Join us on 4 May 2025.On a sunny day in March 1996, at Roseville Oval, 310 runners crossed the start line of the very first Lindfield Fun Run.
As a Lindfield Rotarian, Max Elliot project-managed the event for the first 7 years and grew the numbers to 730 in 2002. Thanks to Max for providing much of the information included here.
The first run in 1996 had 10 km and 5 km distances. The area has several hills, and the 10 km run came to be known as quite tough, which regular runners regard as a challenge. In those days there was no 2 km and no special family entry, both of which attract many families today, making up half our current runners. Families love the opportunity to give their kids a taste of competition in a safe and family friendly environment.
There was some online registration in the early days, but many runners registered by filling in and posting a paper form. The Rotarians promoted the event using letter box drops, billboards and posters in shop windows
There was no electronic time recording. As you crossed the finish line you were handed a paper number which you took to the ”time recording” desk to check in and fix your position. Prizes for distance winners were in cash, the trophy cups came later.
One of the very first cash donors was the Greengate Hotel, who still sponsor the event 30 years later! Thanks Greengate!
All of this was a lot of work, and our thanks go out to those Lindfield Rotarians whose efforts 30 years ago created the event that still benefits our charities today.
All Lindfield Fun Run nett proceeds are distributed to KYDS Youth Counselling service, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and Mentoring Men. The 2025 Lindfield Fun Run will be held on 4th May 2025 at Roseville Oval.