Run For Sick Kids
at the
Orange Running Festival 2026
Support Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW
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 you raise helps families stay close to the care and support they need when their child is in hospital. Your contribution funds vital programs in our region - including our House in Orange and our Hospitality Cart in the Dubbo Base Hospital.
Since opening we've supported over 1800 with accommodation and over 1000 families in the Paediatric and Special Care Nursery in Dubbo
Register
Get a team together or go solo!
Every dollar raised helps us support families with Sick and Injured Kids in the Central West
Track
Keep an eye on your progress and help us reach our goal of raising 365 nights of accommodation for our families
Fundraise
It costs on average $190 per night to accommodate a family at Ronald McDonald House Central West
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us on Sunday, the 15th of March 2026 for the 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.
Starting at 11am, we feature our Mile events – Primary School Dash (K-6), Secondary School Dash (7-12), plus the Orange Community Mile.
Our 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.
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
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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.
Register to Run for Sick Kids 2026
and you'll be helping families from across Central West NSW
