HBF Run for a Reason

MAY
23
2027
A community running event along the Swan River that brought 40,000 participants in 2026 and raised over $1.85 million for more than 350 charities.
Sun 23 May 2027
Half Marathon 12 kilometers

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About the race

HBF Run for a Reason is a community running event held on Whadjuk Boodjar with a course along the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). The event returned in 2026 and was sold out for a second year, with 40,000 runners, joggers, walkers and wheelers taking part.

Participants raised funds for charities through the event. In 2026 the community raised over $1.85 million for more than 350 charities, and since 2010 the event community has raised over $16 million in total. The 2026 program included multiple event distances and categories, with participant photos provided by NORTHSOUTH LIVE and official race times available through race results services.

Organisers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, paying respects to Whadjuk Noongar people and their Elders past and present. Partners and sponsors support the event and its fundraising outcomes. The next scheduled event date listed is Sunday 23 May 2027.

Distances featured in 2026 included: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Brooks Half Marathon
  • Specsavers 12 km
  • CommBank 3 km
Half Marathon
Brooks Half Marathon
12 km
Specsavers 12km
Commbank 3km
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