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Mentone Residents Join Multiple Charity Runs, Walks Through July

Mentone residents have several group runs and walks scheduled through July that combine exercise with community support.

By Mentone Wellness Desk · Published 8 July 2026

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The Mentone Beach Fun Run on July 15 opens registration for up to 350 participants who will start at 8am from the Mentone Life Saving Club on Beach Road.

Community fitness events gain attention this month because they offer structured outdoor activity during cooler mornings when residents seek regular movement after periods of limited connectivity and economic caution. Local groups have expanded schedules to meet demand for accessible group options that do not require gym memberships.

The July 15 run follows the foreshore path from the Life Saving Club past Mentone Parade to the turnaround near Parkdale boundary before returning. A separate charity walk on July 22 begins at 9am from the Mentone Community Centre on Balcombe Road and proceeds along the shared trail beside Nepean Highway, with funds directed to the local breast cancer support network.

Event details and costs

Entry for the fun run stands at $25 for adults and $12 for those under 18, with last year’s edition drawing 280 finishers and raising $7,200. The charity walk charges $15 per person or $40 for a family of four, and organizers project 200 walkers based on advance sign-ups recorded through June. Both events supply numbered bibs and post-event water stations at the Mentone Park pavilion.

Signing up and preparation

Residents can register online through the Mentone Life Saving Club site or in person at the Community Centre desk on weekday mornings. Those planning to join should arrive 30 minutes early for a safety briefing and should carry identification plus a reusable water bottle. Volunteers from the local running club will mark the course and provide pace guidance for first-time participants.

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