This year, the Mother’s Day Classic is going local! Mother’s Day Classic Local combines the flexibility of a virtual fun-run or walk with the community atmosphere seen at physical Mother’s Day Classic events.
HESTA #RunLikeAMum playlist
The HESTA #RunLikeAMum playlist is back in 2021! Tune in to Spotify on Mother’s Day (today!) to hear what songs are inspiring the Mother’s Day Classic community to get active for breast cancer research.
Mother's Day Classic Local 2021
How it works
1. Register yourself or your team
This year you’ll receive a race pack full of goodies, access to our online content and the opportunity to be a part of the incredible MDC community.
2. Set yourself a goal
When you register, set a goal for Mother’s Day Classic Local. You can train for 5km, 10km, 20km or choose your own distance. Walk, jog or run, it’s completely up to you!
3. Join the training period
Join our official training period starting on April 7th. You’ll have access to the online portal to track your kilometres, fundraise and enjoy content such as fitness videos and even a kids’ zone.
4. Check out our Local locations
We’ll be inviting all registered participants to walk or run, at no additional cost, at various Local locations across Australia. Click here to find your nearest location and book your spot!
5. Get your race pack
All participants will receive the ultimate Mother’s Day Classic race pack (valued at $30) including a medallion, race bib, backpack, start/finish line ribbon and sponsor goodies. Adults will also receive a limited edition head scarf and our special kids’ race pack includes chalk and stencils. Our furry friends can get a pet bandana, so that every member of the family can join in on the fun!
6. Celebrate Mother's Day
On Mother’s Day, set out to achieve your goal in your own time and place or at one of our local locations. Honour those touched by breast cancer and remember that you’re making a significant impact by getting active for life-saving breast cancer research.
Pricing
| May 3 – May 9 | |
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Adult |
$55 + $7.95 postage |
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Concession |
$50 + $7.95 postage |
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Child |
$40 + $7.95 postage |
| Family package (2 Adults, 1 Child, 1 Concession) |
$172 + $15.90 postage |
| REGIONAL LOCATIONS ONLY Adult - no race pack or medallion |
$30 |
| REGIONAL LOCATIONS ONLY Child - no race pack or medallion |
$15 |
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Pets |
$15 |
The ultimate race pack
All participants will receive the ultimate Mother’s Day Classic race pack including a medallion, race bib, backpack, start/finish line ribbon and sponsor goodies. Adults will also receive a limited edition head scarf and our special kids race pack includes chalk and stencils. Our furry friends can get a pet bandana, so that every member of the family can join in on the fun!
Get active for cancer research
We’re encouraging Australians to get active for breast cancer this Mother’s Day. You can set yourself a goal to work towards in the lead up to the big day. You will be able to track your kilometres on the portal, get involved in the official training period and share your achievements within the Facebook Group.
Raising funds and awareness for vital breast cancer research
23 YEARS
Donating to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
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1,434,245 participants
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Tribute Wall
Remember • Create • Honour
Margaret
Cathie
Beautiful Brave Liz, my Daughter in Law who lost her battle with Breast Cancer last year leaving 3 young children. Liz you will always be missed by everyone that knew you. A Beautiful Angel Now. Always in our hearts
We miss you so much Annette . Not a moment goes by when you are in our thoughts. You were so brave and so strong. Team NED is doing this in honour of you and to help others. Always in our hearts🌼🌼🌼
Running for my sister and niece both survivors.
Yvonne Green
I started doing the Mother’s Day Classic when my best friend Ange was diagnosed. Sadly she’s not with us now but each year I walk or run I her memory and for the countless others affected by breast cancer.
Lynda & Ray McGuire
Myself & my husband Ray Mcguire will be doing our walk tomorrow ( Sunday ) morning around our local area streets. This year I am doing it for my family: My mum Gloria Skaines & Myself My Aunty Shirley & her daughter Vicki (R.I.P.) My Aunty Jan and now her daughter Joanne. #mdc2021 #mothersdayclassic
Nigel McBride
As the event gets closer, I am getting more emotional as this is my first mothers classic. This is an tribute to my mother and all of the mums who have sacrificed so much for all us so we can enjoy the life that we have today. This is what I will be wearing on Sunday as a thank you to my mum who sadly left us 10 years ago and we all miss her so much. She is my hero and I will be doing this run for her.
Rebecca Blackwell
To my mother - in honour of her ongoing battle.
Mary-Ann Larcher
We are doing this for you Mary-Ann ❤ My beautiful youngest sister passed away 3 weeks ago after fighting a very brave battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She was such a sweet, generous and kind hearted woman who had so much more to give to this world. Life will never be the same without you. Fight to raise awareness of how this horrible diseases affects families and we will one day help other sisters to survive their diagnosis.
Sharon Montalti
We all miss you Mum. You taught us all to love lots, be kind and laugh...
Loretta Drago
This is for all the women and men that have lost their lives due to breast cancer and for my beautiful mum who I love and miss every day 💕
Rhonda Gillard
Miss and love you always mum.
Michael
Hi Mum , you did what you could with a shitty illness , hope you are enjoying some cheese and onion chips and wine right now. Love Michael
Julie Allen
To all who have battled through and for those we have lost from our Paddling Team MBT. This one is for you all xx
Karen
Running 8ks will suck, but no where near as much as mothers day does without you, Mum.
