FAQs

No, but please be aware that organising such an event comes with substantial costs per participant, including insurance, logistics, signage, bibs, first aid, medals, T-shirts, to name a few. All these costs must be paid up front months in advance.

We have decided to waive an entry fee and will work hard to secure event sponsors helping us covering some of the expenses running this event. 

Quick as Thieves is as much a physical challenge as it is a fundrasing challenge. We are counting on your commitment to reach the minimum personal fundraising target of $1,000, which will help restore sight to up to 40 needlessly blind people. Thank you!

If you have to withdraw from this event prior the race day you can simply let us know by email and we will withdraw you from the run. Unless otherwise advised by you, we will keep your fundraising page live, in the hope that you will continue fundraising for our cause, however you can just let us know if you prefer us to delete your fundraising page together with your race entry.

IMPORTANT: Should you have to withdraw on race day or during the actual run, you need to let the race organiser know immediately for safety and security reasons!

The fourth Quick as Thieves event will be held next May, 2024. Please register your interest now to find out when registrations open. Your start time varies depending the distance you signed up for. Please check your personal webpage for details. Event will finish at 3pm in afternoon.

You can register your interest for this event right now. Check out the website and our other FAQ and contact us with any events question you may have on +61 (0) 405 966 065 or for fundraising inquiries on 1800 627 892 or email us.

Yes, you could register on the day, however please note number of participants may be limited for certain start waves. You will also have to pay the entry fee to enter the event and get your bib number.

Remember, since this is a fundraising challenge, you need to raise at least $1,000, therefore it is highly recommend you register well in advance to have time to reach your fundraising target and avoid disappointment.

All race bibs will be handed out on Event Day at the Registration Desk prior your start wave. Please allow at least 30 minutes prior start to collect your bib number.

Yes, subject to availability you may be able to swap into another start wave. You can update your start wave on-line once you logged-in to your fundraising page. On event day, please check-in at registration desk. Please note spots in each start wave may be restricted due to Covid-19 rules.

Once you are registered for the event you will receive regular updates from Mike (and us) informing you about the event, training updates and fundraising. Join our private Facebook Group and our What's App training groups to connect and find out more about QaT event.

Anyone over the age of 18 years can participate in the Quick as Thieves Run.

Yes, we believe that everyone who signs up for this challenge is motivated enough to help restore sight to needlessly blind people. As little as $25 can help restore sight to a needlessly blind person. 

Fundraising is easy and fun and we will help you with tips and tricks. Our goal is for each participants to embraces the challenge and fundraise a minimum of $1,000 to help restore sight to as many as 40 blind people. Last year the average fundraising was over $2,200 per participant.

100% of the money raised goes to The Foundation. Details of how they spend your donation can be found in their annual reports.

Yes, try sending out an SMS or email to your network on the day of your race will have a big impact. Your  fundraising page will stay open until 20 December, so  you can let your supporters know even after your race that they still can support your challenge.

Simply send them the link to your online fundraising page and invite them to donate to you. You can use Social Media links to spread the word and engage your network to support you. And never hesitate to call us for help - 1800 627 892. 

Yes, it is not only simple to do but highly recommended. A personalise fundraising page with photos and personal message will attract more donors and help you reach your fundraising goal quicker.

We recommend you DO NOT accept the Facebook prompt and only post your personal message with a link to your fundraising page. Facebook donations are handled by a third party website and we are unable to sync these donations with your Quick as Thieves Fundraising page due to limitations with the Facebook donate functionality. We suggest you ignore the Facebook Fundraising prompt.

Yes, it will. However, at this stage we are unable to link any donations back to your fundraising page. We suggest that you don’t use the Facebook Donate button for that reason. Should you already have set-up such a fundraising post, we suggest you delete that post on your Facebook page and re-post a message with your personal link to your fundraising page instead. Please call us on 1800 627 892 if you need assistance or have a question.

Facebook donations are handled by a third party, and unfortunately, we can not sync these donations with your personal fundraising page due to limitations of the Facebook Donate functionality. We advise you against using the Facebook Donate button to raise funds and recommend that you simply share the link to your fundraising page on your social media pages without using the Facebook Donate button.

Simply delete the post, as this is the only way to remove the Facebook Donate button and then create a new post and share the link to your fundraising page instead. Do not click on the 'Donate' button if prompted by Facebook. Please call us on 1800 627 892 for assistance or questions.

Follow the leader!

The course will follow the public walk and cycling path between St. Kilda and Sandringham, so to get lost in this race you have to try very hard... 😆

There will also be event signage and volunteer along the route to cheer you on.

YES! Please look out for other people on the course route, the general public and slower runner have right of way all the time! Please keep to the left to allow others to pass. 

There will be five (5) checkpoints along the route, which are roughly 3 km apart.

Rain, hail or shine, the event will go ahead. We do advise that participants bring wet (or warm) weather gear should the weather forecast be bad.

Yes, each of the Check Points will have water for you to fill your own drink bottles. There are also additional public water fountains along this course. Please note that our event is a cup-free event, so all participants will need to bring their own water bottle.

We recommend that you bring a cap, sunscreen, sunglasses and wet weather gear if forecast is for rain. We also try to reduce waste and make this event sustainable, so if you can, please bring a refillable water bottle or cup for your run.

Please catch public transport to start or car pool. There is limited public parking available. Please follow the instruction of our road marshalls.

Each of the Check Points will provide you with water and other refreshments, first aid, toilets and free sunscreen. There are toilets, water fountains and one or two café shops along the route where you can find refreshments if necessary.

Yes, to celebrate your achievement you will receive a special  Quick as Thieves medal at the finish line. All participants will also receive a Certificate of Acknowlegement, which will be emailed the week after the event. There are special rewards to our top fundraisers as well as fastest runners!

At this stage we are not planning to sell merchandise, however, all registered participants will receive the 2024 QaT racing shirt. And everyone who reached the $1,000 fundraising target will also be rewarded with a special QaT Fred Hollows t-shirt.