VIC

Community Events

Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!

On this page, you can:

  • Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

  • 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:

  • Set up a fundraising page through their platform

  • 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.

JUMP for a cure

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!


Mornington Running Festival

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!

Play for purpose

21 May 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! 

Rosebud Running Festival

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!

Barwon Heads Running Festival

21 Jun 2026

Join us for a scenic coastal run, offering stunning seaside views for both elite runners and fun run enthusiasts.

Run Melbourne 2026

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!


Geelong Running Festival

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.

Run La Trobe

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.

Nike Melbourne Marathon

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.

Frankston Running Festival

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.