Deep Creek Reserve's wetlands transform into Cardinia's philanthropic pathway at the Cardinia Fun Run & Walk 2026 on March 1, where a revitalized event series adds the vibrant Gumbuya World Kids 2.5km Colour Run to its established 5km/10km running and walking disciplines. This community-curated morning channels athletic energy directly toward the Cardinia Community Foundation's support for vulnerable residents, proving that every stride along the reserve's golf-adjacent trails can translate into tangible local impact. With free event shirts for the first 150 registrants and week-long pre-event collection at Cardinia Life, the gathering prioritizes participant experience while maintaining focus on its core charitable mission.
The staggered schedule accommodates serious competitors in the South Side Racing 10km, recreational participants in simultaneous 5km events, and youthful enthusiasm in the colour-splashed kids' run—all while welcoming leashed dogs and strollers in designated walks. More than isolated races, this orchestrated sequence demonstrates how regional events can simultaneously promote fitness, family inclusion, environmental appreciation through award-winning park settings, and sustained community care through strategic fundraising partnerships.
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
07:00
$25.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 2km
Type — Running
07:00
$15.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 2km
Type — Running
07:00
$10.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
07:00
$20.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
07:00
$35.00
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Pakenham.
Pakenham is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, 53 km (33 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District and the most populous in the Shire of Cardinia. Pakenham recorded a population of 54,118 at the 2021 census.
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