Fundraising Through Fitness with Sport Charity Events

With 2026 upon us, there is no shortage of charity event fundraisers designed to help give back to the community. If you're a fitness freak or simply love your sport, here are some charity events designed to fundraise through physical activity.

Children's Cancer Institute - 86k for a Cure
VIP registrations are now open for the 86K for a Cure fundraiser hosted by the Children's Cancer Institute. The organisation invites you to conquer 86km this March for the 86 kids diagnosed with cancer every month in Australia. Signup for exclusive VIP registration includes entering the draw for 1 of 2 Apple watches as well as an official loyalty badge on the official fundraising page to recognise the support.

Laps for Life
Join Australia's much loved charity swimming community. By joining Laps for Life you can undertake a swimming challenge of 2km or 20km (or whatever suits you). It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a pro, the swimming challenge presents an opportunity to raise vital funds to support youth mental health and suicide prevention.

International Women's Day - Fun Run
This International Women's Day, Sunday March 8th, the Townsville community is set to come together in support of women with breast cancer as they walk, jog or run laps of the Cluden Park Racecourse. Presented by Queensland X-Ray, the event will see supporters hit the track in their best attire to raise awareness and funds for Mater Chicks in Pink.

Mater Chicks in Pink is a charitable organisation dedicate to supporting women with breast cancer. Proceeds are used to help fund practical breast cancer support services.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia - March4Nets
For its third year, March4NETs will run throughout March 2026 to help raise awareness and improve the lives of Neuroendocrine Cancer patients around Australia.

Every dollar raised will go towards improving patient support provided by NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia and to fund improved outcomes for NETs.

Walk, run, or ride 30km, 50km, or 100km throughout March. This event promises to support an important cause through physical activity.

Charity fundraising and community support can be an active endevaour, which encourages physical exercise and sport activity. If you are someone keen on sport, or simply love to exercise, think about the ways you can use your passions or hobbies to give back to the community. These are just few of the many initiatives by which you can support important causes through physical activity.

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Laps for Life is one of several charities hosting sporting fundraisers in 2026. Photo source: Laps for Life

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