10/03/2026
Hope you’ll think about joining in this fun and healthy activity and help build resilient community!
Sanctuary Runners Australia is a new volunteer-led initiative, launching in March 2026, connecting people of diverse cultures through running, jogging and walking.
Free and open to all, we create a welcome space where people who have recently arrived in Australia, including refugees, migrants and those seeking asylum, can build friendships with the wider community through movement.
Originally founded in Ireland in 2018, Sanctuary Runners has grown to more than 40 groups across Ireland and Great Britain. Now, we’re thrilled to begin building communities here in Australia.
Supported by the Refugee Council of Australia and a growing community of organisations, our mission is simple:
🤝 Build bridges
🩵 Promote a culture of welcome
🏃♀️➡️ Improve wellbeing
🌏 Create a community of belonging
Our first activity will take place in Auburn on Saturday 21 March 2026, where members will participate in a local 5km parkrun.
Free Sanctuary Runners blue shirt provided to all participants 🩵
For more information visit the link in bio!