STOP BREAST
& OVARIAN CANCER IN THEIR TRACKS.
Registrations open Thursday 12th February.
Introducing the 2026 MDC Melbourne Half Marathon!
We are taking another step forward this Mother's Day, going the distance for breast and ovarian cancer research with our first ever Half Marathon in Melbourne.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first half marathon, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful. Register your interest now and help us make this inaugural event unforgettable.
Registrations open Thursday 12 February.
OUR IMPACT
Raising funds and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research
28 years
walking and running
$50.8 million
donated since 1998
More than 85 events
Australia wide
Relive the Mother's Day Classic 2025
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research
Since 1998, we’ve been dedicated to walking, running and fundraising to save women’s lives on Mother’s Day.
In 2024, we took one step further and made it our mission to stop both ovarian and breast cancer in their tracks.
In the last 28 years, our community has donated $48.23 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and since 2024, $2.57 million to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Tribute Wall
HONOUR . SUPPORT . REMEMBER
Wendy Braid
Kathleen
I continue doing this for my amazing mum still miss and love you everyday
Kris
I’m so Proud of You! Keep Fighting You got this! 🩷
Marisa
This year we will be running for you. You were a ray of sunshine. You will always live in us.
Tracey Lila Spokes Lazovic
I am honouring my dear Cousin Tracey who passed away from breast cancer on 30 July 2025. She fought for two years of breast cancer in Malaysia She was the most beautiful and loving and colourful lady with the biggest smile always I will always honour you and walk every single year on Mother’s Day classic to continue your legend because you deserve it Thank you for allowing me to do this for you No more suffering Forever in my heart always love you forever Will miss you so much Love your cousin Theresa
Martine
An amazing sister, daughter, wife and mother The strongest person I have ever known Forever in our hearts xx
Carolyn Cheeseman
My sister, my friend. You are so missed by me, your 3 amazing kids, your family and your huge community of friends. I wish I could change the outcome. I hope you are walking next to us every Mothers Day, my Lacey ❤️
David
The most lovely and beautiful man
My mum
I love you mum!
Thinking of my beautiful mum xx
Irene L
I walked in honour of Irene L, taken too swiftly and too young
Julie
Love and miss you Julie xx you were my work Mum and will forever be in my heart 💙
Miss you mum 🥰