Carrum Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run
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Event overview
The Carrum Coast Guard Around the River Fun Run is the tenth annual run in Carrum, Victoria, held on Sunday 22 February 2026. The event offers the following race options:
- 6 km Run/Walk
- 12 km Run only A short novelty children’s race is planned for children under 7. The event includes family entertainment and food available for purchase. All proceeds go to support the Carrum Coast Guard.
Entries, fees and logistics
Early bird and regular entry fees are published for adults and children. Young runners aged 6 and under enter free. Team entries are available; emergency service teams require a minimum of three entrants. The event uses electronic timing bibs, provides timing result printouts and online results, offers water stations, and awards medals to all participants. Participant package pick-up and on-site registration are available both on the day and the day before at the Carrum Coast Guard Flotilla building on Launching Way and near the river. A post-race BBQ will be available, with reported prices such as bacon and egg rolls for $5 and sausages in bread for $2.50. The event is organised by the Carrum Flotilla of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.