We’re on a mission TO cure blood cancer.
Bloody Mission is an impact led organisation helping fund the eradication of blood cancer through purposeful adventures, community and donations.
#FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T
OVER $180,000+ RAISED
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OVER $180,000+ RAISED •
BLOODY MERCH
This is a limited pre-order drop: Fractel x Bloody Mission M-Series and Trucker hats, plus tees built to wear the mission loud and proud. Made for running, sweating, backing the cause — and looking bloody good doing it.
No extras. No restocks.
Get yours in before it’s gone.
Lap, after lap, after lap, after…
Lap, after lap, after lap, after…
LAST PERSON STANDING
BACKYARD ULTRA
Our Last Person Standing short film “The Mud Run”, aptly named just dropped. Follow the legends who did lap, after lap, after lap, after… on a bloody wet, cold and tough course until 14 hours later there was one (well actually two) winners!
ANOTHER BLOODY
PODCAST
We did a podcast… well, because do you even exist without one? Check out our rant about all things #bloodymission #trailrunning and why we do what we do #forthosewhocant.
#9 Tassie Trail Tales—Pt 2—Knappers and Cords
In this pod Callan sits down with Cordell and Knappers to reflect on the adventures, laughs and depth of the Tassie Trail adventure.
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#8 Running For Resilience Collab + Vertical 5k
In this pod Callan sits down with Shooter and Jess from Running for Resilience to learn more about the amazing work they do in Canberra. Also they reflect back on the Vertical 5k challenge from last year and what it took to finish such a unique and punishing event!
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#7 Stories of The Tassie Trail—Pt 1 —Cal & Dan
In this episode we sit down with Cal Gates and Dan Ferris to hear some of the epic and moving stories from the Bloody Mission Adventure "Tassie Trail" where the boys ran from the top to the bottom of Tasmania.
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#6 BUFFALO STAMPEDE 2025 + TASSIE TRAIL UPDATE
Dan and Callan sit by a the river at Bright Victoria talking about the epic weekend that is the Buffalo Stampede. We also share an update's about the upcoming adventure the Tassie Trail!
Image © Buffalo Stampede
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#5 BLOOD RUN ON FOXTEL, KAYO, BINGE!
This is a short update for the Bloody Mission community on how The Blood Run film ended up being signed to Foxtel, Kayo and Binge. The film is now available for streaming on Kayo and Binge.
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#4 PAT FARMER AKA THE GOAT
If you know who Pat Farmer is, you're welcome. If you don't you need to listen to this. He details his longest run "The Pole to Pole" running 20,919km from the top to the bottom of the world for The Red Cross. Pat Farmer is arguably the GOAT of long distance running and a bloody good guy! He was gracious enough to spend a few hours with the boys sharing his battle stories, philosophy and heart for the less fortunate.
Image © The Mercury
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#3 LLEYTON EDWARDS — THE 1,000KM MAN
Lleyton Edwards is an incredible human who ran 1000kms (50km/Day-20 days) to honour the life of his best mate Luke, who passed away recently. Also raising 5 figures for the Leukaemia Foundation. His story and journey is inspirational.
Image © INKL
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#2 GRANT BRISBIN — AUSSIE NATIONAL RUNNER
In this episode we interview the speak with the great and mighty Grant Brisbin who is the winner of the Vertical 5k Challenge, an Australian representative runner and a bloody good bloke.
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#1 WELCOME TO THE BLOODY MISSION PODCAST
Bloody Mission is an organisation that exists to help eradicate blood cancer. We adventure for those who can't by doing epic hard things (mostly trail running) and fundraising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. We aim to be great and help others along they way. If you want to join our community we would love to have you!
480km trail through the tassie wilderness
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480km trail through the tassie wilderness •
TASSIE TRAIL
APRIL 2025
A 480km relay adventure stretching from Devonport to Dover. Five runners will each tackle 50km sections through city suburbs, dense wilderness, and remote trails — showcasing endurance, teamwork, and purpose.
OUR RUNNERS
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CAL GATES
Son, Husband, Dad Bod, Big Diesel
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DAN FERRIS
Husband, Dad, Photo Guy, Landy Lover
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Steeley Shortland
Husband, Dad, Tea Drinker, Showman
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Matt Knapman
Son, Doctor, Comedian, Moustache
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Jesse Gates
Son, Partner, Psych, Bee-Keeper