WHAT’S YOUR REASON FOR RUNNING?

Perth’s best day out and one of Western Australia’s most iconic fundraising events is back again for 2026!

Move, connect and make a lasting impact towards medical research at this year’s HBF Run for a Reason. 

World-class Perkins researchers are fighting to defeat Australia’s toughest diseases but breakthroughs don’t happen without support. That’s where you come in. Every step you take and every cent you raise will fund and support cutting edge research and breakthroughs for treating cancer, heart disease diabetes and rare diseases. 

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or stepping up to your first major event, there’s a distance to suit you. However you choose to take part, you’re making a big difference. 

Getting started is simple: 

1. Register for HBF Run for a Reason 2026
2. Choose the Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research as your charity.
3. Set up your fundraising page and share your story.

On race day, you’ll be helping drive discoveries that save lives.