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The Challenge

What is The Dream Run?

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The Dream Run is a month-long fitness event that is challenging YOU to walk or run 50km, 100km or 150km in June.

How much does it cost to register?

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It's FREE to register for The Dream Run. Simply register via the link below and help Australian kids in need dream big! 

Register here: https://www.thedreamrun.com.au/register-select

When and where does the challenge take part? 

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The Dream Run is a virtual fitness challenge so you can take part anywhere that suits you to complete your kilometres throughout the month of June.

How do I log my kilometres? 

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There are two ways to track your kilometres:

Option 1: Connect your fundraising page via a fitness app (i.e. MapMyFitness, Strava, Fitbit or Garmin)

Option 2: Log your KM manually

Head to our 'How to log KMs' page for more information - https://www.thedreamrun.com.au/how-to-log-kms

Fundraising

Where do the funds I raise go?

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Your fundraising will help The Smith Family support children in need to participate fully in their education, so they can achieve better life outcomes overall. To find out more about The Smith Family and their programs, click here.

How do I raise funds?

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Our top fundraising tip is to ask your family and friends to support your challenge to help kids in need. You can ask them by:

  • Sending them an email 
  • Or Share your fundraising page on social media 

You've got this! 

Are there rewards for fundraising?

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Absolutely! You're doing amazing things so we want to reward you for your efforts to help kids in need dream big. 

  • When you raise $36 to provide a Book Pack to help give a child the gift of reading, you’ll earn your official Dream Run t-shirt to wear with pride as you complete your challenge, along with an activity tracker, personalised QR code poster and more!

  • When you raise $165 to provide 3 Primary School Packs to help give 3 children the best start at school, you’ll go into the draw to WIN 1 of 2 $5,000 Dream Holiday vouchers!

  • PLUS you can get rewarded for inviting a friend! Teamwork makes the DREAM work, and when you invite a friend or colleague to take on the challenge with you this June, you BOTH go into the draw to WIN a $1,000 Airbnb stay.

How do I get a 'Dream Big' T-shirt?

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We're glad you asked! All you have to do is raise $36 on your Dream Run fundraising page and you'll unlock your 'Dream Big' T-shirt. 

You'll need to claim your T-shirt (and confirm your size) via your dashboard, and then we'll send it to you so you can wear it LOUD and PROUD!