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Over 300 people attend Yarck Colour Run

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Feb 21, 2026

THE Yarck Community Picnic and Colour Run was well attended last Saturday at the Yarck Recreation Reserve, with over 300 Murrindindi Shire families and children turning out to bring some colour to the fire blackened landscape.

Entry was through a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the Yarck CFA. Some $1070 was raised and donated.

There were children’s activities, face painting, and the main event of the colour run and…

Image:Participants were doused in water and colouring for some fun.

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