Run Australia 2021 Virtual Challenge
Saturday 16 January - Sunday 28 March, 2021
For the first time in history, Australia’s largest and most prestigious events from each state and territory are coming together to bring you Run Australia 2021 - the biggest virtual challenge on the market.
What better way to run into 2021 and realise your New Years resolution than by taking on some of Australia’s favourite and most iconic events, as part of the one virtual challenge. You decide where the challenge takes you - kicking off from the 16th January you will have until the 28th March to make your way around Australia and complete your challenge. Once you have completed your challenge, your well earned medal, commissioned by Indigenous Marathon Project graduate and artist Shane Cook, will be posted to you.
Each participant who completes their challenge will receive:
- Unique Run Australia 2021 Medal
- Downloadable Race Bib
- Finishers Certificate for each race
- 20% entry discount to the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Hobart Run the Bridge, Westpac City 2 Bay Fun Run, Fremantle Running Festival & NT City 2 Surf
- Entry to go in the draw and win an entry & accommodation package to the 2021 Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon
How Does it Work?
Registration for Run Australia 2021 is now open! Participants can select from three different challenges or enter an individual race. Each challenge consists of 8 individual runs representing each state and territory across Australia, that will need to be completed between Saturday 16 January - Sunday 1th April, 2021.
Ultimate Hard Yakka (total distance 126.6km - 3 x marathons)
The Ultimate Hard Yakka consists of 8 events over 10 weeks with the total distance for this challenge equal to 3 x marathons (126.6km). The Ultimate Hard Yakka consists of longer distance races from each event including the:
1. Great Ocean Road Running Festival 23km
2. Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 21.1km
3. Fremantle Running Festival 21.1km
4. Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon 21.1km
5. NT City 2 Surf 12km
6. Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 12km
7. Hobart Run the Bridge 10km
8. Deadly Running Australia 6.3km
You have 10 weeks to complete all events to earn your medal and unlock exclusive discounts to some 2021 physical events. The Ultimate Hard Yakka is the perfect challenge for the experienced runner who has done it all and is looking for something new in 2021.
Hard Yakka (total distance 84.4km - 2 x marathons)
The Hard Yakka consists of 8 events over 10 weeks with the total distance for this challenge equal to 2 x marathons (84.4km). The Hard Yakka includes longer middle distance runs from each of the events including:
1. Great Ocean Road Running Festival 14km
2. NT City 2 Surf 12km
3. Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 12km
4. Deadly Running Australia 11.4km
5. Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 10km
6. Fremantle Running Festival 10km
7. Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon 10km
8. Hobart Run the Bridge 5km
You have 10 weeks to complete all events in order to get your exclusive medal and unlock exclusive discounts to some 2021 physical events. The Hard Yakka is the perfect challenge for runners looking to step it up in 2021!
True Blue (total distance 42.2km - 1 x marathon)
The True Blue consists of 8 events over 10 weeks with the total distance for this challenge equal to 1 x marathon (42.2km). The True Blue includes shorter event distances offerings including the:
1. Deadly Running Australia 7.7km
2. Great Ocean Road Running Festival 6km
3. Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 6km
4. Fremantle Running Festival 5km
5. Hobart Run the Bridge 5km
6. Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon 5km
7. NT City 2 Surf 4km
8. Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 3.5km
You have 10 weeks to complete them all in order to get your medal and unlock exclusive discounts to some 2021 physical events. The True Blue is the perfect event for runners looking to kick start their training and keep on track for 2021.
Individual Events
Not ready to take on one of our challenges? Participants have the option to select and take part in an individual event, rather than taking on one of the above challenges. By signing up to an individual event, you are only required to run and submit your result for your chosen individual events. Participants can choose to run either:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10km
- 5km
- 2km Junior Dash
You can run your chosen event any time within the event window to earn your medal and unlock exclusive discounts and prizes to some 2021 physical events. The individual events are perfect for new runners looking to kick start their year and take on a new challenge in 2021.
Race Entry
Entry in to the challenge or race of your choice, a downloadable race bib, finishers certificate and live results.
Bling
All participants who complete their chosen challenge will earn a medal commissioned by Indigenous Marathon Project graduate and artist Shane Cook.
The cost of postage for medals is include in your entry fee, including international participants. All medals will be posted upon the completion of the event after April 11th.
Event Discount
Beyond the satisfaction of completing the event, all participants who complete each challenge will receive access to event discounts to some of our partner events. These discounts will be provided at the conclusion of the event. Events include the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Hobart Run the Bridge, Westpac City 2 Bay, Fremantle Running Festival & NT City 2 Surf. This is a potential saving of $125 on entry in 2021; what's not to like about that?
All entrants will also go into the draw to win two nights accommodation and an entry into the race of their choice at the 2021 Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon.
ASICS Giveaway
Run out of 2020 and into Run Australia 2021 with a new pair of ASICS!! Any participant who signs up to take part in Run Australia between the 22nd December - 15 January 2021 will go in the draw to win 1 of 8 pairs of ASICS X GEL-NIMBUS 23 model (valued at $240.00). 8 winners will be chosen at random on the 16th January 2021. Click here to view competition terms and conditions.
Registration fees
Ultimate Hard Yakka Closed
Includes participation in the following EIGHT virtual events - Great Ocean Road Running Festival 23km, Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 21.1km, Fremantle Running Festival 21.1km, Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast 21.1km, NT City 2 Surf 12km, Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 12km, Hobart Run the Bridge 10km and Deadly Running Australia 6.3km.
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$35.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Hard Yakka Closed
Includes participation in the following EIGHT virtual events - Great Ocean Road Running Festival 14km, NT City 2 Surf 12km, Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 12km, Deadly Running Australia 11.4km, Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 10km, Fremantle Running Festival 10km, Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast 10km, and Hobart Run the Bridge 5km
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$35.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
True Blue Closed
Includes participation in the following EIGHT virtual events - Deadly Running Australia 7.7km, Great Ocean Road Running Festival 6km, Westpac City-Bay Fun Run 6km, Blackmores Sydney Running, Fremantle Running Festival 5km, Hobart Run the Bridge 5km, Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast 5km, NT City 2 Surf 4km and Festival Family Fun Run 3.5km.
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$35.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Run Australia Marathon Closed
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$25.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Run Australia Half Marathon Closed
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$25.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Run Australia 10km Closed
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$25.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Run Australia 5km Closed
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$25.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Run Australia 2km Junior Dash Closed
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$25.00Dec 17 - Apr 11
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Kerrie McKay | $140.78 |
2 | Jaron Stallard | $107.70 |
3 | Anonymous | $107.70 |
4 | Jennifer Kirkby | $107.70 |
5 | Janet Canny | $107.70 |
6 | Peter Chapman | $107.70 |
7 | Nikki Whelan | $107.70 |
8 | Jim Chalmers | $107.70 |
9 | Gregory Hanlon | $54.40 |
10 | Leah Rodewald | $54.40 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run Australia 2021 Office
- Website
- Visit website