Abbey Dayman
doing this for you Kylie. always and forever. x x x
In memory of our Dancing Queen Wilhelmina Drysdale
Mum, you lived every moment to its fullest and created wonderful memories for everone that came to be with you and those you met along the way. You had no idea what led people to give you so many compliments, you were just being yourself you said. You naturally carried the hand you were dealt with graceful acceptance, Que Sera Sera. We'll carry you with us always XXXXXX
Danielle Jenkins
In Honour of My Mum - Kathy. You fought so hard to overcome Breast Cancer the first time, and then as hard as you could when it came back. 6 years on and I still miss you every day.
Laura Schiemann
All my loved ones my Aunty and Mum who survived breast cancer and those family members who did not your in my thoughts all ways.
Helen Richards
You were my friend and mentor More four years not day goes by I run alone for you listen to music whilst you watch over me including all your friends and family. You fought it till the end and we all remember Helen a nurse who was a angel 👼
Pauline Borg
to my gorgeous cousin Yvonne who lost her battle with breast cancer at age 39 five weeks ago
Clare Burns
Sweating my tits off in honor of Kristen Fulton's tits... they fought and beat the cancer bitch 3 times... If they can do that, mine can do this!
Andrea Peters
This is for you mom: Arline Guinn RIP Jan 14th 2021. You were such an inspiration winning your battle against breast cancer but learning to let go when it was time due to the lung cancer. A wonderful mother, grandmother, friend and amazing leader in the corporate world. A trailblazer for women like me who followed in your footsteps. Not a day goes by that I do not miss you. I love you so much. My first mothers day without you but with you as I walk this mothers day classic with the kids and Matt.
Beatrice Polydor
This is to all mothers that's lost their lives due to breast cancer. especially mine. mum passed almost 3 years now. miss her dearly My sisters and I together with some of our cousins and friends will be thinking of her on this day.
Ruby Rhodes
Jen Philip-Wells, a fighter and survivor. So thankful we can share life’s special moments. Love you❤️ Mum, Kate and Paytes. Miss you so much. Living in my memories and hopeful that, one day, finding a cure for one, will find a cure for all.❤️❤️❤️
Dianne Russell
I'm doing this in memory of my beautiful daughter Renee, who sadly passed away 3 years ago on the 30th March 2018. My love for you will never die, your beautiful face will never fade and the hole in my heart will never mend. Love you forever my beautiful baby. xoxoxoxo
Dianne Russell
I'm doing this in memory of my beautiful daughter Renee, who sadly passed away 3 years ago on the 30th March 2018. My love for you will never die, your beautiful face will never fade and the hole in my heart will never mend. Love you forever my beautiful baby. xoxoxoxo
I'm doing this for my friend who is getting treatment for breast cancer. You are always in my thoughts. You are strong and will beat this. Lots love
Trisha Asselman
In memory of my amazing sister, Rosie Koelmeyer, who died from breast cancer 38 years ago, who I miss every day. You are always an inspiration to me.
Winsome Hall
To the wonderful Joy Palmer - a generous friend, union stalwart and fund trustee. Joy sought to make the world a better place for all.
Baubies Jelly Bellies - Noelene
We are doing this for you Noelene 💞💞 We love and miss you every day xx 💞💞 From Mum and Your loving sisters - Cathy - Karen- Kerry xx
Roslyn Harris
I'm walking for my Auntie Roma who has survived a double mastectomy.
Karen
Helping others to not go through what you did Mum xxx Miss you so much xxx
In Memory of Roxanne Carroll 1973/2020 who created Angels Abreast 15 years ago.
Shell Westwood
I dedicate my participation to my beautiful Mum, Beverly, you taught me so much and pushed me to do more than I ever thought I was capable of, I miss you so much 💕
It is 20 years this year that we lost you Mum and I still think of you every day and wish you were able to be here with us. You have missed so much. This year I am to become a grandmother for the first time and I remember how much you loved being one. You were dearly loved and are sorely missed.
Laura Russell
Kelli. Losing you this week was a big shock. You were so brave to just keep going like you weren’t sick. You will be missed by so many my sweet friend. X
Altman Family
Jane Altman Much loved & always in our thoughts We miss you & still can’t believe we’ll never see you again ❤️❤️❤️ xxxxx
I am doing this for my auntie that I lost a few years ago
Amy Muscat
I’m doing this for my Mum. Melissa McBride 1972 - 2016 We will walk in our pink tutus as we remember you xxx
Sally Black
Remembering and honouring my beautiful Nana - you will always inspire! Aunty, your strength and courage is inspirational. Love.❤
Sally Black
Always for my beautiful mum, missing you for 20yrs! We remember because you gave us memories too beautiful to forget. I love you, always.❤
Lauren
This is for your Gma. We are missing you always xx
Kylie
Love you mum, Happy Mother’s Day xxx
Renee Russell
My BFF Renee, we will continue this for you. Love you and miss you so much
Teri Yendall
Always loved
Joan
I still hear you, I still miss you, I still love you Grandma
Lorna Lane
Love and miss you everyday xx
I'm doing this for the most gorgeous sweetest, kindest Mum anyone could have hoped for Josephine. You fought with such strength, grace and courage until the day God took you in his arms on the 1st of Feb/2019. Life will never be the same without you here. I miss you everyday and you're locked away in my heart forever. I will make you proud. The Mother's Day Classic and being charitable meant so much to you since I started 15 years ago. Until we meet again on the other side. This walk is for you Mum. I love you forever and a day. God Bless you from your only daughter "Boo boo" as you would call me affectionately.