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28 Nov

Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run

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On Saturday 28 November, over 1000 Santas will descend on Melbourne’s iconic Tan Track for Vision Australia’s annual Santa Fun Run.

The festive fun run will see participants dressed head-to-toe in Santa suits as they walk, jog or run the 4km or 8km circuit to raise vital funds for children who are blind or have low vision.

Event-goers can expect a jam-packed lineup of entertainment, food and drink experiences:

- Puppy Chill Zone: Meet Seeing Eye Dogs puppies-in-training.
- Live Entertainment: Tunes from the Nova FM street team, live music and lawn games.
- Family Activities: Santa and Elves meet-and-greets, face painting and a dedicated children’s sensory space.
- Food and Giveaways: Pop-up food and beverage stalls, raffles and major prize giveaways.

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Date Times
Sat 28 Nov
  • 8am - 12pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location

Tan Track
Melbourne 3004

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Adult / general $65
Children $45

Free for children under 4

Book online for Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 847 466
  • email address: fundraising.events@visionaustralia.org
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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