2026 Sydney VegRun: Run for Peace, Run for Happiness

At the 2026 Buddha’s Birthday Festival, Sydney VegRun returns as a joyful community run and walk at Darling Harbour, bringing people together in the spirit of peace, harmony, and wellbeing.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
• Time: 9:00 am – 10:40 am
• Location: Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
• Cost: AUD $5 per person

What’s Included?

For just $5, each participant will receive:

• A race bib
• Complimentary bottled water
• A digital Certificate of Completion
• A finisher medal

Why Join VegRun?

More than just a run, VegRun is a meaningful community event where every step becomes a simple act of kindness. This year, we run for peace, run for happiness, and take steps together to plant seeds of peace and hope in our community.

Co-organised by the Hsing Yun Education Foundation and the Buddhist Council of NSW, Sydney VegRun offers an opportunity to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Buddha’s Birthday Festival while supporting causes that make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and children.

Supporting Local Charities

Proceeds from VegRun 2026 will support batyr and PAL Buddhist School.

batyr is a leading Australian organisation dedicated to supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Through education, storytelling, and peer-led programs, batyr encourages open conversations, reduces stigma, and empowers young people to seek help and build resilience.

PAL Buddhist School is a values-based school that supports the holistic development of children through education grounded in compassion, mindfulness, respect, and inner growth. Its work helps nurture wise, caring, and socially responsible young people.

Together, these two beneficiaries reflect the deeper purpose of VegRun 2026: supporting both youth mental health and children’s education as foundations for a more peaceful and hopeful future.

Take a step with kindness.

Participants are welcome to join with family, friends, and colleagues for a memorable morning of movement, joy, and giving back.