About Walk To Fight Parkinson's

What is Walk To Fight Parkinson's?

Walk to Fight Parkinson’s is an opportunity for every family in our ACT community to come together and raise vital funds for people living with Parkinson’s.

The Walk is open to everyone of all ages and abilities. You can choose to walk, run, Nordic Walk or roll in the 1.6km or 5km tracks. Carers are also welcome and free with a paying walker!

Join us on 22 November 2026, Patrick White Lawns Canberra. Check out your key event times below

Event options

There's a Walk to suit you, no matter your fitness level! Grab a family ticket and get everyone on the track!

You can also choose to register a support companion at no cost if you require assistance. 

Walk - 1.6km

Our 1.6km course is perfect for all abilities and fitness levels.

Walk or Run - 5km

Enjoy a bit of a challenge? Step out with our 5km walk!

Nordic Walk - 1.6km or 5km

Are you familiar with Nordic Walking Federation Competition  rules and have all the gear? Register for our Nordic Walk.

Ticket Prices

Standard pricing now available.

Make sure to secure your ticket before last minute pricing kicks in on 1 November!

Family: $90.00

Adult: $35.00

Youth: $20.00

Event Village

Event Village is open from 8am.

All walking events will start between 9.30am and 10.30am.

Event times are subject to change. Keep an eye on your inbox prior to 22 November registration for any updated event timing. The final schedule will be sent via email closer to the event.

Walk to Fight Parkinson's is a fantastic, social morning of entertainment, food, drinks, and of course your chosen stroll, walk or run!

Key Event Times

8.00am: Event Village opens
9.00am: Official Welcome
9.30am: 5km fun run
9.40am: 5km Nordic Walk
9.45am: 5km walk
10.15am: 1.6km Nordic Walk
10.20am: 1.6km walk, roll or stroll

Stalls

Visit our charity stand to find out more about our services in the ACT, and be sure to check out our other stallholders in the event village!

Merchandise

Check out the shop tab and buy your one-of-a-kind Walk to Fight Parkinson's t-shirt!

Shirts only available through online purchase, get yours before the upcoming October deadline.

Food & Drink

Delicious food and drink options will be available to purchase before, during, and after the event. Sausage sizzle, anyone?

Live Entertainment

Our DJ will keep both the music and the energy high all morning.

Family Activities

There’s fun for the whole family with a dedicated Kids Zone! 

Facilities

First aid tents, toilets, and water stations will be available throughout the event. 

Exclusive Merch!

Only t-shirts ordered online before 29 October will be available to pick up on 22 November.

Course Maps

1.6KM Course Map

1.6km Course Map

5KM Course Map

Need more motivation? Awards are being introduced for 2026!

Win a special trophy for being the Highest Fundraising Individual 🏆, and get the whole crew excited with the Highest Fundraising Team 🏆!

But that's not all... there will be a variety of fun awards on the day for teams, individuals, little feet, and four-legged friends too!
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Walk to Fight Parkinson's is a fundraiser for The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Parkinson’s. One step at a time, we can maximise choice, independence, mental health and wellbeing for people impacted by Parkinson’s or other neurological disorders in the ACT.

Every dollar raised from Walk to Fight Parkinson’s will help support the 2000+ people living with Parkinson’s in Canberra
continue to live long and rewarding lives.