DonateLife 5K
Fun Run
A free community event presented by Transplant Australia as part of the 2026 Australian Transplant Games in Launceston!
Lace up your runners and join us for the DonateLife 5km Fun Run at the Australian Transplant Games.
Whether you run, jog or walk, this event is all about celebrating life, honouring organ and tissue donors, and supporting the transplant community.
- Sunday 27 September 2026
- From 7.00am
- Inveresk Precinct, Launceston
- Free event - registration required
Join with transplant athletes from around Australia
- Celebrate the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation.
- Honour donors and donor families.
- Hear and share inspiring stories.
- Enjoy a fun and inclusive event for all ages and abilities.
How to register
Free registration is open to the everyone – whether your part of a run club, want to get into running or want to show your support for organ and tissue donation everyone is welcome.
- Click the registration button below
- Create your GameDay account (click sign up)
- Verify your email address (check your spam or junk folder if needed)
- Sign in and select “General Public – DonateLife Fun Run” under entry type
- Complete the remaining registration details
Want to register more than one person? You can add additional participants in Section 6: Summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arrival from 8am for check-in and warm up. The first wave will run from 9:00am (weather pending)
Inveresk Precinct, Launceston, Tasmania; utilising the Launceston Parkrun 5km course.
Its for you! The Fun Run is for all of the local community, regardless of their connection to the Australian Transplant Games. All ages, abilities and backgrounds are welcome to participate.
It’s free!
Registrations are open now until 1 week prior to the event or until we reach capacity.
You can register easily online for free via https://australiantransplantgames.com/get-involved/community/donatelife-5k-fun-run/ and selecting the General Public – Fun Run registration option.
It’s a 5km Fun Run/Walk open to all ages and abilities. The course in mostly flat and uses concrete and gravel pathways.
Yes. All distances are open to walkers, skippers hoppers and rollers to take it at your own pace.
Yes. Prams are welcome in the 5km Fun Run division. Participants with prams may be asked to start toward the rear of wave for safety.
Dogs are not permitted (unless a registered service animal) for the safety of other participants on the course.
Yes. The event aims to provide accessible participation opportunities wherever possible.
No minimum age applies for community participation events. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult.
Yes. First aid and event medical services will be available throughout the course and activation village.
Absolutely. Schools, businesses, sporting clubs and community groups are encouraged to register as individuals and participate together as a group.
Absolutely! There will be an market/food area at the start/finish line that businesses can register to set up a stall and interact with participants and spectators support the event with a stall – reach out to us at contactus@transplant.org.au