Australian Charity Places
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TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
Experience one of the world's most spectacular marathon courses.
No city in the world has a better combination of natural beauty, love of sport and iconic infrastructure for hosting a marathon than Sydney!
Secure a Guaranteed Entry
Our charity partners provide guaranteed entry (bibs) to runners who commit to raising a minimum amount for their chosen cause. Browse the charities listed below and apply for a place via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Have your own ballot place?
Use your entry to support a cause close to your heart! The charities below welcome runners to join their team with no minimum fundraising commitment. Browse Australian, New Zealand and USA charities here, or UK and European charities here.
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2026 Headline Charities
The We Run Foundation will future-proof society, create life-changing experiences for diverse groups of participants, break down barriers in society, and enable communities to thrive through the transformative power of running.
Running for Premature Babies Foundation gives premature babies a better chance of survival by funding research, supplying lifesaving neonatal equipment to hospitals, raising awareness of premature birth, and celebrating all premature babies - both living and lost.
2026 Major Charity Partners
TRIMOB is a Mob led organisation that centres community & culture and is igniting the fire in Mob to improve their health & wellbeing through swim, bike, run. TRIMOB is the only Mob led charity in this space.
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NASCA is a 100% Indigenous-led organisation empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive at school and beyond. Run for NASCA to help close the gap, and support a successful program with a 93% graduation rate.
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We help to keep vulnerable people and their pets together by alleviating the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.
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The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) is a health promotion charity that uses running to celebrate Indigenous resilience and achievement, and create inspirational Indigenous role models.
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We are one of Australia’s leading medical research charities with world class teams of researchers tackling some of Australia’s toughest diseases that affect millions of Aussies – cancer, heart disease, diabetes and rare diseases. Help us find better treatments and cures to give you and your loved one’s the chance of longer, healthier and better lives.
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Aspect is Australia’s largest autism-specific service provider, with one of the world’s biggest autism-specific schools programs. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families to deliver distinct services, practices and research that recognise a different brilliant® - understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths and interests of people on the autism spectrum.
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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.
Every year in NSW alone, more than 48,000 new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed, and the impact on families, carers and communities is significant. Together with our volunteers, supporters, stakeholders and staff, we are committed to reducing the impact of cancer on individuals and the community, and to lessening the burden for people affected by cancer.
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We are dedicated to kick-starting new research ideas across every cancer type. Working together, we find the most impactful solutions and bring them to life in record time, to save millions of lives. Our vision is to cure cancer. We know we can.
At Australian Cancer Research Foundation, our 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.
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3 million people in Australia are living with anxiety or depression. Every day, nearly eight people take their own lives. beyondblue provides information and support to help every person in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to curing childhood cancer. Cancer kills more children than any other disease, so our research is critical. With the brightest brains, cutting-edge facilities, and the greatest determination, we will get the job done.
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Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and suicide. Combining expertise in clinical management with cutting edge research and evidence-based education and training, Black Dog rapidly translates quality research into life-saving clinical practice and public health policy.
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Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – we’re taking them all on. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.
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Dementia Australia is the national peak body for people of all ages living with all forms of dementia, their families & carers. We provide advocacy, support services, education & information. Dementia Australia is the new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia.
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2026 Gold Charity Partners
Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in Australia, raising awareness and funds to support UNHCR’s global emergency response to humanitarian crises.
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Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.
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Engaging and inspiring individuals and the community to achieve personal health, wellbeing and altruistic goals. Enabling and assisting fundraising to support innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer.
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We fund cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions.
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Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organisation funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
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Save a Child's Heart is a global humanitarian organisation, who perform life-saving heart surgeries on children from countries who would not otherwise have access to this care.
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We see communities in northern Uganda thriving independently, by increasing access to health care, clean water, food security and income generation.
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Our mission is to triple the pancreatic cancer survival rate by 2030 and dramatically improve the quality of life for those impacted by the disease.
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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to make discoveries that will improve health for all.
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We provide the genuine care, support and hope that families need when facing one of life’s biggest challenges: a child’s cancer diagnosis.
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Breast Cancer Trials is one of the world’s leading breast cancer research organisations, dedicated to seeing a world where NO MORE lives are cut short by breast cancer.
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Arrow exists to improve the quality of life for all people needing a bone marrow transplant.
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Thousands of Australians live each day with a neurological condition. MS Plus is one of Australia’s leading sources of information, advice and support services for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.
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Every year with your support, RSPCA NSW cares for and protects NSW's neglected, abused, injured and stray animals. Last year, a staggering 38,009 animals turned to the charity for assistance protection and care.
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Our mission is to conserve, protect and ensure positive welfare outcomes for Australian wildlife through treatment, rehabilitation, research and education. Everything we do is underpinned by important principles of ethics and animal welfare.
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people that live, work and travel across the 7.69 million square kilometres of Australia.
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Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) is one of the largest and most trusted kids' health charities in Australia and one of the largest hospital foundations in the world.
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A woman you love is being failed by a mental health system that wasn’t built for them. Your support fuels research, policy reform, education and program delivery so every woman and girl can achieve their best mental health.
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The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF), the leading non-government funder of ovarian cancer research, seed-funds early and mid-career medical research scientists.
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batyr is a youth mental health organisation driven by young people for young people. We empower young people to take charge of their mental health early and often
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2026 Silver Charity Partners
FAQS
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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 2026 event in exchange for a minimum amount raised for their chosen charity.
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To secure a Charity Place, applicants must raise a minimum amount specified for their chosen charity. These vital funds will help our charities continue their incredible work, delivering essential services, advancing research, and providing crucial support within our communities.
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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.