Friends Run Fest 2026
About the race
Friends Run Fest is all about celebrating movement, connection, and giving back. It is a day to come together in support of a cause that touches so many, raising vital funds for Cancer Council Victoria.
Whether you choose the 5km or 10km run or walk, or take on the 21.1km challenge, Friends Run Fest is designed to be a fun, energetic and meaningful day for everyone.
Since launching Friends Run Fest in 2024, we have brought together over 500 participants and raised more than $37,000 for Cancer Council Victoria across our first two events.
This year, we are aiming even higher with a $35,000 fundraising goal. Every step, donation and participant helps us continue supporting the incredible work of Cancer Council Victoria.
Event is not timed
Please note: This event will not be timed.
The course
Location
Melbourne, VIC, Australia Open in Google Maps
City insight: Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and the second-largest city in Australia, on the northern and eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay. The climate is temperate oceanic, known for changeable weather: summers are warm and winters cool and often cloudy but relatively dry. Cold fronts in spring and summer can bring gales, thunderstorms, hail and sharp temperature drops. Autumn and spring are generally the best seasons to race, though forecasts can shift quickly, so pack for several conditions. Bay-effect showers can hit parts of the eastern suburbs while the rest of the city stays dry.
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