Cooks River Fun Run

Sunday 28 June 2026

The Cooks River Fun Run returns to Freshwater Park in Strathfield on 28th June 2026! Join us this winter for a 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km Family Dash, with each event offering scenic flat paths along the Cooks River.

Bring the whole family and soak up the awesome community atmosphere in Sydney’s Inner West.

Race Hub Australia is proud to host the Cooks River Fun Run this winter on Sunday 28 June 2026, following a fantastic return of the event in 2025.

Participants will take in the scenic Bay to Bay Cycleway, running from Freshwater Park to Ford Park, with a choice of distances to suit all abilities — including a 10km, 5km, and the ever-popular 2km Family Dash.

All finishers will receive a themed finisher medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and a finisher certificate, making it a great winter morning out for the whole community.

LOCATION

Freshwater Park, Strathfield, NSW

EVENTS ON THE DAY

10 km, 5 km & 2 km (Family Dash) available

THE COURSE

A flat and fast course along the Bay to Bay Cycleway adjacent to the Cooks River.

Days

Hrs

Min

Sec

Pricing:

Pricing	10 km	5 km	2 km Family Dash
Early Bird (First 100 runners)	$50	$38	$28
Standard Entry (Until 4 weeks before race day)	$62	$48	$35
Late Entry (Until race day)	$75	$55	$40

Event Information

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:00 am: The event village will open for registration, bib pick-up, bag drop, and sponsor tents.

8:00 am: 5 km race event commences

9:00 am: 10 km race event commences

9:45 am: 2 km Family Dash commences

10:10 am: Prize giving ceremony.

GETTING THERE

Parking at Freshwater Park is available on Wilson Street, Ada Avenue, and the surrounding residential streets. Please respect the local residents and do not park across driveways.

Bus 483 between the CBD and Strathfield runs along Ada Avenue, with the closest bus stop only 200m from Freshwater Park

OTHER DETAILS

The road crossing at Morgan Place is closed to traffic and managed by accredited traffic controllers, who will cheer you on to the finish.

All event distances are professionally chip timed by Multisport Australia.

Each finisher will receive a themed medal at the finish line as well as other sponsor giveaways.

The 2 km race is a Family Dash event aimed at getting youngsters involved in healthy outdoor activities. An accompanying adult can run with their child for an additional $10. Register your child first, then add an accompanying adult bib during the registration options. Please note the accompanying adult will not be timed and will not receive a finisher’s medal.

There is a 1-hour cut-off time for the 5 km and a 1-hour and 45-minute cut-off time for the 10 km.

Race bibs are printed three weeks before race day and posted two weeks out. To have your name on your bib, make sure you register at least three weeks before the event. If you’d like your bib posted, the cut-off is two weeks before race day.

There will be a photographer present on the course taking photos of you, which will be posted on our website following the race.

There WILL be other pedestrians and cyclists on the paths. We recommend that you do not use earphones, and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists, and dogs.

Race times are subject to minor changes.

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Would you like to volunteer at the Cooks River Fun Run?

We are always on the lookout for volunteers on race day to help out with course marshalling and registration. It’s a great way to experience the buzz of race day without having to tie up the laces. In addition to being amongst the energy of the race, Race Hub Australia are delighted to offer volunteers the following as a thank you for their help on the day:

Free entry to any future race
Free morning coffee
Post event breakfast with staff and volunteer

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