Event Overview
Run For The Firies is held on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at Eltham North Reserve in Melbourne, Victoria. The program includes a 4km run or walk, 6km run, 10.6km run, and a half marathon. All events start and finish at the Eltham North Adventure Playground. The event is a key fundraising activity supporting the Research and Kangaroo Ground Volunteer fire brigades in Melbourne’s outer north-east.
What the Course Demands
Course demands vary by distance, with the 10.6km route forming the core of the day. The half marathon is completed as two laps of the 10.6km course, taking runners through Eltham North parkland, up Allendale Road, along the old aqueduct toward Research, and back via Main Road Eltham. The shorter options stay within the Eltham North parkland area and follow the Diamond Creek trail corridor.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners and walkers wanting a community-based day with several distance choices, from a short 4km through to a half marathon. It can work well for athletes looking for a lap-based longer run (half marathon) or those preferring a shorter effort on the same morning. Participants who value clear start/finish logistics at a single venue will also find it a practical option.
