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City-Bay Fun Run 3km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Location
- Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
- Distance
- 1.86 mi / 3.0 km
City-Bay Fun Run 3km: 20 September 2026, 1.86 miles, from Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Race Timeline
10 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 1.86-mile race-pace.
City-Bay Fun Run 3km 2026: quick answers
When is City-Bay Fun Run 3km 2026?
City-Bay Fun Run 3km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Where does City-Bay Fun Run 3km start?
City-Bay Fun Run 3km starts at Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is City-Bay Fun Run 3km?
City-Bay Fun Run 3km is 1.86 miles (3km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Distance
- 1.86 miles / 3.0km
- Location
- Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
- Start Point
- Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA
- Surface
- Road
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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through City-Bay Fun Run Committee Inc..
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is City-Bay Fun Run 3km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA
Start line.
Where City-Bay Fun Run 3km starts and finishes
City-Bay Fun Run 3km starts at Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA. 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 City-Bay Fun Run 3km Route Breakdown
The City-Bay Fun Run takes place on the scenic and flat course at Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg. Runners will enjoy a coastal route with views of the ocean and surrounding parklands. The course is ideal for all levels, offering a smooth and accessible path that is perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike.
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Pace Calculator & Splits
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
2:09:02
Average pace / km
1:20:11
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:36:46 | 1:00:08 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:44:50 | 1:05:09 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:52:54 | 1:10:09 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 2:00:58 | 1:15:10 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 2:09:02 | 1:20:11 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 2:17:06 | 1:25:11 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 2:25:10 | 1:30:12 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 2:33:14 | 1:35:13 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 2:41:17 | 1:40:13 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 2:57:25 | 1:50:15 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 3:13:33 | 2:00:16 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 3:29:41 | 2:10:17 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 3:45:48 | 2:20:19 | 7:00:00 |
City-Bay Fun Run 3km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your City-Bay Fun Run 3km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated City-Bay Fun Run 3km finish
14:31
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 JourneyCity-Bay Fun Run 3km 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 Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for City-Bay Fun Run 3km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 1.86-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 Wigley & Colley Reserve, Glenelg, Adelaide, SA 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.
1.86-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.
City-Bay Fun Run 3km 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 City-Bay Fun Run 3km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other City-Bay Fun Run 3km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
The organiser publishes road closures for this race — see https://city-bay.org.au/race-day/road-closures/
City-Bay Fun Run 3km 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 City-Bay Fun Run 3km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.