Australia Day Oz Run & Smoking Ceremony

Australia Day Council NT will be hosting their annual OZ Run and Smoking Ceremony here at the Darwin Waterfront on Sunday, 26 January 2025.

Australia Day is a day for all Australians no matter where our personal stories begin. It’s a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.

Everyone is encouraged to celebrate our national day by dressing up and embracing the spirit of Australia.

OZ Run

Entry is free but registration is compulsory, and all entries MUST be received online prior to the event.

For more information and registration click HERE

Date:         Sunday 26 January

Venue:       Darwin Convention Centre

Times:       6.30am - Zumba Warm up

                  6.50am - Welcome to Country & National Anthem

        7.00am - First wave of runners start

        7.05am - Walkers, prams, wheels start

Check the maps below for your two options, a 2.5km or the full 5km run.

Smoking Ceremony

Conducted by the Larrakia people, The Smoking Ceremony will mark the opening of Australia Day NT 2025 and acknowledge First Nations people and the Larrakia land.

Start time: 7.45am