About the challenge
What is March On with Soldier On?
March On with Soldier On is a virtual walking challenge to raise funds to help prevent veteran suicide. It pays tribute to the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers in Kokoda in World War II, and highlighting the importance of needing to help our soldiers of today.
When is it held?
From the 1st to the 31st of March 2021
What do I need to do?
Simply sign up and walk or run 96km throughout the month of March, the length of the Kokoda Track, and raise funds for Soldier On to help prevent veteran suicide.
Do you have March On Merchandise for sale?
We sure do! You can access our Merchandise page here or directly from our Solider On website; www.soldieron.org.au.
If you grab yourself some snazzy merch, we'd love it if you'd upload an image of yourself rocking your new March On gear to your socials and fundraising page. Just don't forget to tag us!
#MarchOnChallenge
#SoldierOn
#StrongerTogether
Taking part
How do I sign up?
Easy. Just click register at the top right-hand corner and select which challenge you want to take part on.
Do I need to already be fit to take part?
Absolutely not. People from all walks of life are welcome to take part. We have people who have done hardly any exercise at all right through the most seasoned athletes are taking part in March On. In fact, it is the perfect thing to help you start a healthy active lifestyle.
How do I log my activity?
Logging your activity show your donors you are “walking the walk”. You can log your kilometres in two ways:
- To record the kilometres that you have already walked/run, you will need to log into your dashboard and select "My Fitness Activity". You will be provided with four options to track your kilometres
- Manually
- Strava
- Fitbit
- Map My Fitness
- Even better – you can live-stream your workouts and have your supporters watch where your adventures take you!
Can I ask people to join me by forming a team?
Absolutely! The more the merrier. You can ask friends and family to join you or even create teams at your workplace and have some friendly competition between different office departments.
How do I create a team?
Just click the ‘Sign Up’ button and when you get to ‘Create Your Page’, you will be asked if you’d like to create a team or join a team.
Is there a registration fee to take part?
It is completely free to take part in the March On virtual 96km challenge.
Who do I contact if I have problems with my fundraising page?
Email us at marchon@soldieron.org.au or call on 02 6188 6117 and we will respond within 2 business days.
Do I need to complete the 96km on my own or can we aim for that as a team?
Generally, the 96km challenge is per individual, however, you are more than welcome to tailor it to suit you and your team best! So if you would rather make it a collective distance you all to aim for as a team, you can feel free to do so. The main thing is that you all have a great time taking part.
Fundraising
Where does the money that is raised go?
Every dollar raised will directly go to services that Soldier On provides to our current and ex-service personnel and their families and help prevent veteran suicide.
To find our more about the vital services that Soldier On provides, please visit soldieron.org.au/how-we-help/
Does Soldier On help with my fundraising?
We sure do. We will be sending you tips and hints along the way, giving you some ideas on how to get creative to reach your target. We have even created specific fundraising resources that you can access when logged into your Dashboard for you to use when asking for donations from your networks. Even better, you can earn a free March On running singlet if you are one of the first 200 people to raise $250.
Will my sponsor receive a tax-deductible receipt for their donation?
Yes, any donation above $2 is tax deductible. At the time of submitting their online donation, an automatic receipt will be emailed to your sponsors.
Can I start fundraising before March?
Absolutely! You can start fundraising from the day you sign up. In fact, the more you fundraise before the start of March, the more you can focus of smashing your goal of reaching 96km.
Added bonus: you can earn a free March On running singlet if you are one of the first 200 people to raise $250, that you can actually wear in March while out on your walks or runs.
How do I bank any offline money I raise so it shows up on my fundraising page?
The easiest way is to do this is to make an online donation to your own fundraising page using your credit card. The total amount will then show up on your page.
How do I change my fundraising target?
Log in to your Dashboard and click on ‘Edit my page’ and update your fundraising goal.
