Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: 07:00 AM
Run For The Firies
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Road runs in Australia, Eltham North
Distances
Running
10.6 km Run
10.6 km
Start: 08:15 AM
45.00 EUR
Running
6 km Run
6 km
Start: 08:30 AM
40.00 EUR
Walking
4 km Run/Walk
4 km
Start: 08:45 AM
30.00 EUR
About
Run For The Firies is the primary fundraising initiative supporting the Research and Kangaroo Ground Volunteer Fire Brigades. It is a community-driven event that promotes health and fitness while enhancing local emergency response capabilities and fire safety education.
Pacers
Pacemakers will be provided for the Community Bank Eltham & Diamond Creek (Bendigo Bank) – Half-Marathon. On race day, refer to the designated start waves and Paceflaggen at the 'Renntag für Laufende' schedule for target times. Pacers help keep you on pace and will be identified by flags and timing mat support.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Eltham North
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan26°14°
↑ 06:15
↓ 20:44
Feb26°14°
↑ 06:49
↓ 20:21
Mar24°13°
↑ 07:19
↓ 19:41
Apr20°11°
↑ 06:47
↓ 17:54
May16°8°
↑ 07:14
↓ 17:21
Jun13°6°
↑ 07:34
↓ 17:08
Jul12°6°
↑ 07:33
↓ 17:20
Aug14°6°
↑ 07:06
↓ 17:45
Sep16°7°
↑ 06:21
↓ 18:11
Oct19°9°
↑ 06:36
↓ 19:37
Nov21°11°
↑ 06:01
↓ 20:10
Dec24°12°
↑ 05:53
↓ 20:38
What's included in entry
- Run For The Firies medal for all entrants; half-marathon runners receive a dedicated race medal, others a different design
- Virtual Run/Walk participants receive a ‘Run for the Firies’ medal mailed in early November
Prices & signup
- 10.6 km Run45.00 EUR
- 6 km Run40.00 EUR
- 4 km Run/Walk30.00 EUR
FAQ
Skip to content Home About Race Day Event Schedule FAQ Event Types 4km Run/Walk 6KM Run 10.6KM Run Half Marathon Virtual Run/Walk Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Join the CFA Home About Race Day Event Schedule FAQ Event Types 4km Run/Walk 6KM Run 10.6KM Run Half Marathon Virtual Run/Walk Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Join the CFA Contact Us REGISTER NOW Frequently Asked Questions REGISTER NOW > What date is ‘Run for the Firies’ on in 2026?
‘Run for the Firies’ is on the 25th of October, 2026.What events are there …‘Run for the Firies’ has the following events:Community Bank Eltham & Diamond Creek (Bendigo Bank) – Half-MarathonFire & Wire 10.6 km RunELTHAM College 6 km RunSportFirst 4 km Run4 km WalkFor those that wish to participate as a Virtual Runner we also have:Half-Marathon,10.6 km, 6 km, and 4 km Run or WalkHow do I register for an event?
With the Community Bank Eltham & Diamond Creek (Bendigo Bank) – Half-Marathon starting at 07:00 am, the Race Organisers have set a race cut-off time of 09:55 am for all classes. This will allow commencement of the presentations to occur from 10:00am.What are the race entry fees?
Standard (July 27th – Oct 25th) Early Bird(April 27th – July 26th)Half Marathon$75$6510.6 km$55$456 km$45$404 km (run and walk)$35$30Virtual$35$30Where can I park?
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:19:44 AM
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