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The Run for the Firies event is the major source of fundraising income for the Research and Kangaroo Ground Volunteer Fire Brigades that are located in the outer North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The funds raised by this event allows both brigades to serve the community to the highest standards possible.
Event schedule
- Thu, May 1, 2025 12:00 am - Early Bird On line Registrations Open
- Sun, July 27, 2025 12:00 pm - Early Bird On line Registrations Close
- Sun, October 19, 2025 10:00 am - Pre-Race Bib Collection - Research Fire Station
- Sat, October 25, 2025 10:00 am - Pre-Race Bib Collection - Research Fire Station
- Sun, October 26, 2025 6:00 am - On the day Registrations Open
- Sun, October 26, 2025 7:00 am - Half Marathon Start
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:05 am - 10.6km - warm up
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:15 am - 10.6km Run Start
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:20 am - 6km Run - warm-up
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:30 am - 6km Run Start
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:30 am - 4km Runners and Walkers - warm-up
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:40 am - 4km Run Start
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:45 am - 4km/6km Walk Start
- Sun, October 26, 2025 10:00 am - Winner Presentations
- Sun, October 26, 2025 11:00 am - Event Close
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run for the Firies
- Phone
- 03 9437 1753
- Website
- Visit website
