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.
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.
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2014 Mt Kilimanjaro Charity Challenge
Picture this. You are 5,895 meters high, on the roof of Africa, just about to take your final steps on to the summit of Africa's highest mountain; the beautiful majestic Mt Kilimanjaro. You will feel a sense of achievement and success in reaching your goal .. YOU FEEL ALIVE! The 2013 Mt Kilimanjaro Challenge is now sold out but we are looking for brave individuals wanting to take on a life changing challenge in 2014. Join renowned adventures Darren Wise and Shane Pophfer from Peak Potential in October 2014 and challenge yourself to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro and raise funds for Make-A-Wish Australia.
Email teamwish@makeawish.org.au for further information.
You can download the challenge brochure by visiting: http://www.peakpotential.net.au/ for further details.
Alternatively, contact Darren Wise on 0410 569 692 or email peakpotential1@gmail.com for more information..
Challenge Events in ACT
Canberra Times Fun Run - 8 September 2013
The Canberra Times Fun Run comprises of a 10km and 5km run along with a 5km walk.As part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations and The Canberra Times Fun Run, there is an introduction of an exciting new 14km sister run to the City2Surf in 2013. The first ever Capital Run will be held on the same day as an extension to the existing 10km course with a spectacular loop of Parliament House, Federation Mall and Old Parliament House. Perfect for those looking to go the extra distance!
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Challenge Events in NSW
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.
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City2Surf, 11 August 2013 - Gold Charity Places Now Available
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.
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General Entry:
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Pub2Pub - August 25 2013
Join Team Wish at the 21st birthday of this wonderful community event. Celebrate this milestone by partcipating in the 13km fun run & walk from Dee Why SLSC to the iconic Newport Arms on Sydney's Northern Beachesus and raise funds to help grant the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions. There are many prizes to be won if you register and choose to raise funds for your chosen charity. You could win:
- 7 Night Thailand Getaway for 4 if your raise $150 or more
- $200 gift voucher for being the highest weekly fundraiser
Please register today and choose Make-A-Wish Australia as your chosen charity.
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Blackmore's Sydney Running Festival - September 22 2013
Join Team Wish and come celebrate the 12th annual Blackmores Sydney Running Festival and help make a difference!
This is your chance to run, jog or walk over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish triumphantly at the beautiful Sydney Opera House. Don't miss this chance to get outside, get active, and go the extra mile by fundraising for Make-A-Wish Australia. There is an event for all fitness levels including a Marathon, Half Marathon, Bridge Run and Family Fun Run.
If you choose to fundraise for Make-A-Wish Australia you could run for free as part of the Run for a Cause Run for Free initiative:
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Adrenathon - 19-20 October 2013
Adrenathon The Ultimate Adventure Race is a fun 2 day outdoor adventure for all fitness levels! An amazing race which you use your survivial skills, kayaking and a mystery challenge.
Join solo or in groups. It's fun for team building and suitable for all fitness levels. Make-A-Wish Australia is the chosen charity partner in this adrenalin pumping adventure race.
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Challenge Events in QLD
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.
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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!
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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!
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Bridge to Brisbane, Sunday 1 September 2013
When you join Team Wish in the 2013 Bridge to Brisbane 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!
The best way to maximise your hero time is to join Team Wish in the 2013 Bridge to Brisbane and receive personal guidance, support and all the tools you need to make you fundraising journey as rewarding as possible!
Go Team Wish!
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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.
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Challenge Events in SA
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 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
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!
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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!
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Challenge Events in WA
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 below and run/walk with Team Wish!
There is a distance to suit everyone, no matter what your age or fitness level.
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