Queensland Events 2023
Help us give premature babies a better chance of survival by joining us in one of these spectacular Queensland running events.
Run with us to celebrate prematurely born children, both living and lost. Fundraise for cutting edge neonatal equipment giving premature babies a better chance of survival. To read more about the babies we've supported, click here.
Every year, more than 26,000 babies are born prematurely in Australia (that’s 1 in 10!), with many needing specialized neonatal care to survive. But too often, vital pieces of lifesaving equipment are in short supply.
The funds you raise will help Running for Premature Babies to provide hospitals right across Australia with this urgently needed, technologically advanced equipment. From incubators to specialized ventilators and monitors, every piece of equipment is crucial in giving premature babies the very best chance of survival and quality of life.
Brisbane Marathon Festival
Join us for the Brisbane's only marathon distance event, or other distances to suit everyone.
Race date: Sunday 4 June 2023
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run, 5km Walk, 2km Mini Marathon
Start times: 6am for Marathon & Half Marathon, 6:45am for 10km, 9:15am for 5km Run & Walk 10:30am for 2km
Start Line: Alice Street, Brisbane City
Finish Line: Event Precinct - City Botanic Gardens
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Gold Coast Marathon
Join us for Australia's premier road race.
Race date: 1-2 July 2023
Distances: Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, Wheelchair 10km, 5km Fun Run, Junior Dash 2km & 4km, Gold Coast Double
Start times: 6:15am for the Marathon, 6:10am for the Wheelchair Marathon, 6:15am for the Half Marathon, 6:45am for the 10km Run, 6:40am for the Wheelchair 10km, 10:25am for 5km Run, 9:45am for Junior 4km, 9:40am for Junior 2km
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7 Cairns Marathon
Join us for flat, picture-perfect marathon or other distances to suit everyone.
Race date: 15 - 16 July 2023
Distances: Marathon, Relay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run, 5km Walk, 2km Family Dash
Start times: 5:45am for the Marathon, 5:45am for the Relay Marathon, 5:45am for the Half Marathon, 6:00am for the 10km,10:00am for 5km Run, 10:00am for the 5km walk, 10:45am for the Junior Dash
Start line: Fogarty Park, Carins
Finish line: Fogarty Park, Carins
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Sunshine Coast Marathon
Join us for one of Australia's fastest growing events.
Race date: 12-13 August 2023
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km Run, 5km Walk, 2km Family Dash
Start times: 6am for Marathon & Half Marathon, 9am for 10km, 10:15am for 5km Run & Walk 11am for 2km Family Dash
Start Line & Finish Line: Alexandra Headlands Surf Club
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Kids Fun Run
Join us for the Running for Premature Babies Kids Fun Run.
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Premmie Marathon Challenge
Join us virtually throughout November for the Premmie Marathon Challenge.
Date: 1 - 30 November 2023
Distances: 21km, 42km, 100km, 200km, 300km
Start times: Whenever you like from 1 November
Start Line: Where ever you choose
Finish Line: Where ever you choose
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About Us
Running for Premature Babies was established in 2007 by Sophie Smith after she and her late husband Ash lost their first-born triplet sons, Henry, Jasper and Evan, following an extremely premature birth at 24 weeks.
Since then, thousands of people have run for the cause, raising more than $5 million for lifesaving neonatal equipment and research giving thousands of premature babies a better chance of survival.
The Running for Premature Babies Foundation is a registered Australian Charity supporting neonatal units in hospitals around the country.
