Make FUN RUN memories and register for our 5km Fun Run, or the 2km Junior Dash, where you'll weave through Dreamworld & WhiteWater World and enjoy plenty of entertainment along the way, along brand new courses in 2023! Including exciting new sensory experiences like bubbles, smoke, snow and our very own colour zone! Prefer to walk it, skip or hop along? That's perfectly okay!
$5 from every registration will be donated to our charity partners and every runner will have the opportunity to raise their own funds, plus take away some freebies and a keepsake Dreamworld Fun Run finisher medal!
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Two Running Options
You can choose to register for either our 5km Fun Run that starts at 6:30am, or the 2km Junior Dash that starts at 7:30am.
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The 5km Fun Run supporting LIVIN is open for all ages* and will snake around both Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, with plenty of entertainment and excitement along the way.
- Starting at Dreamworld's main entry from 6:30am,
- Wind through WhiteWater World,
- Head through Dreamworld's themed precincts,
- Take a trip to Tiger Island,
- Wave hello to our Aussie wildlife,
- Meet some Guide Dogs pups, experience foam, water pistols, colour and more! And then...
- Finish at the iconic Dreamworld Globe
*Children under 11 must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian for the 5km fun run.

BACK IN 2024!
Run, skip, or walk... The 2km Junior Dash supporting Guide Dogs Queensland is heaps of fun for the little ones* (or the young at heart), with plenty of joy to be seen weaving through the park’s themed kid's areas.
- Starting at Dreamworld's main entry from 7:30am,
- Wind through WhiteWater World,
- Snake through Dreamworld's kid's precincts,
- Take a trip to Tiger Island,
- Wave hello to our Aussie wildlife,
- Meet some Guide Dogs pups, experience foam, water pistols, colour and more! And then...
- Finish at the iconic Dreamworld Globe
*Parents/Guardians are welcome to run with their child, however will only recieve a medal if regsitered for the 2km fun run.

Your run will be filled with heaps of theme park fun, from characters to wildlife, water pistols and so much more!
PLUS, every runner will take away some freebies and their own iconic keepsake Dreamworld Fun Run Finisher Medal!

Annual Passholder Discount
Valid Dreamworld Annual Passholders receive an additional $5 off their registration cost!
Simply select the Passholder registration option, enter the QTY to register & enter your Annual Pass barcode or Visual ID number.
If your Annual Pass looks like this, your Visual ID is the number on your card as shown below:
If your Annual Pass looks like this, your Barcode is the number following (and not including) the ‘P’ on your card, shown below:
Or, if your Annual Pass is digital, your Barcode is the number under your QR code, shown below:
Fun Run FAQs
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When is the event?
The 2023 Dreamworld Fun Run will be held on Sunday 6th August 2023 from 6:30am.
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What time should we arrive?
This is a sold-out event. Bibs must be collected the day before the event. We encourage you to carpool with friends and family and allow at least 45mins before your race start time to be at the start line.
5km Fun Run - Race starts at 6:30am.
2km Junior Dash - Race starts at 7:30am.
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Can I run with my child?
5km Fun Run - Children under the age of 11 are required to be accompanied by a fully paid and registered parent and/or guardian for the duration of the 5km fun run.
2km Junior Dash - A parent and/or guardian does not need to be registered to run with a child in the Kids (3-13yrs) 2km Junior Dash but will not receive a keepsake Fun Run finishers medal, only the registered child will.
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How do we collect our event bibs?
Bibs must be collected before race day on Saturday 5th August at WhiteWater World Guest Services between 9am – 1pm.
Please have personal ID and your eTicket handy for bib collection
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Will bag storage be available on the day of the event?
Yes, bag storage will be available.
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What does my registration fee cover?
Your registration fee will help us cover the administrational costs of your entry, your entry bib, your finisher medal and some of the event’s staffing.
Plus, $5 from each registration is donated directly to our charity partners, LIVIN or Guide Dogs Queensland.
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Will I receive a running time?
Yes, all fun run results are preliminary when you cross the finish line but can be accessed immediately. Approximately 2 hours after the event completion you can access your official result and download an eCertificate.
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Will photos be available?
Yes, our event photographers code all action shots according to your race bib number which makes accessing your photos easy. Photos will be available for viewing after the event has concluded.
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Can I wear a costume?
Yes, we encourage all participants to get into the spirit and dress up for the event.
Prizes will be up for grabs for the best dressed!
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Is water provided?
Yes there is a water station along the course.
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Where is the start line?
The start line is located outside Dreamworld's front entry gate.
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Where is the finish line?
The finish line is located inside Dreamworld’s iconic entrance.
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Can I fundraise for LIVIN or Guide Dogs Queensland?
Absolutely, you can fundraise for LIVIN or Guide Dogs Queensland using your own online fundraising page.
Simply, head to the LIVIN Fundraising page or the Guide Dogs Fundraising page, register your account, and share your link with family & friends to donate!
A prize will be awarded to the person who raises the most for each charity respectively.
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What happens if it is raining?
The Dreamworld Fun Run will go ahead rain or shine, but may be delayed for lightning.
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Can I spectate the event?
Please note that this is a sold-out event with limited car parking capacity. Friends and family of registered participants are encouraged to carpool and will only be permitted in designated areas.
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Will any food & beverage outlets be open?
Yes. Green Bean Coffee Co, Churros stand and some select external vendors will be available with food & beverage for purchase.
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Can I visit Dreamworld after the event?
Yes, however, a valid entry ticket is required.
Valid Annual Passholders are able to visit using their pass as normal.Registered Fun Run participants can upgrade to a Locals Annual Pass for a discounted rate on the morning of the event using their registration details.
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Will there be prizes?
Yes, we have stacks of freebies & prizes up for grabs on the day.
Previous Fun Runs
Since 2021, we raised over a whopping $25k for LIVIN and made some incredible Fun Run Memories!