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5KM

Run, jog or walk with us as the sun sets on Saturday 23 November. This fast, flat and friendly course is ideal for beginners or those chasing a PB! The fun is just beginning when you cross the finish line to live music, food trucks and a beer garden to celebrate your achievements. This is your end of year celebration of running!
5km race is now sold out.

KEY EVENT DETAILS

DateSaturday 23 November
Distance5km
Start Time4:30pm
Start Location150m south of Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta
Finish LocationQueen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta
Cut Off Time Overall course cut off is 7:30pm
Minimum Age7 Years by race day ((Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult)

Timing results will be provided by age categories. The age categories are as follows: 18-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-69; 70+

All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal. Trophies will also be presented to 1st , 2nd and 3rd placing in each gender category overall.

No scooters or race wheelchairs are to be used in the event due to the nature of the course. Running with dogs is also prohibited. For clarification on this please contact the Race Director via email at [email protected].

Drink stations will be positioned at 2.5km – 3km intervals and will carry water and Fixx Nutrition Fuel X sports drink.

Participants in the 50km event will also have access to CrampFix Shots and Gel X Pro Lemon Sorbet at drink stations. Please note, the number of gels and shots on course is limited and we recommend you carry your own supply.

We’ll have drinks on ice and snacks for you at the finish line in our recovery marquee.

Your entry includes finisher medal, participant shirt (or singlet), race bib with chip timing + 1 issue Runner’s World subscription.

By registering early, you’ll have the choice between performance shirt or singlet, included with your entry.

You may opt to have your race pack (bib & merchandise) posted to you ahead or the event for a fee of $14.95, or alternatively you can collect this from the venue on Friday 22 November or Saturday 23 November. Race packs will be despatched in bulk 3-4 weeks prior to the event.

On Friday 22 November race pack collection will be open from 3:00pm – 5:30pm.

On Saturday 23 November race pack collection is open from 9:00am – 7:30pm from the registration marquee, located within Queen Elizabeth Park. Please note there is strictly no collection of race packs on Sunday 24 November.

If you would like to add the postage service to your existing registration, you can do so before midnight Tuesday October 15 via the Event Store here.

COURSE MAP

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our 5km course starts and finishes from Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta and follows the stunning Oceanway north to Kirra, before returning south to Coolangatta.

This is a completely flat, out and back course that rewards runners with some of the best ocean views around as the sun sets over the jaw-dropping Southern Gold Coast.

Upon returning to Coolangatta, experience the crowds cheering you home as you enter the head straight into the epic finish line within Queen Elizabeth Park where the party is just getting started.  

Participants will complete one lap of this course, complete with course marshals, medical support and drink stations throughout.

START LINE MAP

The start line for the 5km will be positioned on the Oceanway Pathway, south of Coolangatta Surf Club. 5km participants are invited to enter the 5km Start Chute from 4:20pm, ahead of the 4:30pm race start. Should you arrive at the start line earlier than this, please wait in the 5km Holding Area (off the path in the Green Pen), to allow for the last of the Kids Dash participants to pass through the start chute.