If you've registered for Connor's Run your tee is on the way! 

More info about T-shirt delivery is here: https://www.connorsrun.com/blog/t-shirt-update

You may notice on the back of the tee we have our sponsors, we encourage you to support the companies who support us! As well as Aeternum Fortis, Latin for 'Eternal Strength', Aeternum Fortis first appeared on t-shirts and wristbands that Connor's friends sold to raise money for his treatment. 

Wear your tee with pride this September and beyond. 

This year we also have T-shirt recycling available. Learn more HERE.

Connor's Run has always been about more fun than run. Enjoy entertainment along the way, be on lookout for our dance zone, brain teaser alley, bands, cheer squads and more!

Our 18.8km and 9.6km course is one-way, and you will need to find your own way home from the finish party.

The NEW 3km Little Bird Loop is located at Alexandra Gardens, starting and ending at our finish party.

The route is inspired by a run that Connor did to train for his school’s rowing season.

Traditionally there has been two distances, an 18.8km route which commences in Hampton, and a 9.6km route which begins at St Kilda’s Catani Gardens. This year a new wave, the 3km ‘Little Bird Loop’ is being introduced at the finish line, perfect for families, and those who like a shorter route.

These distances are of relevance as they signify; the age that Connor lost his battle, 18 years and 8 months; his birthday, 9 June, and the 3 little birds being an icon in the foundation’s logo, signifying Connor’s love for the Bob Marley song ‘Three Little Birds’.

COURSE UPDATE
This year due to construction works in the City of Melbourne, the finish line has been moved forward approximately 80 metres. 

Please make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to enjoy warm ups, temporary tattoos and to fill out your ‘I will’ affirmation.

To ensure you’re fully prepared for the big day, here’s some Very Important Event Info you need to know:


EVENT ENTRY

Remember to take your Connor’s Run T-shirt and bib with you on the day. Your bib will be your ticket into the event. If you don’t have safety pins at home to pin your bib to your T-shirt, these will be available at each start. There will be a limited bag drop available at each start, but we ask you to please bring as little as possible with you, and that you BYO bag.

START TIMES

18.8KM Hampton, 8AM:
Ferdinando Gardens on Beach Road at the end of Small St, Hampton.
Public Transport info: Take Sandringham line to Hampton Station.

9.6KM St Kilda, 8AM & 9.30AM: 
Catani Gardens, St Kilda.
Public Transport info: Take tram 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 135

3KM Little Bird Loop, 10.30AM: 
Connor's Run finish party, Alexandra Gardens.
Public Transport info: Take train to Flinders Street Station, or tram along Swanston St/St Kilda Rd.

If you cannot remember what wave you registered for, please reach out to us info@connorsrun.com and we'll let you know. You can also see your wave on your bib.

KEEPING YOU SAFE

Please remember to write your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact name and phone number on the back of your bib. 

Can't make it to our Melbourne event? No worries! Embrace the spirit of Connor's Run Your Way Any Day throughout September. Channel your inner Connor with your own "I WILL" affirmation. Just like Connor did in his yoga class with his "I WILL be Awesome" mantra, create your own personal statement for strength and motivation.

Now, it's time to move. Take on a challenge of any kind: run, walk, roll, hop, skip, jump, dance – the possibilities are endless!

Feeling extra ambitious? Join our 120,000 Step Challenge! Step up for brain cancer and take on this 12-day challenge, starting September 15th. Why 120,000 steps? It represents the 120 of children diagnosed with brain cancer under 12 years old in Australia each year. Complete the challenge and log your steps on your fundraising page for a chance to win a Garmin Forerunner watch valued at $299!*

Whether you choose the step challenge, create your own fitness adventure, or join in any way you can, make it awesome! Every step, every move you make makes a difference in the fight against childhood brain cancer.

Remember: Your ticket for our one day event also includes admission to Your Way Any Day, so everyone can now have ALL of September to help us make BRAINS MATTER! 

Don't forget to share to socials and tag @rcdfoundation

Learn more

It's not over at the finish line! To celebrate your achievement we're putting on a big party after the run. The After Party doesn't stop until 12.30pm, so please stay and soak up the afterglow of your great effort and enjoy some incredible food, free activities, entertainment, and FUN. 

