Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids
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Event overview
The 2026 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids is a fundraising fun-run/walk held in Docklands, Victoria. The event raises funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and is sponsored by Herald Sun and Transurban. It takes place on 29 March 2026 at Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, VIC 3008, Australia.
Distances
- 14.4 km long course with Pre-Qualified, FAST (Blue), RUN (Yellow), JOG (Orange), WALK (Red) zones.
- 4.7 km short course with FAST (Green), JOG (Purple), WALK (White), FAMILY FUN zones.
Race format and fees
Entry is organised by distance and by coloured start zones that reflect expected finish times and participant type. Pre-qualified entry for the long course is offered automatically to entrants who finished the 2025 event in under 60 minutes; other entrants may request access by providing an official race result. Registration fees vary by distance and offer period; listed prices for the 14.4 km zones range from $63.96 to $79.95, and for the 4.7 km zones from $55.96 to $69.95. A Pay Later Team Creation option requires a $100 non-refundable deposit.
Additional information
The event page lists a race office for enquiries and a website for more details. Sponsors named for the event are Herald Sun and Transurban. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
