Sunday 13 December 2026 · Bondi Beach
15 laps.
15 lives.
One community.
On the eve of the first anniversary, we come together at Bondi to run 15 laps, one for each person we lost. Every pace is welcome. Stay for coffee, food and each others company!
Why we're gathering
In December 2025, 15 people were taken from our community at Bondi. A year on, we want to remember them in a way that brings people together: on the beach they loved, moving side by side.
Each lap is dedicated to one person. Their names and stories will stand along the course, shared with the blessing of their families.
We're also here to celebrate what we still have: a beautiful community in our beautiful backyard. Bondi is ours, and we'll keep showing up for it and for each other. We are stronger than ever!
This is a free community event. It isn't a race, and nobody is timed. Do one lap, all fifteen or even just hang out and enjoy our coffee and food!
Each lap is in memory of one of the 15 we lost.
Lap 1
Matilda
Age 10
Lap 2
Dan Elkayam
Age 27
Lap 3
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan
Age 39
Lap 4
Rabbi Eli Schlanger
Age 41
Lap 5
Adam Smyth
Age 50
Lap 6
Sofia Gurman
Age 61
Lap 7
Peter Meagher
Age 61
Lap 8
Reuven Morrison
Age 62
Lap 9
Edith Brutman
Age 68
Lap 10
Boris Tetleroyd
Age 68
Lap 11
Tania Tretiak
Age 68
Lap 12
Boris Gurman
Age 69
Lap 13
Tibor Weitzen
Age 78
Lap 14
Marika Pogany
Age 82
Lap 15
Alex Kleytman
Age 87
The day
Location to be announced. We start early to beat the heat!
- 6:45am
Meeting time
Good morning Bondi!
- 7:00am
Stretch, shake and chat!
A short, easy group warm-up to loosen up. Meet the people walking and running beside you. All ages and fitness levels welcome!
- 7:15am
Laps begin
Each lap is dedicated to one person. Walk, jog or run, and do as many laps as feels right to you.
- 9:00am
Coffee and food together
Grab a coffee from the cart and something to eat, kindly supported by local businesses. Stay, talk and spend time with each other. Show your ticket for a free coffee!
- 11:00am
Enjoy the rest of your day
We wrap up and leave the beach as we found it. Thank you for being part of it.
Walk or run
Any pace, any number of laps. Families, prams and dogs on leads welcome.
Coffee and food
A coffee cart and food from local businesses!
Bring a friend
Come on your own or bring your family, friends, run club or team. Everyone is welcome, and every lap counts.
Questions
- Do I have to run?
- No! Walk, run or just hang out! Do whatever feels right for you.
- Does it cost anything?
- Registration is free!
- How long is a lap?
- 1km. The Bondi Pavilion.
Join us on 13 December.
Registration is free and takes a minute. It helps us plan coffee, food and safety.