5K SCADaddle for Research: Canberra
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Description
The SCADaddle for Research is a 5km run and walk event held in Canberra on October 26, 2025. The event aims to raise awareness and vital research funds to help solve the mysteries surrounding SCAD.
Join us for a fantastic morning starting from the steps of the National Library. Whether you choose to walk, skip, or run, bring your family and friends to enjoy the 5km course.
SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) is a rare and serious heart condition. It happens when a tear forms in a heart blood vessel, which can lead to a heart attack or sudden death. SCAD heart attacks often affect individuals without typical heart attack risk factors. The average age of those affected is just 42, and 80% of sufferers are women.
Distances:
Run/Walk:
~ 5K
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