During the recent pandemic, it was not possible to run from one country to another, so the concept was born to "Run Around the World" in a symbolic way – by carrying the Peace Torch from one Embassy to another within Canberra, thus connecting all the countries – like a distilled version of our global Peace Run.

Unfortunately, with Canberra also going into lockdown, it was not possible to realise this idea in action – until now.

With so many Embassies and High Commissions eager to participate, our runners formed two teams to be able to include all nations in one morning.

The Southern team gathered early at the statue of Peace Run founder, Sri Chinmoy at Yarralumla Bay, to meditate for a few moments before starting the run to the Vatican Nunciate.