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... 

  1. Your own online fundraising page to share your story, upload your photos and ask friends for support 
  2. Personal support – Our friendly team at Epilepsy Queensland are here to support you every step of the way. 
  3. 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 2 June 2024
Where: City Botanic Gardens,
            Brisbane


Run, walk, roll the city streets of Brisbane with 5, 10km & marathon options, and even a 2km mini marathon for kids!

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 8 September
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 

Skypoint Sea To Sky Q1 Stair Challenge

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 

Ipswich 100 Charity Bike Ride

Moggill Mount Crosby Lions Club - from 50km to 169 km rides.
 Sunday, 23 April 

7News Gold Coast Running Festival

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 

R&R Rail Trail Fun Run

Duathlon and Fun Run - Various distances for individuals or teams along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
 Saturday, 13 May

Moreton Bay Multisport Festival

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 

Straddie Salute - 10km Trail Run

North Stradbroke Island 10km course along coastal tracks, scenic walkways and beautiful beaches
 Sunday, 21 May 

7 Rocky River Run

Central Queensland's largest charity fun run!
Saturday, 27 May 

Runaway Noosa Marathon

The ultimate choice of swimming, running and cycling events to suit all ages and abilities. Chase the Sun!
 3 - 4 June 

Brisbane Marathon Festival

Runners and walkers of all abilities will enjoy full closure of major city streets
 Sunday, 4 June 

Bargara Lighthouse Festival

A beautiful Seaside Run with a distance for all
 Sunday, 4 June 

Mackay Marina Run

A flat, spectacularly scenic event with a 3km kids dash, 5km fun run & more advanced runs.
 Sunday 18 June

Brisbane Pizza Run

Let's raise some "dough"
Start with a fun run and end with Pizza at the finish line!
 Sunday, 25 June 

Great Whitehaven Beach Run

Join us on the pristine sands of famous Whitehaven Beach for the fun and challenging Great Whitehaven Beach Run!
 1 - 2 July 

Gold Coast Marathon

With distances from 2km Junior Dash, 5km fun Run to the 63km GC Double.
 15 - 16 July 

Airlie Beach Running Festival

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 

7 Cairns Marathon Festival

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 

Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

A scenic fun run for all ages in Woody Point.
 Sunday, 16 July 

Gabba Stomp

Join this epic stair-climbing challenge inside the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane.

 Sunday, 23 July 

Cane2Coral Fun Run/Walk

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 

Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run

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 

Ipswich Park2Park

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

McDonald's Townsville Running Festival

There are real festival vibes as you select from 8 events that run along the palm-lined beachfront of The Strand.
 5 & 6 August

True Grit QLD

Military-inspired obstacle course race. It is the perfect mix of physical and mental challenge.
 12 - 13 August 

7 Sunshine Coast Marathon & Community Running Festival

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

Whitsunday Trail Fest

Pick your trail adventure through Conway National Park, Airlie Beach. Plus there's a Kids Beach Dash!
 Sunday, 17 September

Griffith Sport Toohey Trail Run

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

Walk for Epilepsy

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

Raw Challenge Gold Coast

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

GC50 Run Festival

Beachside vibes at Coolangatta await you with Kids Dash and 5 - 50km events at this Run Festival.
 Saturday, 9 December

The 5K Foam Fest

The most exciting obstacles in the world you are guaranteed to be foamy, muddy, and wet!Sittomet Wines, Mount Cotton.