After running, walking, or skipping through the course you'll be greeted by:


•Lots of cheers and applause
•Yummy food, drinks, and our delicious BBQ for sale
•Flower Wall with our Ambassador, NYT bestselling author, Sally Hepworth
•Lululemon Yoga Zone
•Activation with Presenting Partner Swisse
•Suzuki Jimny, generously donated by Brighton Suzuki (winner drawn in October, to be in the draw have $100 on your FUNdraising page by September 30)
•Activation with Supporting Partner Saucony
•Belle Property/hockingstuart Photo Wall
•Affirmation Wall
•The Charltons Band
•Physio Sports Massage
•Activation with Supporting Partner Future Recycling
•RCD Merch Store
•BGS & FGS Erg Challenge
•Coles BBQ
•Robert Connor Dawes BGS VII boat on display
•Southern Media Live

• There will be water/Gatorade stops along the way, every three or so kilometres. If you need more fluids, pick up a CR water bottle on the day for $10.
• Your Myki card for a return trip on public transport.
• EFTPOS card if you’d like to purchase RCD Foundation merchandise, or food and drink at the finish. We will also have activations from our partners.
• Don't forget to fill out your "I WILL" statement on your bib. You can do this at home, or you'll get a chance before the run. Connor's "I WILL" was "I WILL be awesome".
• Asthma sufferers should bring their medication. Our first aid is not legally allowed to carry these.

If you don't want to run in your CR Tee, you can purchase a dry fit singlet ($25, limited quantities available) at either start points. We’ll also have water bottles, caps, visors, and a limited number of other popular RCD merchandise items available.

More RCD merchandise will also be available to purchase at the finish.

BAG DROP

Bring as little as possible!
Due to the wonderful but large response to the event, we ask you to avoid using the bag drop if you can. It's best to bring as few things as possible so that you don't need to bring a bag to drop off. If you do, make sure the bag can be closed fully. Your bag will be transported to the finish line - available to collect after the run, on the grass area behind the rowing sheds.

We will look after them but we do not accept responsibility for lost or damaged goods left with the bag drop.

Hot tip: Organise to share a bag as a group!

We ask all walkers to carry their own bag and not check them in.

Every year since the very first Connor’s Run, we ask participants to write an ‘I WILL’ affirmation on their bibs. This goes back to when Connor had rehabilitation from his brain tumour treatments with his yoga therapist Patricia. During one of the sessions, Patricia instructed Connor through an affirmation. She told Connor to make a commitment to do ‘something’, whatever Connor wanted that to be. She told him it should start with ‘I WILL...’ and gave examples: ‘I will enjoy my time with my family.’ ‘I will work on improving my right side.’ She told Connor to quietly meditate on his affirmation and that he could share it with her or keep it to himself. Without hesitation Connor said, ‘I WILL BE AWESOME!’. 

We encourage all participants to pledge their ‘I WILL’ in memory of Connor’s own awesome spirit. What will you commit to in September? Will you keep it simple, or take on a new challenge in 2024? Whether you’re doing Connor’s Run Your Way Any Day, or joining our More Fun Than Run on September 15, all we ask is that you make it awesome. This year, our friends at Sharpie have generously donated pens to all participants, perfect for writing your ‘I WILL’.

Connor’s Run is our largest fundraising event of the year and we greatly appreciate any and all donations. You can continue fundraising throughout September, as we monitor fundraising even after event day, and will provide you with any additional rewards you’ve earned as you achieve them. 



JIMNY CHANCE TO WIN

Thanks to our generous friends at Brighton Suzuki, we have a brand new Suzuki Jimny XL, valued at $42,000 to give away this year!

To be in it to win it, simply have $100 on your individual FUNdraising page to automatically gain entry into the draw. And when you fundraise $1000 or more, you double your chance!

Learn more

Login to your FUNdraising dashboard where you can do a range of things! 

- Buy additonal tickets
- Increase your FUNdraising target 
- Change your I Will
- View your ticket details (wave, and time)
- Log fitness activity 
- Update your blog

And more!