27/11/2025
Together we raised a phenomenal $48,376.96, bringing our total contribution to the Royal Hobart Hospital Paediatric & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to a life-changing $123,179.96.
For a tiny coastal town at the bottom of the map, this Fun Run continues to punch above its weight.
And we couldn’t be prouder
From the smallest legs in the Annabelle 2 km Kids Run, to elite athletes chasing course records in the Dover Half Marathon, to the final runner cheered home like a champion — the spirit of this event shines from start to finish.
And the reviews from runners say it all:
✨ “Most scenic fun run in the country.”
✨ “Tasmania’s answer to the Great Ocean Road.”
✨ “Breathtaking — I forgot I was even running.”
✨ “Beautiful, inspiring, unforgettable.”
But at the heart of this event is something deeper.
The Dover Fun Run was born from a family’s darkest moment — when 17-month-old Annabelle suffered a traumatic head injury, and the Royal Hobart PICU fought for her life with unwavering dedication.
Today, she’s a thriving 11-year-old gymnast, and the event that carries her name now helps other families facing the unthinkable.
Every dollar raised is a thank you — and a promise to pay hope forward to that families yet to walk through those doors.
On race day, that purpose becomes electric:
✨ our volunteers lining the coast road with endless support
✨ the Run Director pumping energy, music, and encouragement all day long
✨ locals cheering runners by name
✨ interstate & international visitors soaking in the magic
✨ families, kids, grandparents, elites & first-timers running side by side
This is more than a fun run.
It’s community.
It’s courage.
It’s gratitude.
It’s hope in motion.
A huge thank you to our 2025 major sponsors:
🍎 Esperance Bay Orchards
⚓️ Channel Marine
🥃 Bailly Stills
👷♂️ SOS Labour Solutions
🐟 Tassal
🏦 Bendigo Bank
And to the incredible local businesses, Huon Valley Council, volunteers, families, runners and supporters — YOU are the heartbeat of this event. Your passion is why this small community run keeps growing, keeps giving, and keeps changing lives.
In Dover, we don’t just run.
We run for hope.
We run for each other.
We run to give back. 💙
