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Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Location
- Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast, Australia
- Distance
- 3.42 mi / 5.5 km
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km: 11 October 2026, 3.42 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 3.42-mile race-pace.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 2026: quick answers
When is Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 2026?
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, starting at 7:15am.
What time does Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km start?
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km starts at 7:15am from Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast.
Where does Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km start?
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km starts at Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km?
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km is 3.42 miles (5.5km).
How much does Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km cost to enter?
AU$40.00 (5.5km), AU$52.50 (12.5km) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Distance
- 3.42 miles / 5.5km
- Location
- Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast, Australia
- Start Point
- Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast
- Start time
- 7:15am
- 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
AU$40.00 (5.5km), AU$52.50 (12.5km) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Coombabah Trail Run.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 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.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast
Start line.
Where Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km starts and finishes
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km starts at Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast. 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 Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Route Breakdown
The Coombabah Trail Run takes place through the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area, offering runners a chance to explore marshy boardwalks, sandy double track, and dense forest. The 12.5km and 5.5km loops wind through this protected area, allowing participants to enjoy the natural beauty of the Gold Coast. The course is designed to be both scenic and challenging, with a focus on preserving the environment and keeping the event intimate and community-driven.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Pace Calculator & Splits
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:10:11
Average pace / km
43:36
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 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 | 52:38 | 32:42 | 2:43:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 57:01 | 35:26 | 2:57:09 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:01:24 | 38:09 | 3:10:46 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:05:47 | 40:53 | 3:24:24 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:10:11 | 43:36 | 3:38:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:14:34 | 46:20 | 3:51:39 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:18:57 | 49:03 | 4:05:17 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:23:20 | 51:47 | 4:18:54 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:27:43 | 54:30 | 4:32:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:36:29 | 59:57 | 4:59:47 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:45:16 | 1:05:24 | 5:27:02 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:54:02 | 1:10:51 | 5:54:17 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:02:48 | 1:16:19 | 6:21:33 | 7:00:00 |
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km finish
27:41
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 JourneyCoombabah Trail Run 5.5km 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 Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 3.42-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 Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area, Shelter Road (opposite Southport Airfield), Gold Coast 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.
3.42-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.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 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 Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km 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 Coombabah Trail Run 5.5km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.