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Run for MI Life Fun Run
MACKAY
Hastings Deering Run for MI Life is held in the name of our brother, uncle and friend, Matthew Ivory, who sadly took his own life on the 19th October 2012.
Matt was a fun-loving, kind hearted person who enjoyed a joke and relished making others laugh. His death was both unexpected and devastating to those who knew him. We, as his family, intend on using his name to change the perception of depression and suicide in our community and take away the negative stigma attached.
Since the first run in 2014, Run For MI Life has been run in 3 locations, seen thousands of people participate and has raised close to $500,000 to inspire people to seek help and support when it's needed. All monies raised stay local and are used to fund a wide number of programs, training courses and initiatives that promote good mental health and wellness, the building blocks of a connected, supportive, suicide-safe community.
Event schedule
Race pack collection will be on Saturday, 17th October 2026 between 8am and 11am, Meadowlands Amphitheatre, Mackay Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street Mackay
Event schedule as follows:
5:30am to 6:00am - All runners and supporters to arrive and be checked in
6.15am - Guest Speakers
6.30 am - Running Commences - Dogs, walkers, prams and scooters will be directed to the back of each group in the following order:
6:30 am - 10km runners start
6:45 - 5km runners start
7:00 am - 3km runners start
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Virtual Run Closed
Run our virtual event for any distance and any time between 1 October and 18 October 2026.
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A$20.00May 4 - Oct 16
Volunteers Closed
For volunteers to register and purchase shirts if required
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FreeMay 4 - Oct 16
3km Fun Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Age related discounts available for High School Student, Child and Infant, based on entered DOB
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A$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
May 4 – Aug 1 -
A$30.00
Standard Pricing
Aug 1 – Oct 16
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5km Fun Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Age related discounts available for High School Student, Child and Infant, based on entered DOB
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A$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
May 4 – Aug 1 -
A$30.00
Standard Pricing
Aug 1 – Oct 16
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10km Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Age related discounts available for High School Student, Child and Infant, based on entered DOB
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A$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
May 4 – Aug 1 -
A$30.00
Standard Pricing
Aug 1 – Oct 16
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Vicky Bowden - Run for MI Life
- Phone
- 0418 719 600
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Naming Rights Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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