Activities and Events

Activities and Events

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Events for
2024
April 2024
  •   Hobart Airport Marathon Festival has five distances on offer -  Full Marathon - 42.2km | Half Marathon - 21.1km | 10km | 5km run & 5km walk | 2km Fun run and walk. Everyone has an opportunity to experience the thrill of crossing ...
  •   The Canberra Times Fun Run is taking over the streets of the capital! Now with 4 distances to choose from (21.1K, 10K, 5K or 2 kids run) you’ll enjoy a fast, flat course taking you past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks including ...
  • The quiet country roads and picturesque surrounds of Hanging Rock provide the perfect setting for a run or walk. Choose from a 2km kids run, 5km run/walk, 13.5km and 22km half marathon.   Post event is as much fun in the Event Village post-event with live music, ...
  •   Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon is a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes.  Event Location: Ballarat VIC 3350 Please Note: Bowel Cancer Australia is not involved in the organising, running or ...
  •   The Mornington Running Festival returns to Mornington Peninsula. Set in what is one of Australia's most stunning courses to run, winding along the esplanade from Mornington to Mt Martha and back. The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ...
May 2024
  •   The Runaway Sydney Half Marathon is a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD. With two event distances - half marathon and 10km, the iconic course takes runners past the beautiful sights such as the Sydney Harbour ...
  •   The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will be held in Lorne & Apollo Bay again in 2024. Winding along the wild and windswept coast of the Southern Ocean, the scenic course is guaranteed to take your breath away. You can participate no matter what ...
  •   Run for a Reason is back! Join Perth’s biggest fitness fundraising challenge. Run for fun, jog for joy, push yourself, believe in yourself, fundraise, and feel good.  Event Location: Corner of Hay Street and William Street, Perth, WA 6000 Please Note: Bowel Cancer Australia is not involved ...
  •   The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach multi-distance event has a challenge for everyone including 30km, 15km, 7.5km and Kids Dash events! The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach event provides the ideal stepping stone distance between Half-Marathon and Marathon.  Event Location: Doug Jennings Park, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217 Please ...
  •   A fun run event held in Rockhampton to raise money for a good cause. The event is open to families and runners of all ages, some runners even do the course with prams in hand. You can register as an individual or with ...
  •   Escape to world famous Noosa for the Runaway Noosa Marathon and a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. A flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa. Choose from four different race distances. Go big in the full Marathon, ...
June 2024
  •  Host your own event   |   Online Fundraiser   |   Merchandise June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a Bowel Cancer Australia initiative to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer and raise funds for the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel ...
  •   Be part of an incredible opportunity and run over the main deck of the iconic Story Bridge, a run along beautiful South Bank and a rockstar finish at Riverstage! Brisbane Marathon Festival allows you to choose from the full 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km or ...
  •   The MCG is one of the largest stadiums on the planet boasting a seating capacity of 100,024. That’s a lot of seats, which means a lot of stairs. There are course options for everyone's abilty – full course (7,300 steps), short course (1,900 steps) ...
  •  Host your own event   |   Online Fundraiser   |   Merchandise A highlight of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is Red Apple Day, when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon and apple themed fundraising activities.         
July 2024
  •   Thousands of participants of all ages and abilities come together each year to take part in the Gold Coast Marathon. The run is famous for its flat, fast and scenic course located alongside the city’s renowned surf beaches and stunning broadwater. The ideal ...
  •   The 7 Cairns Marathon Festival is a must-do event located in beautiful North Queensland. With a distance to suit every ability and age group, event distances include the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and the 2km. Event Location: Fogarty Park, 42-50 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD ...
  •   Take on the challenge of this iconic Half Marathon. Race past Melbourne’s famous landmarks as you take on the flat, fast and scenic course. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re a yearly contender, you’ll love the buzz and epic vibes. Event Location: Batman Avenue (150m ...
September 2024
  •   The Sydney Marathon is Australia’s largest and most prestigious running event. The iconic course takes runners across Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the Sydney Opera House. The festival features the Sydney Marathon, Sydney Marathon 21km, Sydney Marathon 10km and the Sydney Marathon Family Fun Run ...
  •   The annual City-Bay Fun Run is South Australia's largest fun run. Register today for the iconic 12km event with 6km and 3km options are also available. Or if you're up for a bigger challenge, you can sign up for the 21.1km half marathon. Event Location: Adelaide SA ...
October 2024
  •   Melbourne Marathon Festival is your chance to run, jog or walk your way through the city streets of Melbourne and finish on the hallowed turf in the MCG! Whether it is completing the 3km walk with friends and family, taking on your first full ...
December 2024
  • Host your own event   |   Donate  |     Sign up to fundraise online  Bowel Cancer Australia’s hair-raising fundraiser encouraging you to get hairy while raising awareness and funds to help beat bowel cancer. Face, head, legs, body - if it's hair - let it grow or let it go!