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Running · 5Ks
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Location
- City Park, Launceston, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk: 13 September 2026, from City Park, Launceston. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Race Timeline
3 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 2026: quick answers
When is Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 2026?
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 2026 takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, starting at 9:30am.
What time does Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk start?
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:30am from City Park, Launceston.
Where does Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk start?
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk starts at City Park, Launceston. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk?
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- City Park, Launceston, Australia
- Start Point
- City Park, Launceston
- Start time
- 9:30am
- 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Cancer Council Tasmania.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at City Park, Launceston. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
City Park, Launceston
Start line.
Where Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk starts and finishes
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk starts at City Park, Launceston. 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 Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Route Breakdown
The 5km route starts and finishes in Launceston's City Park, winding through the heart of the city. The flat, road-based course is ideal for walkers and runners of all abilities, offering a scenic and welcoming atmosphere. The route is well-marked and easy to follow, making it a great choice for beginners and experienced runners alike.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Pace Calculator & Splits
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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 |
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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 JourneyCancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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 City Park, Launceston
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk
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 City Park, Launceston 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.
Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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 Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusCancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk 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 Cancer Council Women's 5K Run/Walk site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.