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HBF Run for a Reason Raises Nearly $1.7 Million for WA Charities in 14th Annual Event

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HBF Run for a Reason 2026: A Record-Breaking Day for Charity

The 14th annual HBF Run for a Reason took over the streets of Perth on May 24, 2026, drawing an estimated 40,000 participants in a powerful display of community spirit and charitable giving.

The event raised nearly $1.7 million for more than 350 charities.

Participants tackled one of three courses: the Brooks Half Marathon, the Specsavers 12km, or the CommBank 3km. Since the event's inception in 2010, it has raised over $15.6 million for health and community organizations across Western Australia.

Race Results

Brooks Half Marathon

  • Fastest male: Luke Burrows — 1:05:54
  • Fastest female: Nera Jareb — 1:19:27

Specsavers 12km

  • Fastest male: Reece Harris — 00:37:53
  • Fastest female: Debbie Donald — 00:43:34

CommBank 3km

  • Fastest male: Jonah Hankeri — 00:9:45
  • Fastest female: Maddie Luscombe — 00:11:09

Fundraising Highlights

The top individual fundraisers demonstrated extraordinary dedication:

  • 1st: Duke Storer raised $16,682 for Cystic Fibrosis WA.
  • 2nd: Tina Ingraham raised $15,254 for MND Association of Western Australia.
  • 3rd: Emily Cross raised $10,215 for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.

A Unique Participant

In an inspiring twist, a humanoid robot named StUWArt completed the 3km course. Developed by engineering students from the University of Western Australia, StUWArt ran to raise funds for the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.

Closing Words

HBF chief executive Dr. Lachlan Henderson expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and donors who made the event a success.

Donations remain open through the HBF Run for a Reason website until the end of June.