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Thanks to the hundreds of Santas who joined us for a festive run, walk, jog or roll at Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run last year.

This family friendly event raises funds for children's services at Vision Australia and contributes to Carols by Candlelight, an event helping kids who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose.

Santa Fun Run made a huge impact last Christmas!

$98,172

raised for children who are blind or have low vision

863

individual participants

teams

Check out last year's wrap up video of the festivities

Video sponsored by our friends at Kay & Burton Foundation and SIRAP.

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Event Details

Ho ho ho, it's time to get into the Christmas spirit with Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run!

In November 2025, Santa Fun Run will be bringing the festive joy again. More details to come early August.

Partners

Rewards

We want to thank you for signing up for Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run and reward your fundraising efforts as you raise money for children who are blind or have low vision.

We cant wait to show you some of the awesome rewards up for grabs in 2025!

Supporting Carols by Candlelight

All funds raised by the Santa Fun Run will support our Carols by Candlelight fundraising efforts. This events helps to fund Vision Australia's children's services program, Life Ready.

The Life Ready program is designed to encourage and support childhood development and the education of children and young people who are blind or have low vision, so they can form strong foundations for life, true meaningful participation and lifelong employment.

Testimonials

“Participating in the Santa Fun Run last year for Vision Australia was an absolute blast! The event was incredibly well-organised, and knowing that my participation was supporting Vision Australia’s vital work made it even more rewarding. I loved every moment of it and will be back next year!”

- Nigel Mapes with his wife Jo and their two golden retrievers Hudson and Honey

“We used the SFR last year as a way to let all our family and friends know that Eddy had recently been diagnosed with blindness. It’s a great family day out that raises awareness and helps support kids like Eddy, but the best part was the overwhelming support that we received – especially as we were about to join this community with Eddy.”

- Lauren Peroni from Team Eddy’s Eagles

“We had a wonderful time participating in the Vision Australia Santa Run in 2023 as a family, and we’re looking forward to taking part again in 2024. Ethan and Sam are excited to fundraise for Vision Australia's Life Ready Program – a program that supports them and vision-impaired children like them to reach their potential. We hope to see you there!”

- Rebecca Bradley

“Our family enjoyed attending the event last year. The event had a great vibe – how could it not with that many Santas? There were activities for all ages, including face painting, carol singers, and a sausage sizzle. We’re definitely planning to come again this year.”

- Simon Moss with his wife Vanessa and his sons Sebastian and Hugo

“The Santa Fun Run was a wonderful way to spend a spring morning with the family, with the bonus of raising money for such an important cause. The kids felt a sense of achievement finishing the run and loved a good snuggle with the Seeing Eye Dog pups!”

- Glen Debreceny with his wife and daughters