The Lane Cove Fun Run is an amazing community event that raises money for the Lane Cove Public School. LCPS donates 10% of the net proceeds to Sydney Community Services.
The inaugural event was held in 2016 and it was such a success it became an annual event (we won’t mention the COVID years). In fact, the event was so successful journalist and noted author Peter FitzSimmons wrote an article about the Lane Cove Fun Run in the Sydney Morning Herald. Peter wants other suburbs to get out there and do the same.
The Lane Cove Fun Run is 100% organised by volunteers and its sponsors are local businesses who believe in the importance of giving back to their local community.
When?
Sunday 10th September 2023
5 km – Walk or Run – 7:30 am
2km – The LONGueville Family Dash – 8:30 am
If you are part of the LONGueville Family Dash you are encouraged to enter into the FUN of the event, dress up, get your kids to dress up and dress up those prams!
What is the Route for the Lane Cove Run?
Course Route 5 km
The Race is self-seeded, so competitors wishing to place need to position themselves at the front of the pack and starts at 7.30 am.
Course Route 2 Km
The Race is self-seeded, so competitors wishing to place need to position themselves at the front of the pack in Wave 1. All walkers, strollers and families with dogs need to start in wave 2, it starts at 8.30 am
How Do I Register?
Register now online here
Inter School Challenge
The event is run by the Lane Cove Public School P&C. However, to encourage all local schools to take part in the race, there is an inter-school challenge.
All primary and high school students who run give their school the chance to win the Lane Cove Fun Run Plate. The Plate is awarded to the top primary and high schools overall. Times are taken for the first 4 runners from each school in both the 2km and 5km events.
Greenwich Public School won the 2022 junior inter-school cup for both the 2K and 5K races. St Ignatius College Riverview won the 2022 senior inter-school cup.
What if I don’t run?
This event caters for all abilities, so you can walk or run 2 km or 5 km.
What happens after I finish the run?
During and after the run, breakfast will be held at the Kingsford Smith Oval.
Road Closures
The organisers of the Lane Cove Fun Run thank all local residents for their patience, understanding and support during our community event.
Due to road closures, the organisers encourage participants to cycle, walk or scooter from Northwood, Riverview or Lane Cove.
Please respect the needs of the residents of Longueville and do not try to find a parking space in Longueville, particularly along William Edward Street which becomes blocked to two-way traffic if cars are parked in both directions.
Plenty of public parking is available at council car parks in Lane Cove shops and along Longueville Road north of River Road. From there, it is an easy downhill walk to the start of the race.
For the safety of runners, there will be full and partial road closures along the entire route of the 2km and 5km events.
We look forward to seeing you on the day, as ITC is a big fan of this event. Thank you to the Lane Cove Council for supporting this event.
Register
Registration and merchandise is is all online https://lanecovefunrun.com.au/
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