Kick off the Queensland Firebirds 2026 season with a relaxed, family-friendly morning on the Brisbane River.
The Firebirds 5km Fun Walk is a community-led event bringing fans, families and players together to celebrate movement, connection and wellbeing. Set in the beautiful surrounds of Brisbane Powerhouse and New Farm Park, participants will enjoy a scenic 4–5km Brisbane Riverwalk loop, led by Queensland Firebirds players who will walk alongside participants throughout the course.
The morning begins with music, a warm-up and MC welcome before the walk starts at 8am. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a vibrant festival-style hub featuring coffee and fresh fruit, Firebirds merchandise and ticket sales, player meet and greets, giveaways and social photo moments.
Whether you’re a Firebirds fan, netball family or simply looking for a positive way to start your Sunday, this event is for everyone.
Sign up to walk with the Birdies and score a Queensland Firebirds visor as part of your registration 🔥 There are only 200 visors available so get in quick!
Each person taking part in the Fun Walk over the age of 5 years old must be registered online to participate.
On the day of the event, the sign in tent will be open from 7am where you will receive your participation wristband and Queensland Firebirds visor.
Lace up your shoes, it's time to get walking!
Registrations open from 7:00am, and on arrival you’ll need to collect your wristband from the registration tent. Meet at the Brisbane Powerhouse and get ready to walk. The morning kicks off with music, a group warm-up and an MC welcome, before the 5km walk begins at 8:00am. We have designed the 5km course and venue with lots of space to offer you a fun and safe event.
The course is wheelchair friendly; however, there are some narrow components on the river walk, and extra care should be taken.
Hydration Station
Bring your refillable water bottle and quench your thirst at the Hydration Station in the Fun Zone. Don’t want to walk with a water bottle? No worries, there will be compostable cups available at water stations throughout the walk.
We will have everything from your favourite snacks and drinks to signing session, netball activations and balloon artists so make sure to stick around and spend some time with your 2026 Queensland Firebirds.
FAQs
All Registrations are to be completed online via Humanitix.
Everyone over the age of 5 years old must be registered to participate.
No, you don’t have to pay for your baby if they’re in a pram or stroller.
Children over 5 years of age will need to be registered.
We do ask that if you’re walking with a pram/stroller, you start at the rear.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.
We will be updating these FAQ’s fequently, so encourage you to check back for the latest updates. If there is a significant change that affects all participants, we will contact you by email, including on the morning of the event.
Register early!
The first 200 registered participants will receive a Queensland Firebirds visor, and a Fun Walk poster for signing, all included with your registration.
The Registration tent opens at 7am.
On arrival collect your Queensland Firebirds Fun Walk wrist band from the Registration tent.
There will be a staggered start for the Walk;
FAST - 8am
MEDIUM - 8.05am
STROLL - 8.10am
*times are subject to change
The course is approximately 5km, walk - Brisbane Powerhouse to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal and return to Brisbane Powerhouse. We have designed the 5km course and venue with lots of space to offer you a fun and safe event. It starts and finishes at Brisbane Powerhouse. The course is wheelchair friendly; however, there are some narrow components on the river walk, and extra care should be taken.
Enjoy the Brisbane Powerhouse precinct on arrival and relax after the event. More information on vendors will be provided closer to the event day.
No. With the number of participants expected and for health and safety reasons, no animals are allowed. So please leave your fur babies at home. Registered Service dogs are the exception to this rule.
No, they are not allowed on the course. With the number of participants expected and for health and safety reasons, no bikes or scooters are allowed on the course.
You can get to the event using your bike, and these can be secured at public bike racks in New Farm Park and surrounding streets.
Prams and strollers are permitted on the course and children under the age of 5 years old do not need to register but must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian at all times.
Participants with strollers should assemble at the back of their start time. Keep left at all times unless passing.
First aid/medical assistance will be available in the start/finish area. A roaming first aid team will also patrol the course.
Hydration Station
Bring your refillable water bottle and quench your thirst at the Hydration Station in the Fun Zone. Don’t want to walk with a water bottle? No worries, there will be compostable cups available at the station.
Water stations
Located on the course
Toilets
Toilets are available within the Brisbane Powerhouse precinct, and New Farm Park.
There are no toilets along the course
Yes, there’ll be an official photographer at the Queensland Firebirds Fun Walk event.
Photographs taken will be shared on the Queensland Firebirds social media chanels.
Please check the Terms and Conditions of entry, relating to refunds.
