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Running · 5Ks
Black Snake Trail Race 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Location
- Koah, Australia, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Black Snake Trail Race 5K: 15 November 2026, from 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K Race Timeline
66 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Black Snake Trail Race 5K 2026?
Black Snake Trail Race 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Black Snake Trail Race 5K start?
Black Snake Trail Race 5K starts at 7:00am from 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia.
Where does Black Snake Trail Race 5K start?
Black Snake Trail Race 5K starts at 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Black Snake Trail Race 5K?
Black Snake Trail Race 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Koah, Australia, Australia
- Start Point
- 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia
- Start time
- 7:00am
- Surface
- Trail
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 Cairns Road Runners.
Black Snake Trail Race 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.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Black Snake Trail Race 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia
Start line.
Where Black Snake Trail Race 5K starts and finishes
Black Snake Trail Race 5K starts at 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia. 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 Black Snake Trail Race 5K Route Breakdown
The race starts at the junction of Clohesy River Road and Cedar Park Road and follows an out‑and‑back dirt track along the Clohesy River. The 5km route is a gentle loop suitable for beginners, while the 12km adds a second creek crossing and a visit to the towering Clohesy River Fig Tree. The 21km distance extends the course with additional forest trails and steeper sections, offering a moderate challenge. Expect well‑marked paths, soft riverbeds, and plenty of tropical foliage, with aid stations at the start/finish and midway on the longer courses.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Black Snake Trail Race 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
Black Snake Trail Race 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 |
Black Snake Trail Race 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Black Snake Trail Race 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Black Snake Trail Race 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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBlack Snake Trail Race 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 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Black Snake Trail Race 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 255 Clohesy River Rd, Koah QLD 4881, Australia 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.
Black Snake Trail Race 5K 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!
Running Black Snake Trail Race 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Black Snake Trail Race 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Black Snake Trail Race 5K is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Black Snake Trail Race 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 Black Snake Trail Race 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.