/
Supporter Events

EVEnts

The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research

You’re invited to help us tackle brain cancer by supporting our events. Here you’ll find upcoming events MHF is hosting or partnering – and other events our supporters are hosting to help us raise funds. So grab your family and friends and join our tribe in our fight against brain cancer!

Drawn 21 July

Big Three Trek 6.0 Raffle

Support The Junee Crew by entering their Big Three Trek Raffle!
Drawn 13th August

WIN a 2026 Ford Everest

The raffle is apart of the fundraising efforts by Club Maitland City’s CEO Ian and Marketing Manager Hayley as they challenge themselves in upcoming MHF Larapinta and Everest Base Camp adventure treks.
Sunday |  June 21

Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival 2026

With a variety of distances on offer there’s something for everyone to experience the excitement of crossing the finish line along Hervey Bay’s iconic foreshore.
June 27 - July 25

Ridin’ 4 Mates IV | Tropics to the Bush

A dedicated team of 20 riders are pushing their limits on an incredible journey from Darwin to Bulga, riding 4,300 kilometres over the course of a month.
Friday - Sunday |  26th June - 28 June

The Big Three Trek 6.0

A highlight of the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round!
Saturday |  July 11

FRIDAY 400 FUNDRAISER

One dream. 30 teams. 50km each. $150k goal.
Sunday |  July 19

Hunter Valley Winery Run 2026

The running festival features a marathon, half marathon, 10.5km, 5km, and a 2km ‘Kids Marathon’.
Saturday |  25th July

Sip & Sing

Join us for a fun-filled night of karaoke, laughs and fundraising.
Friday |  7th August

The Calibre Cup Charity Golf Day

Win $50K for yourself + $50K for charity! Join The Calibre Cup Charity Golf Day & support brain cancer research. Every swing counts.
Sunday |  August 9

2026 Voltaren City2Surf

Dust off your favourite dress-up or throw on your fave fitness getup, and run, jog, or walk your way to Bondi.
Sunday |  September 13

Transurban Bridge to Brisbane

Get ready to RUN FOR FUN when Queensland’s biggest, brightest, and best-loved fun run returns for it’s 30th Birthday in 2026!
Saturday |  5 September

Long Lunch for Trude

Tickets include lunch & a beverage package including Farmer’s Wife gin and tonics.
Sunday |  September 13

Ramsay Health Care Lake Mac Run

Join in on the Half Marathon, 10.5km Fun Run and 4km Family Scamper.
Saturday |  October 24

Bondi to Manly Ultra

It’s an urban ultra – a race like no other around the most spectacular harbour in the world.

Grip Star Sock x MHF

Step Up for a Cause! | Grip Star Socks  x Mark Hughes Foundation Crew Socks

Would you like to host your own event?

There are plenty of ways to raise funds for the MHF; whether you organise a bake sale, trivia night, music gig, casual clothes day or exhibition – there really is no limit!

Would you like to host your own event?

There are plenty of ways to raise funds for the MHF; whether you organise a bake sale, trivia night, music gig, casual clothes day or exhibition – there really is no limit!

Donate today & help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

You are now leaving the Mark Hughes Foundation website to go to The University of Newcastle website. Do you wish to proceed?