7 Cairns Marathon Festival
5km run or walk l 10km run l Half Marathon (21km) | Marathon (42km) & Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person)
14 July 2024
Join Team Wish in Cairns
The 7 Cairns Marathon Festival will become a must-do destination event in Australia for all running and lifestyle event enthusiasts. Located in beautiful North Queensland participants will want to increase their stay to take in the beauty of the tropics.
How it works
Joining Team Wish
Click hereto sign up for your place in the event. During registration, you'll be asked to nominate a cause you care about - be sure to add Make-A-Wish!
Got a place already? Join Team Wish bycreating a fundraising page
Got your place? Great! You can now officially join Team Wish by creating your fundraising page. It's easy to do and only takes a couple of minutes to set up.
Personalise your fundraising page with your story of why you're taking on the challenge. Then share it with friends and family, collect donations and help make wishes come true. Every dollar counts!
Make your way to Cairns for the big event on 14th July 2024, Give it your best, and know that wherever you place, you're part of the team making wishes come true for sick kids across the country.
I don’t think people realise how important wishes are for kids. They are going through hell and it gives them a distraction and something to look forward to.
Beni’s mum - Beni, 11 wished to meet WWE hero
Why run for Team Wish?
Wish kids need stars like you!
Right now more than 900 critically ill children are waiting for their wish.
By joining Team Wish, you can help bring more life-changing wishes to life. Make a lasting impact to seriously ill kids and their families across Australia by signing up today!
FAQs
Got a question? We're here to help!
Yes, of course! When you raise money for Make-A-Wish, our expert Fundraising team is available at every step of the way to support you.
Call us on 1800 032 260 or email fundraising@makeawish.org.au anytime - we're here to help.
- Create and personalise your fundraising page. Add a photo and tell people why you're helping make kids wishes come true - your friends want to hear your story.
- Aim high, and tell people why. Fundraisers who tell potential donors what their target is -and what it will achieve - raise 74% more than those who don’t.
- Spread the word. Share your page with family and friends, and let the world know you're making a difference for kids with life-threatening illnesses all over Australia. #makeawishAustralia
- Keep your page fresh. Update donors and potential donors about your event preparation and fundraising progress - what you're inspired by, any hurdles you've come across, what you're enjoying etc.
For more fundraising ideas and tips to reach your goal, get in touch with us.
No problem! We're here to help. Let us know your question by emailing fundraising@makeawish.org.au or calling the Fundraising team on 1800 032 260.
