Fundraising Events

Keen to get moving (but don't want all the admin of setting up your campaign)?  There are a bunch of community events and challenges you can pick from. Whether you want to run, swim, walk, or push yourself in an obstacle course, sign up to one of the below and challenge yourself to make a difference.

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August 2025

Sunshine Coast Marathon 2025
10 August 2025 | Sunshine Coast

The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival is an AIMS certified course and is one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia. 

Located on the stunning Sunshine Coast in Queensland, this event has been timed to make the most of the ideal Queensland winter running conditions. Blue skies, low humidity and mild temperatures combined with a flat course, always enable fast times. 

Don't miss the opportunity to run for ReachOut this August!

City2Surf 2025
10 August 2025 | Sunshine Coast

The World's Largest Fun Run - The City2Surf - will be back in Sydney on Sunday 10 August 2025. Bringing 80,000+ people together from all walks of life to run, jog, walk or stroll the iconic 14km course from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach. Save the date for another spectacular year as we celebrate Sydney with live entertainment, food, training runs, fundraising and much more.

Sign up to run for ReachOut and we'll see you on the start line!

Beach2Beach 2025
24 August 2025 | Sydney

The iconic Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run and Festival will celebrate its 30th year of raising much-needed funds for worthy local charities on Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches.

The event offers three course options: a 13km route from Dee Why Beach to Newport Beach, a 6km route from Warriewood to Newport Beach, and a 3km route from Mona Vale to Newport Beach. 

Don't miss the chance to raise funds for ReachOut!

TCS Sydney Marathon 2025
31 August 2025 | Sydney

The 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is the newest member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors! With an expected 35,000 runners to take on the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major, don't miss this opportunity to run alongside participants from across the globe! 

Rally behind ReachOut and make your run count!

September 2025

Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival 2025
12-14 September 2025 | Port Douglas

Chose from the 136km and 100km Gran Fondo, 60km Semi Fondo or the 48km Medio Fondo routes which will be held in Tropical North Queensland! These rides will be timed but are not a race, so you can choose to challenge yourself for a best time, or take the time to soak in the beautiful surroundings. 

Don't miss the opportunity to ride for ReachOut this September!

Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2025
21 September 2025 | Adelaide

Run for team ReachOut at Adelaide's biggest and best fun run! Choose between the Half Marathon, 12km, 6km and 3km fun run and walk events. The Half Marathon is a World Athletics - AIMS Certified course!

Can you help us raise crucial funds for youth mental health this September? Sign up to run now!

October 2025

fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival 2025
11-12 October 2025 | Coolangatta

The fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival returns to Coolangatta 11-12 October 2025 for a weekend festival of running and beach-side vibes! With courses that hug the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline we’re delighted to offer a challenge for everyone, including 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Kids Dash events.

The beautiful southern Gold Coast town of Coolangatta awaits you and your run crew! Sign up and run for ReachOut now!

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2025
12 October 2025 | Melbourne

Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf.

Get a team together or take on the challenge solo and choose from the 1km Mini Marathon, 2.5km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km. Whether your focus is the finish line, or the finish time, don’t miss the chance to go the extra mile and raise funds for youth mental health.

Bowral Classic 2025
19 October 2025 | Melbourne

Since the inaugural event in 2016, the Bowral Classic has become a staple fixture in the cycling calendar. Now with five rides to choose from, all showcasing the most beautiful scenery you can experience on two wheels, there is a course to suit everyone’s ability.

Ride to raise funds for ReachOut Australia!

Strait Link Burnie Ten 2025
26 October 2025 | Burnie, Tasmania

Since 1985 people from all over have been travelling to Tasmania's scenic North West coast every October for the famous Burnie 10. Widely regarded as the premier 10km road race in Australia, its evolved to now be known as Australia's Premier Community Running Event.

Lace up your shoes and run to support ReachOut this year! 

November 2025

Canberra Times Fun Run 2025
2 November 2025 | Canberra

Take on a fast, flat course past iconic landmarks like the Old and New Parliament Houses in your choice of four distances: the AIMS-certified Half Marathon and 10K, or the 5K and 2K Kids events. With pacers to guide you, it’s the perfect chance to hit a PB or complete your first race.

Post-run, unwind in the lively event village with entertainment, a kids zone, and great vibes all around.

Grab your mates, get training, and run for ReachOut! 

Frankston Running Festival 2025
16 November 2025 | Frankston, Victoria

The Frankston Running Festival is back with a 15km, 10km, 5km distance and 1km Kids' fun run. It's a return course and will be an opportunity for elite athletes and fun run enthusiasts to have a unique experience running along a traffic-free Nepean Highway with the unmissable and stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.

Whether your focus is the finish line, or the finish time, don’t miss the chance to go the extra mile and raise funds for youth mental health.

May 2026

Mornington Running Festival 2026
3 May 2026 | Mornington Peninsula

Run for ReachOut in the Mornington Running Festival 2026. Set in what is one of Australia's most stunning courses to run, winding along the esplanade from Mornington to Mt Martha and back. This unique experience to run or walk along this road free from traffic is unmissable. The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels, and all finishers receive a finishers medal and a free donut.

Don't miss the chance to go the extra mile and raise funds for youth mental health.

ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon 2026
23 May 2026 | Noosa

Escape to Noosa and run for youth mental health for the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon and a weekend filled with sunshine and good times.

With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa township and multi distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.

Don't miss the chance to go the extra mile and raise funds for youth mental health.

June 2026

Rosebud Running Festival 2026
7 June 2026 | Mornington Peninsula

Join us for the newest running event on the Mornington Peninsula! The course will cover sections along the foreshore trails (Bay trail) with runners being able to enjoy running through some stunning landscapes with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop.

Choose from 1km kids race, 5km, 10km and half marathon events.

Grab your mates, get training, and run for ReachOut! 
Want to do a different fundraising activity? Go back to our main fundraising page, or get in touch with our friendly Fundraising Team on supporters@reachout.com.