Memory Walk & Jog - Canberra
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About the race
Canberra Dementia Australia’s Memory Walk & Jog will take place at Stage 88 in Canberra on Sunday, February 28, 2027. The event brings locals together to honour people affected by dementia and to raise funds for Dementia Australia, including support services and dementia research. Fundraising progress is shown with $36 raised toward a $300,000 goal; the event lists 1 team and 23 participants so far.
The event offers multiple course lengths to accommodate different paces and modes of participation. Distances include:
- 10 km Elite course
- 10 km Long course
- 5 km Middle course
- 2 km Short course
The site includes accessible toilets, nearby car parking, and paved pathways from parking to the event area. Several paved walking paths run alongside the site and a paved path follows the course for its duration. Some event set-up areas are on grass; participants with specific accessibility needs are invited to contact the event team beforehand.
The description mentions the local context that about 6,300 people in the ACT are living with dementia and that physical exercise and research can contribute to reduced risk and improved understanding of dementia. The event content emphasizes fundraising for support, change and prevention related to dementia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
