Run for Sick Kids 2026
Some incredibly special entrants in the Orange Running Festival jumped on board and registered with us to either go solo or put a team together and 'Run for Sick Kids' to help us care for sick and injured children at Ronald McDonald House Central West.
Every dollar raised STAYS IN THE CENTRAL WEST and helps families stay close to the care and support they need when their child is in hospital.
'Run for Sick Kids' helps raise funds for vital programs in our region - including our House in Orange and our Hospital Cart in the Dubbo Base Hospital.
Since opening we've supported over 2000 families with accommodation and over 1400 families in the Paediatric and Special Care Nursery in Dubbo. Our program will soon include a Hospitality Cart at the Bathurst Hospital in early 2026.
Sponsor a lap or donate to Sas and Maddi's page - every dollar counts!
Sas and Maddi are completing 100kms in one day to raise vital funding and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW
27th September 2026
BLOOMFIELD OVAL - Next door to Ronald McDonald House Central West, Orange Hospital
Brandon Connolly just donated $106.75- Michelle George just donated $55.95
- Chris just donated $55.95
Cash from just donated $685.55
Eftpos from just donated $2072.00- Mads & Sas just donated $190.00
- Sale Street Real Estate just donated $1040.00
- Alex Baker just donated $106.75
- Chloe Webb just donated $55.95
- Meg Aumuller just donated $15.00
- Anonymous just donated $11.92
- Grant & Judith Davis just donated $55.95
- Justene Priest just donated $55.95
- Hayley Lees just donated $55.95
- Jessica Perri just donated $55.95
- Tim Nave just donated $106.75
- Brigitte Allgood just donated $55.95
- Altus Insurance just donated $1000.00
- Fords Civil just donated $216.50
- Emily Piper Matt Boss just donated $190.00
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Run For Sick Kids Running Cap
Thanks to our incredible sponsor,
Our City Real Estate we have a fabulous Running Cap to show the world that you are supporting 'Run for Sick Kids'
These amazing caps are lightweight and quick-dry with a mid-profile, unstructured snapback. The cap features a single front panel and a practical plastic snapback closure, ideal for versatile outdoor wear and for looking good while running!
All Participants in 'Run for Sick Kids' who raise over $190 will receive a cap for FREE as a special thank you from us. We'll be in contact with those fundraising superstars when the caps arrive!
Raising $190 covers the cost of a 1 night stay for a family at Ronald McDonald House in Orange - how good!
Available for purchase at the Orange Running Festival 14-15 March and at '100kms for Sick Kids' on 12 April.
Caps are $40 each and every cent goes to Ronald McDonadl House Central West NSW
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Orange Running Festival
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us on Sunday, the 15th of March 2026 for the 'Our City Real Estate Orange Running Festival' and enjoy a weekend away in the renowned food and wine region of Orange in Central West NSW.
The festival caters for all ages and abilities with a distance for everyone.
Sunday begins with our distance program consisting of the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon along a scenic, all sealed, gently undulating course in the cool climate of Orange.
Later in the morning the Orange Running Festival features their Mile events – Primary School Dash (K-6), Secondary School Dash (7-12), plus the Orange Community Mile.
The Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses have been World Athletics/AIMS certified and are eligible for earning ranking points, and for championships and events requiring qualification times.
Orange Running Festival supports several community organisations in the Orange area, including the RFS, Scouts, Cycling without Age and local schools. These organisations also help make the event a success each year by volunteering their service.
The Orange Running Festival is owned and operated by the Orange Runners Club. The first Festival was held in 2007 and has grown to be one of the premier Festivals on the running calendar each year. The festival continues to be a big supporter of local charities and businesses and due to the Festival’s success, makes significant donations each year.
If you are not in Orange and can't join the Orange Running Festival on 15th March 2025 you can still participate!
We would love you to join us and Run, Walk, Swim or Cycle for Sick Kids
Nominate how many km's you would like to do on the 15th March or set a goal to Run, Walk, Swim or Cycle during the month of March
Register to 'Run for Sick Kids' on our Page below
and then
Get your neighbours, workmates, friends and family to sponsor you
Every dollar helps us support families with ill and injured children from across the Central West
Why not set a goal of kilometres from your home town to Ronald McDonald House in Orange
Ideas for examples of distances you could select as your goal:
Parkes to Ronald McDonald House is 88 kms
Forbes is 101 kms
Dubbo is 121 kms
Walk, Run, Cycle or Swim this distance during the month of March for Ronald McDonald House Central West
Search for a Run for Sick Kids Participant Here
Get connected, track progress and join our community of awesome runners (and walkers!)
Register to Run or Walk for us at the Orange Runner's Festival on 15th March 2026
Want to make a difference right now? Donate Now Below
FAQs
YES! Please make sure you sign up on the Orange Running Festival website by going to Orange Running Festival
To be a participant in 'Run for Sick Kids 2026' you also need to sign up for the actual event on the Orange Running Festival Page. Entry fee applies
Firstly you are raising awareness and getting your community talking about Ronald McDonald House.
Secondly any fundraising you do stays here in the Central West and helps us support families when their child needs treatment at Orange and Dubbo Hospitals.
Orange Running Festival Website
