Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
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Fernleigh15 15km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Location
- Fernleigh Track, Adamstown, Australia
- Distance
- 9.32 mi / 15.0 km
Fernleigh15 15km: 18 October 2026, 9.32 miles, from Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Fernleigh15 15km Race Timeline
38 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 9.32-mile race-pace.
Fernleigh15 15km 2026: quick answers
When is Fernleigh15 15km 2026?
Fernleigh15 15km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Fernleigh15 15km start?
Fernleigh15 15km starts at 7:00am from Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown.
Where does Fernleigh15 15km start?
Fernleigh15 15km starts at Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Fernleigh15 15km?
Fernleigh15 15km is 9.32 miles (15km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Distance
- 9.32 miles / 15.0km
- Location
- Fernleigh Track, Adamstown, Australia
- Start Point
- Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown
- Start time
- 7:00am
- Surface
- Track
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 H Events.
Fernleigh15 15km 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.
Fernleigh15 15km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Fernleigh15 15km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: track.
Fernleigh15 15km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown
Start line.
Where Fernleigh15 15km starts and finishes
Fernleigh15 15km starts at Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown. 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 Fernleigh15 15km Route Breakdown
The Fernleigh 15 starts at the corner of Park Avenue and Bailey Street in Adamstown and follows the fully‑sealed Fernleigh Track for the entire distance, finishing at Belmont TAFE on Alick Street. The first 5 km features a gentle rise before a steady descent for the remaining 10 km, with a short out‑and‑back detour at Cowlishaw Street in Redhead. The route showcases the lush bushland and lake‑side vistas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, offering a flat, traffic‑free surface ideal for running, walking or wheelchair rolling. A separate 1.5 km loop for under‑17s starts and finishes in Belmont.
Fernleigh15 15km Pace Calculator & Splits
Fernleigh15 15km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
25:45
Average pace / km
16:00
Fernleigh15 15km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 19:19 | 12:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:00:00 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 20:55 | 13:00 | 1:05:00 | 2:10:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 22:32 | 14:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:20:01 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 24:08 | 15:00 | 1:15:00 | 2:30:01 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 25:45 | 16:00 | 1:20:00 | 2:40:01 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 27:22 | 17:00 | 1:25:00 | 2:50:01 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 28:58 | 18:00 | 1:30:00 | 3:00:01 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 30:35 | 19:00 | 1:35:00 | 3:10:01 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 32:11 | 20:00 | 1:40:00 | 3:20:01 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 35:24 | 22:00 | 1:50:00 | 3:40:01 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 38:38 | 24:00 | 2:00:00 | 4:00:01 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 41:51 | 26:00 | 2:10:00 | 4:20:01 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 45:04 | 28:00 | 2:20:01 | 4:40:01 | 7:00:00 |
Fernleigh15 15km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Fernleigh15 15km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Fernleigh15 15km finish
1:20:06
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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Fernleigh15 15km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyFernleigh15 15km 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 Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Fernleigh15 15km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 9.32-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 Fernleigh Track, Park Avenue and Bailey Street, Adamstown 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.
9.32-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.
Fernleigh15 15km 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 Fernleigh15 15km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Fernleigh15 15km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Fernleigh15 15km is run off-road (Track), so local traffic is unaffected.
Fernleigh15 15km 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 Fernleigh15 15km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.