Frequently
Asked Questions

Here you’ll find answers about how our fundraising walks work; how to register in a Memory Walk & Jog fundraising event, as well as how to organise your very own MyWay fundraising event. Together we can beat dementia!

How many kilometres is Memory Walk & Jog?

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Each dementia fundraising event offers a choice between a short walk of approximately 2km, a long walk of 5-6km, and a long run of 5-10km. All our location's event courses are designed differently based on the route. So be sure to check out your chosen event page for more information. 

What should I wear?

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We think comfortable is best!

Closed toe shoes are strongly recommended - these could be walking shoes or runners. Don’t worry, it’s not all active wear, we’d love to see you in fancy dress! You can get as creative as you like as long as you’re comfortable to complete your walk, jog, or run.

Can my family do different race types?

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Absolutely! When you select the family ticket or buy multiple tickets for a team or organisation, please enter in the chosen race type for each person.

Can my child enter the teal run?

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We recommend that any children under the age of 16 run the yellow course, however it is up to the guardian’s discretion.

Can I change my race type?

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Yes, you can choose a different race type by emailing us at memorywalk@dementia.org.au. Be sure to make your changes before online entries close though, as after that we’re sadly unable to alter your registration.

Can I change venues for the event?

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Yes, you can choose to run, jog or walk at a different venue by emailing memorywalk@dementia.org.au. If it’s an urgent enquiry and you would like to make a change within a week of the event, please call us on 1300 695 695. Be sure to make your changes before online entries close though, as after that we’re sadly unable to alter your registration.

Can I walk with my dog?

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Yes you can, all 4-legged friends do need to be registered though. It only costs $10.00 to register your doggo but that will guarantee their spot and we’ll post out a spiffy MW&J Dog Bandana to wear on the day!

I can't make the race. Are there other ways I can help?

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Of course! If you can’t take part in the Memory Walk & Jog, you can still donate to a friend or cheer them on!

If you would like to volunteer in the lead up or after the event, we would love to hear from you! Head over to the volunteer page and let us know!

Is the event accessible?

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We are committed to making our events as accessible as possible for all participants. While we aim to accommodate various needs, including offering shorter course options, please note that course conditions can vary. If you have specific accessibility concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out, and we will do our best to assist you.

Please refer to the specific Memory Walk and Jog event page for more information about the accessibility of the event.

Will there be parking on the day?

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Please refer to the Memory Walk & Jog website for the event that you are attending. The event webpage will have maps and information about car parking options on the day.

Being a public space, we ask that you be mindful of where you choose to park your car, and that signage clearly states that you can park there while you are at the Memory Walk & Jog event. 

Can't find an answer?

Send your question to the Memory Walk & Jog team and we will be in touch.