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Participate in a Team Wish Challenge Event

Click on your State below to see a calendar of events near you. If you can’t see the event you’re interested in or wish to plan your own challenge to support Make-A-Wish®, please contact the Community Fundraising & Events Team at teamwish@makeawish.org.au.

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National Challenge Events

Team Wish - Take on your own life changing challenge

Choose any organised challenge event that appeals to you or create one of your own. Then set up an online fundraising page to make collecting and managing donations easy. All money raised will help make life-changing wishes come true for seriously-ill children.

FUNDRAISE

The Kilimanjaro Challenge, September 2013

Update: The Mt Kilimanjaro Charity Challenge for 2013 is now full and the team is getting excited about heading over to Tanzania in September.

Australian adventurers, Darren Wise and Shane Pophfer from Peak Potential are providing you with this exclusive, fully lead from start to finish, charity adventure and life-changing experience to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Africa.

The Kilimanjaro Challenge will take place from 12th to 22nd September 2013 and is raising funds to support the work of Make-A-Wish Australia.

Join TEAM KILIIMANJARO and help grant the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions. There are only 3 spots left in the 2013 trek, so don't miss your opportunity to be part of the team on this amazing adventure. Darren is now accepting applications for 2014 treks in June and September 2014. If you would like to take on this challenge please express your interest to Darren.

You can download the brochure here or visit: http://www.peakpotential.net.au/ for details.

Alternatively, contact Darren Wise on 0407 607 947 for more information or to register.

Challenge Events in ACT

There are currently no registered events in Canberra. If you know of one and would like to participate, please email events@makeawish.org.au.

Challenge Events in NSW

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, Sunday 19 May 2013

Australia's largest and most prestigious Half Marathon attracts over 10000 registered participants. Run through the streets of Sydney and challenge yourself in your first Half Marathon or try and beat your personal best.

Make-A-Wish Australia has highly sought after Gold Charity Entries in the 2013 event. If you would like to focus on raising funds and help us to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions register your interest today to run in a prestigious Gold Charity Group.

Places are limited. Please email teamwish@makeawish.org.au for further information.    

The Bay to Bay - Sunday 16 June

The Bay to Bay is a 12km Fun Run and Half Marathon runs from the Woy Woy waterfront to the Gosford Waterfront in NSW, north of Sydney.

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE (Password: TEAMWISH)

Sutherland to Surf Fun Run & Walk, Sunday 21st July 2013 

The Sutherland to Surf is a fantastic 11km community fun run that starts in Sutherland and finishes at beautiful Cronulla beach. The event attracts over 7,000 runners  and Make-A-Wish Australia is excited to announce that we have been named as a Charity Partner at this years event. Why not lace up your trainers for a great run  and show you support for Make-A-Wish. After the run  can sit back and relax on the sand after all your hard work and have the added glow knowing you have helped make a life-changing difference.

Register your interest today by email teamwish@makeawish.org.au

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

City2Surf, 11 August 2013

Gold Charity Places Now Available

Be part of something extra special in the 2013 City2Surf, Sunday 11 August 2013. Make-A-Wish Australia have limited and highly valued 'Golden Charity Ticket' places for runners who would like to help us grant the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions.

Team Wish Gold Ticket holders have the advantage of starting behind the elite runners in the red start group and places are limited and allocated to runners based on the strength of their commitment to fundraising. These placements are red hot and with only 47 gold tickets they will go quickly. 
Register today and tell us why you should be one of Team Wish lucky Golden Charity ticket entrants.

Register Here

If you would like to enter as a general partcipant and support Make-A-Wish you can join Team Wish below:

Register for Team Wish (Password: TEAMWISH)

Challenge Events in QLD

City2South, Sunday 16 June 2013

Join Team Wish in the inaugural Brisbane Times City2South presented by Westpac.

 Sister event to Sydney’s iconic City2Surf this exciting new event will take place for the very first time on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Make-A-Wish Australia is excited to announce that we have a limited number of Gold Charity Places available in this fun-filled event. Be a part of an exclusive starting group and be rewarded for your fundraising efforts.

Please register your interest in securing one of these highly sought after places by emailing teamwish@makeawish.org.au.

Elite runners, joggers, pram-pushers and walkers from around Australia will be joined by many dressed in novelty themed costumes with live music along the route.

When: Sunday June 16, 2013. The start time is 7:00am.
Where: Parliament House, Brisbane City Botanical Gardens

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE  (Password: TEAMWISH)

Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 July 2013

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is set to motivate and challenge more than 30,000 people of all ages and abilities and we want everyone to join Team Wish at this exciting event!

