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Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, Australia
- Distance
- 18.64 mi / 30.0 km
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km: 30 August 2026, 18.64 miles. Route, distance and where to check results.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Race Timeline
11 days since race day
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km: quick answers
When is the next Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km was Sunday, 30 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km start?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km starts at 11:00am from Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD.
Where does Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km start?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km starts at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km is 18.64 miles (30km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 18.64 miles / 30.0km
- Location
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, Australia
- Start Point
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
- Start time
- 11:00am
- 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Tri-ActiV8.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
Start line.
Where Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km starts and finishes
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km starts at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Route Breakdown
Captain's Crossing The GONG offers a challenging trail run through the rugged Mackay hinterland. The course features steep climbs, technical descents, and varied terrain, providing a true test of endurance and skill. Runners will be rewarded with breathtaking views and a unique trail experience in the heart of Queensland’s natural beauty.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Pace Calculator & Splits
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
12:53
Average pace / km
8:00
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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 | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:36 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 10:28 | 6:30 | 32:30 | 1:05:00 | 2:17:09 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 11:16 | 7:00 | 35:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:27:42 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 12:04 | 7:30 | 37:30 | 1:15:00 | 2:38:14 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 12:53 | 8:00 | 40:00 | 1:20:00 | 2:48:47 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 13:41 | 8:30 | 42:30 | 1:25:00 | 2:59:20 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 14:29 | 9:00 | 45:00 | 1:30:00 | 3:09:53 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 15:17 | 9:30 | 47:30 | 1:35:00 | 3:20:26 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 16:06 | 10:00 | 50:00 | 1:40:00 | 3:30:59 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 17:42 | 11:00 | 55:00 | 1:50:00 | 3:52:05 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 19:19 | 12:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:00:00 | 4:13:11 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 20:55 | 13:00 | 1:05:00 | 2:10:00 | 4:34:17 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 22:32 | 14:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:20:01 | 4:55:23 | 7:00:00 |
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km Finish Time Estimator
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Your 5K time
Estimated Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km finish
2:47:01
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 JourneyCaptain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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 Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 18.64-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 Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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.
18.64-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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 30km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.