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Running · 5Ks
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Location
- Lyndoch, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K: 13 September 2026, from 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 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.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 2026: quick answers
When is GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 2026?
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, starting at 9:30am.
What time does GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K start?
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K starts at 9:30am from 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351.
Where does GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K start?
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K starts at 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K?
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
How much does GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K cost to enter?
From $7 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Lyndoch, Australia
- Start Point
- 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351
- Start time
- 9:30am
- Surface
- Road/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
From $7 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through GoodRunnings.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/trail.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351
Start line.
Where GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K starts and finishes
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K starts at 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351. 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 GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Route Breakdown
The Barossa Run is an 'out and back, looped' course with loops of 21.1km, starting in Lyndoch and running along the Barossa Walking Trail to St Hallett Winery before reversing. Runners can complete multiple loops for longer distances. The course passes through vineyards and offers scenic views. Aid stations are located at the start/finish, 6km into the loop, and at the 21.1km turnaround.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:10
Average pace / km
47:57
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 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 | 57:53 | 35:58 | 2:59:49 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:42 | 38:58 | 3:14:48 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:31 | 41:57 | 3:29:47 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:21 | 44:57 | 3:44:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:10 | 47:57 | 3:59:45 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:00 | 50:57 | 4:14:45 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:26:49 | 53:57 | 4:29:44 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:38 | 56:57 | 4:44:43 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:28 | 59:56 | 4:59:42 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:07 | 1:05:56 | 5:29:40 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:55:45 | 1:11:56 | 5:59:38 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:24 | 1:17:55 | 6:29:36 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:03 | 1:23:55 | 6:59:35 | 7:00:00 |
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K finish
25:02
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 JourneyGoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 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 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
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 few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351 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.
5K 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.
GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 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 GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusGoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K 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 GoodRunnings Barossa Run 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.