Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · Other Distances
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Location
- Freshwater, Australia
- Distance
- 3.73 mi / 6.0 km
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km: 1 November 2026, 3.73 miles, from Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Race Timeline
52 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 3.73-mile-specific training ramps up.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 2026: quick answers
When is Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 2026?
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where does Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km start?
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km starts at Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km?
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km is 3.73 miles (6km).
How much does Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km cost to enter?
$15 (non‑member) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Distance
- 3.73 miles / 6.0km
- Location
- Freshwater, Australia
- Start Point
- Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870
- Surface
- Trail
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
$15 (non‑member) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Cairns Road Runners.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 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.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870
Start line.
Where Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km starts and finishes
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km starts at Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870. 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 Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Route Breakdown
The race starts beside the Freshwater Pony Club, just opposite the railway station, and follows two scenic loops on a working cane farm. The 6km and 9km routes wind through tall sugarcane, cross shallow creek beds and skirt the lush banks of Freshwater Creek, offering occasional slushy sections after recent rains. The marathon combines both loops for a challenging but rewarding distance. Expect a mix of firm dirt, soft sand, and gentle undulations, with plenty of shade from the canopy and occasional wildlife sightings. Trail shoes are recommended, and water stations are positioned at each kilometre.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Pace Calculator & Splits
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:04:21
Average pace / km
39:59
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 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 | 48:15 | 29:59 | 2:29:56 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 52:17 | 32:29 | 2:42:25 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 56:18 | 34:59 | 2:54:55 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:00:19 | 37:29 | 3:07:25 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:04:21 | 39:59 | 3:19:54 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:08:22 | 42:29 | 3:32:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:12:23 | 44:59 | 3:44:54 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:16:24 | 47:29 | 3:57:23 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:20:26 | 49:59 | 4:09:53 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:28:28 | 54:58 | 4:34:52 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:36:31 | 59:58 | 4:59:51 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:44:33 | 1:04:58 | 5:24:51 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:52:36 | 1:09:58 | 5:49:50 | 7:00:00 |
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km finish
30:21
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.
Tag Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyCane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 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 Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 3.73-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 Freshwater railway station, 1 Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater QLD 4870 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.
3.73-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.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km 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 Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
People Also Search For
Similar races
Great South Run
Portsmouth, UK
Ricky Road Run
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK
Hatfield 5
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
Transurban Bridge to Brisbane 10km
Brisbane, Queensland
Buntingford Year End 10
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK
Chevron City to Surf for genU — Perth 12km
Perth, Western Australia
Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Cane Toads and Crocodiles 6km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.