The Bibra Lake Fun Run is a much-loved community event, traditionally held on the second Sunday in September. It’s all about fun, fitness, and bringing people together, with activities for all ages and fitness levels. Participants can choose between a 6km or 12km course around the stunning Bibra Lake, perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, families, work groups, and school teams. Everyone is welcome, including wheelchair rollers, pram pushers, and walkers with pets on leads!
Each year, there are plenty of cash prizes up for grabs across five age categories, along with awards for the overall male and female winners. Schools can also compete for $150 and $100 prizes for having the largest teams.
Not a fan of running? You can still join in the fun! Stroll the 6km or 12km course at your own pace, or simply enjoy the free sausage sizzle and a variety of entertainment.
2026 Bibra Lake Fun Run
Our popular running event will return to Bibra Lake with an even bigger line-up of exciting family-friendly activities, live music and zumba dancing!
Find out more about the 2026 Bibra Lake Fun Run or follow the event on Facebook.
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Time: 8am warm-up, 8.30am start
Location: Corner of Gwilliam and Progress Drives, Bibra Lake
Courses: 6km & 12km
Free, registration essential for a timed run only. Anyone is welcome to join in on the day.
Register for a timed run
The Bibra Lake Fun Run is free and welcomes people of all ages and fitness levels. It includes both a 6km and 12km course around the lake suitable for competitive runners and family groups alike, with prizes for overall and age group placegetters.
The Bibra Lake Fun Run will be held on Sunday 13 September 2026, located at Bibra Lake, north of Progress Drive and Gwilliam Drive intersection.
Find out more about the 2026 Bibra Lake Fun Run activities on the day.
Event timings are as follows:
| Time |
Details |
| 8am |
Official opening |
| 8.30am |
12km runners start |
| 8.40am |
6km runners start |
| 9.45am |
Medal presentations |
Course information
The event area (including start and finish line) is on Progress Drive to the north of the Progress Drive and Gwilliam Drive intersection. Runners start on the road, turning right at Hope Road before merging onto the sealed pedestrian path approximately 600m down Hope Road.
Runners participating in the 6km event complete one lap of the lake in a clockwise direction. Runners participating in the 12km complete two laps, remaining on the pedestrian path to commence the second lap.
Collecting your bib
Timed registrations
before midday on Wednesday 9 September 2026, please collect your bib from
Cockburn ARC on the following days/ times.
| Date |
Times |
| Thursday 10 September |
4pm to 6pm |
| Friday 11 September |
4pm to 6pm |
| Saturday 12 September |
11am to 3pm |
Registrations after midday, Wednesday 9 September 2026 and any uncollected bibs can be collected at the event from 6.45am.
Note: no new timed-run registrations will be accepted on the day. Participants are still welcome to take part but will not receive a time.
Parking and Road Closures
Event Parking
No roadside parking is allowed on Progress Drive between Gwilliam Drive and Hope Road. Participants can park at the Adventure World car park, corner of Progress Drive and Gwilliam Drive.
Road Closures
Road closures will be in place from 9pm, Saturday 12 September 2026 and will reopen at approximately 10am, Sunday 13 September 2026 following the event.
Roads closed:
- Progress Drive between Gwilliam Drive and Hope Road - Closed 9pm, Saturday 12 September 2026 until 10am, Sunday 13 September 2026.
- Hope Road between Progress Drive and Bibra Drive – Closed Sunday 13 September 2026.
Other Information
Bag DropNeighbourhood Watch will provide a bag drop area. All care will be taken however no liability will be accepted for missing valuables. Please only bring essentials and leave valuables at home or in your car.
Water provisionParticipants are encouraged to bring their own drink bottle on the day and refill as needed from the water tank located at the start/finish area. The water tank is filled with filtered drinking water and is equipped with refill taps and bubblers. A water station will also be located at the approximate halfway mark.
Please note: there will be no water station on the course this year. The water trailer will be positioned for easy access by 12km runners during their second lap.
FoodFriends of the Community will be providing a free sausage sizzle and fruit after the event. Coffee vans will be in attendance.
VolunteersVolunteering opportunities will be advertised by the
Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre on their
Volunteer Job Board.
The course is accessible for parents with prams and participants in wheelchairs.
Exclusive useEvent participants DO NOT have exclusive use of the area or course. The course location will be accessed by other members of the public that are not part of the event. Please show courtesy to other users at all times and refrain from abusive or offensive comments towards the public.
DogsParticipants with dogs are welcome to attend, however for the safety of all participants, the following conditions must be adhered to:
- Dogs must be on leash at all times on a short lead. Retractable leads are not permitted
- Strictly one dog per person
- All participants with dogs must start at the back of the start line marshalling area.
Event results can be found at
Bibra Lake Fun Run 2025 via My Race Result.
As much as is possible depending on circumstances, all registered participants will be notified by email if the event is being cancelled and a notice will be placed on the City's website and social media channels. The City will consider all factors to determine if it is possible to reschedule the event, however is under no obligation to do so.
For further enquiries, email [email protected] or contact the Club Development Officer on 08 9411 3444.