Supporting Brain Matters

To beat the #1 cancer killer of young people


Registrations for our 14th Connor's Run open Thursday 7 May, 7pm (AEST).

Connor's Run Melbourne: Sunday September 13, 2026.
Bayside to the Boatsheds
Your Way Any Day: Whole month of September, anywhere in the world


2025 FUNDRAISING TOTAL
% of 2025's $1,600,000 Goal
Raised By 5353 Big hearted fundraisers
$ 1,765,885
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A FUN RUN THAT ISN'T ABOUT
Running or Winning

Since its inception in 2013, Connor’s Run has become Australia’s largest event for paediatric brain cancer, celebrating and commemorating the life of Robert Connor Dawes who lost his battle with brain cancer at just 18 years of age. 


MORE ABOUT THE RUN

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Your Chance To
Win!

Thanks to our Presenting Partner Hyundai Help for Kids, when you FUNdraise $100 or more you'll automatically go in the draw to win a brand new Hyundai Inster SUV, valued at $38,990 driveaway. And when you FUNdraise $1000 or more, you'll double your chance!*
hyundai chance to win
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2026 Pricing

All registrations include our 2026 Connor's Run limited edition tee.

Hot tip: Register between 4-6 people to save on shipping and receive 10% off at checkout.
Max of 6 registrations per transaction.

Extra Early Bird

7 May – 16 May

Early Bird

17 May – 9 June

Regular

10 June – 14 August

AUSTRALIA / REST OF WORLD
ADULT
ONE DAY
MELBOURNE
$65
$70
$80
YOUTH
ONE DAY
MELBOURNE
$45
$50
$60
ADULT
YOUR WAY ANY DAY
$50
$55
$65
YOUTH
YOUR WAY ANY DAY
$30
$35
$45
US
ADULT
YOUR WAY ANY DAY
$40
YOUTH
YOUR WAY ANY DAY
$30

WHERE THE FUNDS GO

Thanks to your support of Connor’s Run we have been able to invest in world class research, care, and development projects.

You are helping change the odds for young people with brain cancer. Look what you’ve done and continue to help us do... Go you!

Research

Through our strategic collaborations across Australia, the US, and globally, we’re bringing world-class research to Australia, and investing in clinical trials helping to accelerate better treatment options for kids with brain cancer.

Care

We are supporting families by organising and funding emotionally invaluable music therapy. These programs give comfort to both the patient and the family are often not covered by insurance.

Development

Inspiring the next generation of brain cancer practitioners & researchers. Through funding travel grants, conferences and PhD Scholarships. We’re putting brain matters on the map.

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