The challenge
What is 86K for a Cure?
86k for a Cure is a month-long fitness challenge taking place this March. You can choose to run or walk throughout the month to complete 86km for the 86 children who are diagnosed with cancer each month in Australia. Although this is designed to be a running and walking challenge, you can cycle, swim, roll, ride or choose any other activity to complete your 86km. Register now
How much does it cost to register?
It’s FREE! Simply click here to register for 86K for a Cure 2025, and join us to help the 86 kids who are diagnosed with cancer each month in Australia.
When is 86K for a Cure?
Your 86km challenge will take place from 1 March - 31 March 2025.
Where is 86K for a Cure?
86K for a Cure is a virtual fitness challenge so you can take part anywhere! In your local area, parks, trails, tracks, coastal walks, at the gym or anywhere that suits you.
What if I run or walk more than 86km during March?
You are a Children’s Cancer Institute superstar! Every kilometre you complete will be dedicated to a child diagnosed with cancer.
Do we have to walk OR run or can we cycle or swim?
You can conquer your 86km's however you like - walk, run, swim, cycle, roll and together we'll raise funds to find a cure for childhood cancer and help save lives.
Are there any rewards?
Every participant will receive badges on their online fundraising page when milestones are completed; such as when you get your first donation, log your first kilometre or share your page online.
When you raise $86, you will receive a free 86K for a Cure t-shirt!
How do I log my 86km?
After registering, you will be able to access to your own personal dashboard where you can connect your fitness tracker or app to the website which will sync automatically. If you do not have access to the tracking apps available, you may manually add your kilometres.
What if I start my 86km before 1 March?
We love your enthusiasm! Your kilometres will be tracked once you connect your app and then we will refresh everyone’s stats on 1 March to start 86K for a Cure together.
Fundraising
Where do the funds I raise go?
You will be raising funds for Children's Cancer Institute, the only medical research institute in Australia solely dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Cancer kills more children than any other disease in Australia, around 12 every month, so our research is critical. For those who do survive, two thirds face the prospect of serious long-term health problems, including organ dysfunction, neurocognitive deficits, impaired fertility and secondary cancer.
Everything we do at Children’s Cancer Institute is about helping more kids with cancer not only survive their cancer, but go on to live long, healthy lives. You are directly supporting our research effort to pioneer safer, more targeted treatments for children with cancer.
Find out more about our research at https://www.ccia.org.au/about-the-institute/our-research.
How do I raise funds?
Our top fundraising tip is to ask your family and friends to support your challenge to help find a cure for childhood cancer. The best ways to fundraise is to:
- Send emails to friends and family
- Share your fundraising page on social media
You've got this!
Can I collect cash donations?
All fundraising must be done via your online fundraising page. For more information, please contact 86kforacure@ccia.org.au
Do I have to fundraise?
Yes please – every dollar you raise will go to Children’s Cancer Institute to help find a cure for the 86 kids who are diagnosed with cancer each month in Australia.
Are donations tax deductable?
Yes, all donations made to this event are tax deductable and the donor will receive an automated email with a tax deductable receipt as soon as they make their donation.
I have never fundraised before, what support can I expect?
Don't worry, fundraising can be fun & rewarding. We will support you with 'cut & paste' email templates and toolkits to share with your friends and family.
How do I get an 86K for a Cure t-shirt?
You simply need to raise $86 (or more) for the 86 kids diagnosed with cancer every month and then you'll earn your 86K for a Cure t-shirt to wear proudly throughout your challenge!
How do I claim my 86K for a Cure t-shirt?
You no longer need to claim your t-shirt. Once you raise $86 we'll automatically send you your t-shirt! Please make sure you've put your correct postal address and T-shirt size information in during the registration process and allow up to 10 business days for it to arrive.
When will my 86K for a Cure t-shirt arrive?
We will ship your package from Sydney via Australia Post. Estimated delivery times are provided here - https://auspost.com.au/service-updates/domestic-delivery-times
The App
Does 86K for a Cure have an App?
Yes! We're excited to be launching a brand new app to make logging your activity even easier as you complete your challenge! The app is due to launch in late January 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
How do I download the app?
The app will be available to download via the App Store or Google Play Store. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.
How to do I log in to the app?
When you download the app, you’ll be prompted to enter your email and password. These will be the same as when you signed up online.
If you haven’t registered, you’ll be directed to do so through the app (or you can register here).
If you’re having trouble logging in, please make sure you're attempting to log in using the same email address and password that you set up when you registered.
