Fred's Big Run 2026
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1st - 31st August 2026 |
Fred's Big Run is the flagship event of The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Registrations is FREE and you can join from anywhere in the world. Run or walk 50km, 100km or 150km to restore sight.
Challenge yourself to step up and support The Fred Hollows Foundation to give the gift of sight and change lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people!
🧦Raise $25 to receive a pair of Fred's Big Run socks
👕Raise $125 to receive a Fred's Big Run t-shirt
🌠Be a superstar and raise $2000 to receive a Fred's Big Run hoodie
Run La Trobe 2026
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25 September 2026 |
Run La Trobe is back and bigger than ever in 2026.
Taking place on Friday 25 September at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus, Run La Trobe brings people together for a morning of movement, energy, and connection. Participants can choose from a 5km Walk, 5km Run, 10km Run, or Kids 1km Fun Run, with the event designed for everyone from first-time participants through to seasoned runners chasing a PB. With a vibrant event atmosphere, entertainment, and plenty happening across the event precinct, September 25th is your chance to Run La Trobe.
👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap
NIKE Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026
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Sunday, 11th October 2026 |
Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf.
Get a team together or take on the challenge solo and choose from the 5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km. Whether your focus is the finish line, or the finish time, don’t miss the chance to go the extra mile and fundraise for an incredible charity.
Already registered in the Nike Melbourne Marathon and wish to run for something bigger by fundraising for your chosen charity? Click 'start fundraising' to select your charity and get started now!
👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap
Frankston Running Festival 2026
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Sunday, 15th November 2026 |
Our newest event on the fun run calendar is the Frankston Running Festival. This will be an out and back course with the start/finish line at Frankston Waterfront (Frankston Pier) to Keast Park Seaford on Sunday 15 November 2026.
This will be an opportunity for elite athletes and fun run enthusiasts to have a unique experience running along a traffic-free Nepean Highway with the unmissable and stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.
The weekend features a variety of running & walking events to suit all ages and fitness levels including a 15km, 10km, 5km and 1km Kids Race. All finishers receive a finishers medal.
👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap
Ballarat Marathon 2027
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Ballarat has a rich sporting and cultural history. The BALLARAT MARATHON celebrates this.
Held annually in late April, the Ballarat Marathon is a two-day running festival, open to both elite and recreational athletes.
Our event showcases one of regional Australia’s most beautiful and historic cities and promotes health and wellbeing across the community.
We invite elite and recreational runners to visit our city and #RUNTHERAT.
👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt
🧢 Raise $500 for a Fred Hollows Foundation Cap
Join 'Team Fred' (Australia)
Sign up to one of the many Grassrootz events and choose The Fred Hollows Foundation as your preferred charity!
Help restore sight and change lives forever while staying fit and healthy.
