Cooks River Fun Run is a family friendly race along the Cooks River in the Inner West of Sydney.
All ages and all fitness levels are invited to participate in a great day out!
20/06/2025
After a huge influx of entries in the past 24 hours, the Cooks River Fun Run 5k and 2k are now officially SOLD OUT!
There are still some spots left in the 10km, but they’re going fast — jump in now before it’s gone too.
See you at the start line! 🏃♀️
The countdown is on! The Cooks River Fun Run is now lessthan 4 weeks away! 🏃♀️
🗓️22 June 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our Gold sponsor for this years event ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our Backyard River is an initiative by the Cooks River Alliance, designed to inspire and mobilise support for the ongoing regeneration of the Cooks River. 💧🌱
The Cooks River Alliance is a partnership between key organizations in the catchment area, including:�🔹 Bayside Council�🔹 Canterbury‑Bankstown Council�🔹 Inner West Council�🔹 Strathfield Council�🔹 Sydney Water
Together, they’re working to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the Cooks River and its community. 🌏💚
Join us on race day to celebrate this incredible cause and enjoy a day by the river! 🏁
28/04/2025
The Cooks River Fun Run is back in 2025!
Race Hub Australia is excited to bring Strathfield's favorite fun run back to life on Sunday June 22nd 2025 at Freshwater Park.
The Cooks River Fun Run is a local favorite and has been held at Freshwater Park from 2011 to 2022. Similar to those previous years, this event will feature a 10k, 5k and 2k Family Dash.
After the decision by the previous council to cancel the event in recent years, we’ve read through many of your comments and understand your frustration. While Race Hub Australia is a separate entity from the council, we’d like to thank the current council for their decision to bring this wonderful event back to the Strathfield community.
At Race Hub Australia, we strive to make racing less intimidating for beginners by fostering an inclusive environment for runners and walkers of all abilities and backgrounds. Our events attract many new runners, which is fantastic, and with Australia experiencing a major running boom, we’re committed to welcoming as many as possible.
So why not join this exciting event on Sunday 22nd June 2025? Early bird pricing has almost gone so make sure you sign up soon to get those lower prices.
See you at the start line.
17/04/2025
RACE HUB AUSTRALIA ARE BRINGING BACK THE COOKS RIVER FUN RUN IN 2025!
Tighten your laces runners! Strathfield’s much loved community event the Cooks River Fun Run is returning after a two year break on Sunday 22 June 2025 thanks to our new hosts Race Hub Australia!
https://racehubaustralia.com/cooksriverfunrun/
Get racing and register now for early bird entry prices, and take part in this great family event that showcases the Bay to Bay Cycleway from Freshwater Park to Ford Park. Participants can choose from a number of categories including: a 2km Family Dash, 5km run and 10km run, ensuring there is something for all levels of ability!
27/03/2023
Council has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2023 and 2024 Cooks River Fun Run. We’d like to thank everyone for their support and participation in the Cooks River Fun Run over the years. Keep fit and we hope to see you at future Council events!
22/06/2022
Photos of the 2022 Cooks River Fun Run are available here https://geosnapshot.com/e/2022-cooks-river-fun-run/15115
20/06/2022
Did you join us yesterday and want a copy of the professional photos that were taken along the course or as you crossed the finish line? Geosnapshot photographs of the 2022 Cooks River Fun Run are now available! https://geosnapshot.com/e/2022-cooks-river-fun-run/15115
19/06/2022
First across the finish line in your category always feels good
10km runners are off and set to break records 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
Bowel Cancer Australia are on site this morning. Check out their big activation to learn a little more about our bowels $5 from every entry is donated to assist with research and awareness