Deb Rielly Run for the Kids

Kilcunda, Australia • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Deb Rielly Run for the Kids is a community running and walking event held in Kilcunda, Victoria, Australia. It is organised by a subcommittee of the Dalyston Football Netball Club and continues a fun-run initiative first created in 2012. The event was renamed to honour Deb Rielly and to continue the event's original focus on encouraging young people to be active and engaged with the local environment. Event proceeds support the DFNC junior development program and a component is donated to charities or programs aligned with the event philosophy and family wishes.

Race details and course

Distances offered include:

  • 21.1 km - Half Marathon on the Rail Trail and George Bass Coastal Walk
  • 10 km
  • 5 km
  • 2 km
  • Individual walk - walk along Rail Trail over the trestle bridge
  • Family friendly walk

Registration fees listed for each distance are included in the event information. Timed running races use timing bands. Award presentations take place after the event. Location is Kilcunda Foreshore Car Park, Kilcunda VIC 3995, Australia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Individual Walk
Family Friendly Walk - Family
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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