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Run Port Douglas

Distance: 2km | 5km| 10km and 21.1km half marathon
Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026

Location: Tropical North Queensland

Run for Make-A-Wish

Join Team Wish in Port Douglas

Run Port Douglas is Australia’s newest running event on the annual running event calendar and will be held in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Tropical North Queensland. The run is the perfect excuse to visit and explore this stunning region.

The 2km, 5km, 10km, and the 21.1km Half Marathon courses will all finish on the famous Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas and will be held on Saturday 5th September. All distances will be timed, so you can choose to challenge yourself for a best time, or take the time to soak in the beautiful surroundings. Stop to take photos, enjoy the experience with family and friends, dress up to win some awesome prizes and most importantly, have fun.

How it works

Joining Team Wish

Click here to sign up for your place in the event.

Got a place already? Join Team Wish by creating a fundraising page

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Personalise your fundraising page with your story of why you're taking on the challenge. Then share it with friends and family, collect donations and help make wishes come true. Every dollar counts!

Run your event!

Make your way to the big event! Give it your best, and know that wherever you place, you're part of the team making wishes come true for sick kids across the country.

Why run for Team Wish?

Wish kids need stars like you!

Right now more than 900 critically ill children are waiting for their wish.

By joining Team Wish, you can help bring more life-changing wishes to life. Make a lasting impact to seriously ill kids and their families across Australia by signing up today!

Sign up now
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FAQs

Got a question? We're here to help!

Yes, of course! When you raise money for Make-A-Wish, our expert Fundraising team is available at every step of the way to support you.

Call us on 1800 032 260 or email fundraising@makeawish.org.au anytime - we're here to help.

  • Create and personalise your fundraising page. Add a photo and tell people why you're helping make kids wishes come true - your friends want to hear your story.
  • Aim high, and tell people why. Fundraisers who tell potential donors what their target is -and what it will achieve - raise 74% more than those who don’t.
  • Spread the word. Share your page with family and friends, and let the world know you're making a difference for kids with life-threatening illnesses all over Australia. #makeawishAustralia
  • Keep your page fresh. Update donors and potential donors about your event preparation and fundraising progress - what you're inspired by, any hurdles you've come across, what you're enjoying etc.

For more fundraising ideas and tips to reach your goal, get in touch with us.

No problem! We're here to help. Let us know your question by emailing fundraising@makeawish.org.au or calling the Fundraising team on 1800 032 260.