Get a jingle on!
Register by October 31 for early bird pricing and your chance to win a real 6ft Christmas tree from Burnley Christmas Trees
Event details
Course details
Date: 28 November
Event village opens: 8:00AM
Start time: 9:30AM
Location: The Tan Track and Kings Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens
Distance: 4km for 1 lap, 8km for 2 laps
Pace: Choose to walk or run, timed race optional
Ticket pricing
Limited release early bird tickets available until October 31 or when allocation is exhausted.
Add $5 per person to upgrade any ticket to a timed race bib with tracking.
Adult
18+ yearsEarly bird: $55
Standard: $65
Junior
4 - 17 yearsEarly bird: $45
Standard: $55
Family
2 x adults & 2 x juniorsEarly bird: $180
Standard: $200
Kids
under 4 yearsor Support Person
FREE
Receive 1x free Vision Australia Santa Fun Run t-shirt per paid ticketholder, available while stocks last. Free tickets do not include a Santa t-shirt and can be purchased for $20 per person.
**Support person tickets can only be selected for Companion Card holders and must be booked with a paid ticket, to provide support for someone with accessibility needs at the event.
What's included
Every paid ticket receives
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Entry to Santa Fun Run in your chosen wave
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Red Santa t-shirt
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Individual race bib
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Access to the event village and activities
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Entries to reward competitions
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Finisher medal
To reduce lengthy wait times, tees and bibs can be delivered for a flat postage fee of $14.95, for tickets purchased by November 8.
For tickets purchased between November 9 - 27, free collection is available before 9:00AM, so please arrive with adequate time to get ready.
Choose your fun run wave
NEW for 2026: Select the Rudolph wave option to challenge yourself and track a personal best!
Wave 1: Rudolph
Timed participants: 1-2 laps
Our first wave leads the way at 9.30am. Select this wave if you want your race timed.
This wave costs an additional $5.
Wave 2: Dasher
Runners, joggers, fast walkers: 2 laps (8km)
Our second wave starts at 9.40am and is untimed. Recommended for runners, joggers, or walkers who prefer the extra distance with two laps.
Wave 3: Dancer
Walking pace: 1 lap (4km)
Our final wave starts at 9.45am and is untimed. Recommended for leisurely walkers, dogs on lead, and families with younger kiddos or prams.
Explore the event village
After the run, head to the event village to enjoy a festive morning of family-friendly activities, food, and live performances.
Live entertainment
Enjoy live music, meet roving elves, get your face painted, and snap a photo with the original man in red, Santa Claus.
Prize giveaways
Can you spot the real Santa Claus? Keep an eye out for jolly old Sant Nick as he gives away prizes and draws our raffle winners.
Meet Seeing Eye Dogs puppies
These adorable puppies will change lives as Seeing Eye Dogs, but first they are visiting the Puppy Chill Zone for pats and photos thanks to Royal Canin and Zoetis.
Fun for all ages
Enjoy a packed morning of activities for all ages and abilities including lawn games and children's sensory space. Food trucks and a coffee van will also be on site to relax and refuel after the fun run.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Fun Run a timed race?
Santa Fun Run is a non-competitive event, however due to popular demand we are pleased to bring back a timed event option. Simply select Wave 3 for an extra $5 and you will receive a race bib with a timing chip to track your run and log a personal best.
Is there a wet weather policy?
Santa Fun Run will proceed no matter what Melbourne's fickle weather throws our way! Be sure to check the forecast before you leave home and come prepared with sun protection or wet weather gear as needed.
Do I have to fundraise?
You are welcome to attend the event without fundraising, but all adults will receive a fundraising page on registration. Sharing this page lets sponsors support you and families with children who are blind or have low vision. It's a special cause that is making spirits bright this Christmas.
