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Running · 5Ks
Australia Day Coastal 5K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 24 January 2027
- Location
- Semaphore South, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Australia Day Coastal 5K: 24 January 2027, from Semaphore South. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Race Timeline
136 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Australia Day Coastal 5K 2027: quick answers
When is Australia Day Coastal 5K 2027?
Australia Day Coastal 5K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 24 January 2027.
Where does Australia Day Coastal 5K start?
Australia Day Coastal 5K starts at Semaphore South. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Australia Day Coastal 5K?
Australia Day Coastal 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 24 January 2027
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Semaphore South, Australia
- Start Point
- Semaphore South
- Surface
- Road/Beach
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through coastalfunruns.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Semaphore South. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Australia Day Coastal 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/beach.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Semaphore South
Start line.
Where Australia Day Coastal 5K starts and finishes
Australia Day Coastal 5K starts at Semaphore South. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Australia Day Coastal 5K Route Breakdown
The Australia Day Coastal race starts at the Semaphore South foreshore, following the paved coastal promenade that hugs the Gulf St Vincent shoreline. Runners enjoy uninterrupted sea views and the historic Semaphore Jetty as the route winds along the beach. All distances share the same start/finish area, with the 5km staying close to the promenade, the 10km and 15km extending further north before looping back, and the half‑marathon adding an inland stretch before returning to the coast. The course is flat, well‑marked and suitable for walkers and families, offering a festive atmosphere with music and community support.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Australia Day Coastal 5K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:10
Average pace / km
47:57
Australia Day Coastal 5K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 57:53 | 35:58 | 2:59:49 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:42 | 38:58 | 3:14:48 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:31 | 41:57 | 3:29:47 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:21 | 44:57 | 3:44:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:10 | 47:57 | 3:59:45 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:00 | 50:57 | 4:14:45 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:26:49 | 53:57 | 4:29:44 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:38 | 56:57 | 4:44:43 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:28 | 59:56 | 4:59:42 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:07 | 1:05:56 | 5:29:40 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:55:45 | 1:11:56 | 5:59:38 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:24 | 1:17:55 | 6:29:36 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:03 | 1:23:55 | 6:59:35 | 7:00:00 |
Australia Day Coastal 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Australia Day Coastal 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Australia Day Coastal 5K finish
25:02
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
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Start Your Verus JourneyAustralia Day Coastal 5K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Semaphore South
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Australia Day Coastal 5K
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Semaphore South fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Australia Day Coastal 5K Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Australia Day Coastal 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Australia Day Coastal 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusAustralia Day Coastal 5K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Australia Day Coastal 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.