Fun Run
Coburg Fun Run
Welcome to the Coburg Harriers Fun Runs for 2017, join one of Melbourne’s oldest athletic clubs by participating in our friendly fun run events. All events are run by Coburg Athletic Club volunteers and all income from events goes to the club to enable us to put on affordable community events such as fun runs and to foster junior athletic development at the club level.
We welcome runners (and walkers) of all levels, our emphasis is on participating at your best
Next Featured Run: Coburg Half Marathon & 10.55K, 4.55K – 2017
Beginning at the Harold Stevens Athletic Track, the course is run along the Bike Path through the Coburg Parklands and north along the Merri Creek Trail (bike path).
[ Click here for STRAVA Route of 21.1k Event ]
This is an ’out & back’ course, so Half Marathon participants go out to the 5.275K turn around point, returning to the start for a total of 10.55k which they complete again for a total distance of: 21.1k.
We are also offering a shorter distance of 10.55k distance option as well, plus for Juniors or new fun runners we also have a 4.55km option.
Course is undulating and scenic with a 150 metre steady rise through the parklands, runners can capitalize on the small rises as the gentle downhills allow for recovery.
We have marshals at all key course points and water along the course, there’s post run refreshments after the event and trophies for placegetters. We offer a friendly supportive environment with plenty of parking and facilities.
Cost: Half $22 Online/$25 On Day (note the HALF may fill up so enter online to ensure a place)
10.55: $18 Online /$20 On day.
4.55: $10 Online & On Day
Juniors: $5.00 Online or On Day
Important Please Read:
This is our most popular event. If you enter online you avoid queues and it’s easier for us to manage the entrants. Please enter now to avoid disappointment if event fills. We have a field limit of 100.
Course Map:
[ Click here for STRAVA Route of 21.1k Event ]
Route Path – Beautiful Running:
Previous Coburg Half Marathon Event Photos
COBURG HARRIERS FUN RUNS 2017 |
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| Date | Event Name | Distance | Start Time | ||
| 2017 | January | 15 | New Year’s Resolution Fun Run | 12k 6k 3k | 9am |
| 2017 | February | 26 | Active Moreland Fun Run – Coburg Harriers co-ordinating this event |
9am | |
| 2017 | March | 5 | Coburg 6 Hour Walk and Run |
6am | |
| 2017 | April | 22/23 | Coburg 24hr, Sat/Sun, VIC 24 hour Track Championship |
10am | |
| 2017 | May | 21 | Coburg King and Queen of the North [ Results ] |
12k 6k 3k | 9am |
| 2017 | June | 25 | Harold Stevens Bluestone Classic [ RESULTS ] |
15km 7km, 3km | 9am |
| 2017 | July | 23 |
Sunday 23rd July 2017 | 9:00 am Coburg Winter July Rain, Hail or Shine Fun Run [ RESULTS ] |
12k 6k 3k | 9am |
| 2017 | August | 20 | Coburg Half Marathon Enter NOW |
21.1k 10k 4.5k | 9am |
| 2017 | October | 8 | Coburg Lake Classic Fun Run and Walk |
10km & 5km | 9am |
| 2017 | November | 5 | Coburg Fun Run & Walk | 12k 6k 3k | 9am |
Important Fun Run Information:
- Location of Harold Stevens Athletic Track (HSAT): Google Maps Link
- Contact Information: our email address is | funruns@coburgharriers.org.au | please use this address for all event enquiries etc.
- Coaching: Coburg Harriers run middle distance training groups at the track on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 6:00 pm, cost is a $2 donation to the coach Brian Delaney. If you become a regular training group member you are obliged to join our club. By joining our club you can also run for Coburg Harriers at Athletics Victoria Events through Summer & Winter.
- Computer Timing: each Entrant is giving a number which is entered into the computer system as you cross the finish line (if you can’t finish the event please advise officials asap)
Event Categories for 2016 Long Events (usually 12k, 15k or Half Marathon & Short Events (usually 4k, 6k):
- Male 6K Run | Walk
- Male Junior 6K Run | Walk
- Male 12K Run | Walk
- Male Junior 12K Run | Walk
- Female 6K Run | Walk
- Female Junior 6K Run | Walk
- Female 12K Run | Walk
- Female Junior 12K Run | Walk
- Male 3K
- Female 3K
Results: are available on this webpage usually within 24 Hours of the event end.
Entry: Online Entry is preferable so we can pre-organise the event, you can also enter on the day.
Course: unless advised otherwise our course runs through the Coburg Parklands on the bike path.
Start Time: 9:00 am.
Post-race supper: we offer a post race supper and free Tea and Coffee
- Parking: there is ample parking at the Coburg Basketball Stadium, next to the Harold Stevens Athletic Track
- Cycling to HSAT: you can take the Main Yarra Bike Trail to the Merri Creek Bike Path from the City, you can lock your bike near the change rooms or bring it into the club rooms.
- Public Transport to HSAT: At the end of the Tram 1 Route (Nicholson Street, Brunswick East) you would have a 1.5K walk along the Bicycle Path to the Athletic Track.