Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!
On this page, you can:
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Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Explore fitness events like runs or rides where you can fundraise for T1D research.
If you're signing up for a fitness event, be sure to:
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Set up a fundraising page through their platform
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Share your link with friends and ask them to sponsor you - per kilometre, for your finish time, or just because!
Go Blue
14 Nov 2025
16 Nov 2025
Join us for an unforgettable out-and-back run along a traffic-free Nepean Highway, showcasing the stunning Port Phillip Bay from Frankston Pier to Keast Park!
28-30 November 2025
Join Breakthrough T1D's One Ride 2025 in the stunning Barossa Valley - cycling routes and packages for all while raising funds for T1D research!
11 Dec 2025
Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $300k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more! Drawn 10am AEST.
3 Jan 2026
Start 2026 in style at Portsea Twilight - a summer run with stunning coastal views, live event vibes, and challenges for all ages.
4 Feb - 4 Mar 2026
Make this a summer to remember with Melbourne’s ultimate three-race series. Where fun runs, personal bests, and good vibes meet!
25-26 April 2026
Join the Ballarat Marathon, a two-day April festival that celebrates Ballarat’s rich sporting history, stunning scenery, and community spirit.
3 May 2026
Experience one of Australia’s most scenic courses with traffic-free runs and walks along the Mornington Esplanade - fun for all ages and fitness levels!
7 Jun 2026
The Peninsula Running Festival returns, run or walk along scenic foreshore trails with distances for all levels and a finishers medal for everyone!
12 Jul 2026
Join thousands of passionate runners making every step count - help us reach our $1.2 million goal and make a real difference in 2026!
20 Sep 2026
Run the Geelong streets and Corio Bay foreshore! Challenge yourself in the Marathon, Half, or 8K while fundraising for a great cause.
Other ways to raise money for type 1 diabetes research
Sign up for Entertainment
Save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more with Entertainment! 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Breakthrough T1D!
Connect to Drimtel
DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to Breakthrough T1D.
Purchase Synxbody
SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to Breakthrough T1D to help advance foot health and T1D awareness!
Support Krystle knight jewellery
KKJ an Australia brand, specialises in handmade jewellery, centred around crystals and their healing properties.
$20 from each 'Make It Visible' collection sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.
Apply for your United Petrol card
With the Breakthrough T1D UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support Breakthrough T1D with a 2 cents per litre rebate.
Support Phil Hoffmann Travel
Thinking of travelling but also want to make an impact? Donating 1% of your holiday cost directly to Breakthrough T1D! Using code SPJDRF at checkout.
Support Ken Duncan Galleries
Want to add a breathtaking Ken Duncan print to your collection? $100 from every single sale of the blue - themed prints until November 14th will be donated directly to the Blue Army!
