Fundraise4Stroke : Events

Upcoming Events

Featured Stroke Foundation Events

Together4Stroke

1-30 March 2026

Join Together4Stroke and challenge yourself to give up alcohol, sugar or something else of your choice and raise funds to prevent stroke.

Together, we can create a future with fewer strokes.

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

coming soon

Counterstroke Golf Classic

Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 March 2026

Experience three incredible days of golf, camaraderie, and fundraising on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.

Play one, two or all three days!

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or new to the game, the Counterstroke Golf Classic offers flexible participation and plenty of opportunities to win exciting prizes all while supporting Stroke Foundation.

Learn more

131km in May

May 2026

Walk with us. Walk for them.

Walk for the 131 Australians who experience a stroke every day.

Take on 131km in May to support life-changing stroke prevention, research, and recovery programs.

If 131km feels like too much, choose 65km — half the distance but just as meaningful.

Go solo or form a team. However far you go, every step helps create a future with fewer strokes.

coming soon

Camino De Santiago Trek

5 - 11 September 2026

Join us on an adventure in the heart of northwest Spain, trekking 100km of the iconic Camino de Santiago trail.

Together as a team, we’ll pass through beautiful towns, traverse farmlands and lush forests, trek undulating asphalt tracks and serene river crossings.

We’ll get to experience the colourful culture and delicious local cuisine as we take well deserved rests in the evenings.

Learn more

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.

2026 Portsea Twilight

3 Jan 2026

Point Nepean National Park

The Portsea Twilight run takes place at the Point Nepean National Park, with stunning views of Bass Strait on one side and Port Phillip Bay on the other. Test your fitness on a fast 5.5K, the awe-challenging 9.5K or the 2.2K kids course.

Sunset Series 2026

4 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

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 2026

21 Feb 2026

Rottnest Channel

One of Australia’s iconic community sporting events and the largest open water swim event in the world, the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open-water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Held in February, the event sells out annually and brings more people to Rottnest Island than any other day of the year; with over 12,000 people attending the event.

Counterstroke Golf Classic Mornington 2026

17 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026

Mornington Peninsula

Join us for one, two or all three days of golf at The Dunes Golf Links, Moonah Links (Legends Course) and Sorrento Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2026

11 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Canberra

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

2026 HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

3 May 2026

Sydney

Half Marathon (21.1km) and 10km options. Showcasing stunning landscape, including views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks and Pyrmont Peninsula.

2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival

16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Lorne

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will be held in Lorne & Apollo Bay again in 2026. Events include the 1.5km Kids Gallop, Great Ocean Road Walk, 6km Run, 12km Trail Run, 14km Run, 23km Half Marathon, 44km Marathon or 60km Ultra Marathon.

Fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach 2026

17 May 2026

Gold Coast

The fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach returns Sunday 17 May, 2025 with an event filled with nature, ocean views and good vibes! With a course that combines closed roads and some of the best running trails the Gold Coast has to offer, this multi-distance event has a challenge for everyone next May, including 30km, 15km, 7.5km and Kids Dash events!

ASICS Runaway Noosa Marathon 2026

23 May 2026

Noosa

5km run/walk, 10km, half & full marathon. A unique flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course starting and finishing in Noosa Heads.

Brisbane Marathon Festival 2026

7 Jun 2026

Brisbane

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

ASICS Gold Coast Marathon 2026

4 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026

Gold Coast

Celebrate the 46th edition of the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon and run for the good times on Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July 2026 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, China Airlines Half Marathon, Wheelchair 10km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Gold Coast Airport 5km, Wheelchair 5km and Australia Fair 2km Junior Dash.

Run Melbourne 2026

12 Jul 2026

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 2026

12 Jul 2026

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 2026

2 Aug 2026

Mooloolaba

Family Dash 2km, Walk/Run 5km, 10km, Half Marathon 21.1km & Full Marathon 42.2km. 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 2026

30 Aug 2026

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.

Stride4Stroke

1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

National

Every year, 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. Join us this September to make moves that matter with Stride4Stroke!

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival 2026

11 Oct 2026

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 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.

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.