River's Race

Sunday 20th September 2026 | Mosman Park

$156,071 raised

$150,000 Goal

$156,071 raised

$150,000 Goal

River's Race

A community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG.

River was an exceptional 8-year-old Mosman Park boy who loved to run. Join the race for a cure with us in our first River’s Race event!

Starting at Tom Perrott Reserve and finishing at Mann Oval, River’s Race is a 5km walk/run open to all ages and abilities.

There will be a finish line festival with lots of fun for the whole family.

Get your family or team together or go solo – there is no better way to spend a Sunday morning than taking in our beautiful neighbourhood and raising money for DMG/DIPG research.

Why it matters

DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are generally told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG.

Registrations are now closed.

Can't race? You can still donate here

How to register:

  1. Register for the race by setting up an account
  2. Create your personal fundraising page with a fundraising goal and start spreading the word!

Leaderboard

Thank you to our supporters

Audrey, Gracie, Edie, Evie, Gia, Rose & Mabel

Year 6 girls raised money at the Iona dads camp as they were away for the race

2d ago
$75

Anastasia

Go you!!!

14d ago
$107

Brittany White (Macquarie)

22d ago
$925

River's Race Aution

23d ago
$9.5k

Canberra West & a small satellite in Melbourne

24d ago
$56

Tarsh

Good on you Mel..! Sending you lots of love beautiful lady..!!

24d ago
$56

Maree C

Best Wishes after a great effort

24d ago
$50

Kees Van Niekerk

24d ago
$56

Dell Nainby

26d ago
$25

The Gleeson Gang

Hip Hip Hooray Amanda Thank you for making your corner of our world more beautiful. The Gleeson Gang

26d ago
$50

Your donations to this event will help save lives!