Austin · Ethan · Isaac — 355km. Starting 1 June 2026.
Three mates are running from Bathurst to Newcastle — 355 kilometres on foot — to raise funds and awareness for the Black Dog Institute.
The Challenge
Starting 1 June 2026, Isaac, Ethan, and Austin will run the full 355km from Bathurst to Newcastle, NSW — crossing the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley over 6 days, finishing on Saturday 6 June.
This isn't just a physical challenge. It's a statement — that we can do hard things, that we can push through the dark miles, and that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
The Team
Three young Australians taking on the challenge of their lives.
Isaac is part of the team taking on the 355km run from Bathurst to Newcastle for the Black Dog Institute.
Ethan is running alongside Isaac and Austin to raise funds and awareness for mental health support.
Austin is joining Ethan and Isaac for the 355km challenge from Bathurst to Newcastle.
Why We Run
Mental illness doesn't discriminate — it affects 1 in 5 Australians every year. Men's mental health often goes unspoken, with many feeling the weight of societal expectations to remain strong and silent in the face of struggle. It's time to break that silence.
By donating, you're helping provide essential resources — therapy, counselling, and support programs specifically designed for the challenges men face. We're running to ensure no man has to fight his battles alone. That's why we're raising funds for the Black Dog Institute — to support crucial mental health research and services that help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.
When the team hits that finish line in Newcastle, it won't just be 355km — it'll be every donation, every message of support, and every person who felt a little less alone because of this run.
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Support the Run
Every dollar goes directly to the Black Dog Institute via Team Black Dog — Australia's official mental health fundraising platform.
Donations are processed securely by the Black Dog Institute. Tax deductible.
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Updates from the Bathurst to Newcastle team as the campaign builds toward June.