The fun run season is hotting up. If you’re like me, you’re being bombarded by emails advising you that registrations have opened, early bird entries are closing, etc etc. It’s all a bit hard to keep track of, so I thought I’d put together a list of some of the fun runs I know you like to enter, along with their entry deadlines.
Some of the advantages of early bird entry include a saving on the entry fee, and having your race kit mailed to you, rather than having to go to the race expo prior to race day to pick up your kit. Some races do not offer early bird entry, and some don’t mail your race kits.
Keep in mind that most fun runs have a limited capacity, and some reach capacity well before race day.
Every effort has been made to be accurate with dates, but if you’re planning on a particular race, it’s a good idea to check yourself. There’s no substitute for planning and a double check.
Fun Run |
Early Bird Deadline |
Entry Deadline |
Entry On Race Day |
| City to Surf 11th Aug |
Midnight 28th March. have your race info posted, and save $15
|
Until capacity reached, so get in early | Not available |
| Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park 1st April |
 Fri 29th March 5pm |  6:45-7:55am | |
| Lindfield Fun Run 7th April |
Saturday 30th March-close of business – not time specified | Website says 24 hrs before race start, but get in by Friday 5th by 5pm, just in case |
Before 7:45 if capacity not reached. I haven’t seen them close the registrations yet, but there’s always a first time
|
| SMH Half Marathon 19th May |
4th April Save $25 |
Until capacity reached, so register early | Â Not Available |
| Hooked on Health Kids Cross Country Race 4 7th April |
Midday, 5th April | Â Prior to 8:45 | |
| Mothers Day Classic 12th May |
5pm Wed 10th April |
Online 12 noon, wed 8th May. Mailed entries, Fri 3rd. All entries Fri 3rd to have bib posted
|
From 6:30 am. Also Domain on Sat 11th 2-5pm. |
| Hooked on Health Kids Cross Country Race 5 28th April |
Midday 26th April | Â Prior to 8:45am | |
| Hooked on Health Kids Cross Country Race 6 5th May |
Midday May 3rd | Prior to 8:45am | |
| Manly Fun Run 19th May |
 9th May |  9am 17th May | Before 7:30 am |
| Minimos Marathon 16th June |
Midnight 12th May | Midnight, 15th June | Â From 6am |
| Gold Coast Marathon 6th & 7th July |
Midnight 22nd May | Friday 5th July | Not Available |
| Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park 9th June |
7th June, 5pm | 6:45-7:55am | |
