Join an organised event
There are races, fun-runs and events all over Queensland that you can join to get active and fundraise for epilepsy.
From walks, runs, swims, and cycles to obstacle courses, and stair challenges, there is sure to be one for you.
Enter the race/event separately first, then create your fundraising page here in 3 easy steps ready to share with your friends and family.
Ask for donations for completing your challenge, or $5 for every km you conquer, or set a target time and ask for $5 for every minute you’re early.
Your online fundraising page handles all of your donations and issues tax-deductible receipts.
What you will receive...
- Your own online fundraising page to share your story, upload your photos and ask friends for support
- Personal support – Our friendly team at Epilepsy Queensland are here to support you every step of the way.
- Access to our fundraising downloads including posters, invitations, banners and thank you certificates for your donors and guests.
Remember to share your photos with us - we love seeing the amazing things you do!
In your social media, use #epilepsyqueensland and tag us @epilepsyqueensland for
Facebook & LinkedIn or @epilepsyqld for Insta - you can also email us.
Featured Events
Brisbane Marathon Festival
When: Sunday 4 June 2023
Where: City Botanic Gardens,
Brisbane
Run, walk, roll the city streets of Brisbane with 2, 5, 10km options, get 10% off when you register for Team Epilepsy Queensland.
Gabba Stomp
When: Sunday 16 July 2023
Where: Woolloongabba
Brisbane
Join us for an epic stair climbing challenge inside the iconic Gabba stadium. There are course options for everyone!
Walk for Epilepsy
When: 1-25 October
Where: Virtual
Anywhere you like
Set your target then walk, cycle, run, swim or roll. Log your distance; every km you do and every $ raise will help make a difference.
Bridge to Brisbane
When: Sunday 15 October
Where: Brisbane
4.5km & 10km event
Run, roll or walk Brisbane's most iconic community event with the 10km event taking you across the Gateway Bridge.
2023 Dates |
Event |
Details |
| Every weekend | Park Run | There are over 80 free Park Runs every weekend across Queensland for all fitness levels and abilities. |
| Sunday, 19 March | With a total of 77 floors, this is a serious challenge but the view from the top of the observation level at SkyPoint will make all the hard work worth it. | |
| Sunday, 26 March | Moggill Mount Crosby Lions Club - from 50km to 169 km rides. | |
| Sunday, 23 April | Come and run in the Gold Coast sunshine and enjoy the fast, safe, closed road circuit. With distances available for all running and walking abilities | |
| Sunday, 30 April | Duathlon and Fun Run - Various distances for individuals or teams along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. | |
| Saturday, 13 May | Enjoy the perfect twilight running conditions and cooler evening temperatures on Saturday with distances available for all running (and walking) abilities, or the triathlon on Sunday morning | |
| Saturday, 20 May | North Stradbroke Island 10km course along coastal tracks, scenic walkways and beautiful beaches | |
| Sunday, 21 May | Central Queensland's largest charity fun run! | |
| Saturday, 27 May | The ultimate choice of swimming, running and cycling events to suit all ages and abilities. Chase the Sun! | |
| 3 - 4 June | Runners and walkers of all abilities will enjoy full closure of major city streets | |
| Sunday, 4 June | A beautiful Seaside Run with a distance for all | |
| Sunday, 4 June | A flat, spectacularly scenic event with a 3km kids dash, 5km fun run & more advanced runs. | |
| Sunday 18 June | Let's raise some "dough" Start with a fun run and end with Pizza at the finish line! |
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| Sunday, 25 June | Join us on the pristine sands of famous Whitehaven Beach for the fun and challenging Great Whitehaven Beach Run! | |
| 1 - 2 July | With distances from 2km Junior Dash, 5km fun Run to the 63km GC Double. | |
| 15 - 16 July | With events to suit all ages, the scenery and climate in Airlie Beach during July are ideal for competing in the marathon festival. | |
| 15 - 16 July | The flat multi-loop course takes in the best of the picture-perfect Cairns Esplanade, the streets of Cairns and the memorable run down the epic finish chute alongside Fogarty Park. | |
| Sunday, 16 July | A scenic fun run for all ages in Woody Point. | |
| Sunday, 16 July |
Join this epic stair-climbing challenge inside the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane. |
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| Sunday, 23 July | Everyone of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Pass by the iconic cane fields of Bundaberg and finish triumphantly in Bargara overlooking the beautiful Coral Sea. | |
| Sunday, 23 July | Choose to run or walk, 3km or 8km, or a 44km bike ride along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, enjoying views of the Brisbane Valley & Brisbane River. | |
| Sunday, 30 July | From a Family Challenge to a Half Marathon, most of all you don't want to miss watching the Mascots in their 100m dash! | |
| Sunday, 6 August | There are real festival vibes as you select from 8 events that run along the palm-lined beachfront of The Strand. | |
| 5 & 6 August | Military-inspired obstacle course race. It is the perfect mix of physical and mental challenge. | |
| 12 - 13 August | With six events to choose from for all ages and abilities, the feeling of crossing that finish line and achieving your goal is like no other. | |
| Sunday, 10 September | Pick your trail adventure through Conway National Park, Airlie Beach. Plus there's a Kids Beach Dash! | |
| Sunday, 17 September | Take on the bitumen to the bush, an all-terrain scenic challenge from Griffith University Nathan campus and throughout the Toohey Forest. | |
| 1 - 25 October | Join our epilepsy community right across Australia as we Walk for Epilepsy. Rack up your kilometres -walk, cycle, run, swim, roll - whenever works for you! | |
| Sunday, 15 October |
Bridge to Brisbane |
Epilepsy Queensland will be there to cheer you on as you run, roll or walk Brisbane's most iconic community event. |
| 21 - 22 October | Great way to challenge you and your friends while having fun and getting dirty at the obstacle course in Numinbah Valley Gold Coast. | |
| 2 - 3 December | Beachside vibes at Coolangatta await you with Kids Dash and 5 - 50km events at this Run Festival. | |
| Saturday, 9 December | The most exciting obstacles in the world you are guaranteed to be foamy, muddy, and wet!Sittomet Wines, Mount Cotton. |
