Join an Athletic Event
Register for an event and join in the fight to cure Parkinson’s.
It’s simple to get involved – just register for an event, create a fundraising page and ask your friends and family to support you. We will be there to help you every step of the way.
We also guarantee 100% of every dollar you raise is invested into leading Parkinson’s research right here in Australia – our founders cover all the administration costs of the foundation so your fundraising is making a real difference.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
NEW SOUTH WALES
November 17th & 18th 2018
Described as the ideal Tough Mudder location, Glenworth Valley provides the perfect mix of muddy flats, rocky passes and thick shrub for Tough Mudder Sydney. 16+ KM, 20+ OBSTACLES
February 2nd & 3rd 2019
The event is not a race but a challenge to all persons to stretch themselves in body and mind to swim a reasonable distance through surf.
May 2019
The SMH Half Marathon runs through Sydney’s central business district taking in such sites as The Rocks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
August 2019
The City 2 Surf is a 14km course from the City to Bondi Beach and is widely recognised as a ‘bucket-list’ item for serious runners and adventure lovers around the world
Sunday 15th September 2019
Join us for the Sydney Running Festival and run across the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge – traffic free and finish at the Opera House. There’s a race for everyone with a 3.5km, 10km and half and full marathon.
QUEENSLAND
18th & 19th May 2019
The 2019 Tough Mudder season will kick off at the home of the Woodford Folk Festival (Woodfordia).South Get ready for a course that’s stacked with old classics and a chance to be the first Australians to conquer the all-new 2019 obstacles.
1st & 2nd June 2019
One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, the Brisbane Marathon Festival has iconic resonance with the 1982 Commonwealth Games where the famed Robert de Castella was first across the line in a celebrated victory.
26th August 2019
Run with 30000 other like minded people across Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks. The Sunday MailBridge to Brisbane fun run is a day for you to enjoy this fabulous city
VICTORIA
Sunday 28th July 2019
Whether it is completing the 3km walk with friends and family, taking on their first full 42.2km Marathon, or just aiming for a new personal best time, there is an event for everyone!
Sunday 13th October 2019
Whether it is completing the 3km walk with friends and family, taking on their first full 42.2km Marathon, or just aiming for a new personal best time, there is an event for everyone!
October 19th & 20th 2019
Described as the ideal Tough Mudder location, Lardner Park provides the perfect mix of muddy flats, lush rolling hills and thick shrub for Tough Mudder Melbourne. Guaranteed to have more Melbourne Mud then ever before, your legs will be crying for some hard ground.
ACT
14th April 2019
September 2019
Join us as we walk, jog or run the 1km, 5km or 10km courses. Rally the little ones and set a new goal for your family this September.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Sunday 15th September 2019
Join in the fun in the Westpac City to Bay races include a 3km, 6km, 12km, Dog Walk or Half Marathon
TASMANIA
Sunday 18th November 2018
Looking for a challenge? The Point to Pinnacle is the World’s Toughest Half Marathon covering 21.1 kilometres in distance but also climbing 1,270 metres in height. Alternatively you can take on the 10km Point to Pub
2019 - Date TBA
The Flinders Island festival is still very much a community weekend encouraging as many people to participate at any speed, pace or gait they please. We encourage pram pushing and dog running in the FIAAI 5 and the Pub2Pub 26km
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
23rd February 2019
Highly regarded worldwide and one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island. Whether competing as a solo, duo or team, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a ‘team’ event.
16th March 2019
The swim comprises two races over two distances from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island – a direct crossing (19.7km) and a 25km ultra-marathon.
The swim is open to solos, duos, and teams of four and six.
2019 - Date TBA
The Chevron City to Surf in Perth, Western Australia on Sunday, 26 August 2018 has a 42km marathon, 21km half marathon, 12km, 4km fun run and walk events and a 4km wheelchair event.
You can create a fundraising page for any event around the country. These are just an example of the events you could participate in.
Hear from previous Shake It Up heroes
Our Hero Grace take on the Tough Mudder for Parkinson’s
Frank Shakes It Up for Parkinson’s in the Noosa Triathalon
Coxy’s Long Walk for Parkinson’s
Jodi’s Mum Inspired her to Run a Half Marathon for Parkinson’s
Lloyd Runs a Marathon to Honour his Dad
