UPCOMING EVENTS AND CHALLENGES
At Canteen, young people’s real experiences are at the heart of everything we do. We don’t shy away from the tough stuff - we use it to build hope, resilience and meaning.
Find your next challenge and help young people find life in the face of cancer.
For more information or support please contact us at fundraising@canteen.org.au
GC50
QLD
11-12 October 2025
Hugging the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline, the GC50 Run Festival includes 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Kids Dash events. The beautiful southern Gold Coast town of Coolangatta awaits you and your run crew!
Sign up
City-Bay
SA
21 September 2025
Join #TeamCanteen this year and be part of the event's most popular charity marquee at the finish line! Your heart will be full from raising critical funds to support young people impacted by cancer, and our team will fill your tummies post race with a delicious hot breakfast!
Canberra Times Fun Run
ACT
2 November 2025
Take on a fast, flat course past iconic landmarks like the Old and New Parliament Houses in your choice of four distances: the AIMS-certified Half Marathon and 10K, or the 5K and 2K Kids events.
Bowral Classic
NSW
19 October 2025
Since the inaugural event in 2016, the Bowral Classic has become a staple fixture in the cycling calendar. Now with five rides to choose from, all showcasing the most beautiful scenery you can experience on two wheels, there is a course to suit everyone’s ability.
Other challenge events
Stryde4 Corporate Challenge
15 October 2025
Grab your workmates and enjoy this stunning 11km harbourside walk and activation zones to showcase your skills. There's a mix of physical endurance, team spirit, a dash of courage and a whole lot of enthusiasm!
Stryde4 Corporate Challenge
Bowral Classic
19 October 2025
Now with five rides to choose from, all showcasing the most beautiful scenery you can experience on two wheels, there is a course to suit everyone’s ability.
Sign up for the Bowral Classic
Terrigal Swim Fest
8 March 2026
From intimate small-group swim clinics led by expert coaches to thrilling mass-participation ocean swims that welcome swimmers of all abilities, Terrigal Swim Fest offers something for everyone.
Terrigal Swim Fest 2026
Canberra Fun Run
2 November 2025
Take on a fast, flat course past iconic landmarks like the Old and New Parliament Houses in your choice of four distances: the AIMS-certified Half Marathon and 10K, or the 5K and 2K Kids events.
Sign up for the fun run
Canberra Times Marathon Festival
11-12 April 2026
Saturday will feature the Runner’s World 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash, creating a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere, while Sunday will showcase our premier events – the TCS Marathon (42.2K) and Half Marathon (21.1K) – giving those runners the spotlight they deserve on Canberra’s iconic closed roads.
Canberra Marathon with Canteen
GC50 Run Festival
11 October 2025
With courses that hug the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline we’re delighted to offer a challenge for everyone, including 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Kids Dash events. The beautiful southern Gold Coast town of Coolangatta awaits you and your run crew!
Register for GC50
Noosa Summer Swim Festival
22 February 2026
Each year, more than 2,500 swimmers—accompanied by around 5,000 enthusiastic supporters—flock to Noosa for a weekend packed with sunshine, surf, and unforgettable swims.
Noosa Summer Swim for Canteen
Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim
22 March 2026
The Mooloolaba Mile program is packed with distances from 800m - 6.0km, and based at Mooloolaba Spit where you can push your limits in a safe environment.
Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim
Cooly Classic
17 May 2026
There are four distances, from 1km to 5km, but it’s always the 2.0km Cooly Classic from Snapper Rocks to Kirra Beach that attracts the masses.
Cooly Classic with Canteen
City-Bay Fun Run
21 September 2025
Join the City-Bay's leading charity team and enjoy exclusive access to a marquee with a cooked breakfast, cold drinks and physiotherapy massages post race!
First 10 entrants to raise $500 receive a refund on their registration cost!
Sign up for City-Bay
Frankston Running Festival
16 November 2025
This will be an opportunity for elite athletes and fun run enthusiasts to enjoy a unique experience running along a traffic-free section of the Nepean Highway, with the unmissable and stunning backdrop of Port Phillip Bay.
Sign up today
Stryde4 Corporate Challenge
26 November 2025
Grab your workmates and enjoy this stunning 11km harbourside walk and activation zones to showcase your skills. There's a mix of physical endurance, team spirit, a dash of courage and a whole lot of enthusiasm!
Sign up with your team
Portsea Twilight
3 January 2026
Choose your challenge: the fast and flat 5.5K, the scenic 9.5K, or the Kids Dash - each offering breathtaking views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. We’re excited to return to our iconic Quarantine Station start line, with free Portsea Twilight caps for all 5.5K and 9.5K runners, and finisher medals for every Kids Dash participant.
Portsea Twilight
Ballarat Marathon
25-26 April 2026
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.
Sign up for Ballarat Marathon
Kunanyi Mountain Run is a 3-day trail running festival that celebrates the famous mountain on Hobart’s doorstep.
Kunanyi Mountain Run with Canteen