There is an event for everyone at this years Gold Coast Airport Marathon including the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the ASICS Half Marathon, the Wheelchair Half Marathon, the Southern Cross University 10km Run, the Queensland Health 5km Challenge and the Junior Dash races over 4km and 2km.

By joining Team Wish at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, you can help us grant the wishes of seriously-ill children across Australia.

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

Sunshine Coast Marathon, Sunday 25 August 2013

Back for its 2nd year, the Sunshine Coast Marathon will once again see thousands of participants flock to the Sunshine Coast to take on the picturesque course.

You can help grant wishes by focusing your participation in the Marathon on fundraising – and we’ll be there to help you every step of the way!

From start to finish the course sticks to the beachfront, taking in the best views and atmosphere the coast has to offer and spectators can get up close and personal to cheer on Team Wish!

REGISTER (Registrations open soon) | FUNDRAISE

Tough Mudder, Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 August 2013

Not for the faint hearted, Tough Mudder events are hardcore 18-20 km obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie.

Sound great? To get through mud, fire, ice-water, and 10,000 volts of electricity you’ll need teammates to pick you up when your spirits dip

Join Team Wish and take on the challenge in support of Make-A-Wish Australia!

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE (Password: TEAMWISH)

Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival, Sunday 3 November 2013 – entries still available

Set in one of the most beautiful areas of Australia, the Noosa Triathlon has quickly become one of the year's greatest sporting events.

Swim - 1500m. In a sheltered canal
Cycle - 40km. Undulating out and back course on the Noosa - Cooroy Road
Run - 10km. Flat, one lap out and back course through Noosa Sound

Make-A-Wish Australia is arevery excited to have been selected as an official 2013 Noosa Triathlon Festival Charity Partner. We have a limited number of entries available for this SOLD OUT event  to applicants  based on the strength of their commitment to fundraising.

Please contact e.cameron@makeawish.org.au for further information.
FUNDRAISE

Bridge to Brisbane, Date to be announced soon

Each year close to 40,000 join in the annual Bridge to Brisbane fun run.

When you join Team Wish you will be rewarded for choosing to make your run count! You will be given two times. Your race time and your Hero Time.
Hero Time is your race time minus one second for every dollar you raise for Make-A-Wish® Australia. The more money you raise, the faster your Hero Time will be and there are fantastic prizes to be won for the fastest Hero Time!

Challenge Events in SA

Swisse Color Run, Adelaide, Sunday 19 May 2013

The Swisse Color Run is proud to partner with the Celebrate Life Foundation and Make-A-Wish® Australia as our joint major charity partners in Adelaide.

The Color Run™ 5K is going down in Adelaide on 19 May, 2013! The only question is "Are you ready for the craziest, colourful, 5k of your life?" You bet you are. Race it solo or form a "Colour Team" of 4+ members.

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

Challenge Events in TAS

There are currently no known challenge events being held. If you know of one and would like to participate, please email teamwish@makeawish.org.au.

Challenge Events in VIC

Great Ocean Road Marathon Festival, 18-19 May 2013

The Great Ocean Road Marathon Festival is held in a beautiful and unique area of Victoria, Australia on the Southern Ocean.

Course options include the Marathon, Half Marathon, 14km Run, 14Km Wheelchair, 6km Run and the Kids’ Gallop.

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

The Age Run Melbourne, Sunday 21 July 2013

The Age Run Melbourne is more than just a fun run. For many participants, it is an opportunity to give back to the community by raising funds for a cause close to their heart.

The Age Run Melbourne is a great way to promote healthy living and fitness, participate in a major community event, and raise funds for Make-A-Wish!

Enter the 3km kids event, 5km run/walk, 10km run or half-marathon and start training!

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival, Sunday 13 October 2013

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 and finish on the hallowed turf that is the MCG. The motto for 2013 is "Anything is Possible".

Whether it is completing your first 5.7km run or doing your first full 42.2km Marathon or just doing a personal best time - Anything is Possible. Don't miss this chance to get outside, get active, and go the extra mile by fundraising for Make-A-Wish Australia!

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE

Challenge Events in WA

HBF Run For A Reason, Sunday 26 May 2013

Is a wonderful community event, bringing together people of all ages and levels of fitness. Whatever your reason, the event is guaranteed to be a day of fun with family and friends.

FUNDRAISE Password: TEAMWISH

City 2 Surf, Sunday 25 August 2013

Registrations are now open for the 2013 Chevron City to Surf, so mark Sunday 25th August in your diary, follow the link belown and run/walk with Team Wish!

There is a distance to suit everyone, no matter what your age or fitness level.

JOIN TEAM WISH Password: TEAMWISH

 
 

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