Run for MI Life Fun Run Mackay
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About the race
Run for MI Life Fun Run MACKAY is a community fundraising event held at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay, QLD, Australia. The event supports Run for MI Life programs that fund local mental health and suicide prevention initiatives; event fundraising is used for local programs, training courses and initiatives.
Event options include in-person distances and a virtual entry option. Distances offered:
- 3 km fun run/walk
- 5 km fun run/walk
- 10 km fun run
- Virtual run for any distance between 1 October and 18 October 2026
Race pack collection is organised the day before at Meadowlands Amphitheatre, Mackay Botanic Gardens. The event has multiple registration categories with age-related discounts for high school students, children and infants. A virtual-only entry fee is listed at A$20.00; other registration fees vary by distance and by early bird or standard pricing periods.
The event page lists sponsors across several tiers, including naming rights sponsor Hastings Deering and other gold, silver and bronze sponsors. Fundraising progress shown on the event page reports A$708.39 raised and 294 participants to date. Volunteer registration and a volunteer shirt option are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
