2026 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids

2026 Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids

Victoria's favourite fun-run/walk, fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Time: 7:30 am AEDT

Location: Docklands VIC, Australia

Registration Fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees.

14.4KM Long Course

• Pre-Qualified Entry Zone: $63.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $79.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For entrants intending to complete the course distance in 65-79 minutes.
• FAST Blue Zone: $63.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $79.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For entrants intending to complete the course in 80-99 minutes. Entrants planning to RUN with a pram are welcome to enter in this zone.
• RUN Yellow Zone: $63.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $79.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For entrants intending to complete the course in 100-120 minutes.
• JOG Orange Zone: $63.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $79.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For walkers who may take more than 120 minutes to complete the course.
• WALK Red Zone: $63.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $79.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For walkers who may take more than 120 minutes to complete the course.

4.7KM Short Course

• FAST Green Zone: $55.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $69.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For entrants intending to complete the course distance in under 30 minutes.
• JOG Purple Zone: $55.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $69.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For entrants intending to complete the course distance in 30-45 minutes. Entrants wishing to RUN with a pram are welcome to enter this zone, and assemble at the pram runners marshalling area, as the front of the purple zone.
• WALK White Zone: $55.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $69.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For walkers intending to complete the course distance in 46-60 minutes. If you intend to WALK with a pram, please enter this zone or the Family Fun Zone.
• FAMILY FUN ZONE: $55.96 (Opening Sale Nov 27 – Dec 1), $69.95 (Standard Dec 2 – Mar 22) - For walkers intending to complete the course in 60-100 minutes. If you intend to WALK with a pram, please enter this zone or the white zone.

Team Registration

• PAY LATER TEAM CREATION: $100.00 Non-refundable deposit (Nov 27 - Mar 22) - Requires a $100 non-refundable deposit. Contact [email protected] for an access code.

Contact Information

Event Contact: Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids Race Office

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 03 9292 2901

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