9-30 MARCH 2026
Move together. Take action together. Protect the places we play, together.
Epic prizes including access to sold-out marathon spots.
WHAT?
Across the 21 days, you'll:
WHY?
Let's not let climate change reshape the future of running...
By 2045, 86% of global marathons are projected to lose their ideal running conditions.
Heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural hazard,
putting outdoor sport on the frontline.
And the cups, gels and packaging we use?
Every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere.
...so let’s get moving to protect the places we play.
1. Join the Mission
Sign up to compete for your run club, or take part solo.
2. Make a pledge
Choose a sustainable swap that fits your training habits.
3. Get moving
Run, walk, swim or ride as far as you can across the 21 days.
4. Track your progress
Log activity and pledge progress to earn points.
5. Climb the leaderboards
Clubs and individuals compete on movement and impact.
6. Celebrate & win
Prizes awarded to top clubs, individuals and standout pledgends, including access to sold-out marathon spots!
Everyone’s invited, including:
You don’t need to be training for the marathon. You just need to care about the places you play.
Earned by tracking your pledge progress, amounting to CO₂e or waste reduced via Pledge for the Planet platform.
Epic prizes including access to sold-out marathon spots
Team prizes
Individual prizes
WHAT’S POSSIBLE WHEN WE MOVE TOGETHER?
If 1,000 runners switch to reusables for 21 days, we could collectively reduce 3,000+ waste pieces.
If 1,000 runners commute under their own steam for 21 days, we could reduce 27,000 kg of CO₂e, equivalent to 220,000 air miles or 17 flights from Sydney to London.
Because 21 days is proven to help build habits. This mission is about starting sustainable actions that stick, through training, race day and beyond.
No. You don’t need to be running the marathon. Anyone who wants to move their body and protect the places they play is welcome.
No entry fees. Your pledge is your ticket. Instead of paying to enter, you commit to a sustainable action.
Running, walking, swimming and cycling all count. Mix and match across the 21 days in whatever way suits you.
Activities are automatically tracked via Strava and converted into points for you and your club.
You log your pledge progress directly in the Pledge for the Planet platform, unlocking impact points for CO₂e or waste reduced.
Yes. You can join with a run club or take part solo. Individuals appear on leaderboards and are eligible for prizes.
Clubs compete on total points and points per member, so small but mighty teams can still win.
That’s okay. Any run club can get involved, and individuals can always join solo.
We have 20+ pledges to choose from - simple, achievable swaps that fit your training life, like switching to reusables, switching to renewables, using active transport or washing kit on cold.
We track CO₂e reduced, waste avoided, and habits built, both individually and across the community.
Of course! We celebrate top clubs, standout individuals and pledgends showing creativity, consistency and community spirit.
Absolutely. All paces, all abilities, all welcome. You move your body your way, and every action counts.