Australian Patrons
Dr Andrew Leigh, MP, the ACT Patron of the Peace Run for 2025 is Member of Parliament for Fenner (ACT), and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury.
An active runner, Andrew recently completed all 6 of the World Marathon Majors – London, Berlin, New York, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo marathons – running each in under 3 hours in support of the Indigenous Marathon Project. In 2022, Andrew completed two major personal goals, completing a 100 km Trail Run and a 10km lake swim, both organised by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Canberra.
We are thrilled to introduce Professor Arnold Dix who is a Patron for the 2025 around Australia Peace Run.
Professor Arnold Dix is a Barrister, Scientist and Professor of Engineering. His passion and expertise were brought to the world’s attention in 2023 when he was part of the rescue of 41 Indian miners who were trapped underground.
When Professor Dix recently held the Peace Torch he said “I’m so excited to be part of this global relay for peace!”
Katy Gallagher
Senator for the ACT (Pictured in 2013 as ACT Chief Minister) Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Services, Minister for Women, Minister for the Public Service.
"As ACT Patron of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, I am delighted to be able to support this inspirational event, which has spread a message of peace and goodwill across Australia and the world for many years." more..
The Irwin Family
Wildlife conservationists
"We all cherish the idea of a world where peace and happiness pervade within each one of us. It is imperative that we all work together and make the world one big global family. We believe the Peace Run is one such event that inspires us to particpate and bring about this change." more...
Kunmanara Randall
Respected Indigenous Elder
Prof. Fiona Wood
Clinical Professor at University of WA and former Australian of the Year
Robert de Castella
Champion marathon runner and founder of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation.
Australian Supporters
Many prominent Australians have held the torch and supported the event since it began in 1987. Here is a selection.
Leader of the ACT Greens and Attorney General, Shane Rattenbury; ACT Chief Minister and Leader of the ALP, Andrew Barr; and Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the ACT Liberals, Elizabeth Lee, come together to share the Peace Torch at the ACT Legislative Assembly, Canberra.
Julia Gillard
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Cathy Freeman
Olympic 400m Champion
Alan Border
Legendary Cricketer
James Morrison
Master Trump
Mandawuy Yunupingu
Musician, Yothu Yindi
Mal Meninga
Rugby League legend
