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
Brisbane Marathon
QLD
1 June 2025
Join us this year to face a new challenge head-on and demonstrate your commitment to changing lives of young people impacted by cancer. Multiple distances available.
City2Surf
NSW
10 August 2025
To celebrate Canteen's 40th Anniversary, Team Canteen will be hosting the biggest City2Surf party in Canteen’s recent history!
We will have prizes, entertainment and delicious food at the finish line for all participants.
Life Cycle Kep Track
WA
23-24 August 2025
2-day ride from Mundaring to Northam and back; 1-day ride from Northam to Mundaring.
Registrations opening in June, check back soon for more details!
City-Bay
SA
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!
Other challenge events
ACT
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Canberra Fun Run 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.
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TAS
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City to Casino Tasmania's oldest fun run offers a 12km (Run), 7km (Run & Walk) and 2.7km (Kids Race) all finishing at the Iconic Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay. |
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QLD
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Rocky River Run The 7Rocky River Run has become Central Queensland's largest charity running event, and is a fun day out for a good cause. You can run, walk, wheel or stroll in 21km, 10km, 5km or 2km distances. |
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Noosa Marathon Escape to world famous Noosa for a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. With multi distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here. |
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Brisbane Marathon One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, this is a chance to support young people to find life in the face of cancer. |
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Gold Coast Marathon The world class international marathon offers eight races to suit all fitness and abilities. |
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Sunshine Coast Marathon Located on the stunning Sunshine Coast in Queensland, an hour's drive north of Brisbane, this event has been timed to make the most of the ideal Queensland winter running conditions.
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Port Douglas Gran Fondo The Port Douglas Gran Fondo courses will take you along Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, while taking in breathtaking views through the palm trees alongside the Coral Sea. This road will be fully closed to traffic to allow you to really enjoy the ride and scenic course.
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GC50 Run Festival 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!
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VIC
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Great Ocean Road Running Festival This unique experience to run or walk along the Great Ocean Road free from traffic is unmissable. |
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Peninsula Running Festival The course will cover sections along the foreshore trails (Bay trial) with runners being able to enjoy running through some stunning landscapes with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop..
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Run Melbourne Join us this year to face a new challenge head-on and demonstrate your commitment to changing lives of young people impacted by cancer.
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Frankston Running Festival 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.
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SA
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City-Bay Fun Run 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! |
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