Run for the Firies
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Run for the Firies - 25 October 2026, Eltham North VIC
Run for the Firies is a community fundraising event held at Eltham North Adventure Playground, The Parade, Eltham North, VIC, Australia. The event raises funds for the Research and Kangaroo Ground Volunteer Fire Brigades, which serve the outer north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Funds raised support brigade operations and community services.
The event features multiple course options:
- Half marathon
- 10.6 km run
- 6 km run
- 4 km run
- 4 km and 6 km walk options
Pre-race bib collection is scheduled on 18 October and 24 October at the Research Fire Station. Early bird online registration opens on 27 April and closes on 26 July. The event listing includes options for team entries, participant fundraising pages, volunteer roles, and on-site registrations on the race day.
Sponsors named for the event include Community Bank - Diamond Creek & Eltham, Fire and Wire, ELTHAM College, SPORTFIRST Eltham, and Resilient Services. The event page shows a current fundraising total of A$31.66 and a participant count reflected on the listing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.