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Running · Half Marathons
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 31 January 2027
- Location
- Kilcunda, Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon: 31 January 2027. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Race Timeline
143 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 2027?
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 31 January 2027.
Where does Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon start?
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon starts at Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon?
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon cost to enter?
From $28 (5km) to $88 (21km) – early bird rates; standard and late entry rates apply — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 31 January 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Kilcunda, Australia
- Start Point
- Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995
- Surface
- Mixed (trail, beach, grassy)
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
From $28 (5km) to $88 (21km) – early bird rates; standard and late entry rates apply — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through SingleTrack Events.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 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.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed (trail, beach, grassy).
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995
Start line.
Where Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon starts and finishes
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon starts at Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995. 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 Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Route Breakdown
All races start and finish at the foreshore car park beside the Kilcunda caravan park, using the nature reserve opposite the Ocean View Hotel as the launch point. The out‑and‑back courses weave along well‑groomed grassy trails, descend onto sandy beaches, and climb the rolling hills that crown the cliffs overlooking the Southern Ocean. Runners will also enjoy sections of rail‑trail and single‑track forest paths, offering varied terrain and scenic coastal views. The 21 km Half Marathon adds extra elevation for a moderate challenge, while the 5 km and 10 km routes provide a more relaxed, family‑friendly experience. Expect well‑marked routes and support stations along the way.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 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 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
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 JourneyKilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 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 Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race 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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Nature reserve opposite the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531-3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda VIC 3995 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.
Half Marathon 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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
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 Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon is run off-road (Mixed (trail, beach, grassy)), so local traffic is unaffected.
Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon 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 Kilcunda Trail Running Festival Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.