BMA CQ Rescue Charity Fun Run 2026

From Iluka Park, the BMA CQ Rescue Charity Fun Run proceeds along the Bluewater Trail, offering a coastal run where participants can quickly find their rhythm: flat pavement, adjacent open water, and "beautiful ocean views and a refreshing sea breeze." The event has the atmosphere of a local charity morning rather than a competitive race, with each entry supporting a "community funded rescue helicopter service" that has been saving lives across the region since 1996. The course follows the coastline on clearly marked paths, allowing first-timers, families, walkers, and runners seeking a moderate workout to participate together comfortably. Participants receive the standard race-day package - shirt or singlet, timing chip, and bib - but the primary purpose is that all proceeds benefit CQ Rescue and its "vital aeromedical and emergency helicopter services."