24 Hours of Heroes Aus & NZ

24 Hours of Heroes Aus & NZ Bringing a fitness community together to support Veterans and First Responders

EVENT PREP — PREPARING FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTEREvery site knows the workouts take planning but moments like this take...
30/09/2026

EVENT PREP — PREPARING FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER

Every site knows the workouts take planning but moments like this take planning too.

The gathering.
The pause.
The ceremony that brings everyone into the same headspace before the hours begin.

Event prep means thinking beyond the floor layout and the transitions. It means preparing the space for the community to stand together, making sure the room can shift from noise to silence, and ensuring every site can create a moment that feels unified across Australia.

Hosts look at:

• Where the community will gather
• How the room will settle before the first story
• Who leads the moment and how it flows
• How families, kids, volunteers and athletes fit into the space

These aren’t small details, they’re part of what makes the event feel connected, respectful, and bigger than the work itself.

Event prep isn’t just operational.
It’s cultural.
It’s about building the environment where the 24 hours can actually mean something.

And that work starts now.

HERO SPOTLIGHT — AKKER (CPL RICHARD ATKINSON)This week we honour Corporal Richard Atkinson — known to his mates as Akker...
28/09/2026

HERO SPOTLIGHT — AKKER (CPL RICHARD ATKINSON)
This week we honour Corporal Richard Atkinson — known to his mates as Akker. A natural leader, a soldier who always stepped forward, and a man whose presence lifted the people around him.

Akker served as a Combat Engineer with the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. He was recognised early for his drive, his leadership, and his willingness to take on the hardest tasks, the kind of soldier who led from the front because he believed that was the right place to be.

His service took him from humanitarian operations to Afghanistan, where he continued to show the same courage, commitment, and character that defined him. He is remembered by his partner, his family, and the mates who saw first hand the impact he made.

When his story is read during 24 Hours of Heroes, the room shifts.
The effort sharpens.
The hour becomes a tribute to the way he lived and served.

We honour Akker.
We honour his leadership, his service, and the legacy he left behind.

THE SHIRT THAT TELLS THE STORYThere’s a moment in 24 Hours of Heroes when the shirt you’re wearing becomes more than jus...
28/09/2026

THE SHIRT THAT TELLS THE STORY
There’s a moment in 24 Hours of Heroes when the shirt you’re wearing becomes more than just a shirt.
Mid‑workout, mid‑fatigue, mid‑effort, you catch a glimpse of the back and see the names.
Every hour.
Every story.
Every person we honour.

It’s one of the quiet anchors of the event.
A reminder that the work you’re doing sits inside something bigger.
A reminder that every rep connects to a name, a life, and a story carried across every site.

The event T‑shirt isn’t just merch, it’s part of the experience.
Athletes wear it through the hours, volunteers wear it through the night, and by the end it holds the sweat, the effort, and the meaning of the 24 hours.

It’s a piece of the event you take home, but during the workout, it’s a piece of the event that keeps you moving.

MID‑WORKOUT REFLECTIONSome of the strongest moments in 24 Hours of Heroes don’t happen before the hour or after it, they...
28/09/2026

MID‑WORKOUT REFLECTION
Some of the strongest moments in 24 Hours of Heroes don’t happen before the hour or after it, they happen right in the middle of the work.

When the bar is in your hands.
When the room is quiet except for breath and effort.
When the story you just heard is still sitting in your head.

Mid‑workout reflection hits differently.
It’s not planned.
It’s not spoken.
It’s the moment where an athlete realises why they’re pushing, why the hour matters, and who they’re carrying with them.

In the middle of the reps, the purpose becomes clearer.
In the middle of the fatigue, the meaning gets heavier.
And in the middle of the work, the event connects across every site.

This is the reflection that happens inside the effort and it’s one of the reasons the 24 hours stays with people long after it’s over.

EVENT PREP — THE DOWNTIME MATTERS TOOWhen people think about 24 Hours of Heroes, they picture the work, the stories, the...
23/09/2026

EVENT PREP — THE DOWNTIME MATTERS TOO
When people think about 24 Hours of Heroes, they picture the work, the stories, the effort, the hours.
But every host knows there’s another part of the event that matters just as much: the downtime.