If needed, you can reset your password by selecting ‘Forgotten your password’ and following the prompts.
If you're still having difficulties logging in, please get in touch with the team. We'll be happy to help!
How do I track my activity?
When you open the app, you’ll see an orange '+' (plus) sign at the bottom of the screen. Click on this and select ‘Start live tracking.’
This will open a map with a ‘Play’ button, press this to start.
When you’re finished, press ‘pause’ then ‘stop’.
You can then either select 'Finish and share' or 'Finish and save'.
If the map doesn’t open, go to your phone settings and make sure you’ve authorised the 86K for a Cure app to use your location.
How do I edit my activity?
If you need to update your activity, open your app and select the ‘Activity’ tab down the bottom.
Scroll down until you see the list of recent activity. Click on the three dots next to the entry you want to edit, then select the pen icon in the top right hand corner. This will allow you to edit.
Once you’ve made your changes, click ‘Save changes’.
How does the app track my fitness activity?
The 86K for a Cure app uses the inbuilt GPS system in your smartphone to track your fitness activity.
GPS estimates your location by using signals from a set of orbiting satellites and the signal from the GPS chip in your device, in the same way any of your maps apps on your phone does.
Why is the app reporting a different distance to the one I did?
This is rare, but occasionally issues may occur during an activity recording period. This can be caused by a few factors, including your phone's operating system attempting to close the app to preserve memory and battery life.
In these circumstances, the activity may report a different distance than you actually travelled, and unfortunately, we cannot ‘fill in’ the missing data.
It is also common that different devices can show slightly different data for the same activity. This is because each device’s GPS chip performs differently.
Issues typically fall into three categories:
- GPS drift: The GPS track generally follows the shape of the road/path but with much less precision.
- Lost GPS signal: If the GPS signal is lost and later re-acquired the pre- and post-signal-loss points will be connected with a straight line.
- GPS bounce: A 'jumpy' GPS signal can cause your activity to report more distance than you actually travelled since each 'zig' and 'zag' of your GPS track has to be accounted for with a straight line connecting them.
If this happens, you can always just go to 'Activity' and manually edit the activity there.
Scroll down until you see the list of recent activities. Click on the three dots next to the entry you want to edit, then select the pen icon in the top right hand corner. This will allow you to edit.
Once you’ve made your changes, click ‘Save changes’.
How do I optimise my phone settings for the app?
To ensure the best GPS ensure you do the following:
- Have a clear view to the sky. Obstructions between the phone and the sky can affect the signal.
- Ensure your device has data enabled.
- Give it time - allow time for the GPS receiver to tune into the satellites before starting an activity.
- Disable any battery saver settings including Power Saving Mode or Battery Management.
Also ensure that the app is granted the appropriate permissions. You can check this by taking the following steps:
iPhone
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- Go to your settings.
- In the list of apps, select the '86K for a Cure app'.
- Click on 'Location.
- Select ‘Always’ when prompted.
Android
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- Turn the phone off/on.
- Turn GPS off/on.
- Go to Settings > Apps > 86K for a Cure app > Permissions > Location.
- Select “Allow all the time”.
Consult dontkillmyapp.com for more information on how to optimise your Android phone settings
Can I connect my other fitness trackers to the app?
You can track your kms using the in-built fitness tracker, or if you prefer, you can connect to your Fitbit, Map My Fitness or Garmin account.
Connecting your existing app or device is easy. Simply open the 86K for a Cure app and follow these steps:
- Select your profile picture on the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to Activity and select ‘Apps and Devices’.
- Select your app and follow the prompts.
- You will be directed to log in via the website.
Why can’t I record an activity that is over 59 minutes?
You may be using an old version of the app if you can’t record activity over 59 minutes. Please ensure you have downloaded and installed all updates (via your App Store).
I've synced my device, but the KMs are not appearing?
Sometimes there is a delay on your devise syncing with the 86K for a Cure App – it shouldn't usually be more than a couple of hours, but very rarely this delay can be up to a day.
If your activity hasn’t uploaded by the next day, please disconnect and reconnect your device.
Where can I find the QR code for my fundraising page?
To make it easier for your friends, family and colleagues to donate, they can scan a QR code directly from your app.
To find the QR code, open the app, click the 'Fundraising' tab at the bottom of the screen, and click the ‘QR code' button under your fundraising total.
How do I share my fundraising page via the app?
Select the 'Fundraising' icon on the bottom of the screen, then select the 'Share page' orange button.
This will give you the options to share your fundraising page across multiple platforms.
