Headline Charity of TCS Sydney Marathon 2026
As the proud Headline Charity for 2026, we invite you to run with us and experience the amazing camaraderie of our special team of runners, celebrate a prematurely born child, living or lost, or simply to turn your Sydney marathon into something truly heroic. You’ll be part of a community running to fund urgently needed neonatal equipment for hospitals around Australia, saving the lives of sick and premature babies.

Already have an entry? Please join our team
If you have been succesful in securing an entry into the TCS Sydney Marathon through the ballot, or another way, set up your fundraising page here or select JOIN OUR TEAM. Choose your own fundraising goal, and share the link with your friends, colleagues and family, letting them know you’re running to save the lives of premature babies.

Missed out on a ballot entry? We've got you covered!
If you've missed out on a place in the ballot you can apply for a place as a Charity Place Runner. Simply fill out this form and pledge to raise $3000 and, if accepted, you'll receive a guaranteed, FREE entry to the TCS Sydney Marathon.

You will earn Exclusive Rewards When You Fundraise
As a thank you for your fundraising efforts you can earn exclusive merchandise to kit yourself out for race day.

- Raise $200 = Running for Premature Babies running singlet
- Raise $500 = Quick-dry running cap
- Raise $1500 = A copy of our founder's best selling memoir, 'Sophie's Boys'
- Raise $2500 = An exclusive hoodie with personalisation options available
- Raise $3000 = A refund of your race entry fee (if paid)

The funds you raise will help to provide urgently needed neonatal equipment to hospitals around Australia, saving the lives of sick and premature babies. To find out more about the impact you can make, visit us at runningforprematurebabies.com