Memory Walk & Jog - Brisbane
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About the race
Brisbane’s Memory Walk & Jog takes place at Shaw Estate Park on Sunday, June 13, 2027. The event raises funds for Dementia Australia to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.
The program includes multiple course options to accommodate different paces and abilities:
- 10 km Elite course
- 10 km Long course
- 5 km Middle course
- 2.5 km Short course
The listing shows a fundraising target of $250,000 for the Brisbane event and $140 raised so far. Participant numbers displayed are 15 participants and 0 teams.
Accessibility arrangements noted for the site include accessible toilets, nearby car parking, and accessible paved pathways from parking to the event area. Several paved walking paths run parallel to the event site and a paved path follows the course for its full length; some event areas are on grass.
The event description states the walk and jog honour people affected by dementia, and that funds support information, advice and services. Local and national dementia figures referenced include about 88,200 people living with dementia in Queensland, 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and 1.7 million people involved in dementia care. The description also notes that physical exercise is linked to reduced risk of dementia and that research funded through donations explores prevention and new treatments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
