Fundraise4Stroke : Events

Upcoming Events

Featured Stroke Foundation Events

Together4Stroke

1 - 31 March 2025

Join Together4Stroke and challenge yourself and your mates to give up alcohol, caffiene, salt, sugar or even television
and raise funds to prevent stroke.

Simply choose what you are going to give up, ask your friends to join you and get fundraising!

Together, we can help prevent more strokes.

Stroke impacts thousands of Australians each year, with many strokes being preventable.

By taking on Together4Stroke, you're helping to educate your community on how to reduce the risk of stroke and raising funds to help support vital stroke prevention initiatives.

Counterstroke Golf Classic

The Counterstroke Golf Classis is run over three days, Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th March 2025.

Each day of the three-day classic on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula offers mutually exclusive competitions (4BBB Stableford) in women’s, men’s, and mixed events.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up of each competition.

Day one will commence with a light lunch, Day 2 will conclude with a light lunch and day three will conclude with a sit down lunch and presentation.

Learn more

Great Wall of China Trek
24 May - 1 June 2025

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime!
From 24 May to 1 June 2025, join us on an unforgettable adventure to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world – the Great Wall of China.

This exclusive trip offers a unique blend of physical challenge, cultural immersion, and community support.

Highlights of the trip

Conquer the Sky Ladder
Tai Chi Classes Among Ancient Relics
Authentic Homestay Experience
Support Stroke Foundation

learn more

Strokes4Stroke

1 - 30 June 2025

The fundraising event for artists!

Take part by fundraising for Stroke Foundation or be a part of the online auction.

Whether you're a professional or hobby artist, part of a school or community group, or simply an art lover, your creativity can help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery for survivors of stroke.

There is no limit on the type of artwork you can create at home, at school, in your studio or with your friends.

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Find Your Next Fun Run, Marathon or Other Event

Entertainment Books

National

An Entertainment Membership gives you access to thousands of savings across dining, shopping, travel and more. Get access to up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more.

Fundraise4Stroke

National

Fundraise your way. The power of stroke prevention, treatment and care is in your hands. Create your own fundraiser today on our fundraising platform, Fundraise4Stroke.

Sunset Series 2025

5 Feb 2025 - 5 Mar 2025

Melbourne

Whether it's racing alongside Giraffes at The Zoo, battling the Anderson Street hill at The Tan or taking on the lush green Princess Park, this event is perfect for everyone. Join us for a summer of running the way it should be. Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone.

South32 Rottnest Channel Swim 2025

22 Feb 2025

Rottnest Channel

The South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). The 35th annual Rottnest Channel Swim will be held on Saturday, 22 February 2025.

Counterstroke Golf Classic Mornington 2025

26 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025

Mornington Peninsula

Join us for one, two or all three days of golf at The Dunes Golf Club, Sorrento Golf Club and Flinders Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula.

Hobart Airport Marathon Festival 2025

6 Apr 2025

Hobart

2km, 5km, 10km, half & full marathon. Experience the thrill of crossing the finish line with Hobart's iconic waterfront as the backdrop.

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2025

13 Apr 2025

Canberra

With 5 distances to choose from (42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5.4K, 2K Kids run) all courses being surrounded by the beautiful Canberra lakeside, the National Rose Gardens and Parliament House.

Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2025

4 May 2025

Sydney

Half marathon. Showcasing stunning landscape, including views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks and Pyrmont Peninsula.

Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2025

17 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Lorne

5km or 10km Great Ocean Road Walk or 1.5km Kids Gallop. 6km, 12km Trail Run, 14km, 23km Half Marathon, 44km Marathon or 60km Ultra Marathon. The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will be held in Lorne & Apollo Bay again in 2025.

Fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach 2025

18 May 2025

Gold Coast

Kids dash, 7.5km, 15km and 30km. A course that combines closed roads, nature, ocean views and some of the best Gold Coast running trails.

Runaway Noosa Marathon 2025

24 May 2025

Noosa

10km, half & full marathon. A unique flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course starting and finishing in Noosa Heads.

Brisbane Marathon Festival 2025

1 Jun 2025

Brisbane

2km, 5km, 10km, half and full marathon. One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar.

ASICS Gold Coast Marathon 2025

5 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

Gold Coast

Celebrate the 45th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run for the good times on Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 July 2025 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The world class international marathon will attract participants of all ages and abilities from around the world across eight races including the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, Half Marathon, Wheelchair 10km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Gold Coast Airport 5km, Wheelchair 5km and 2km Junior Dash.

Run Melbourne 2025

13 Jul 2025

Melbourne

5.5km, 10km and half marathon. With closed roads and fast, one lap courses, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past some of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks. Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other. Join the movement and let’s inspire our city to run.

7 Cairns Marathon Festival 2025

13 Jul 2025

Cairns

2km, 5km, 10km, half & full marathon. A must-do destination event in tropical North Queensland for all running and lifestyle event enthusiasts.

Sunshine Coast Marathon 2025

10 Aug 2025

Mooloolaba

Family Dash 2km, Walk/Run 5km, 10km, Half Marathon 21.0975km & Full Marathon 42.195km. 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. Blue skies, low humidity and mild temperatures combined with a flat course, always enable fast times.

TCS Sydney Marathon 2025

31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2024

Sydney

Run one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney’s most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2025

21 Sep 2025

Adelaide

With 3km, 6km, 12km and half marathon distances, there is a race for everyone at Adelaide's biggest and best fun run.

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2025

12 Oct 2025

Melbourne

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 1km Mini Marathon, 2.5km, 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.

Stride4Stroke

1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

National

Every November, people across Australia take up the challenge to be active and raise funds to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery. As we all have different lifestyles, passions and abilities, how you get active will look different for everyone.

Get in touch with us for more information or help.

FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
P: 1300 194 196
E: fundraising@strokefoundation.org.au

ADDRESS
Stroke Foundation
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
We also have offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.