14 April 2025
This year’s Run Army in Brisbane was the biggest yet, despite torrential rain inundating south-east Queensland in the week leading up to the event.
A record 7651 entrants participated, and have raised $210,000 for charity so far.
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart started the event on March 30 with a 20-round burst from a MAG 58 machinegun atop a Bushmaster vehicle.
“Run Army is a fantastic community event, supporting our chosen charity, Legacy, for the work they do to support our families,” Lieutenant General Stuart said.
In its fifth year, event founder and Run Army president Major General (retd) Jake Ellwood said it was now firmly on Brisbane’s social calendar.
“Run Army is not just about Army, it’s about our emergency services, our community and our volunteers all coming together to support a great cause” Major General Ellwood said.
“Queensland runners digging deep to support those who support them in their time of need.
“It’s been a tough start to the year for the people of Queensland, and backing up from their phenomenal work are the state’s first responders; they are here running and raising money.
“That is what volunteer spirit is all about and that is what community is all about.”
Beneath crossed M777 howitzer barrels, Sergeant Kieran Perkins crossed the line first for his fifth consecutive 10km win in a time of 33min 4sec.
Kate Todd won the women’s 10km event in 38.27.
Run Army has raised almost $1 million for Legacy since 2020.
People can still register for the Run Army virtual event, which is open until Anzac Day, and two more events are scheduled – Karratha on May 4 and Darwin on May 30.
