Sunday 31st May, 2026. 8am – 2pm.

The 2026 Vale Tudo Move4Mates Fitness Challenge is more than just a workout – it’s a powerful day of fun, fitness and mateship, all for an incredible cause.

Our goal in 2026 is HUGE – we’re aiming to raise $100,000 to gift even more experiences to kids facing life-threatening illnesses.

With your help, we can make that dream a reality.

Why Mates on a Mission?

When a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, life changes in an instant.

Hospitals replace homes. Routines vanish. The future becomes uncertain. Families are overwhelmed, exhausted and often feel isolated.

That’s where Mates on a Mission (MOAM) steps in – to provide not only support, but something even more powerful – joy, escape and memories that will last a lifetime.

From dream holidays and local adventures to magical moments that bring families together, your fundraising helps us create experiences that offer hope, healing and happiness when it’s needed most.

Make Every Movement Count for Kids Who Need it Most

Every movement you make. Every kilometre you run. Every dollar you raise. It all helps bring joy, hope and unforgettable moments to children facing life-threatening illnesses.

This isn’t just a fitness challenge – it’s a movement to make a difference – and one of our biggest fundraising events of the year.

That’s why we’re asking every participant who joins us for Move4Mates in 2026 to make a pledge to raise at least $1,000 through their network of family, friends and supporters.

Together, we can make this dream possible, and bring more memory making moments to kids with life threatening illnesses.

Joining the Challenge

Get your 6 fittest buddies together and get ready to sweat it out for the chance to win the Move4Mates 2026 title.

Teams will compete across 4 fitness stations for 180 minutes (3 hrs) straight, all while enjoying an exciting festival-like atmosphere.

The 4 Fitness Stations are:

• 🚴 Bike Station
• ❄️ Ski Erg Station
• 🚣 Rower Station
• 🏃‍♂️ 1km Outdoor Run Circuit

A live leaderboard will track calories burned in real time, adding extra excitement to the challenge.

Team Format & Rules

• Teams of 6 participants (includes 2 reserves) rotate through all four fitness stations for 180 minutes straight.
• Each participant works in shifts, keeping the momentum high and energy output maximised.
• Teams are encouraged to plan smart strategies for endurance and performance.
• Your goal: burn as many calories as possible in 3 hours while supporting an incredible cause

Move for a Cause … and Great Prizes

You’re not just moving for mates  –  you’re also moving for some awesome rewards:

🏆 Top Fundraising Team – The team that raises the most funds
🌟 Top Fundraising Individual – The standout individual fundraiser
🔥 Top Calories Burned Team – The highest performing team on the leaderboard
🎉 Spot Prizes – Awarded for creativity, energy and team spirit throughout the event

Register Your Team

Ready to Move4Mates? Here’s what you need to do:

• Get your team together and register your team here.
• You’ll need each team member’s name, email and mobile number.
• Don’t forget to choose a team name that stands out.
• Next, start your individual fundraising page here.
• Get ready to make your move on April 27.

Get your team together today and reserve your spot. Team registration ends on Wednesday 27th May, 2026.

How to Fundraise

Fundraising is at the heart of this challenge, and we have a set a huge goal of raising $100,000 which will be used to send more deserving kids on amazing getaways, to make memories with their families and loved ones.

Your fundraising efforts will directly help MOAM create unforgettable escapes for children facing the toughest battles of their lives.

By joining this challenge you are pledging to raise at least $1,000 – we KNOW you can and will do this. We’ve seen it done before, and we know that Move4Mates 2026 will be our strongest fundraising event yet.

We use JustGiving as our official fundraising platform. Once you register, you’ll receive all the info you need to set up your personal fundraising page and start making an impact.

You can also access our fundraising page here.

Once you are on the JustGiving event page, select “START FUNDRAISING” and create your own individual fundraising page which will be automatically linked to the Move4Mates challenge.

Be sure to share your fundraising page with your family, friends and colleagues ❤️