take the 777 national challenge

Learn what it takes to conquer the 777 National Challenge - seven marathons in seven cities in seven days.

Australia's toughest ultra-marathon challenge

PERTH - ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE - LAUNCESTON - SYDNEY - CANBERRA - GOLD COAST

7 marathons in 7 cities in 7 days

Do you have what it takes to tackle the 777 National Challenge? National Team spots are extremely limited, so if you are interested, you MUST apply early! Applications for the 2027 National Team are now closed. Applications to join the 2028 National Team will open soon. 

HOW IT WORKS

The Ultimate Endurance Challenge

Runners who are accepted onto the 777 Marathon National Tour travel together over seven consecutive days, traversing the country, running one marathon each day. The National Tour culminates on the seventh day at the iconic Gold Coast Marathon. 

Travel, accommodation, food and support staff are all covered by Bravehearts.

In return, our National Runners each raise a minimum of $11,500 to help support Bravehearts' work in preventing and treating child sexual abuse.

This incredible feat takes more than physical stamina - it is the ultimate test of mental endurance. This is why our past 777 National Runners are known as 777 Legends!

What's Included?

  • Flights to Perth and home from the Gold Coast
  • All flights and transport to and from airports and between marathon destinations
  • Accommodation for 8 nights
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (except Sunday lunch after GC Marathon)
  • On-course nutrition
  • Training program for 21.1km or 42.2km and coach in the lead-up
  • Medical staff (nurse) throughout the week
  • Physio staff available daily
  • Nutritional information support in the lead-up
  • Support with your fundraising
  • 'Legends' celebratory dinner at the end of the week
  • Welcome dinner on the first night in Perth
  • Timed marathons
  • Finisher's medals, branded running singlets and Bravehearts merchandise

Become a 777 Legend

Past 777 National Runners are known as 777 Legends for not only completing one of the toughest ultra-marathon challenges in Australia, but doing it in support of protecting Aussie kids! 

"Running for Bravehearts has given me the strength to make a change for Australia's children. Running the 7 marathons back in 2019 changed my life and made me discover my reason for being."

Jess Peil, 8-time 777 Legend

"Every step I took reminded me that I could make a real change and help provide a safer future for Australian children. The challenge isn't just about endurance; it is about standing up for our most vulnerable and making a difference."

Glenn Edmonds, __-time 777 Legend