The Bloody Long Walk Brisbane is a 35 km charity walk from Curlew Park in Sandgate to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, run by the Mito Foundation. It passes through Boondall Wetlands and follows the riverside bikeway into the city, and you can walk, jog or run it alone or in a team.
The next date has not been announced yet. The latest walk was on Sunday 21 June 2026, which was a Sunday in June.
Bloody Long Walk Brisbane dates and start times
For the latest walk, on Sunday 21 June 2026, bib collection opened at 6:30 am and the first wave started at 7 am. Times can change, so treat these as a guide until the organiser publishes the next date.
The organiser lists new events on its events page as they are announced. Brisbane had no later date on that page when it was last checked.
The route
The course starts at Curlew Park in Sandgate, passes through Boondall Wetlands, follows the bikeway to the river, and finishes at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. It is signposted, with views of the city skyline on the way.
- Checkpoints: between 3.5 km and 7 km apart, with medical staff, water refills, sunscreen and toilets. Some checkpoints also have fruit.
- How long it takes: the organiser gives an average of 7 to 8 hours. It is not a timed race.
- Toilets: at the start and at the checkpoints.
Cost, fundraising and who can enter
Entry for the latest walk was $144 per person plus a $4.32 booking fee, and the same per team member. Prices can change from one edition to the next.
The organiser suggests raising at least $350, about $10 for every kilometre. The entry fee covers the event costs, and money raised beyond that goes to the Mito Foundation, which supports people affected by mitochondrial disease.
- You must be over 16 to enter alone. Children under 16 can walk with an adult beside them the whole way.
- Only certified guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are allowed.
- The walk goes ahead rain or shine, and there are no refunds for wet weather or a change of mind.
Getting to the Bloody Long Walk start line
Curlew Park is about 20 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 30 minutes by car without traffic. Parking near the start is very limited, so the organiser suggests being dropped off or booking a shuttle bus.
Shuttles have left from Brisbane Central Station (Edward Street, Stop 141, near Ann Street) and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (Glenelg Street), and are booked through the walk’s shuttle page. Sandgate also has a railway station on the Shorncliffe line.
Along the route and more
- Boondall Wetlands – on the course, with walks and bird hides.
- Sandgate Town Hall – a landmark in Sandgate, near the start.
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens – where the walk finishes.
- The Bloody Long Walk Sunshine Coast – the same charity walk, run on the Sunshine Coast.
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Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Near the venue
- Shorncliffe Pier – under 1 km away.
- Lower Moora Park – under 1 km away.
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre – about 2 km away.
Quick answers
When is the Bloody Long Walk Brisbane?
The next date has not been announced yet. The latest walk was on Sunday 21 June 2026.
How long is the Bloody Long Walk?
It is 35 km, and the organiser gives an average finishing time of 7 to 8 hours.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Curlew Park in Sandgate and finishes at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
How much does it cost?
The latest walk cost $144 plus a $4.32 booking fee. The organiser suggests raising at least $350 for the Mito Foundation.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Only certified guide, hearing and assistance dogs are allowed.
Is there parking at the start?
Very little. The organiser suggests a drop-off or a shuttle bus from the city.
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