Join an active event

Want to fundraise while doing something active? Then you should join Team Very Special Kids!

By taking part in a fun run, cycling or other active event, you can fundraise for Very Special Kids and improve your health and fitness. We will support you with your fundraising, and you can participate knowing you have a whole team cheering you on.

If you raise over $200, we’ll even send you a Team Very Special Kids top to wear at the event.

Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Sat 17 to Sun 18 May

Winding along the wild and windswept coast of the Southern Ocean, the scenic course is guaranteed to take your breath away.

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Run Melbourne

Sun 13 July

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025, where over 25,000 runners will embrace the thrill of running through the city’s closed streets and iconic landmarks.

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Nike Melbourne Marathon

Sun 12 October

With this exclusive race selling out the last two years in a row, get in early to take part in one of Melbourne’s most elite running events.

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For more information on team Very Special Kids, please contact Taylah on tgalati@vsk.org.au or 1800 888 875.

Our very special active events

24-Hour Treadmill Challenge

Keep the treadmills in motion for 24 hours with your friends and/or work colleagues.

For every minute you spend on the treadmill and every dollar you raise, you’re helping children with a life-limiting condition and their families receive free respite and paediatric palliative care.

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