Get Active

Ready to hit the pavement? Get active at one of these exciting events and choose Dementia Australia as your charity. It’s an easy and fun way to make a difference to those living with dementia.

Upcoming Events

Run the Rock

Escape to Macedon Ranges and run the legendary Hanging Rock. With post-event food and entertainment, this will be an event not to be missed!

Date: 22 March 2025
Location: VIC

Hobart Airport Marathon Festival

Run along picturesque waterways, pristine bushland and a rugged mountain landscape. Take in everything Hobart has to offer as you run for a cause that matters.

Date: 6 April 2025
Location: TAS

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

Canberra’s fast and scenic course will put your training efforts to the test! Register to make the most of this running festival.

Date: 13 April 2025
Location: ACT

Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

Come and experience a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD.

Date: 4 May 2025
Location: NSW

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Set in Lorne and Apollo Bay, there are walking and running events for all ages and abilities! This is a unique opportunity to run or walk, free from traffic, along the iconic Great Ocean Road.

Date: 17-18 May 2025
Location: VIC

ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon

Escape to world famous Noosa for the ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon. With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa , it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.

Date: 24 May 2025
Location: QLD

Brisbane Marathon Festival

Be a part of this historic marathon, which began as a part of the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Sign up to run this sunny and scenic course today!

Date: 1 June 2025
Location: QLD

Gold Coast Marathon

Join the 45th edition of the Gold Coast Marathon. With events for all ages and abilities, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and get moving for a great cause.

Date: 5 - 6 July 2025
Location: QLD

Gold Coast Marathon

A unique event based in the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Event distances include Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and the 2km family event.

Date: 13 July 2025
Location: QLD

Run Melbourne

Roads are closed, and courses are primed for a run through the iconic city of Melbourne. Join over 20,000 runners and make your mark this July!

Date: 13 July 2025
Location: VIC

Sunshine Coast Marathon

The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival is an AIMS certified course and is one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia.

Date: 3 August 2025
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: 10 August 2025
Location: NSW

Bridge to Brisbane

Take a tour through sunny and picturesque Brisbane. You’ll run across three bridges to make it across the finish line!

Date: 12 September 2025
Location: QLD

Lumary City-Bay Fun Run

Join team Dementia Australia in South Australia for either a 3km, 6km, 12km or half marathon.

Date: 21 September 2025
Location: SA

He has always supported me 100% without question. So, to lose one of my biggest pillars of strength so quickly has been really hard.

Lucy Golding
Bridge to Brisbane participant

Create your own challenge

Looking for a unique way to get active and make a difference? Why not do your own thing! Set up a personalised fundraising page and organise an event that gets your heart pumping. Whether it's swimming, walking, or biking, your initiative will help raise crucial funds for a great cause.

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