** Please note, this section is for additional donations, and not part of the entry fee for this event**

Our mission is to inspire and encourage rural communities to improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity.

The Run 4 Resilience is about more than just crossing the finish line — it’s about supporting the health and wellbeing of rural and regional Australians. Funds raised through this event support the work of Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative and Active Farmers, two organisations dedicated to helping farmers and rural communities become healthier, more connected and more resilient. Through regular group fitness sessions, local trainers, and supportive community environments, these programs create opportunities for people in country towns to get active, improve their mental and physical health, and build strong social connections.

In an exciting step forward, Active Farmers and the Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative are now joining forces to expand their impact across Australia. For more than a decade, both organisations have worked tirelessly to support regional Australians through physical activity, connection, and proactive health initiatives. By bringing these networks together, we now support over 80 rural communities nationwide, with clear plans to grow to more than 200 country towns over the next two years.

Your fundraising and donations help make this possible. They help fund local trainers, support new programs in rural towns, and ensure that farmers and regional communities have access to opportunities that improve both physical and mental health. Every dollar raised helps strengthen rural communities, support the people who feed and fuel our nation, and ensure that no matter how remote the town, people have the chance to get active and feel supported.