Telethon 2026: Kane Cornes takes off on second leg of double marathon fundraising challenge

Kane Cornes’ has taken his first stride into the second leg of his double marathon challenge for Telethon.

Surrounded by supporters, media crews and a high-spirited Fat Cat, the football commentator and former Port Adelaide champion officially began his second marathon in five days at 7.33am on Thursday.

Just five days after completing the Perth Running Festival marathon alongside 18,750 other participants on Sunday, Cornes is back on his feet for another gruelling 42.2km.

This time, the tarmac of the capital has been swapped for the picturesque tracks of Rottnest Island.