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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April 2024

Nepean Triathlon 2024
6 - 7 April 2024 | Penrith

Support ReachOut in the Nepean Triathlon this April! The Nepean Triathlon is a unique and iconic challenge no matter if you are a professional, competitive age grouper, weekend warrior or team.

The event offers one of the best venues in Australia to race a triathlon. The fast, flat and traffic free course has ample spectator opportunities and finishes in front of the main grandstand.

Hobart Airport Marathon Festival 2024
7 April 2024 | Hobart

Run for ReachOut in the Hobart Airport Marathon, and pick from one of five distances on offer - Full Marathon - 42.2km | Half Marathon - 21.1km | 10km | 5km run & 5km walk | 2km Fun run and walk.

The Hobart Airport Marathon Festival is set along picturesque waterways, pristine bushland, and rugged mountains, showing runners all this great city has to offer.


The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2024
7 April 2024 | Canberra

Run for ReachOut in the Canberra Times Marathon Festival this April, and raise critical funds for youth mental health. 

Whatever your goal, Canberra’s fast and scenic course is the perfect place to put your training efforts to the test.




Run The Rock 2024
20 April 2024 | Hanging Rock

Escape to the stunning Macedon Ranges and run for ReachOut at Hanging Rock on Saturday 20 April 2024.

Experience the beautiful natural scenery on an incredible weekend getaway at one of Victoria's most iconic natural landmarks. Run amongst the beautiful scenery and enjoy the fun in the Event Village post-event with live music, food trucks, games for the whole family and more.

Ballarat Marathon 2024
27 - 28 April 2024 | Ballarat

Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The Ballarat Marathon is designed to celebrate this. Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon will be a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes, showcasing one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities and promote health and wellbeing across the community.

Register now to run for ReachOut, and raise much needed funds for youth mental health.

Mornington Running Festival 2024
28 April 2024 | Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Running Festival returns to Mornington Peninsula for the 10th time on the 28 April 2024 weekend. It's a stunning course, and a unique experience to run or walk along this road free from traffic.

The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels.
All finishers receive a finishers medal and a free donut.

May 2024

Mudgee Classic 2024
4 - 5 May 2024 | Mudgee

Set in New South Wales’ beautiful Mudgee wine region, the Mudgee Classic will surely be a bike ride to remember. Catering for all levels of cycling ability, the event offers four courses: 175km Maxi Classic, 125km Challenge Classic, 65km Rouleurs Classic and the 55km Dirty Mudgee Gravel Ride.

Ride for ReachOut as an individual or as part of a team, and raise much needed funds for youth mental health.

Runaway Noosa Marathon 2024
25 May 2024 | Noosa

Escape to world famous Noosa for the 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.

Register now to run for ReachOut!

June 2024

Brisbane Marathon Festival 2024
2 June 2024 | Brisbane 

Run for ReachOut in one of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar! The Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory. This magnificent day embarked a running frenzy in Brisbane where the first official Brisbane Marathon was open to the public in 1992.

Register now, and run to save lives.

July 2024

7 Cairns Marathon Festival 2024
14 July 2024 | Cairns

Run for ReachOut in the 7 Cairns Marathon Festival located in beautiful North Queensland!

Pick from one of five distances, and raise critical funds for youth mental health.



Gold Coast Marathon 2024
6 - 7 July 2024 | Gold Coast

Run for youth mental health in the Gold Coast Marathon!

The Gold Coast Marathon welcomes participants of all ages and abilities from around the world across eight races including the Gold Coast Marathon, CPL Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, CPL Wheelchair 10km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Gold Coast Airport Fun Run, 4km Junior Dash and 2km Junior Dash.

Run Melbourne 2024
21 July 2024 | Melbourne

Support ReachOut in Run Melbourne 2024, and raise critical funds for youth mental health.

With closed roads and fast, one lap courses, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past some of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks. Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other.

August 2024

City2Surf 2024
11 August 2024 | Sydney

Run for ReachOut in the City2Surf, the World's Largest Fun Run, this August!

The City2Surf brings 80,000+ people gotether 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. We'll see you on the start line!

Beach2Beach 2024
25 August 2024 | Sydney

Run for ReachOut at the Beach2Beach on the stunning Northern Beaches, and raise much needed funds for youth mental health.

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. The Newport Beach finish line hosts a grand Family Festival, featuring live music, a licensed bar area, international food options, and plenty of fun activities for the kids.

Sandy Point Half Marathon 2024
25 August 2024 | Melbourne

Join us for a 5K, 10K, or 21.1K run along Melbourne's beautiful Bayside for Sandy Point Half Marathon, and raise critical funds for ReachOut and youth mental health along the way!

September 2024

Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival 2024
6 - 8 September 2024 | Port Douglas

Ride for ReachOut, and choose your own challenge.

The Port Douglas Gran Fondo courses will take you along Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, while taking in breathtaking views through the palm trees alongside the Coral Sea. This road will be fully closed to traffic to allow you to really enjoy the ride and scenic course.



Sydney Marathon 2024
15 September 2024 | Sydney

Run the Sydney Marathon, and raise much needed funds for youth mental health!

If you raise $500* or more as an individual, using an official Sydney Marathon fundraising page, you will receive the FULL cost of your ticket back in your bank account. It typically takes 7 donations to raise $500, so it’s well within reach.

* Terms and conditions apply
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Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2024
15 September 2024 | Adelaide

Choose from four different distances, 3km, 6km, 12km, or the half marathon, and raise awareness and funds for youth mental health.

Want to run for free? Be one of the first 10 people to reach $500 using your Grassrootz fundraising page for ReachOut, and receive a full entry fee rebate!

October 2024

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2024
13 October 2024 | 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 3km, 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 fundraise for youth mental health.

Bowral Classic 2024
19 - 20 October 2024 | Bowral

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 for ReachOut in the Bowral classic as an individual or as a part of a team, and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Southern Highlands of NSW.

November 2024

Frankston Running Festival 2024
17 November 2024 | Frankston

Run for ReachOut in the Frankston Running Festival this November!

This 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.

The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels. All finishers receive a finishers medal.
Want do 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.