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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, located in the outer North-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The funds raised by this event allow both brigades serve the community to the highest standards possible.
Event schedule
- Mon, April 27, 2026 12:00 am - Early Bird On line Registrations Open
- Sun, July 26, 2026 12:00 pm - Early Bird On line Registrations Close
- Sun, October 18, 2026 10:00 am - Pre-Race Bib Collection - Research Fire Station
- Sat, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - Pre-Race Bib Collection - Research Fire Station
- Sun, October 25, 2026 6:00 am - On the day Registrations Open
- Sun, October 25, 2026 7:00 am - Half Marathon Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:05 am - 10.6km - warm up
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:15 am - 10.6km Run Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:20 am - 6km Run - warm-up
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:30 am - 6km Run Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:30 am - 4km Runners and Walkers - warm-up
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:40 am - 4km Run Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 8:45 am - 4km/6km Walk Start
- Sun, October 25, 2026 10:00 am - Winner Presentations
- Sun, October 25, 2026 11:00 am - Event Close
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run for the Firies
- Phone
- 03 9437 1753
- Website
- Visit website
