You must be at least 16 years old at the time of registration. Participants under 18 must sign up and participate with a parent or guardian. 

Absolutely! You can take part as an individual walker and enjoy the experience alongside other participants. Whether you're joining on your own, with friends, family or colleagues, you'll be part of the Dusk to Dawn community every step of the way.

Dusk to Dawn will take you on an unforgettable overnight journey from North Sydney to Bondi, crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and following the stunning coastline as the sun rises.

We're currently finalising the exact route and will share full details in the coming month.

The first wave of walkers departs from the Event Village in North Sydney at approximately 8 pm. We’ll notify you of your specific start time closer to the event.

With a challenging 42 km route, some participants will finish in the moonlight around 1 am, while most will complete it between 4 am and 6 am. You have a maximum of 12 hours to complete the walk.

Yes! There will be 4–5 checkpoints along the route where you can rest, recharge and refuel. We'll also have entertainment and surprises along the way to keep your energy high and help you power through the night.

Your walking bib will be sent to you closer to the event. There will also be an opportunity to collect your bib from a Sydney CBD location before event day.

Full pick-up details will be confirmed closer to the event.

It’s a big walk, so it’s important that you’re prepared! You’ll need to make sure you have the following items in your backpack.

• water and a water bottle with at least a 600ml capacity
• sufficient food to keep you satisfied during the Event
• suitable clothing for all weathers
• a fully charged phone
• a Dusk to Dawn Walk route map (in either printed or digital format) and
• a basic first aid kit including Band-Aids and blister protection tape and any personal medication you require such as Panadol.

Only certified assistance dogs accompanied by handlers carrying a handler’s identity card are permitted to take part in Dusk to Dawn.

The event will go ahead rain or shine! We recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing accordingly. In the event of extreme weather, we will keep you informed of changes or updates.

Getting started is easy! Simply click the Register button to sign up.

You can register as:

• An individual participant
• A workplace participant

Whichever registration type you choose, you'll also have the option to create or join a team.

Yes, there is a registration fee to cover event costs:

• Registration price is currently discounted to $40. Standard registration price is $75.
  Please get in touch with the team at dusktodawn@unicef.org.au for corporate team pricing and other details.

If you’re facing registration issues, reach out to our Dusk to Dawn team at dusktodawn@unicef.org.au.

No, we require all participants to register ahead of time to ensure we have everything prepared for your participation, including event packs and support on the day. Be sure to sign up before 11:59pm Monday 16 November to secure your spot! 

Yes, you can log into your account and update your team, personal details, or fundraising page at any time. If you need help making changes, feel free to contact our support team at dusktodawn@unicef.org.au .

Yes. Your registration fee helps cover the cost of running the event, but it's your fundraising that helps UNICEF reach children in emergencies around the world.

Every dollar you raise helps provide life-saving support for children facing conflict, disasters and other crises. Plus, as you hit fundraising milestones, you'll unlock exclusive Dusk to Dawn merchandise and rewards along the way.

Congratulations!

We'll be sending out fundraising reward merchandise at the end of each month from August through November.

You'll also have the option to collect eligible rewards during our event pack collection period in the week leading up to Dusk to Dawn. More details will be announced closer to the event.

We provide a personalised fundraising page for each participant, along with social media graphics, email templates, and tips to help you reach your goal.

Throughout and after the event, we’ll send out updates and reports to show the impact of your fundraising on UNICEF’s projects for children around the world.