The tents, the chairs, the quiet moments between hours.
The place where volunteers reset, athletes breathe, and the room regroups before the next story is read.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s essential and it’s part of what makes the event run smoothly across every site.

As planning begins, hosts start thinking about those spaces early.
Where people will rest.
Where transitions happen.
Where the community settles for a moment before stepping back in.

Event prep isn’t just about the work.
It’s about the downtime that keeps the 24 hours moving.

HERO SPOTLIGHT — LCPL ANDREW JONESThis week we honour Lance Corporal Andrew Jones, a soldier remembered for his loyalty,...
21/09/2026

HERO SPOTLIGHT — LCPL ANDREW JONES

This week we honour Lance Corporal Andrew Jones, a soldier remembered for his loyalty, reliability, and dedication to serving his country.

Andrew served as a cook with the 9th Force Support Battalion, deploying to East Timor and later Afghanistan. Quiet, skilled, and always willing to put his hand up, he was the kind of teammate every soldier trusted. He loved his job, he loved his mates, and he carried himself with a calm professionalism that left an impact on everyone around him.

He was on his first deployment to Afghanistan when he was tragically killed in action on 30 May 2011. He leaves behind his parents, siblings, and girlfriend, and a legacy of service, leadership, and character.

When his story is read in the room, the effort that follows carries his name.
We honour LCPL Andrew Jones.
We honour his service.
And we keep his story alive through the work.

EVENT PREP — SPONSOR SUPPORT Since the beginning of our multi‑site hosts, Concept2 has been part of the backbone of 24 H...
16/09/2026

EVENT PREP — SPONSOR SUPPORT

Since the beginning of our multi‑site hosts, Concept2 has been part of the backbone of 24 Hours of Heroes. Their support has helped shape the event across Australia and New Zealand — steady, reliable, and committed to the purpose behind the 24 hours.

Every year, as planning begins, Concept2 is one of the first brands to stand behind the mission. Their backing strengthens the event, supports the communities involved, and helps carry the stories we honour.

Sponsors don’t just add logos.
They help build the foundation that makes the event possible.

HERO SPOTLIGHT — LCPL LUKE GAVINEvery hour of 24 Hours of Heroes begins with a story, and this week we honour Lance Corp...
13/09/2026

HERO SPOTLIGHT — LCPL LUKE GAVIN

Every hour of 24 Hours of Heroes begins with a story, and this week we honour Lance Corporal Luke Gavin — a soldier remembered for his professionalism, loyalty, and devotion to both his mates and his family.

Luke served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, completing multiple deployments across East Timor and Afghanistan. He was known for his attitude, his specialist skills, and the way he lifted the people around him. A husband, a father, a leader and a man whose impact reached far beyond his role.

When his story is read in the room, the energy shifts.
Athletes stand a little taller.
The purpose behind the hour becomes clearer.
And the effort that follows carries his name.

We honour LCPL Gavin.
We honour his service.
And we keep his story in the room.

11/09/2026

FRIDAY HYPE — THE EARLY BUILD

It’s still a long way to April, but that’s exactly where the hype starts — slow, steady, and deliberate.
This is the phase where the idea of 24 Hours of Heroes begins to surface again in conversations, planning chats, and coach discussions. Nothing loud yet. Just the early spark.

The date is set.
The purpose is clear.
And the groundwork for the 24 hours starts now.

This is the kind of hype that grows over months — the kind that builds a stronger event, a stronger community, and a stronger connection to the stories we honour.

April is far away.
But the momentum begins today.

EVENT PREP — SAVE THE DATEThe first step in preparing for 24 Hours of Heroes is simple: lock in the date.April 17/18.Tha...
08/09/2026

EVENT PREP — SAVE THE DATE

The first step in preparing for 24 Hours of Heroes is simple: lock in the date.

April 17/18.

That’s when the 24 hours return — the briefings, the stories, the community, and the purpose behind every hour. Over the coming weeks, gyms will put their hands up, details will roll out, and the full event structure will take shape. But the date is set, and the countdown starts now.

Gym registrations open early November!

Mark it.
Share it.
Hold the weekend.

April 17/18 — the 24 hours are coming.

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