Welcome to Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing vital programs for families with seriously ill children.
The very first Ronald McDonald House in Australia opened in Camperdown next to the Children’s Hospital in 1981. In 1995, RMHC Greater Western Sydney (GWS) relocated the House to Westmead to continue providing vital services to families after the hospital had relocated to Western Sydney. Today, our Westmead House provides a safe place to stay for around 2,000 families per year.
Through our accommodation and support services, we strive to keep families together when life gets turned upside down due to a child’s illness. Our Houses and Programs are run by a tirelessly hard working team of staff and volunteers, aided by the generous support of our donors and corporate partners.
The Australian Outback Marathon is committed to supporting this amazing initiative and we will be donating $25 in 2025 for every booking we receive, with a goal of raising a minimum of $25,000 every year.
For more information on funded projects or to donate please visit the RMHC website.
Dolly’s Dream is committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.
Welcome to Anangu Communities Foundation— a charitable organisation established by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia to fund projects that make an impact in the areas of health, education, cultural preservation, as well as economic and social participation within Anangu Communities.
Working alongside indigenous communities in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and the central desert region of Australia, we recognise and acknowledge that Anangu are the traditional custodians and are one of the oldest living cultures in the world. With the vast geographical distances between remote communities and services, it presents a unique set of challenges and complexities, and with your support we can continue to fund Anangu lead projects that will have a meaningful impact, empowering Anangu communities to thrive.
Running through Anangu Country will be an incredible life experience. Considering the riches, you will take away, why not leave a little something behind. Your support can help to elevate educational outcomes for Anangu students, keep community and culture thriving or support quality health outcomes for Anangu.
For more information on funded projects or to donate please visit their website.
The Australian Outback Marathon will always be held on the last Saturday in July. The dates for the next few years are:
Entries to the Australian Outback Marathon are only available as part of a Package and there are no “Entry Only” options available.
There are four different events for you to choose from
We strongly encourage ALL participants to get involved in one of the events
The 6km fun run/walk and the 11km fun run/walk are open to all ages.
To participate in the Half-Marathon you must be aged 15 years or older on race day. To participate in the Marathon you must be 18 years or older on race day.
Exceptions may apply so please contact us at sales@australianoutbackmarathon.com if you require any further information.
Your race pack will be waiting for you when you check in to the hotel. If you have elected to arrive at the Ayers Rock Resort prior to the start of your itinerary please let us know and we will organise to make your race pack available.
NOTE: for all activities that are included in your itinerary you MUST be in possession of your wrist band which you will receive when you pick up your race-pack. This includes all tours, transfers (other than upon your arrival), all meals (including resort breakfast) and transfers to and from the race start/finish area.
If you have elected to purchase a “No Accommodation” package, please ensure that you have notified us of your accommodation choice NO LATER than the first Friday in July.
All events will have distance markers at every kilometre. In addition, each kilometre sign will also have the distance in miles on the sign. Also, the entire course will be clearly marked with “arrowed” signage to ensure that you will always know which way to go when out on the course.
Each different event will have its signage colour-coded according to the distance
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