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Running · 5Ks
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K 2027
- Race day
- Tuesday, 26 January 2027
- Location
- Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Bunbury, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K: 26 January 2027, from Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Race Timeline
138 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K 2027: quick answers
When is Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K 2027?
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K 2027 takes place on Tuesday, 26 January 2027, starting at 7:30am.
What time does Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K start?
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K starts at 7:30am from Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA.
Where does Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K start?
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K starts at Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K?
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
How much does Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K cost to enter?
From $33 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Tuesday, 26 January 2027
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Bunbury, Australia
- Start Point
- Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA
- Start time
- 7:30am
- Surface
- Road
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
From $33 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Bunbury Runners Club.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA
Start line.
Where Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K starts and finishes
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K starts at Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA. 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 Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Route Breakdown
The Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run offers a scenic and flat course through the Youth Precinct at Koolambidi Woola. Runners and walkers will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Leschenault Inlet, with a relaxed atmosphere perfect for all ages and abilities. The course is ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike, with no elevation changes to challenge participants.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 |
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 JourneyBunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 Koolambidi Woola (Youth Precinct), Blair Street, Bunbury WA 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.
Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusBunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 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 Bunbury Runners Club Australia Day Fun Run 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.