Lara Fun Run

Lara, Australia • 30 Nov 2025

Lara Fun Run / Walk : Serendip Sanctuary, Lara

The Lara Fun Run / Walk takes place on November 30, 2025, at Serendip Sanctuary, with the start and finish located within the grounds of Pirra Homestead / Pirra Mansion. The event has an overall field limit of 1,000 and is presented as a family-focused run and walk. Distances offered:

  • 10 km run
  • 5 km run/walk
  • 1 km Kids Dash

Course and event information

The 5 km course is described as flat and is one lap; the 10 km course is two laps of the same route. The course runs through Serendip Sanctuary and passes through native bushland where participants may see kangaroos, emus, koalas and native birdlife. Drink stations are located at about 2.5 km, 5 km, 7.5 km and at the finish. A staffed baggage holding area will be provided on event morning. Parking is available on land directly opposite the event entrance, less than 100 m from the start/finish area.

All finishers receive a medal and an online personalised finishers certificate showing name, official finishing time, pace and place. Early registrants may opt for a personalised race bib (register before October 19). Race bibs can be posted for a $7.50 fee or collected in person prior to the event. Age groups are listed from 13–18 up to 70+, with 7–12 years for the 5 km only; overall trophies and age-group medals are awarded and places are calculated on gun time. The Kids Dash (approx. 1 km) is for primary-school aged children, awards a finisher medal and a hard-copy certificate, and does not record times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10km Run
5 km
5km Run/walk
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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