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Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run 2026
- Race day
- Thursday, 3 September 2026
- Location
- Birdsville, Australia
- Distance
- 3.26 mi / 5.2 km
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run: 3 September 2026, 3.26 miles, from Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville. Route, distance and where to check results.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Race Timeline
7 days since race day
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run: quick answers
When is the next Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run was Thursday, 3 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run start?
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run starts at 8:30am from Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville.
Where does Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run start?
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run starts at Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run?
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run is 3.26 miles (5.2km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Thursday, 3 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.26 miles / 5.2km
- Location
- Birdsville, Australia
- Start Point
- Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville
- Start time
- 8:30am
- Surface
- Mixed
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, 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 Birdsville Race Club in conjunction with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run 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.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville
Start line.
Where Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run starts and finishes
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run starts at Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville. 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 Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Route Breakdown
The 5.25km Fun Run takes place on a varied course of dirt, concrete and bitumen, starting adjacent to the Birdsville Tourist Park entrance. Runners will enjoy the iconic outback setting of Birdsville, with a challenging yet accessible route open to walkers, fun runners and serious runners alike. 2026's theme is Country & Western - cowboy hats, boots and denim encouraged, with a Best Dressed Runner prize on offer.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:13:37
Average pace / km
45:45
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run 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 | 55:13 | 34:19 | 2:51:33 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 59:49 | 37:10 | 3:05:50 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:04:25 | 40:02 | 3:20:08 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:09:01 | 42:53 | 3:34:26 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:13:37 | 45:45 | 3:48:44 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:18:13 | 48:36 | 4:03:01 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:22:49 | 51:28 | 4:17:19 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:27:25 | 54:19 | 4:31:37 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:32:01 | 57:11 | 4:45:54 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:41:14 | 1:02:54 | 5:14:30 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:50:26 | 1:08:37 | 5:43:05 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:59:38 | 1:14:20 | 6:11:41 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:08:50 | 1:20:03 | 6:40:16 | 7:00:00 |
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run finish time.
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Estimated Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run finish
26:18
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBirdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run 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 Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 3.26-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
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 week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Birdsville Tourist Park, Birdsville 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.
3.26-Mile 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.
Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run Charity Places 2026
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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusBirdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run 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 Birdsville Races Fun Run 5.25km Fun Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.