Wednesday 13 May 2026
A Festival of Purpose is coming to Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Brace yourself for an immersive one-day event that unites local businesses,
schools and charities to collaborate for IMPACT.
Walk for what
Matters
What is STRYDE4 Day, Northern Beaches?
STRYDE4 Day is an inclusive 10km walk (not a run!) from Kierle Park, Manly to Curl Curl Lagoon and back - bringing the community together through movement and purpose.
Along the way, enjoy 15 high-energy Activation Zones like bucket golf, silent disco, ice baths, photo challenges, sport, trivia and more - where fun meets impact.
It’s also a powerful fundraising event for local charities with 100% impact.
More than a walk, STRYDE4 Day builds kindness, leadership and connection - showing every student that their actions can help shape a better world.
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For local businesses
STRYDE4 Day is a powerful way to activate teams, engage with customers and demonstrate community leadership.
We invite business partners to showcase their brand in a meaningful way, build visibility across the Northern Beaches and align with causes that matter to them.
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For local schools
This is a fun, safe and inclusive way for students and community groups to get active, play together and give back.
It promotes teamwork, wellbeing and social responsibility while showcasing school leadership.
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For charities
STRYDE4 Day offers a high impact platform to raise awareness, engage supporters and amplify their mission.
100% of funds go directly to charities, across 6 not-for-profit sectors. Every dollar raised directly supports nominated High Impact Projects.
Course Info
13 May 2026
📅 DATE: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
⏰ TIME: 8:30am – 2:00pm
🚶 STRYDE: 10km walk (not run)
📍 WHERE: Keirle Park, Manly → Curl Curl Lagoon → return loop
🎉 PLAY: 15 immersive activation zones, live entertainment, local showcases & more.
Registration Open Jan 20th 2026
Who will you STRYDE4?
Click the registration button below the charity you'd like to support
STRYDE4 Day lets you support the causes that matter most to you.
Choose from six not-for-profit sectors - Mental Health, Cancer, Indigenous, Families, Disability and Environment - with 100% of funds going directly to charity. Each charity has a $10,000 High Impact Project to bring to life, with additional funds invested wisely by them.
Explore the charities and projects we’ll support in 2026 and choose yours.
Mental Health
Well Thanks Foundation
Well Thanks Foundation Well Thanks Foundation recognises that there are many communities in Australia who are vulnerable and lack the resources to tap into meaningful educational and training programs, so our work is centred around Community Engagement and the delivery of Education and Training.
Cancer
Cure Cancer Foundation
Cure Cancer are dedicated to kick-starting new research ideas across every cancer type. Working together, they find the most impactful solutions and bring them to life in record time, to save millions of lives. Our vision is to cure cancer.
Can Assist
Can Assist are on a heartfelt mission to make sure every person across country NSW can access cancer treatment and care fairly. Their impact is more than important – it's critical. STRYDE4 Can Assist.
Families
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Starlight brightens the lives of sick kids. Through play, creativity, and social connection, they create the fun and happiness seriously ill children and their families need to get through their toughest times. STRYDE4 Starlight.
The Hunger Project Australia
The Hunger Project works to end world hunger by empowering people to lead the change. By building leadership and providing tools in education, farming, finance and health, communities gain the skills and resources to break the cycle of poverty themselves.
Clown Doctors Australia
The Clown Doctors are a national charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians, delivering unparalleled, evidence-based humour therapy through our Clown Doctors and Laughter Care programs.
Disability
The Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working in more than 25 countries. We work to train and empower local eye doctors, nurses and health workers to create a sustainable system of care in the communities that need it most. Our work has a very clear purpose: to make sure everyone, whether they’re rich or poor, has access to high quality, affordable eye health.
