Running for Premature Babies
Join the Headline Charity in the
TCS Sydney Mini Marathon presented by ASICS on 29 August or
TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS on 30 August
and save a baby's life.
Help us reach our goal to raise $1 million for vital neonatal equipment and research that will save the lives of sick and premature babies.
TCS Sydney Mini Marathon presented by ASICS on 29 August or
TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS on 30 August
and save a baby's life.
Help us reach our goal to raise $1 million for vital neonatal equipment and research that will save the lives of sick and premature babies.
3 Ways to Join our Team
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is the newest Abbott World Marathon Major and it’s waiting for you. In 2025, nearly 33,000 runners crossed the line and made history in this sold-out event. In 2026, it’s your turn. Whether you’re chasing your first star or your seventh, Sydney is the bucket-list race that defines greatness.
Need a guaranteed Charity Place entry?
To be eligible you must commit to raising a minimum of $3,000 which then provides you with guaranteed, free entry to the event
How to sign up:
2. We'll send you confirmation if your application is successful
3. Once you have reached the agreed minimum fundraising of $3,000 you will be provided with your official race entry link
- Please note, fundraising deadlines apply.
Secured an entry through the ballot or purchsaed a mini marathon entry and want to run for premmie babies?
You have secured your own place in the TCS Sydney Marathon or Mini Marathon and you want to join the Running for Premature Babies team and run with a passion to make a difference for premature babies.
How to join our team with your marathon ballot entry or mini marathon entry:
2. Choose own fundraising goal
3. If you raise $2,000, you can have your entry fee refunded (nb. ONLY available if you HAVE A BALLOT ENTRY)
Ready to run the 5km Mini Marathon but not yet entered?
Click here and register. You'll be provided with a fundraising page that you can personalise to show the world why you're running for premature babies.
Why join the Running for Premature Babies team?
Ready to run the 5km Mini Marathon but not yet entered?
Click here and register. You'll be provided with a fundraising page that you can personalise to show the world why you're running for premature babies.
Why join the Running for Premature Babies team?
· The money you raise will help ensure that sick and premature babies, no matter where they are born in Australia, have access to the neonatal equipment they need to survive.
· Don the infamous purple premmie running singlet and run to celebrate a premature baby who graduated NICU or SCU.
· Run in honor of the memory of a little loved one, knowing you’re not alone.
· Experience true camaraderie on the course and be inspired to reach the finish line knowing you’re making a tangible difference.
Apply today and run to save a baby's life.
Fundraising Rewards
As a thank you we'll send you the following rewards when you reach these fundraising milestones:
- $200: Running for Premature Babies running singlet
- $500: Quick-dry running cap
- $1500: A copy of charity founder Sophie Smith's 5 star reviewed memoir, 'Sophie's Boys'
- $2500: An exclusive hoodie with personalisation options available
- $3000: A refund of your race entry fee and an invitation to our exclusive High Fundraisers Dinner (Wednesday 26 August)
Race Dates
5km TCS Sydney Mini Marathon: Saturday 29 August
42.2km TCS Sydney Marathon: Sunday 30 August
Make your race count
Whether you're walking/running to celebrate a prematurely born child, in memory of a precious baby lost, or simply to make a tangible difference, please join us!
