Lara Fun Run
Event overview
The Lara Fun Run / Walk takes place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Serendip Sanctuary, with the start and finish inside Pirra Mansion grounds. The event has an overall field limit of 1000 participants. The course runs through Serendip Sanctuary and passes through a native bush setting with wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, koalas and native birds.
Race distances
- 10 km run
- 5 km run/walk
- 1 km Kids Dash (primary school aged children, approx)
Course and format
The 5 km course is one lap and described as flat. The 10 km event is two laps of the same course. Drink stations are placed at about 2.5 km, 5 km, 7.5 km and at the finish. Walkers are asked to keep to the left to allow faster participants to pass, since the 10 km course uses two laps.
Entries, prizes and services
Current registration prices listed are $54 for the 10 km, $50 for the 5 km and $20 for the Kids Dash. All finishers receive a medal. Age group categories are used for awards and trophies are given to overall winners of the 10 km and 5 km. Age group and overall placings are calculated on gun time. Race bibs can be posted for a fee of $7.50 or collected on event day. A staffed baggage area and secure bag storage are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.