SCADaddle for Research: Launceston

SCADaddle for Research: Launceston

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Invermay, Launceston, TAS

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The SCADaddle for Research is a 5km walk in Launceston, Tasmania on 26 October 2025 to raise awareness and much needed research funds to solve the mystery of SCAD.

The meeting point is the Park run track behind the University of Tasmania Stadium. Walk, skip or run the 5km with family and friends.

What is SCAD? Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection is an uncommon emergency heart condition that occurs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart, causing a heart attack or sudden death. SCAD heart attacks typically occur in people with no standard risk factors for heart attack, the average age of patients is just 42 and 80% of sufferers are women.

Series

5K SCADaddle for Research
- Previous in series (26 October 2025)

Distances/Events

Run/Walk:
~ 5K

Location map

This event starts on the Park run track behind the University of Tasmania Stadium.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 8 August 2025.

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