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!
One Ride is back!
20 - 22 November 2026
Join us for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of the Barossa Valley - cycling stunning routes, connecting with inspiring people, and supporting life-changing type 1 diabetes research.
Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Ride solo or join with a community or corporate team.
Set your own date
Take on a thrilling tandem skydive while supporting T1D research! Fundraise $1,500 before 31 May 2026 and take to the skies!
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!
21 Jun 2026
Join us for a scenic coastal run, offering stunning seaside views for both elite runners and fun run enthusiasts.
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!
23 July 2026
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!
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.
25 Sep 2026
Join the action at La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus choose your distance, chase a PB or just have fun, and be part of the vibrant run.
11 Oct 2026
Join thousands as you run, jog, wheel or walk past Melbourne’s iconic landmarks, finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG.
15 Nov 2026
Run or walk a traffic-free coastal course, soak up stunning bay views, and cross the finish line with a finisher medal waiting.
One Ride 2026
20 - 22 Nov 2026
Join us for an epic weekend in the heart of the Barossa Valley, cycling through stunning routes, and helping support vital type 1 diabetes research. Cyclists of all abilities welcome! Join solo, or with a community or corporate team.
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 Francesca Jewellery
Francesca Jewellery is an Australian jewellery brand, driven by the belief that success is most meaningful when it’s shared. $20 from each 'Awareness Bracelet' sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.
