BECOME A TELETHON HERO IN 2026
Telethon Heroes will challenge themselves not just to run or walk, but to make a difference in the lives of WA kids by fundraising at least $750 for Telethon.
Telethon Heroes will receive exclusive race day VIP treatment comprising of guaranteed entry for their chosen distance, including SOLD OUT events, official merchandise, VIP Race Day treatment with food and drinks, dedicated VIP toilets and express race pack collection at expo.
In 2025, due to the generous support of the Perth Running Festival community, the Perth Running Festival was the largest single community fundraiser for Telethon.
Every dollar raised helps over 160 beneficiaries dedicated to transforming the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Western Australia.
TELETHON HERO BENEFITS
Commit to fundraising $750* as a Telethon Hero** and receive guaranteed entry into Perth Running Festival*** (including sold out distances), dedicated race day support staff and EXCLUSIVE VIP runner treatment pre-and-post-race including:
* All approved Telethon Heroes must fundraise a minimum of $750 through their 2026 Perth Running Festival Grassrootz page for Telethon to receive their Telethon Hero race day benefits.
** Submitting your application does not guarantee your acceptance as a Telethon Hero. Telethon Hero places are limited and applications are offered and accepted at the sole discretion of our charity partner Telethon. All approved Telethon Heroes must fundraise a minimum of $750 through their 2026 Perth Running Festival Grassrootz page for Telethon to receive their Telethon Hero race day benefits.
*** All Telethon Heroes are responsible for paying their Perth Running Festival registration fees. Any fundraising amount / minimum does not include your race registration fees.
HELP US SUPPORT TELETHON
We are very proud to be supporting Telethon as the charity partner for the 2026 Perth Running Festival.
In 2025, due to the generous support of the Perth Running Festival community, the Perth Running Festival was the largest single community fundraiser for Telethon.
We’re asking YOU to join us and take action to help support over 150 beneficiaries through Telethon dedicated to transforming and positively impacting the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children in WA.
Sign up to fundraise for Telethon now and help provide equipment for children in hospital, critical services for children with disabilities and life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged children.
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