Eltham Fun Run and Walk
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About the race
Eltham Fun Run and Walk 2026 is a community running and walking event at Eltham Leisure Centre in Eltham, Victoria, held on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The event supports the Pat Cronin Foundation and notes that past editions have raised nearly A$100,000; the event fundraising page shows A$619.77 raised for the foundation at the time of listing.
The course starts and finishes at Eltham Leisure Centre and follows the same route used in previous years, taking participants through local parks and trails. On-site amenities at the finish area include a coffee van, a sausage sizzle, and other activities.
Available event options include:
- 10 km run
- 5 km run
- 5 km walk
- 5 km junior categories for under 18s, with a kids entry and walk option
Entry fees are posted with early-bird and later pricing for each category. The event is family-friendly: children must be supervised, kids under five can participate free of charge, prams are allowed but requested to start at the back for safety, and dogs are permitted on leash. St John’s will provide first aid located at the start outside the leisure centre. Organizers advise that car parking will be limited and that extra traffic is expected on event day. Tonkin Legal Group is listed among the major sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
