Teams from Fiji, Australia and New Zealand unite this October to raise FJD $500,000+ for Cure Kids Fiji

Cure Kids Race to Survive Fiji is back, after an eight-year hiatus, bringing together teams from Fiji, Australia and New Zealand for five days of physical challenges, community connection and fundraising in support of better health outcomes for children across Fiji.

Taking place in October 2026, competitors will be pushed physically and mentally through a series of challenges across Fiji as they compete to be crowned the winning tribe of the 2026 Cure Kids Race to Survive Fiji.

But behind the competition is a much bigger goal: raising more than FJD $500,000 – and counting – to support the work of Cure Kids Fiji and its child health programs.

First held in 2006, Race to Survive has brought together Accor hotel teams alongside local and international industry partners from across the Pacific, raising significant funds for Cure Kids Fiji, totaling FJD $3.5 million to date. Now, for the first time since 2018, the race is returning.

Jim Moore – Cluster General Manager, Accor Hotels Fiji
“We are incredibly excited to bring back Cure Kids Race to Survive Fiji. This event will bring together a group of over 60 people who are focused on one goal: raising as much money as possible for Cure Kids Fiji to continue the amazing work they do here in Fiji. During their time in Fiji, the competitors and event crew will get to see first-hand where the funds they raise go, and to deeply understand why the work Cure Kids Fiji does is vitally important to the children of Fiji.” 

Over five days, teams will face a series of physical and mental challenges while spending time with local villages and schools, giving competitors the opportunity to see first-hand the communities and programs their fundraising supports.

A Race with Impact Far Beyond the Finish Line
Funds raised through Race to Survive will support Cure Kids Fiji’s work with the Fiji Ministry of Health to address two key health challenges affecting children across Fiji: rheumatic heart disease and respiratory illness.

Through heart screening, access to treatment and ongoing care, and reliable access to life saving medical oxygen, these programs help children get the care they need while strengthening the health services their communities rely on.

The impact of this work is already significant.

In 2025, more than 6,800 people were screened for rheumatic heart disease, including more than 4,000 schoolchildren and 2,700 pregnant mothers. More than 92 newly diagnosed cases were identified through school screening and linked to treatment and ongoing care.

Cure Kids Fiji’s work in respiratory health has also helped expand sustainable access to medical oxygen across the country.

To date, the program has purchased and distributed more than $1.1 million in oxygen equipment and consumables and supported treatment for more than 90,000 patients across Fiji.

The program is also strengthening Fiji’s ability to respond to future respiratory health challenges through healthcare training, air-quality monitoring and improvements to the resilience of health facilities.

Murray Davison – Cure Kids Fiji Board Member and Event Coordinator
“Cure Kids Fiji is extremely grateful for the hard work being done by all Race to Survive participants, not only from a fundraising perspective, but also for their commitment to training to participate in the event. We hope to give all participants an understanding of
what daily life looks like here in Fiji for our people and the communities they live in, as well as an understanding of why we need to support charities such as Cure Kids Fiji to deliver better health outcomes for the children of Fiji.”

The Race Is On

Teams are already fundraising ahead of October, with competitors representing hotels and businesses across Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.

The fundraising leaderboard is heating up, with teams collectively working towards the FJD $500,000+ target before they even reach the start line.

Once in Fiji, competitors will have five days to work together, push themselves beyond their comfort zones and experience everyday life in Fiji – all while racing for something much bigger than a place on the podium.

Eight years since competitors last crossed the finish line, Race to Survive Fiji is officially back – and the countdown to race day is on.

For more information, images or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Press Contact: Chloe Hanrahan-Latour | Cure Kids Race to Survive Fiji Event Crew
027 747 5775
chloe.hanrahanlatour@accor.com