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Run For Charity

I Need a Charity Place

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Run For Charity

I Need a Charity Place

TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

Missed out on a general entry?

You can still be part of the action! Apply for a Charity Place and secure your spot by pledging to raise a minimum amount for your chosen charity. Successful applicants will commit to fundraising while enjoying the unforgettable marathon experience.

TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

Missed out on a general entry? You can still be part of the action! Apply for a Charity Place and secure your spot by pledging to raise a minimum amount for your chosen charity. Successful applicants will commit to fundraising while enjoying the unforgettable marathon experience.

2025 Headline Charity Partners

Event Partner

Indigenous Marathon Foundation

The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) is a health promotion charity that uses running to celebrate Indigenous resilience and achievement, and create inspirational Indigenous leaders.

Event Partner

Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney

Through their accommodation and support services, Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney strive to build a community that nurtures and empowers seriously ill children and their families.

Event Partner

NASCA

NASCA is a proudly 100% Indigenous-governed and led non-profit organisation, strengthening Indigenous education, and empowering young people to thrive and succeed.

Australian Cancer Research Foundation

ACRF's mission is to back brilliant research by giving scientists the technology and equipment they need to find new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat all types of cancer.

National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation funding world-class breast cancer research towards our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.

Running for Premature Babies

Running for Premature Babies has so far raised over $7 million for life saving neonatal equipment, funded research to solve the many mysteries of prematurity and advance the care of premature babies for the future.

Children's Cancer Institute

Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to curing childhood cancer.

Cure Cancer

Cure Cancer supports researchers at the start of the careers, by providing funding for early and mid career talented scientists across Australia.

Cancer Council NSW

As one of Australia’s leading cancer charities, Cancer Council NSW works across every area of every cancer, leading the way towards a cancer free future.

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations.

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.

2025 Gold Charity Partners

Pets Of The Homeless

Pets Of The Homeless Australia works to keep vulnerable people and their pets together by providing essential pet care during times of hardship.

Aspect

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

MS Plus

MS Plus works tirelessly to fund research into the causes and treatments for MS and ultimately a cure. They also offer a wide range of emotional and practical support, from allied health, employment services and NDIS services to expert advice, wellbeing programs and peer support.

Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute is a globally renowned mental health research institute connected to UNSW Sydney. We are the only medical research institute in Australia that investigates mental health across the lifespan—from childhood to adulthood.

Australia for UNHCR

Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in Australia, raising funds and awareness to support displaced people across the globe.

Kids With Cancer Foundation

Kids with Cancer Foundation take ownership of making today easier for those families affected, knowing that the compounding effect of small daily challenges solved well translates into impacting humanity at large.

Save a Child's Heart Australia

Save a Child's Heart saves the lives of critically ill children suffering from heart disease in countries where access to paediatric heart care is limited or non-existent.

PanKind

PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, is exclusively dedicated to improving outcomes for Australians impacted by pancreatic cancer.

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is a leading Western Australian medical research centre, dedicated to tackling some of the world’s biggest health issues.

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

OCRF has grown to become Australia’s leading independent body dedicated to funding national ovarian cancer research.

batyr

Batyr is an organisation that opens up the mental health conversation, shares real stories of overcoming tough times and supports young people and their communities to live mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.

JDRF Australia

JDRF is the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in the world. They drive innovation, demand action and stand with everyone facing life with T1D.

FAQs

The TCS Sydney Marathon has provided a limited number of Charity Place Entries to its official Charity Partners. These entries provide successful applicants with a free and guaranteed spot in the 2025 event in exchange for a minimum amount raised for their chosen charity.
To secure a Charity Place, applicants must raise at least $2,400 for their chosen cause. These vital funds will help our charities continue their incredible work, delivering essential services, advancing research, and providing crucial support within our communities.
Start by exploring the Charity Place listings to find a cause you’re passionate about. Once you’ve chosen a charity, get in touch by applying for a place.

Charity Places are highly sought after, so many charities select participants based on their connection to the cause and their fundraising potential. Be prepared to answer questions about why you want to run for the charity and how much you hope to raise.

Link to Charity Places web page - > link to grass roots

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