Get active
Cycle, run, walk or swim? Get active at one of these existing events and choose Dementia Australia as your charity. It’s an easy and fun way to make a difference to those living with dementia.
How it works
It's as simple as
1. Register your challenge
2. Have fun and raise funds
3. Start your challenge!
Making a difference together
Worried about doing it alone? Never fear! When you sign up to fundraise for Dementia Australia, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Think of us as your fundraising mentor, motivational coach and cheerleader – all in one! Take on the challenge today, and make the world of difference to people living with dementia.
Let’s get physical!
Join our team as we take on some of the biggest challenges.
Sunshine Coast Marathon
The Sunshine Coast Marathon has full marathon, half marathon, and 10km, 5km & 2km fun run events. It has been timed to make the most of the ideal Queensland winter running conditions.
Date: 13 Aug 2023
Location: QLD
City2Surf
Bringing 80,000+ people together from all walks of life to run, jog, walk or stroll the iconic 14km course from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach.
Date: 13 August 2023
Location: NSW
Beach2Beach
Join our team at Beach2Beach on the beautiful Northern Beaches in Sydney. You can choose from 3km, 6km and 13km runs.
Date: 27 August 2023
Location: NSW
Sandy Point Half Marathon
Join us for a 5K, 10K or 21.1K run along Melbourne's beautiful Bayside
Date: 27 August 2023
Location: VIC
Sydney Marathon
The Sydney Marathon has a range of distances to suit everyone, all of which run over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Date: 17 September 2023
Location: NSW
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run
Join team Dementia Australia in South Australia for either a 3km, 6km, 12km or half marathon.
Date: 17 September 2023
Location: SA
Melbourne Marathon
Come and take part in Melbourne’s premier running festival and help to make a difference! This is your chance to run, jog or walk your way through the streets of Melbourne.
Date: 15 October 2023
Location: VIC
Canberra Fun Run
Take up the challenge and enjoy the music, energy and fun at one of Canberra’s most spectacular fun runs.
Date: 5 November 2023
Location: ACT
You’re after something else to get the heart pumping?
Why not do your own thing!
What are fundraisers saying?

I wanted to honour the impact she had on my life and help raise funds for dementia, and this was made possible through running the Adelaide Marathon. I was able to couple my passion for running with a strong desire to raise funds for dementia and honour Nonna Ida.
- Gianni Magliani (Adelaide Marathon)

It was a great opportunity for team building and networking with people from other Councils. City of Burtnside staff voted Dementia Australia to be the charity partner for the 2019 Metro Games, with participating Councils raising total of $4,000.
- The Local Government Metropolitan Games in Burnside, South Australia

As Nanna loves to colour in, I came up with an idea of designing a colouring book, 'Inspired by Nanna'. I wanted to be able to help raise funds, awareness and also help to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia.
- Gina Delthe

Fundraising with Dementia Australia was uplifting, with support and guidance being given at every step of the 12 month journey. We can't wait to do it all again with you!
- Frankston Ladies Choir