The World Harmony Run is a global torch relay uniting thousands of communities and millions of people in over 100 countries across the globe.

The Australian leg of the run began in Brisbane on April 27 and has made its way down the East coast and around into South Australia, arriving in Whyalla last Sunday morning.

It is a non-religious, non-political and non-commercial event with its purpose being purely inspirational.

“As the team passes a flaming torch from hand to hand, so they will pass the message of harmony from heart to heart across deserts, rain, forests, city streets and country lanes,” World Harmony Run coordinator Prachar Stegemann said.

Whyalla City Council community and recreation field officer, Alberto Salatino, said the runners arrived from Port Augusta at 11am.

Local Little Athletics members took part in the run, which began at the OneSteel traffic lights and ended at the Whyalla Maritime Museum.

“After the relay we held a reception at the Maritime Museum where everyone was treated to a free tour,” he said.

The weather conditions on Sunday were not ideal but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the participants.

Some cover was provided at the reception ceremony where Angela Nuhs from Berlin presented Mayor Jim Pollock with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the World Harmony Run.

The relay runners continued along the path of their tour and headed to Kimba after the ceremony.

They will run across the Great Australian Bight into Western Australia before heading up the West coast and into the Northern Territory.

The World Harmony Run Australian leg is expected to end with a closing ceremony in Brisbane on August 15.

Since its inception in 1987, the World Harmony Run has travelled the distance to the moon and back.