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Railway Mates Run Club Keeps Weekly Sessions Before Bendigo Events
Local club continues meetings while Bendigo Harriers and other organisers prepare listed runs and walks.
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The Railway Mates Run club has a confirmed session on Thursday, 23 July 2026, at 6:30 PM in Bendigo. This regular gathering occurs as several running and fitness events are listed for the coming months.
Upcoming Events Organised by Bendigo Harriers
The Bendigo 5k Frenzy takes place on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at the Lar Birpa Athletics Complex in Flora Hill. Bendigo Harriers is the organising group for this event. Local runners use these fixtures to maintain training routines between club sessions.
Bendigo Ford Fun Run Details
The annual Bendigo Ford Fun Run is set for Sunday, 1 March 2026. It includes a 1km Kids Dash, 3km short course, 5km Fun Run/Walk, 10km Fun Run, and 21.1km Half Marathon, all starting and finishing at Rosalind Park. Entry fees range from $12 for the Early Bird Kids Dash to $125 for the Late Half Marathon, with family packages listed for the 5km event.
Additional Community Walk
Walk for Prems: Bendigo, a 1.5km community walk supporting Life’s Little Treasures Foundation, is listed for Sunday, 19 October 2025, at Lake Weeroona. These events provide options for participants of varying experience levels.
Local clubs and organisers continue to schedule activities that align with the listed calendar. Runners can review details on the event websites for registration and course information. The next Railway Mates Run session remains the immediate focus for club members before the listed 2026 fixtures begin.