03 December 2025

Home for Christmas: Perth marathon in budgy smugglers to raise awareness for prostate cancer 

Scott and his best mate Pierce will run a full marathon through Perth’s CBD on Christmas Eve as part of Home for Christmas, a bold and attention-grabbing challenge designed to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA). 

Starting at 8am on 24 December 2025, Scott and Pierce will complete the 42-kilometre run dressed in budgie smugglers and Santa hats, aiming to turn heads and spark conversations about prostate cancer and the importance of men taking their health seriously. 

“We wanted to do something that actually stands out and makes people stop and think,” Scott said.  

“If people see us and start talking about prostate cancer, then we’ve already achieved half the goal.” 

Both Scott and Pierce work in heavily male-dominated industries, mining and construction, making prostate cancer a cause that resonates deeply with their everyday networks of mates, colleagues and families. 

“If this run encourages even a handful of blokes to get checked or start talking about their health, then it’s absolutely worth it,” Scott said. 

Pierce said they wanted to channel the chaos and fund of the challenge into something that genuinely makes a difference.  

“Scott and I are in this side by side,” Pierce said. 

“If our run gets even one bloke thinking about his health or booking a check-up, then it’s worth every kilometre.” 

Scott says the motivation to keep going comes from the community's overwhelming support, with every donation, message, and friendly joke helping him through the toughest training days. 

The name Home for Christmas carries special meaning, symbolising not just finishing the marathon, but helping ensure more families get to spend future Christmases with the men they love. 

“It’s fitting that we’re putting the male body on display,” Scott said. “If showing a bit of skin gets people talking and drives awareness, then we’ve nailed the point.” 

Scott and Pierce’s message to Australian men is simple: “Don’t ignore your health,” Scott said.   

“Talk to your mates, get checked and take it seriously. If two idiots can run 42 kilometres in budgie smugglers, you can book a check-up,” Pierce added. 

Funds raised will support PCFA’s vital work in research, awareness and support services for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families.