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Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Location
- Coburg, Melbourne, Australia
- Distance
- 3.73 mi / 6.0 km
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km: 13 September 2026, 3.73 miles, from Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Race Timeline
3 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km 2026: quick answers
When is Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km 2026?
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Where does Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km start?
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km starts at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km?
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km is 3.73 miles (6km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.73 miles / 6.0km
- Location
- Coburg, Melbourne, Australia
- Start Point
- Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC
- Surface
- Sealed bike path, undulating
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 Coburg Harriers Athletics Club.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Race Day Weather
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Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: sealed bike path, undulating.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC
Start line.
Where Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km starts and finishes
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km starts at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC. 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 Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Route Breakdown
The Coburg Harriers Lake Classic is an annual fun run/walk staged by Coburg Harriers Athletics Club, starting and finishing at the Harold Stevens Athletic Track on Outlook Road, Coburg North. The out-and-back course follows the Merri Creek bike path, an undulating and scenic sealed trail through parkland, with the field marshalled along the way. Three distance options are offered - 3km, 6km and 12km - making it approachable for first-time fun runners as well as more experienced club athletes. It's one of Coburg Harriers' regular community fun runs, open to both club members and non-members, with morning tea afterwards for a relaxed, social finish.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Pace Calculator & Splits
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 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
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 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 |
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km Finish Time Estimator
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Estimated Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCoburg Harriers Lake Classic 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 Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 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 Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg, Melbourne, VIC 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.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km is run off-road (Sealed bike path, undulating), so local traffic is unaffected.
Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km 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 Coburg Harriers Lake Classic 6km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.