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Melbourne

Where Fun Friday started. Weekly on Fridays.

Fun Friday Melbourne chapter

When and where

  • Day: Fridays, weekly.
  • Time and meet point: posted each week on Instagram. Check @fun_friday_club for this week's details.
  • Where it started: 1000 Steps, Kokoda. That was Week 1 back in January 2025.
  • Cost: free.
  • Who: everyone. International students, locals, regulars, first-timers.

The weekly format

  1. Arrival and welcome. Quick introductions, vibe check, outline the plan. About 5 minutes.
  2. Warm up stretches. Gentle mobility to get everyone ready. About 5 minutes.
  3. Walk or run. 3 to 5 km at your own pace, no one left behind. 35 to 45 minutes.
  4. Cool down. Light stretches and breathing. About 5 minutes.
  5. Share fruit or food and catch up. Conversation, photos, weekly updates. 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Wrap. Next week location and time, any shout outs or partner notes. 2 to 3 minutes.

How to join

Just show up on Friday. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a layer if the weather is shifting. Fruit if you'd like to share. Good energy, respect for the group.

If you want to check this week's meet point and start time before you head out, DM @fun_friday_club on Instagram or email [email protected].

Mental Wellness Marathon

Saturday 19 December 2026. Our one-off community event for mental health: a 5 km, 10 km, 15 km or 21 km run, walk or ride, plus movement, connection and wellbeing sessions, for international students, locals and anyone who wants to spend a day among people.

  • Date: Saturday 19 December 2026.
  • Where: being confirmed. We post it here and on Instagram as soon as it is settled.
  • Who: everyone. All fitness levels. Children welcome with a parent or carer.
  • Cost: free.
Email us

Registration takes a couple of minutes: your details, an emergency contact, and the participation waiver.

Want to know the moment the place is confirmed? Email [email protected] or follow @fun_friday_club.

See you Friday

Walk with us. Come solo or bring a friend.