Bendigo Venues Anchor Running Events Through Early 2026

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

Rosalind Park as Event Base

Rosalind Park serves as the central location for the largest of the listed events, providing the course infrastructure for multiple race distances on the same day. This park setting allows participants to begin and complete their runs without requiring additional transport between start and finish points.

Lar Birpa Athletics Complex for Night Events

The Bendigo 5k Frenzy takes place on 7 February 2026 at the Lar Birpa Athletics Complex in Flora Hill. The venue supports a dedicated night race format that uses the existing track and lighting infrastructure at the complex.

Lake Weeroona for Community Walks

The Walk for Prems: Bendigo is set for Sunday 19 October 2025 at Lake Weeroona. The 1.5km route utilises the lakeside path and supports the Life's Little Treasures Foundation through a short community format that fits the scale of the facility.

Additional Scheduled Races

The Bendigo Harriers Dragon Mile is listed for Sunday 5 April 2026 in Bendigo, adding another event that draws on the city's running infrastructure later in the season. Entry fees for the 2026 Bendigo Ford Fun Run range from $12 for the Kids Dash to $125 for the Half Marathon at the late rate, with early bird pricing available until late January 2026.

These dates and venues illustrate how Bendigo's existing parks and athletics sites accommodate a calendar of running and walking activities. Interested participants can review entry details and registration on the event websites listed in the sources.