WHAT IS THE VERTICAL 5KM CHALLENGE?

The Find Your Mountain — Vertical 5km is a nationwide challenge to push your limits and fight blood cancer.

From 26–30 November, participants across Australia will climb the equivalent of 5,000 vertical metres — on mountains, trails stairs and treadmills. You can take it on in a single effort, or chip away across five days.

There are two ways to join:

Find your mountain (National)

Take on the Vertical 5km solo or with your crew. Share the 5,000 metres or own it yourself. Stairs, hills, trails, or treadmill—climb it your way. Smash it in one brutal effort or grind it out over five days, 26–30 Nov.

Go solo

Team Up

Join a hosted event (NSW In-person)

Prefer a group atmosphere? Limited spots are available for our hosted event on the Central Coast, NSW. Push yourself alongside fellow challengers in an unforgettable, purpose-driven day.

Bloody Mission creates purpose-driven adventures that fuel impact. Born from a passion for endurance and storytelling, our events channel grit into good — raising funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation to support Australians living with blood cancer.

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Your Impact

EVERY STEP TAKES US CLOSER TO CONQUERING BLOOD CANCER.

By taking on the Vertical 5km, you’re not just chasing elevation—you’re raising critical funds for the Leukaemia Foundation to support Australians facing blood cancer and fuel life-saving research

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