A key part of the City2Surf is fundraising and those taking part are encouraged to make their efforts even more worthwhile by raising money for a cause close to their hearts.

Participants can choose from a list of more than 650 charities to run and raise funds for. Last year the City2Surf raised more than $3.8m for charity and this year the target has been set at $5m, which the event is well on its way to achieve with $65,000 already raised before entries open.