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.
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: 7 April 2024
Location: ACT
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: 7 April 2024
Location: TAS
Run the Rock
Escape to Macedon Ranges and run the legendary Hanging Rock. With post-event food and entertainment, this will as an event not to be missed!
Date: 20 April 2024
Location: VIC
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: 18 - 19 May 2024
Location: VIC
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: 2 June 2024
Location: QLD
Gold Coast Marathon
Join the 44th 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: 6 - 7 July 2024
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: 21 July 2024
Location: VIC
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: 11 August 2024
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: 25 August 2024
Location: NSW
Sydney Marathon
The Sydney Marathon has a range of distances to suit everyone, all of which run over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Date: 15 September 2024
Location: NSW
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run
Join team Dementia Australia in South Australia for either a 3km, 6km, 12km or half marathon.
Date: 15 September 2024
Location: SA
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: 8 September 2024
Location: QLD
Melbourne Marathon
Register for the Nike Melbourne Marathon and you’ll circle iconic Melbourne landmarks, ending with a lap round the MCG. Join the adrenaline filled event TODAY!
Date: 13 October 2024
Location: VIC
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
