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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, providing wrap-around support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, so they can thrive at school and beyond.

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 gives sick and premature babies a better chance of survival by providing urgently needed, technologically advanced neonatal equipment to hospitals Australia-wide.

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 funds ground-breaking cancer research to save millions of lives by working together with a community of researchers, fundraisers and partners to find the most impactful solutions to this devastating disease in record time.

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. More than 750 people will reach out to Beyond Blue's Support Service in the next 24 hours. Run with #TeamBeyondBlue to help ensure every call, webchat and email can be answered.

Dementia Australia

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

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Movember

Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – we’re taking them all on. We exist to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives – this is what drives every single one of our 1,250 men’s health projects.

2025 Gold Charity Partners

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Pets Of The Homeless

Pets Of The Homeless Australia works to keep vulnerable people and their pets together during times of hardship by providing pet food and supplies, veterinary care and safe shelter to those who need it most.

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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 fights to improve the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) by providing information, advice and support services for the thousands of Australians living with MS and other neurological conditions. They also work tirelessly to fund research into the causes and treatments for MS and ultimately a cure.

Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute works to create better mental health for all. There are a globally renowned mental health research institute that translates research into practical, evidence-based solutions to improve mental health outcomes for Australians of all ages.

Australia for UNHCR

Australia for UNHCR supports refugees and displaced people around the world. Your run can provide emergency shelter, water and medicine to families fleeing war – giving them hope in their darkest hour.

Kids With Cancer Foundation

Kids with Cancer Foundation is easing the burden for children facing cancer and their families by providing vital financial support, making today a little brighter and more manageable.

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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 Australian medical research centre, dedicated to finding cures and treatments for the world’s toughest diseases – Cancer, heart disease & diabetes and rare genetic diseases.

Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF), Australia's leading independent funder of ovarian cancer medical research, investing in high-potential projects to help better detect, treat, and prevent ovarian cancer.

batyr

batyr is a leading organisation in preventative mental health education and stigma reduction. batyr exists to empower young people with the confidence and skills to get through tough times, and look out for each other.

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 minimum amount specified for each charity's 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.

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