Walk for Peace – Peace in the City 2026

Can a single walk in our city make a difference in the world? We think so.

Walk for Peace - Peace in the City brings people of all backgrounds together for a 7km community walk celebrating connection, unity, and goodwill, ending with a celebration at Peace Park - Karrawirra on Sir Edwin Smith Drive, North Adelaide. During the walk you will visit symbolic Peace Poles, each carrying messages of peace in different languages. Ambassadors along the route will welcome walkers at each Peace Pole and share some words of inspiration. Peace Poles are located throughout the city, including St Aloysious College, Whitmore Square, Adelaide Oval and St Peter’s Cathedral.

Participants can choose to walk the whole 7km route or choose sections of the walk only.

Walk for Peace – Peace in the City reminds us that peace isn’t just something that happens at the United Nations or in diplomatic meetings. It starts with everyday choices: choosing respect over judgment, conversation over assumption, and making sure everyone in our city feels they belong. When Adelaide practises kindness and inclusion, we help build the foundations of peace everywhere.

How to Take Part

• Walk the full 7km, or just a section between Peace Poles
• Join in with students, community groups, visitors, sporting clubs, faith and multicultural communities, businesses, tourists, visitors and residents.
• Attend the celebration at Peace Park at the end from 2pm-3pm
• Wear or carry a peace message, e.g. "Peace Starts Here" or "One step. One choice. Peace begins with me."
• Help spread the word. A full schedule will be shared closer to the date.
• Register so we know you’ll be taking part.

Why It Matters

Rotary believes that building peace in our communities can create change that reaches far beyond them. This event strengthens Adelaide’s commitment to being a vibrant, connected and inclusive city where everyone feels safe, welcome and included.

Registration

Free event. Open to the public. Please register to assist with planning and updates. We will contact you with final information closer to the date.

Further information available by contacting Heidi Unferdorben, Rotary Adelaide via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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