Sometimes, the smartest play is knowing when to wait for the perfect pitch.
We are writing to update our supporters and community that the #1367 Diamond Homerun for Ovarian Cancer research – a 100km endurance run undertaken by Jarrod Russell – will be moving from its original summer schedule to Autumn 2026.
Why the Change?
As many of you know, Queensland summers are synonymous with two things: intense heat and the unpredictable rainy season.
Running 100km is a monumental physical challenge on its own. Doing it by running 1,367 laps of a softball diamond adds a mental grit that few possess. To give Jarrod the best possible track conditions and ensure the event can proceed without the interruption of torrential downpours or dangerous humidity, we have made the decision to shift the event to the cooler, drier Autumn months.
This change ensures safety first, but it also promises a better atmosphere for spectators to come out, cheer, and support the cause without dodging summer storms.
The Challenge: #1367
For those new to the event, the number 1367 isn’t random. It is the precise number of “home runs”—or laps around a standard softball diamond – required to hit the massive 100km milestone.
Jarrod Russell is taking on this gruelling distance to raise vital funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. Every lap is a step toward breakthroughs that could change lives, and every donation helps ensure that Play for a Cure can continue to target this critical area of cancer research.
Jarrod has already completed nearly a quarter of the challenge, with many laps run under horrendous rain. His determination is epic, and we know that times are tight – especially with Christmas coming up. That’s why we ask our community to save their coin and donate to this truly worthy cause.
looking ahead
The full run will be completed when the weather cools and the rain begins to disappear, making what is already a very difficult task just that little bit easier.
We are finalising the specific date in Autumn and will share it as soon as it is locked in. In the meantime, Jarrod continues his training (dodging the rain where he can!), and we’ll keep sharing updates along the way so you can follow his progress and stay connected to the challenge.
This is going to be a homerun you won’t want to miss.
Together, let’s Play for a Cure.
