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Running · Marathons
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, Australia
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon: 30 August 2026. Route, distance and where to check results.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon Race Timeline
11 days since race day
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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 Marathon: quick answers
When is the next Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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 Marathon start?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon starts at 05:00 from Freemason's Park (Race HQ), Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, QLD.
Where does Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon start?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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 Marathon?
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- 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 Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon starts and finishes
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon finish
3:59:36
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 Marathon 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 Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. 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.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Cape Pallarenda Trail Run Marathon 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 Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.