mix of city streets and parkland, with hard surfaces and shaded sections noted for several distances.
Event categories include:
- 1km Kids Dash
- 3km Short Course
- 5km Run Walk
- 10km Fun Run
- 21.1km Half Marathon
- Bendigo Business Challenge
Fundraising and community benefit are central to the event. Participants may create fundraising pages when they register. The Bendigo Ford Fun Run has raised significant sums for the Bendigo Health Foundation, including $110,000 in 2026 and over $325,000 donated since 2022.
The event is organised by Rosalind Events and supported by local and regional sponsors. The Bendigo Fun Run is held on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Taungurung Peoples of the Kulin Nation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
