Memory Walk & Jog Gold Coast just weeks away!
Dementia Australia
The 2026 Gold Coast Memory Walk & Jog is only a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on Sunday 7 June at Pratten Park.
Memory Walk & Jog returns to the Gold Coast in 2026, bringing the community together to get active for brain health and to show support for people impacted by dementia.
Memory Walk & Jog Gold Coast is a key Dementia Australia community event, helping raise funds to deliver invaluable support, education and resources for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Memory Walk & Jog is about being part of the community and feeling supported. Participants can walk, jog or run and select from either 2.5km, 5km or 10km in distance.
Local Gold Coast resident, Holly Burge said she is taking part in Memory Walk & Jog to honour her Mum and raise awareness of dementia.
“I’m running for my mum, for families like ours and for the families who have already had to say goodbye far too soon,” Holly said.
“After seeing close friends lose their mum to dementia, and now watching my own mum battle this disease at only 62 years old, I know just how urgent more awareness, support and research are.
“Participating means more to me than just showing up on the day. It’s about honouring Mum, sharing her story, and hopefully helping other families feel less alone in theirs.
“My hope is that one day there will be better treatments, better support systems and hopefully a cure, so future families don’t have to experience this kind of pain and loss.”
Memory Walk & Jog is an opportunity to highlight the role that physical activity and social connection can play in supporting brain health. While age, genetic and family history cannot be changed, evidence shows that staying active and engaged can help reduce or delay the risk of developing dementia.
Get active for your brain health and help beat dementia. Sign up to participate or volunteer by visiting https://www.memorywalk.com.au/event/goldcoast/home
Can’t attend Memory Walk & Jog but want to be involved? Organise your own group or individual walk or jog, with a MyWay event. Choose your own date and location and register at www.memorywalk.com.au/get-involved/mw.
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au
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