Registrations for this event are now closed.
Walk (or roll) to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease!
Rally your family, friends, colleagues—and even your dog—and join us for a scenic 2km or 4km walk or roll along the Bargara Esplanade! Walk to Defeat MND is an inclusive, fun-filled event that raises essential funds for those living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), while fostering a sense of community for everyone affected.
This year, we're excited to return to Christsen Park, Bargara on Sunday, 17th August, and bring the Wide Bay-Burnett region back together to make a difference.
Why are we fundraising?
MND Queensland provides life-changing equipment, care, and services for those living with MND—many of whom are not eligible for NDIS support. Donations from events like this are crucial to ensuring these vital services continue.
This year, we're proud to introduce our Walk Champion, Greg Buckholz from Team Greg's Gladiators. Greg has generously shared his personal journey with MND—a powerful reminder of why we walk, and how a strong, united MND community is so important.
Read about Greg’s heartfelt journey here.
Event Highlights:
Every registered attendee receives a free T-shirt—wear it with pride and show your support
Dress loud and proud in blue for your chance to win best dressed individual or team!
Dogs are welcome (on a leash), with a Top Dog Award for the best-dressed pup
Enjoy drinks, snacks, raffles, prizes, merchandise, face painting, and more
Event Schedule:
9:00 AM – Registration and T-shirt collection
10:00 AM – Walk starts
11:00 AM – Walk concludes, Awards & Prize Draw
12:00 PM – Event ends
Looking to join?
Pre-registrations are now closed, however you can still sign up on the day! All registrations include a walk shirt. Please be mindful, sizing will be limited, so make sure you get in early!
On-the-day registration prices:
Adults - $50
Children - $30
Person with MND - Free
Fundraising pages will remain open for several weeks after the event. Individuals who raise over $1000, whether accumulated before or after the walk, will receive a Fundraising Superhero cape!
Every dollar you raise helps provide essential support for Queenslanders living with MND. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a chance to make a real difference. While we can’t change the outcome of an MND diagnosis, we can walk together to ensure no Queenslander faces it alone.
Parking Options
Bargara Beach Parking (Esplanade end - The Basin) 50 m south of the park by the Basin swim pool, including accessible bays.
Esplanade Street or Unmarked Public Parking along Bargara Esplanade directly fronting Christsen Park, including accessible bays.
Bargara Central Car Park 699 Bundaberg‑Bargara Road (10 min walk/1 km inland).
Schuhkraft Walk Park / Nielson Park Area, just north along the Turtle Trail, near the northern Bargara Esplanade esplanade parks, wit 1 accessible bay.
Want to help out with the event?
We would love some volunteer helpers to assist on the event day. Roles like registration, marshalling, raffle sales, merchandise and face painting are available. If you would like to volunteer, please register here.