Run With Us

and save a baby's life

All you need is a pair of running shoes and a big heart and together we can give premature babies a better chance of survival. Raise $1,000 in any event and your race entry will be refunded!

Find an event in your area below or join our virtual Premmie Marathon Challenge:

NSW EVENTS

Cole Classic

  • When: 2 Feb 2025
  • Where: Manly Beach, NSW
  • Distances: 1km, 5km and 9km swim

For more than four decades, the Cole Classic has been a cornerstone event at the iconic Manly Beach. As one of the world’s most celebrated ocean swim events, we invite you to be part of this extraordinary experience. 

Nepean Triathlon 2025

  • When: 29 - 30 March 2025 
  • Where: Sydney International Regatta Centre
  • Distances: Triathlon

The Nepean Triathlon is a unique and iconic challenge no matter if you are a professional, competitive age grouper, weekend warrior or team.

Runaway Sydney Half

  • When: 4 May 2025
  • Where: Sydney
  • Distances: 21k, 10k 

The Runaway Sydney Half Marathon is a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of Sydney CBD.

TCS Sydney Marathon 2025

  • When: 31 August 2025 
  • Where: North Sydney 
  • Distances: 42k 

Join thousands of others 'Running for Premature Babies' and save a baby's life as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the iconic city streets of Sydney in the recently appointed Abbots World Major race!

Premmie Marathon Challenge

  • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
  • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world 
  • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

VIC EVENTS

Sunset Series

  • When: Wed 7 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 March 2025 
  • Where: Melbourne
  • Distances: 4km, 8km 
Run in iconic spots across Melbourne including Melbourne Zoo, Princes Park, and The Tan! 

Flinders Running Festival

  • When: 23 Feb 2025 
  • Where: Flinders 
  • Distances: 8km, 4km, Kids 1km  

The course is an out and back route with spectacular ocean views starting from Cook Street Park in Flinders, Victoria.

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

 

Run the Rock

  • When: 22 March 2025 
  • Where: Hanging Rock 
  • Distances: 22k, 13.5k, 5k or 2k Kids 
With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths and roads including a lap at the base of Hanging Rock. 

Ballarat Marathon

  • When: 26 - 27 April 2025  
  • Where: Ballarat 
  • Distances: 42k, 21k, 10k, 5k, or mile 
Everyone is invited to #RUNTHERAT again in 2025

Mornington Running Festival

  • When: 4 May 2025 
  • Where: Mornington 
  • Distances: 10k, 5k, 1k 
Set in what is one of Australia's most stunning courses to run, winding along the esplanade from Mornington to Mt Martha back. 

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

  • When: 17-18 May 2025
  • Where: Great Ocean Road 
  • Distances: Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km, 6km 
Every year, thousands of people cross the globe to experience Australia’s most stunning running event and see the iconic beauty of the Great Ocean Road.

Run Melbourne 2025

  • When: 13 July 2025
  • Where: Melbourne 
  • Distances: 21k, 10k 

Special Offer: raise $500 and you could RUN FOR FREE

NIKE Melbourne Marathon

  • When: 12 October 2025
  • Where: Melbourne Marathon 
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and walk and wheelchair events.

Be a part of Australia’s premier marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the finish line at the MCG.

Frankston Running Festival

  • When: 16 November 2025 
  • Where: Frankston, VIC 
  • Distances: 15k, 10k, 5k, 1k kids 

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.

Premmie Marathon Challenge

    • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
    • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world 
    • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

    The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

    Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

QLD EVENTS

Rocky River Run

  • When: 18 May 2025
  • Where: Rockhampton
  • Distances: 21km, 10km, 5km or 2km

    The 7Rocky River Run has become Central Queensland's largest charity running event, and is a fun day out for a good cause. You can run, walk, wheel or stroll in 21km, 10km, 5km or 2km distances.

     

GC30

  • When: 18 May 2025
  • Where: Gold Coast 
  • Distances: 30k

    50% road and 50% hard packed trails combine to offer one of the most scenic runs in South East Queensland! Run at your leisure – this is one to enjoy.

