Fun Run
Coburg Fun Run
Welcome to the Coburg Harriers Fun Runs for 2019, 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
New Year’s Resolution Fun Run 20th January 2019 | 3K, 6K, 12K.
Yes its back again; start your New Year off with a run!!!
Starting at the Harold Stevens Athletic Track, runners go out along the bike path and through the Coburg Parklands. This undulating course is surrounded by plenty of trees, a waterfall at Coburg Lake with some challenging climbs and features such as a running sculpture at the top of the hill. The course is fully marshaled with plenty of parking and after run refreshments.
Coburg Spring Fun Run
12km/6km/3km Run/Walk, 9am
Sunday 9th September 2018
; enter online or on the day at Harold Stevens Athletic track (behind the Basketball Stadium) Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10;
Trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking,free morning tea.
The course is on the Merri Creek Bike path, an undulating scenic path, and we have marshals to make sure you don’t get lost. We usually have 60 to 90 entries for this event, and many of them are “beginner” fun runners like you. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and a good event to start doing fun runs!
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12K/6K/3K | 9.00 am.
COBURG HALF MARATHON 21.1 KM, 10.55 KM Run/Walk & 4.55KM
Facebook Photos Coburg Half Marathon
Plus a 4.5km run for juniors and new runners
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Time 9.00 am
Date: Sunday August 12th 2018
Classic undulating bike path course marshaled and flagged where necessary, drink stops available.
Entry fees:
21.1km $25 on the day | online $22
10.55km Run/Walk $20 on the day | online $18
10.55km Juniors $20 (under 18) online $18
4.5km $10 Adults | $5 juniors
Location:
Harold Stevens Athletic track, Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway 18 A10. Trophies for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere, morning tea afterwards. Enter on the day or online.
| 2018 | April | 21/22 |
Coburg 24hr, 6 Hour, 12 Hour Sat/Sun, VIC 24 hour Track Championship |
12noon | |
| 2018 | May | 20 |
Coburg King and Queen of the North [ Enter NOW ] [ RESULTS ] |
12k 6k 3k | 9am |
| 2018 | June | 24 |
Coburg Harriers Bluestone Classic Sunday 24th June 2018 15K, 8K Trail, 7K Track & Path, 3K Track A Great Description of the Bluestone Experience Time: 9:00 am Categories – Male & Female:
ENTRY FEES (on day):
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15km 8km 7km | 9am |
| 2018 | July | 15 |
Coburg Fun Run, “The 10 Miler”: 15 July 2018 | 9.00 am[ Results ] Run options, 16km/10 Miles run, 8km run/walk and 3km for juniors (and seniors), scenic bike path course on the Merri Creek. 9am, Sunday 15th July 2018 enter online or on the day, at the Coburg Harriers Clubrooms, Harold Stevens Athletic track (behind the Basketball Stadium) in Outlook Rd Coburg, Melway Map 18 A10; trophies/medals for place getters and certificates for the rest; plenty of parking, friendly atmosphere, free morning tea. ENTRY FEES (on day):
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16k 8k 3k | 9am |
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2018
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August
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COBURG HALF MARATHON 21.1 KM, 10.55 KM Run/Walk & 4.55KMPlus a 4.5km run for juniors and new runners [ Results ] Time 9.00 am Classic undulating bike path course marshaled and flagged where necessary, drink stops available. Entry fees: 21.1km $25 on the day | online $22 10.55km Run/Walk $20 on the day | online $18 Location: [ Results ] |
21.1k,10.55k, 4.55k |
9am
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| 2018 | September | 9 |
Coburg Spring Fun Run[ Results ] |
12K/6K/3K | 9.00 am. |
| 2018 | October | 28 | Coburg Lake Classic Fun Run and Walk | 10km & 5km | 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 2018 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.
Route Path – Beautiful Running:
Previous Coburg Event Photos
