Memory Walk & Jog - Melbourne
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About the race
Memory Walk & Jog in Melbourne is an event at Albert Park - Pelican Lawn on 16 May 2027 that raises funds for people affected by dementia and their carers. The event supports Dementia Australia’s services, information and research efforts and reports a fundraising goal of $500,000 with $974 raised so far.
Participants include teams and individuals; the event lists 2 teams and 15 participants registered at the time of the source information. The page notes that in Victoria there are about 113,900 people living with dementia and references approximately 1.7 million people who care for them.
Multiple course lengths are available:
- 9.5 km Elite course
- 9.5 km Long course
- 4.75 km Middle course
- 2.6 km Short course
The site description indicates accessible facilities onsite, including accessible toilets, nearby car parking, and paved pathways from parking to the event area. Several paved walking paths run parallel to the event site and a paved path is provided for the full course length. Some event setup areas are on grass. Organisers note they can discuss specific accessibility requirements to support participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
