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Running · 5Ks
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K: 30 August 2026, from Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD. Route, distance and where to check results.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Race Timeline
11 days since race day
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K 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.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K: quick answers
When is the next Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K was Sunday, 30 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K start?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K starts at 05:00 from Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD.
Where does Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K start?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K starts at Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
How much does Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K cost to enter?
From $45 (General Entry tier - see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, Australia
- Start Point
- Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD
- Start time
- 05:00
- 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
From $45 (General Entry tier - 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 Outer Limits Adventure.
Cape Pallarenda Trail 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.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD
Start line.
Where Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K starts and finishes
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K starts at Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD. 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 Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Route Breakdown
The Cape Pallarenda Trail Run offers a mix of technical singletrack and wider fire trails, starting from Freemason's Park (Race HQ) and running through historic WWII defence locations on the Cape Pallarenda headland, with panoramic views across to Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. The course includes short and sometimes sustained steep climbs plus looser, rocky sections. Four distances are on offer: 5km, 12km, Half Marathon and Marathon.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Cape Pallarenda Trail 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
Cape Pallarenda Trail 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 |
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cape Pallarenda Trail 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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCape Pallarenda Trail 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 Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Cape Pallarenda Trail 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 Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD 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.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 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 Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Cape Pallarenda Trail 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 Cape Pallarenda Trail Run 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.