Get active for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research and register for the The Mother’s Day Classic by running or walking the Newcastle event.
The MDC walk/run event will be held on Sunday 11 May and this year the event is raising funds and awareness for vital breast AND ovarian cancer research.
There will be more than 85 event locations nationwide where supporters can walk, run or jog for the cause on Mother’s Day. Bring your family and grab some friends and make a morning of it! Here’s the link to the facebook event.
In past years, more than 300 people took part in the Newcastle MDC walk/run event and the local community raised more than $30,000. This year, organisers are aiming to beat both those numbers.
This year the Newcastle event will take place along the Stockton Foreshore, from Griffith Park – East of Stockton Ferry Terminal, Stockton. It’s a flat 5km loop course that follows the Stockton foreshore walking track taking in views of the Hunter River, Newcastle Harbour, Nobbys Lighthouse and Stockton Beach. Choose from a 5km run or a 5km walk. The run leaves from 7:45am and 8:00am and the walk leaves from 8:30am and 9:00am.
In addition to the 5km walk or run, there will be food and market stalls and more! This year Sugarpop Parties will be face painting for $5 per person, with all proceeds going to MDC charity partners.
Mother’s Day Classic is family friendly and an opportunity to acknowledge those people affected by breast and ovarian cancer and help raise money for life saving research.
To register for the Newcastle event, visit the Mother’s Day Classic website.
Participants will receive a commemorative medallion at the finish line, have access to downloadable race bibs and tribute cards, as well as access to the online fundraising dashboard and fitness tracker.
The event can be accessed by public transport using Newcastle Ferries that depart from Queens Wharf, Newcastle as well as buses to Stockton.
You can also prepare by downloading the online 4k, 8k or 12k plan here thanks to MDC Official Partner, Brooks.
You can also volunteer for the Mother’s Day Classic. As an event day volunteer, you’ll meet new people and become part of a community of committed volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to be part of a team and make your unique contribution.
There are many roles you can play from course set-up, getting walkers and runners underway from the start, greeting them at the finish line and cheering them on around the course. Click here to apply for a shift at your preferred location.
So this Mother’s Day, Move with MDC and join your community at one of the many locations around Australia, and support and honour those touched by breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Get active for breast cancer research and ovarian cancer and register online for the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic at mothersdayclassic.com.au.
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