Bendigo Venues and Parks Support Local Running Events

The annual Bendigo Ford Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, with start and finish at Rosalind Park and distances ranging from a 1km Kids Dash to a 21.1km Half Marathon.

Rosalind Park as Event Base

This central location in Bendigo has long served as the hub for the Ford Fun Run, allowing participants to access established park facilities for both short family dashes and longer road races without requiring new construction.

Lake Weeroona Walk Setting

The Walk for Prems event, a 1.5km community walk supporting Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, is set for Sunday, 19 October 2025, at Lake Weeroona, using the lakeside path network that already supports regular fitness activity in the area.

Additional Confirmed Sites

The Bendigo Harriers Dragon Mile takes place on Sunday, 5 April 2026, in Bendigo, while the O’Keefe Challenge trail race with 5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Marathon options is planned for May 2027. The Run for Dad event at Bendigo Racecourse will not be held in 2025, with the next date unconfirmed. These listings show how existing parks, lakes and racecourse grounds continue to accommodate organised running without new dedicated sports infrastructure.

Local runners and families can monitor updates through the listed event calendars to plan participation around these venues.