CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (Vinnies QLD) today.

Looking for your next challenge?

Surf, swim, run, walk, climb or compete, or even give up coffee for the month – challenge yourself your way!

Do something no one has ever done before and turn it into a fundraiser for Vinnies QLD to help those in need.

Here is some inspiration on how you could challenge yourself

Take on a challenge for Vinnies QLD through setting yourself a challenge and asking for people to sponsor you.

Walk 42km (a marathon) in one day

Set a location to do your walk, make sure you have a fundraising target, train hard and start fundraising!

Ride your bike from Cairns to Brisbane

Map out a track to ride your bike, set a fundraising goal, start training and fundraising.

Challenge yourself not to drink coffee for a month

Challenge yourself not to drink coffee for a month Are you known as a big coffee drinker? Pledge to stop drinking coffee for the whole month and ask people to sponsor you.

Hike across Tasmania three peaks track

Pick a location to walk throughout Australia or around the world and ask your friends and family for donations to help keep you motivated.

Create your own fundraising page and get started

Register your fundraiser

Set yourself a challenge. It could be giving up coffee, running 20km a day for a week or riding to work every day... there are so many ways to fundraise, and we will be here every step of the way. Contact us if you need inspiration!

Set up your fundraising page

Finalise the details of how you want to fundraise, set your fundraising goal and personalise your page with a profile image and bio.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Spread the word and tell everyone you are fundraising for Vinnies QLD. Post on social media, send out SMS's, email your friends, family or community groups. Use our online fundraising resources to help you fundraise.

Want to join an existing event instead?

Take on a challenge for Vinnies QLD through an in-person active event in your town or city. Register to the event and then set up an online fundraising page.

Eva Air Brisbane Marathon Festival

7th June 2026

Gold Coast Marathon Festival

4th & 5th July 2026

7Cairns Marathon Festival

12th July 2026

Sunshine Coast Marathon

3rd August 2026

Sign up to Brisbane most iconic active event today

Save the Date for Bridge to Brisbane: Sunday, 13th of September 2026.

Bridge to Brisbane is Queensland’s biggest fun run, taking you on a scenic journey through the city. With 10km and 4.5km courses, it’s a fun and inclusive event for all ages, celebrating fitness and community spirit.

Click here to register interest to Bridge to Brisbane and fundraise for Vinnies QLD to help those in need.