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Bendigo Ford Fun Run returns to Rosalind Park in February 2027

Two events listed for the Bendigo region on the national running calendar point to steady local interest in organised runs and walks.

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By Bendigo Sport Desk · Published 20 July 2026, 5:53 pm

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Updated 34 min ago· 21 July 2026, 11:11 am

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Bendigo Ford Fun Run returns to Rosalind Park in February 2027
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The Bendigo Ford Fun Run is set for Sunday 28 February 2027 at Rosalind Park in central Bendigo, according to the latest listings on Running Calendar Australia.

Local runners and walkers are preparing for the next 12 months of events that bring residents together on familiar routes. The calendar update arrives as people in Bendigo seek regular opportunities to stay active without travelling far from home. Organised runs provide structure that many use to maintain fitness routines through the seasons.

Two events on the regional list

Running Calendar Australia currently shows two events under its Bendigo section. One is the Bendigo Ford Fun Run at Rosalind Park on the last Sunday in February 2027. The other is Run the Maine, scheduled for Friday 25 September 2026 in nearby Castlemaine. Both are listed as run or walk options open to participants of varying experience levels.

These dates give local groups a clear timeline for training and group outings. Residents often use such events to meet others who train on the same paths through Rosalind Park or along routes leading toward Castlemaine. The presence of just two listings at this point in the year reflects a focused set of opportunities rather than a crowded schedule.

Practical steps for local participants

Anyone in Bendigo looking to join can check the full details and entry process on the Running Calendar Australia site at https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/calendar/running/victoria/bendigo/. Early registration helps clubs and event organisers plan numbers and volunteer needs. Groups that meet regularly around Rosalind Park already use these calendar entries to coordinate training sessions in the months leading up to each date.

Staying connected through these runs supports both individual fitness goals and the informal networks that form when people train together. The next step for many will be marking the September Castlemaine date and the February Bendigo event on personal calendars so preparation can begin well ahead of time.

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