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David Jones (DJ)

The 2026 Bali Hope Ultra (AU)

I’m running 84km overnight across Bali in The Bali Hope Ultra to help transform education in North Bali. Through my effort, I’m fundraising for Bali Children Foundation starting with the renovation and revitalization of SDN 5 Gobleg Elementary. Your support will also reach local kindergartens, strengthen all Gobleg schools and open doors to tertiary scholarships for youth.

The Journey So Far and 2026 Impact

This will be my 6th running journey across this beautiful Island raising funds for the Bali Children Foundation and the communities that it supports.  65 primary school students from the Tigawasa area that the run supported in my first year of 2018, have already graduated high school and 21 are at tertiary level or beyond.  To see 30% of Year 12 students continue on to Tertiary study was previously unheard of in this village.  And that effect has just multiplied year on year as the run has grown.

BCF itself has now supported more than 30,000 students over its history, and in turn those students help sustain generational change across Northern Bali.

This run means so much to me personally, not just because of its impact but because of the countless special moments that have taken place along the way - my son Campbell spent 2 years supporting the run before joining me in 2024 to become the youngest person to run the 84km BHU at 19 years of age.  My best mate Jase Cronshaw and I ran as sweeps in 2019 (in the most unsuitable running safari suits ever) and then after his passing in 2022 I ran alongside his wife Jacqui as she completed her first ever ultra marathon in his memory.

It is such a privilege to be able to be part of this event and to play even a small role in helping this incredible organisation achieve its goals.

I'm so grateful to be going back as one of the support runners and coaches in 2026 to run across the Island again, and this time will be heading over a week early to run 200km over 5 days with Pete Kavanagh ("The Goat") around the East Coast of Bali, as part of his personal BCF fundraising project #FootstepsforFutures.

It is an absolutely privilege to spend time in the company of this beautiful Island, its custodians, and the kids we support who despite having so little, are so grateful for the educational opportunities that are provided to them, and among the happiest kids I've ever come across.

Every step we take in these life-changing runs is for these children. Funds raised this year will go directly toward improving schools in Gobleg, as well as a community centre near Lovina (where the run commences each year) creating vibrant, engaging and empowering environments where children can learn, grow and dream big.

Every donation, no matter the amount, can make a real difference and both the children of Bali and me personally are incredibly grateful for any support that you can provide.

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Reach My Goal

Raised

$4,426

My Goal

$5,000

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$529

Anne-marie Allgrove

Amazing what you do always in awe thank you

$500

David Jones

$269.13

Craig, Jax, Luc, Ondrej, Mark

On behalf of your running family!! Enjoy the pink

$250

Rahul Parrab

Go DJ - love your work!

$237.62

Bryan Paisley

Sydney Backyard Ultra 2026 on this very hot day in various costumes - cray cray DJ as ever - wonderful effort for a great cause

$235.97

Eva Hucker

$215

Caroline

Sungguh hebat, David!

$200

Glynis & Bob

We admire your continued efforts to make life better for school kids and their families in Bali. Have a great experience & enjoy the run! X

$106.75

Chris Whitmore

Great cause, and any excuse to get the safari suit for a lap or two

$106.75

Trevor Bolland

You know what to wear, DJ. Always supporting something good. Well done.

$106.12

Amy Twist

You got me last minute last year DJ so here 100 good lucks from me! See you out there!

$106.12

Marie Nguyen

Such an amazing cause - you’re an inspiration DJ!

$106.12

Mark Orman

$106.12

Matthew Jones

$106.12

Linda Mooney

In memory of the beautiful Jason Cronshaw, and the amazing support and generosity you, DJ, continue to dedicate to all around you.

$106.12

Tevor Bolland

$106.12

Rosa Solomon

You are a superhero DJ! #yourbiggestfan! An amazing cause x

$106.12

Jennifer Dobbins

Good luck, you're a machine!!

$106.12

Sean Anthony Selleck

$106.12

Nicholas Mckeith

$100

David

$55.95

Jess Pollard

Go go go! Have a blast and congrats on your ongoing fundraising and epicness! Very inspiring!

$55.95

Jayden Cook

Stay sun safe😂

$55.95

Belinda Bergin

I was tempted by the Speedos, but was worried about insects, so a pink sequined hat seems fun but useful.

$55.95

Tom Hickman

The best.

$54.84

Belinda

Well done DJ.

$54.84

Sarah Greenaway

Well done DJ, amazing effort!

$54.84

Kirsten Simpson

All the best DJ :) What an incredible contribution you've made in helping transform the lives of so many children over the years.

$54.84

Bryan Paisley

Great effort as ever DJ

$50

Meagan Huebl

Lovin the budgee run!!

$50

Mr&mrsfish

$28.43

Maria Ragusa

Such a great cause!

$28.43

Yen Bui

Amazing effort with a great cause! Thank you DJ!!

$15

Cameron Simpson