Run for the Kids
Run for the Kids will be back on Sunday 6th April 2025
Thanks to Transurban, Run for the Kids is back with the once-a-year opportunity to tackle the Bolte Bridge and Domain Tunnel in our 14.4km long course or take on the 4.7km family-friendly short course, and run, walk, or wheel for the kids that can’t.
Be sure to enter before midnight on December 31, 2024 to access the best price registration for the 2025 event and guaranteed access to a finisher’s medal.
Children 4 and under run free and those 5-17 are 50% off.
Started in 2006, Run For the Kids is the biggest family fun run in Victoria. In 2024, 25,000 participants raised over $1.22 million with Transurban topping up with $80,000, making the total donation $1.3 million. That’s a total of $22.9 million in 18 years.
For more information visit the Run for the Kids website or get in contact at: Phone: (03) 9292 2901 Email: admin@r4k.com.au
Meet Sebastian
Sebastian started chemo for stage 4 Hodgkin’s on Good Friday 2022 at just 15 years old. During this time he spent 15 days on chemo and 15 days off at The Royal Children’s. On his days off they spent many nights at the RCH due to obstacles during his treatment, a chemo burn, infections, and blood transfusions.
He also developed AVN which resulted in severe pain. However, Sebastian didn’t let this hold him back when just 5 days after he had his chemo port removed by Dr Tom Clarnet he joined the 2023 Run for the Kids for the 5km course as part of his friends team. Although registered to walk the course Sebastian wasn’t going to let anything hold him back and he chose to run most of the way.
“I saw what joy doing this brought Sebastian. Each donation made him smile ear to ear.” His mum Nat said proudly.
In 2024, Sebastian once again took part in the Herald Sun/ Transurban Run for the Kids as he loved how it had made him feel.
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