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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.
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 90 events
Australia wide
Every day in Australia
61 people are diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
12 people die from breast or ovarian cancer
Join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 10 May 2026 to walk or run in support of lifesaving breast and ovarian cancer research.
2026 Leaderboards
Individuals Leaderboard
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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
PETA Nudl
Xingtong Chen
I'm doing this for my mum of 10 Dickins Street Forde ACT 2914 who has been battling with HIV and Schizophrenia.
Rosie -Rose Nancy Smith
Dear Rosie your are remembered often and fondly. You aced being a mother in law, mother, aunty and , adored Nana Rose. Your dignity and grace when going throughh Breast cancer diagnosis. An inspiration
Catherine
In loving memory of my daughter who died of ovarian cancer aged 48 and her sister who has breast cancer. Also my mum who died of breast cancer and my cousin who has breast cancer.
Heidi D’Elboux Barnier
Dearest Heidi, Your light lit up our lives and it is beyond belief that you are no longer with us. In your honour, we will strive for better care and earlier detection for women facing this disease. We will hold your boys close, love them fiercely, and carry you with us always xx
Aunty June
Keeping strong like Aunty June
Mum
I love u
Ruth Herman
So proud of you mum your strength and determination is second to none you’ve got this love you so much xx
Mum
On the days you thought you were doing nothing right, I promise you you were perfect to me.
Michelle
You are the rock of my world! You are incredibly strong and I will be with you every step of the fight 💪🩷
Lola
To my beautiful Mum Lola.
Kathleen
Kath left us too young
I miss you every day. I remember your strength, courage and support for family and friends even in your darkest hours. Please support the MDCW to raise funds for research so we don’t live with the sadness of premature loss of our loved ones.