About this event
Weight of War Run – Canberra is a free charity event taking place on Saturday 5 December 2026, supporting veteran mental health. The Canberra event will be held at The Dock in Kingston from 10am to 5pm.
The signature challenge is a 21-kilometre run completed while wearing a 10-kilogram weighted vest and a pair of budgy smugglers. The vest represents the invisible weight carried by veterans, including the ongoing impact of service and war. The budgy smugglers represent vulnerability and the courage it can take to ask for help.
Participants can take part in Canberra alongside runners in Brisbane, Cronulla and Karratha, uniting at the same time for a shared cause. Every step is intended to raise awareness of veteran mental health and help reduce the stigma around seeking support.
A virtual option is also available for people who cannot attend one of the in-person locations, allowing participants to complete the challenge on a street, trail or treadmill while joining the same mission.
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