On the Day

We encourage participants to wear their t-shirts from previous years’ events. Please visit the Merchandise stand in the Walk Village if you would like to purchase a new t-shirt for $20 to wear on the Walk. We also recommend wearing enclosed shoes and comfortable clothes for walking in.

If you’re thinking of wearing a beanie to keep your head warm, we encourage you to buy and wear one of our MNDSA beanies available at the Merchandise stand.

It may also be worthwhile bringing a hat and sunscreen just in case the day is warm and sunny!

We encourage all Walk participants to bring their own water bottle or consider purchasing an MNDSA one from the Merchandise stand.

A small backpack may also be useful to carry any merchandise you buy or fruit/snacks/drinks you collect from our sponsors.

Walkers may also consider bringing a cap and sunscreen if the day is forecast to be sunny!

Walk to Defeat MND is dog-friendly event and we even have dog bandanas and homemade dog biscuits available to purchase at the Merchandise stand in Walk Village just for them. Dogs must be leashed at all times and you will also need to clean up after them.

Yes MNDSA merchandise will definitely be available to purchase at the Walk with volunteers selling items from the Merchandise stand.

The Walk Village at Home Ground, Adelaide Convention Centre will open from 7:30am. Please make sure you visit the Registration stand if you haven’t bought your ticket and need to register on the day.

Official proceedings start at 9:00am, with the Walk setting off shortly after this.

Given the large number of attendees expected, we encourage everyone to allow enough time to find a park and make their way to the Walk Village.

There is paid car parking available at the Riverbank Carpark and North Terrace Car Parks –  https://www.adelaidecc.com.au/attending/car-parking/

Home Ground, Adelaide Convention Centre is situated on the South side of the River Torrens and west of the Riverbank Footbridge.

Bus, Train and Tram timetables and service information can all be found on the Adelaide Metro website.

We encourage participants to pre-purchase ticket where possible. You can purchase your ticket here.

Tickets purchased on the day will incur an additional $5 fee per ticket.

Tickets will be available for purchase on the day, and EFTPOS and Cash payments will be accepted at the Registration stand in the Walk Village.

We encourage participants to wear their Walk t-shirts from previous years’ events. Please visit the Merchandise stand in the Walk Village if you would like to purchase a new t-shirt for $20 to wear on the day.

Official proceedings start at 9:00am, with the Walk setting off shortly after this.

Our MC will keep you updated throughout the morning and will direct you to gather near the start line on the Riverbank Footbridge from around 8.45am.

The Walk will begin walking north across the Riverbank Footbridge and primarily uses footpaths along the Torrens River precinct. This year the walk will travel further east up to the Douglas Nicholls Bridge and then back to walk south across the Riverbank Footbridge to the finishing line.

The Torrens River loop is both wheelchair and pram friendly. We will have volunteers along the way to help you navigate the route.

Fruit, drinks and healthy snacks will be available to all participants before and after the Walk.

Following the Walk, a morning tea will be provided at the Walk Village to celebrate MNDSA’s 40 years of supporting South Australians affected by MND.

The cafe will be open at Home Ground with drinks available to purchase.

Yes MNDSA merchandise will definitely be available to purchase at the Walk.

There will be a Merchandise stand run by our wonderful volunteers with lots of items available to purchase. Stay tuned for announcements about some new merchandise items leading up to the Walk.