Celebrate your efforts
2026 registration incentives
Early Elf
Santa Squad
Return Runner
Gift Giver
2026 individual rewards
Festive Forwarder
Holly Jolly Helper
Merry Messenger
Sharing Star
Twinkling Trailblazer
2026 team rewards
Holiday Heroes
If your team raises $500 or more, you’ll be entered in the draw to win 1 of 6 x $500 Brooks vouchers, to be gifted to one of your top fundraisers. Entries close 28 November, 2026.
Goal Blitzen
If your team raises $1,000 or more, you’ll be entered in the draw to win for a $1,000 gift voucher for a portrait session and print with Artist Photographer. Entries close 28 November, 2026.
Comet's Crew
The top fundraising team as of 11.59pm on November 28 will win a family pass (2x adults, 2x children), including 4x glow sticks, to Carols by Candlelight main event or rehearsal night, to be gifted to the captain or top fundraiser.
Event day raffle
Snap up your raffle tickets online or at the event for your chance to win some incredible prizes for collection at Santa Fun Run.
Prizes include luxury hampers from Haigh’s chocolate and CherryHill Orchards, kids’ teepee tents, magic potion kits, pamper experiences, advent calendars and more!
Winners will be drawn live at 11am. Listen out to see if Santa’s picked you, then come and claim your goodies on the spot!
Our 2026 reward partners
Raffle reward partners
CherryHill Orchards, Messina Gelato, Lido Cinemas, Entertainment, Carmen’s Kitchen, Haigh’s Chocolates, Terror Twilight, Made by Fressko, Aussie Sock Shop, Sensory Tent, The Little Potion Company, Sauna Goose, Aesop, Lindt Chocolate, Arthurs Seat Eagle Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat Wildlife Park, AdventurePark Geelong, Puffing Billy Railway, Zumba With Pierre Melbourne
Terms and conditions
Registration incentives
Early Elf competition: Register by 11.59pm on 31 October 2026 for your chance to win 1x 6ft fresh real Christmas tree and stand. Valid for collection only from Burnley Christmas Trees between 1-23 December 2026. Winner must show email confirmation as prize winner to claim. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Burnley Christmas Trees: https://www.burnleychristmastrees.com.au
Santa Squad: Register and create a team of 2 or more people by 11.59pm on 23 November 2026 to enter the draw to win 4x tickets to the All Abilities Day at the Australian Open, January 2027. Tickets will be emailed to the winners Mid-December. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by the Australian Open: https://www.ausopen.com
Return Runner: Register by 11.59pm on 23 November 2026 using the same email address as your previous registration to automatically enter the draw to win 1x night stay in a Studio Deluxe with parking at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne. Voucher valid to December 2027, exclusions apply. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by The Ascott Limited: https://www.discoverasr.com/en
Gift Giver: Register and donate by 11.59pm on 25 October 2026 for your chance to win. Winners will be drawn and notified on 26 October and must advise Vision Australia of their Ghost 18 sizing request by 1 November. Size request not guaranteed. Valued at $259.95 RRP. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Brooks Australia https://www.brooksrunning.com.au/
Individual rewards
Festive Forwarder: Share your fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to enter the draw to win 4x Adult Day Passes to Funfields Theme Park. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Funfields Theme Park: https://www.funfields.com.au
Generous Gift Giver: Make a $50 personal donation by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to automatically enter the draw to win. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Gumbuya World: https://www.gumbuya.com.au
Holly Jolly Helper: Receive 2x donations on your fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 for your chance to win a CherryHill Orchards Family Pass valued at $120, including: 1x family pass (2 adults and 2 children), 1x 1.5kg Grab and Go cherry picking box (guests can fill the prepaid box, with any additional cherries weighed and paid for onsite) and 4x cherry ice creams redeemable at the cafe. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by CherryHill Orchards: https://www.cherryhill.com.au
Merry Messenger: Receive 5x donations on your fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to enter the draw to win 1x adult and 1x kids pair of Merry People Bobbi Boots, valued at $239.90 RRP. Valid only at merrypeople.com with standard shipping or at the Merry People Melbourne CBD Manchester Lane store. Not valid at stockists. Single use only. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Valid until April 2029. Sponsored by Merry People: https://www.merrypeople.com
Sharing Star: Receive 10x donations on your fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 for your chance to win a family pass (2x adult and 2x children's tickets) to Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight. Winner may select to attend rehearsal or main night. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Vision Australia: https://www.visionaustralia.org
Twinkling Trailblazer: Raise the highest amount of funds among all individual participants for the Melbourne Santa Fun Run by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to win a family Portrait Photography Session Gift Certificate valued at $2,000. Redeemable at Artist Photographer's studios in South Melbourne or Geelong. Includes a full family Portrait Photography Session and a 25x37cm (10x15") colour or black and white wall portrait, mounted, matted and signed by the photographer, ready to frame. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Artist Photographer: https://www.artistphotographer.com
Team rewards
Holiday Heroes: Raise $500 on your team fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to enter the draw to win. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Vouchers distributed to team captains to award to top fundraisers in the team. Sponsored by Brooks: https://www.brooksrunning.com.au
Goal Blitzen: Raise $1,000 on your team fundraising page by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to enter the draw to win a family portrait session valued at $1,000 from Artist Photographer. Prize distributed to team captain. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Artist Photographer: https://www.artistphotographer.com
Comet’s Crew: Raise the highest amount of funds among all teams for the Melbourne Santa Fun Run by 11.59pm on 28 November 2026 to win a family pass (2x adult and 2x children's tickets) to Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight. Winner may select to attend rehearsal or main night. Prize distributed to team captain. Prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Sponsored by Vision Australia: https://www.visionaustralia.org
Frequently asked questions
Can I run/walk with a pram?
Yes, prams and families are most welcome. For safety reasons, we do request that you start at the back of your wave.
Is Santa Fun Run a timed race?
Santa Fun Run is a non-competitive event, but due to popular demand we are pleased to bring back the timed event option. For just $5 extra you will recieve a race bib with a timing chip to track your run and log a personal best.
Do I have to dress up as Santa?
Joining hundreds of Santas is part of the fun, so a Santa t-shirt or festive outfit is strongly encouraged, but it's your choice. Whatever you wear, please make sure your race bib is visible on the outside of your clothing.
Good tidings we bring
Follow @VisionAustralia and tag #SantaFunRun on social media for good news and Secret Santa announcements.
