Get Active for Kids

Get active and make a difference for kids in need! You can join an existing fundraising event or create your own unique challenge.

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Challenge yourself. Get moving. Change lives.

You can improve your fitness and make a real difference for Victorian children at the same time. Whether you take part in a running, cycling or swimming event — or create your own fitness challenge — every step, lap and rep helps support kids who need it most.

Choose Your Challenge

Run Melbourne

19 July 2026

Run through Melbourne’s iconic streets on fully closed roads, joining 27,000 runners in one of the city’s biggest events. Choose your distance, soak up the atmosphere and turn every kilometre into real support for children who need extra support to thrive.

Geelong Running Festival

20 September 2026

A vibrant waterfront running event that brings the community together along Geelong’s iconic foreshore. With flat, scenic courses and distances for all abilities, it’s a great option for first‑timers and seasoned runners alike, turning every kilometre into meaningful support for kids.

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

11 October 2026

One of Australia’s most iconic running events, delivering unmatched atmosphere, big crowds and a legendary finish inside the MCG. Choose your distance and take on the challenge, turning every kilometre through Melbourne into meaningful support for children who need extra help to thrive.

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