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Research and Kangaroo Ground CFA
🗓️ Sunday 25 Oct 2026
Half Mara, 10K, 6K & 4K
📍Eltham North

We are members of the Research and Kangaroo Ground CFA fire brigades located in the outer North East suburbs of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Both Research and Kangaroo Ground CFA brigades are staffed solely by volunteer fire fighters and although the state government of Victoria supply both brigades with some of the trucks and basic fire fighting equipment, anything that is needed by the brigades outside of this needs to be purchased through brigade funds. Fundraising and applying for grants and the two most common ways for brigades to raise the required funds to purchase much needed equipment such as chainsaws, portable water pumps, brigade owned cars and other essential equipment. The Run for the Firies event is the major source of fundraising income for both brigades and it is through the generosity of you, the public, that we are able to serve the community to the highest standards possible.

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

Rain, Hail or Shine - the show goes on 🏃
A huge well done to everyone who braved the downpour at Run for the Firies over the weekend. It was great to see that the weather didn’t stop our community turning out in force to raise much-needed funds for Research CFA and Kangaroo Ground CFA ⭐️

We’re proud to be the major sponsor of this event, and even prouder of Bernie and Zoe from our Eltham team and our CEO Daryl, who all crossed the finish line. 👏

Thank you to the organisers, countless volunteers and every runner and walker who showed up for the people who show up for us!

Let's chat:
www.bendigobank.com.au/eltham/

28/10/2026

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

2026 Run for the Firies
Race Times are now available at https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=30147

25/10/2026

THAT'S A WRAP ON RUN FOR THE FIRIES 2026! ❤️🚒

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, ran, walked, volunteered, cheered from the sidelines or supported Run for the Firies in any way this year (especially given the rainy conditions!)

To our 2026 sponsors, thank you for backing this event and helping make it happen:
ELTHAM College
Fire & Wire - Essential Fire Protection Services
Resilient Services
Community Bank Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek, Eltham & Doreen-Mernda
SPORTFIRST
Nillumbik Shire Council
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
Apted's Orchards
Jellis Craig North East
Advance Fitness Doncaster East

Bean Master Coffee
Lettuce Inn

To our volunteers and committee, thank you for the time, effort and behind-the-scenes work that goes into bringing it all together. And to everyone who registered, donated, shared a post or helped spread the word — we couldn't do it without you.

Most importantly, thank you for helping support our local Research CFA and Kangaroo Ground CFA brigades. It's wonderful to see our community come together for the people who are there for us when we need them.

We hope you had a fantastic morning despite the wet weather, and we'll hopefully see you next year!

24/10/2026

❤️🚒 TODAY'S THE DAY! IT'S RUN FOR THE FIRIES 2026! 🚒❤️

The wait is over! We're so excited to welcome everyone to Run for the Firies today! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Whether you're running, walking, bringing the family, cheering on your mates or coming along to soak up the atmosphere, we're looking forward to a fantastic morning with our community.

Today is all about great people, great vibes and supporting the incredible volunteers at our local Research CFA and Kangaroo Ground CFA brigades. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who has registered, donated, sponsored, volunteered and helped bring this event together. We couldn't do it without the support of our community!

If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time!
Participants can register at the Registration Desk at the start/finish line up to 10 minutes before our event commences.

👟 Get those shoes on, or get ready to cheer, and we'll see you soon!

LET'S DO THIS! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
ELTHAM College
Fire & Wire - Essential Fire Protection Services
Resilient Services
Community Bank Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek, Eltham & Doreen-Mernda
SPORTFIRST
Nillumbik Shire Council
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
Apted's Orchards
Jellis Craig North East
Advance Fitness Doncaster East

Bean Master Coffee

24/10/2026

Address

Eltham North Adventure Playground
Melbourne, VIC
3095

Website

https://runforthefiries.com.au/

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