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Ben Welch’s inspiring 444 run documentary premieres

By Ryan Bellingham

Jul 1, 2025

Tickets are still available for the 444 Run documentary. Photo by Jordan Townrow

A documentary about Ben ‘Mino’ Welch’s epic 444 run that raised more than $500,000 for mental health is showing in Echuca this week.

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On Wednesday, July 2, the Echuca Paramount Theatre will hold two screenings of Push — the 444 Run Documentary at 6.30pm and 8.15pm.

The 6.30pm screening has already sold out, but Mr Welch said tickets were still available for the later session.

Ben Welch’s 444 run raised money and awareness for mental health. Photo by Cindy Power

In March, Mr Welch ran 380km from Mildura to Echuca in four days, four hours and 44 minutes in memory of his late brothers Jai and Zac.

“The film’s about the run itself — what our goals were with the run, the awareness we were trying to raise and the money we were trying to raise,” he said.

“The whole goal of the run was about trying to start difficult conversations.

Ben Welch on the road during the 444 run in March. Photo by Jordan Townrow

“That’s what the documentary centres around as well, trying to get people to talk to each other when they’re not feeling right and looking after each other’s mental health.”

The $550,000 raised from the run was presented to headspace centres in Echuca, Mildura and Swan Hill.

Tickets for the documentary can be purchased for adults, families and children by visiting www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1421070