Join the Ultimate Celebration of Community and Wellbeing
2027 Program
Join participants from across the country and around the world on a journey of friendship and challenge at the 2027 MarchMingle International Walking Festival, where every step brings us closer together.
What is the MarchMingle?
The MarchMingle is a vibrant international non-competitive festival of personal challenge, social functions and intercultural connection. Through shared experiences, conversations, and the simple act of walking and talking with each other, the MarchMingle sows the seeds of new friendships and deepens understanding, contributing to a more peaceful and enriched global community.
Surrounded by bushland and home to 113 foreign representations, including 103 full diplomatic missions, Canberra’s diverse community serves as the inspiration and theme for the MarchMingle; an event that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes peace by fostering cross-cultural friendship and understanding.
Mark your calendars for 19-21 March 2027 and prepare to be part of an extraordinary celebration of humanity and connection!
Note: The Following Schedule is Indicative and Event Start Times May Change when all Routes have been Finalised.
Friday 19th - Flag Parade & Opening Ceremony
1pm - 4pm
Event Pack Collection Opens
Event HQ will open at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia for participants to collect their Event Packs. If you are unable to get to Event HQ before your event, make sure you come early to collect your pack before your first event.
Visit the IVV and IML desks and explore this wonderful venue with old friends and new.
4pm-6pm
Flag Parade and Opening Ceremony
International participants select a representative to carry their national flag in a procession to the Canberra Rotary World Peace Bell for the Opening Ceremony and Welcome to Country. (IVV recognition)
Saturday 20th - MarchMingle - Day One
From 7am
42.2 km Mingle Marathon (Bush Trail Hike)
The 2027 Mingle Marathon is mostly on bush trails, so good trail footwear is essential. Entry includes a bus transfer to the start point, and you will hike back to finish at Event HQ.
From 8:30am
21 km HalfMingle (Trail Hike)
The 2027 HalfMingle is a trail hike, with half the route on bush trails and half on formed hard surfaces. Entry includes a bus transfer to the start point, and you will hike back to finish at Event HQ.
From 10:30am
12 km MoseyMingle (City Walk)
A relaxed, mostly urban walk on paved surfaces. Entry includes a bus transfer to the start point, and you will walk back to finish at Event HQ.
From 11:30am
7 km AussiePeaceWalk (City Walk)
A gentle, family‑friendly walk celebrating multicultural friendship. Walk from the World Peace Bell to the National Film & Sound Archive.
Sunday 21st - MarchMingle - Day Two
From 8:30am
24 km Mountain Mingle (Nature Path Hike)
A scenic hike with a small amount of trail and mostly formed paths. Details to come.
From 10:30am
12 km MoseyMingle (City Walk)
Details to come.
From 11:30am
7 km AussiePeaceWalk (City Walk)
Details to come.
From 3:00pm
Closing Ceremony and Farewell Function
Details to come.
Join the Challenge
Don’t miss out on the MarchMingle!
Register now to be part of this incredible walking festival. Take on the challenge, make new friends and be part of this unique event in the Australia’s capital.
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