The group of south-west residents will be walking and running as a show of support for young Nullawarre bus crash victim Emily Blake and her family as they cope with the long recovery from her life-threatening injuries.

It will also be a show of appreciation for the Royal Children's Hospital, where 10-year-old Emily has been since the November smash which also injured eight other Nullawarre and District Primary School pupils.

The group came together following a suggestion by the school's special needs teaching aide, Kate McKinnon, who is also a seasoned runner.

"A few of us were walking one day and decided to get a team for the Melbourne event," Ms McKinnon said.

"Then it snowballed. We now have Kate's mum, grandmother, sister and uncle in the team along with staff, former staff and former principals.

"It's a show of support for Sue and family. It will be fun. We'll all travel down and stay together in a motel then travel home together after the event.

"The oldest is 60 and the youngest is 10. For many it will be their first time in a big event. There's a real buzz around the school.''

"Josie Ellerton designed the logo and we chose purple because it is Emily's favourite colour."

Also in the team will be Tanya and Greg Croft, the parents of Jake who is back at school for half-day sessions, but it still confined to a wheelchair while recovering from serious injuries sustained in the crash.

A percentage of the $32 entry fee for participants goes to the annual Royal Children's Hospital appeal.