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Cardinia Fun Run & Walk 2026
Cardinia Fun Run and Walk is back in 2026!
We are thrilled to once again be able to hold the popular 5km & 10km Fun Run and Walk on Sunday 1st March 2026!
We are excited to be adding a 2.5km Colour Run to the 2026 event!
Take part in the Cardinia Fun Run and Walk and raise funds for the Cardinia Community Foundation to support vulnerable members of our community.
Returning to Deep Creek Reserve Pakenham, the track flows through reserve wetlands along side the golf course and the iconic award winning park.
We welcome runners of all abilities to get laced up, run or walk your best and have fun doing it!
Order of events:
7:00am - Bib collection opens
8:00am - 10km Run
9:15am - 5km Run
10:00am - 2.5m Kids Colour Run
10:15am 5km Walk - Prams & dogs welcome
This is a family event, the whole family is welcome:
- All children must be supervised by an adult guardian
- Dogs are welcome to spectate and participate in the 5km walk, but must be on a leash
'Make a Move, Make a Difference'
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Cardinia Leisure team on (03) 5945 2888 or cardinia@alignedleisure.com.au
Bib collection
Bib collection on the day of event at registration desk. |
Prizes
Prizes awarded for:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters 10km Run - Male & Female
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters 5km Run - Male & Female
- Kids 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters 10km Run - Male & Female
- Kids 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters 5km Run - Male & Female
- Participation medal for everyone
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
10km Run Kids (12-16)
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 10km Run Kids (12-16)$30.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$35.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$40.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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2.5km Colour Run - Kids (5-16)
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
Colour Run
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Register for 2.5km Colour Run - Kids (5-16)$10.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$15.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$20.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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2.5km Colour Run - Adult
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
Adult Colour run
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Register for 2.5km Colour Run - Adult$15.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$20.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$25.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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10km Fun Run
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 10km Fun Run$35.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$40.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$45.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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5km Walk
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 5km Walk$30.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$35.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$40.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
-
5km Run Kids (10-16yrs)
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 5km Run Kids (10-16yrs)$25.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$30.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
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$35.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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5km Walk Kids (5-16)
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 5km Walk Kids (5-16)$20.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
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$25.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
-
$30.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
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5km Fun Run
Registration closes in 2 months 15 days-
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Register for 5km Fun Run$30.00
Very Early Bird
Now registering June 1 – Oct 24 -
ClosedOct 24 – Oct 25
-
$35.00
Early-ish Bird
Oct 25 – Jan 28 -
ClosedJan 28 – Jan 29
-
$40.00
Standard Fee
Jan 29 – Mar 2 -
ClosedMar 2 – Mar 2
-
Contact information
- Event contact
- Aligned Leisure / Cardinia Leisure
- Phone
- 5945 2888
- Website
- Visit website
