Lara Fun Run

The Lara Fun Run / Walk is a family focussed event where everyone can participate. The event starts and finishes at the beautifully renovated Pirra Mansion gardens. The course takes participants through Serendip Sanctuary amongst a spectacular bush setting and plenty of wildlife. The Lara Fun Run aims to provide a great value, healthy, non competitive, enjoyable experience for everyone, whilst at the same time helping local community groups raise much needed funds.

RACE NUMBER PICK UPS

There are three opportunities to collect your race bib/number. Two of these will be prior to race day and one on the morning of the event. Details on venues and times will be available closer to race date.

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

Presentation Ceremony will take place at approximately 10:30am

EVENT PHOTO'S

We will have 4 professional photographers out on course taking thousands of photos of your big day. With bib number identification technology you can visit the website afterwards, type in your number and every photo of you in it will appear. A large variety of sizes and even your race time displayed on the photo. These photos will be available for purchase either through downloadable copies or printed and posted to your door. Photos will begin from a low $8 (plus postage)

RANDOM PRIZES

There will be over $5000 worth of random prize giveaways at and before the Lara Fun Run this year. Major prize draws will be held in the weeks leading up to the event for all those who have entered early. Check out the Prize Draws page for full details. Random prize distribution on race day will be via a ticket system. If you receive a ticket at the finish line you can collect your prize from the event HQ marquee.

BAG STORAGE

There will be a secure (staffed) baggage holding area at the event site. The baggage holding area will be open from 8:00am and will close at 10:30am. PLEASE ENSURE THERE ARE NO VALUABLE ITEMS LEFT AT THE BAGGAGE HOLDING AREA.

DRINK STATIONS

Drink stations will be located at approximately 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km and the finish line.

GOODIE BAGS

Every finisher will recieve a bag full of goodies when they cross the finish line.

PARKING

Secure off road parking is available within easy walking distance of the event site. Marshals will be available to ensure parking is orderly and safe. View maps page for parking location.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Please ensure you are well hydrated prior to taking on the run and that you have a sufficient level of fitness to be capable of finishing the event in a safe manner

TOILETS

Geoffs mobile toilet truck will once again be at this years event, there will be 19 flushing toilets, urinals and basins (with soap) to make your last minute dash a bit more pleasant.

PETS AND IPODS

No pets are allowed in the Lara Fun Run.

Ipods are allowed, however please play at a volume that does not disturb other runners and a volume you are able to hear course marshals instructions

Important Dates              

• Closing date for Online Entries:  Thursday October 31st at 6:00pm.
• Race Day Entries: Sunday 3th November, 7am -8:30am.

GROUP ENTRIES

All members of a group entry must register on the one online registration form.No Group Entries will be available on race day.

RACE DAY ENTRIES

Entries will be taken on the day of the event, however, it is recomended that you arrive early as race day entries will close at 8:30am. Race day entries will incur an administration fee (see above).

AGE GROUPS

Junior (6-17yrs), 18-30 yrs, 31-40 yrs, 41-50 yrs, 51-60 yrs, 60+ yrs

Trophies will be awarded to winners in each category in both the 10km and 5km events.

EARLY ENTRY PRIZE DRAWS

In the lead up to this years Lara Fun Run we will have several (5+) major prize draws (prizes worth in excess of $400 each). To be eligable for these great prizes all you need to do is be registered before the draw date.

More details will be available soon.

ENTRY TRANSFERS

It is crucial that we know who is running with which race bib. Therefore, no transfer of entries or bibs numbers will be allowed. Breaching this rule will result in instant disqualification.

REFUNDS

No refunds of entry fees will be given

The Lara Fun Run course remains at Serendip Sanctuary, Lara. The start and finish occurs within the gardens of the beautiful Pirra Homestead. The course incorporates both a 5 km run/walk and a 10km run events. The flat 5km course will be 1 lap and the 10km course will be 2 laps.

The course takes participants around Serendip Sanctuary, amongst a variety of wildlife including: Kangaroo's, Emus, Koala's, native birdlife and other australian native animals. Who knows what you might see!

This course is off limits to the general public throughout the year, so this is your only chance to run or walk this great course.

COURSE PHOTO'S

The Lara Fun Run is a major fundraiser for many local organisations.

More details on this years benefitiaries will be available soon.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING

$5 from every entry from a member of your school community goes directly to your school

Parents, teachers, grandparents and students are all included. All you need to do is write the school community you belong to when you enter online and $5 from your entry will go to your school.

Race day entries will not be included in this calculation.

Early Entry Prize draws

In the lead up to this years Lara Fun Run we will have several (5+)major prize draws (prizes worth in excess of $400 each).

To be eligable for these great prizes all you need to do is be registered before the draw date. Several draws will take place.

More details will be available soon.

For details of the Lara Kids Dash CLICK HERE