Motion Four Justice Team to Complete Australia Run
Flinders Cobley and team will finish their 5,000-kilometre charity run at Wilsons Promontory on 24 October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Running
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The Motion Four Justice team is set to complete their 5,000-kilometre trek across Australia on 24 October 2026. This 85-day running challenge aims to raise funds for the charity Destiny Rescue.
Why it matters
The endeavour is designed to finance the rescue of children from human trafficking by raising necessary charitable funds. Every dollar collected contributes directly to an average cost of $2,100 required to free one child.
The team covers 75 kilometres per day while maintaining a daily running routine of 11 hours. During their 85-day journey, participants manage between six and eight hours of sleep each night.
The players
Flinders Cobley
A runner based in East Maitland who serves as a member of the Motion Four Justice team.
Griffin Hughes
A participant in the Motion Four Justice team who has completed the 5,000-kilometre journey.
Chelsea Dyer
A member of the running group committed to raising funds for international child rescue efforts.
Nathan Maufe
A runner who completed the 85-day trek across the Australian continent.
Destiny Rescue
A charity organisation focused on the rescue of children from human trafficking.
The details
Running from the top of Australia to the bottom, the team concludes their journey at Wilsons Promontory in Victoria. This physical effort supports the mission to rescue 131 children from human trafficking.
Timeline
The team began the 5,000-kilometre run on 1 August 2026.
The team reaches the finish line at Wilsons Promontory on 24 October 2026.
Season Trajectory
This cross-continental run functions as a primary funding engine for the Destiny Rescue child extraction programme. The success of this 5,000-kilometre endeavour directly dictates the capacity for the charity to expand its rescue operations in the coming months.
The fundraising progress ensures that 131 children are reached through the rescue programme. Each $2,100 donation marks the specific threshold required to cover the extraction costs for one individual.
The takeaway
The team demonstrates how sustained physical challenges can be leveraged for significant humanitarian outcomes. Readers may consider how endurance training can be combined with charitable fundraising to support international advocacy goals.
Further reading
For more information on endurance events, visit Running.
More information
To track the progress of the team or contribute, visit the donation and progress tracking website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Maitland Mercury.
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