     

Noosa Marathon

  • When: 24 May 2025
  • Where: Noosa
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

    Escape to world famous Noosa for the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon and a weekend filled with sunshine and good times.

     

Brisbane Marathon Festival

  • When: 1 June 2025
  • Where: Brisbane 
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 2k Mini Marathon 

    Escape to Brisbane for the incredible Brisbane Marathon Festival! 

     

Gold Coast Marathon

  • When: 5 - 6 July 2025
  • Where: Gold Coast
  • Distances: 5k, 10k, 21k, 42k, Wheelchair and Junior races 

    Celebrate the 45th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run for the good times on Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 July 2025 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

     

7Cairns Marathon

  • When: 13 July 2025
  • Where: Cairns 
  • Distances: 5k, 10k, 21k, 42k, Wheelchair and Junior races 

    Run through beautiful Cairns and give sick and premature babies a better chance of survival. 

     

Sunshine Coast Marathon

  • When: 3 August 2025 
  • Where: Sunshine Coast
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

    Run the region set to host the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Marathon
    World Athletics Road Race
    Sellout event in 2023 & 2024

     

Run Port Douglas

  • When: 13 September 2025 
  • Where: Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas 
  • Distances: 21k, 10k, 5k, 2k 

    Run Port Douglas is Australia’s newest running event on the annual running event calendar and will be held in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Tropical North Queensland.

     

Port Douglas Grand Fondo Festival

  • When: 12- 14 September 2025 
  • Where: Great Barrier Reef Drive, Port Douglas 
  • Distances: 136k, 100k, 60k, 48k  

    The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival will be held in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Tropical North Queensland. The three-day festival is the perfect excuse to visit and explore this stunning region.

     

Premmie Marathon Challenge

  • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
  • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
  • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

NT EVENTS

Premmie Marathon Challenge

    • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
    • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
    • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

    The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

    Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

ACT EVENTS

Canberra Times Marathon Festival

  • When: 13 April 2025
  • Where: Canberra 
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 2k Kids 

Experience the oldest city marathon in Australia at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025. This prestigious event offers five different distances that each showcase the scenery of Australia's Capital City.

Premmie Marathon Challenge

    • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
    • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
    • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

    The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

    Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

SA EVENTS

No Time to Die Frontyard Ultra

    • When: 17 May 2025
    • Where: Adelaide 
    • Distances: As many laps as you can 

    This incredible phenomenon of NTTD continues and is now all well and truly grown up!

City-Bay

    • When: 21 September 2025
    • Where: Adelaide 
    • Distances: Half Marathon, 12k, 6k, 3k  

    Run or walk the incredible Lumary City-Bay in stunning South Australia! 

Premmie Marathon Challenge

    • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
    • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
    • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

    The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

    Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

WA EVENTS

South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

  • When: Sat, 22 Feb 2025
  • Where: Cottesloe Beach (Mudrup) 
  • Distances: 19.7km Swim
  • Highly regarded worldwide and one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup).

Premmie Marathon Challenge

      • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
      • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
      • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

      The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

      Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

TAS EVENTS

Hobart Run the Bridge

  • When: 2 March 2025
  • Where: Hobart  
  • Distances: 10k, 5k

Take in all the iconic sites of Hobart, on foot!

Hobart Airport Marathon Festival

  • When: 6 April 2024 
  • Where: Hobart  
  • Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 2k 

Run or walk your chosen distance at the Hobart Airpirt Marathon Festival!

Launceston Running Festival

  • When: 1June 2025 
  • Where: Launceston 
  • Distances: Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and mile 

The Half Marathon and 10km is favourite for runners of all abilities chasing a personal best. While the 5km and mile are ideal for the up and coming runner or fitness enthusiast.

Premmie Marathon Challenge

  • When: 1 - 30 November 2024
  • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world 
  • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Premmie Marathon Challenge

    • When: 1 - 30 November 2025
    • Where: This virtual event can be achieved anywhere in the world
    • Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km

    The Premmie Marathon Challenge is FREE and open to all ages and abilities. You choose the distance you will run, swim, cycle, roll or walk during November.

    Log your kms and track your progress through your personal fundraising page or the mobile app.