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Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run
- Race day
- Sunday, 23 August 2026
- Location
- Terrigal, Australia
- Distance
- 1.24 mi / 2.0 km
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run: last run 23 August 2026, 1.24 miles, from Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Next date not yet published
The organiser hasn't announced the next Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run yet. The most recent edition was Sunday, 23 August 2026. Verus records the last known running rather than estimating a date — a wrong date is worse than no date when someone is booking a weekend around it.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Race Timeline
18 days since race day
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run: quick answers
When is the next Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run was Sunday, 23 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run start?
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run starts at Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run?
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run is 1.24 miles (2km).
How much does Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run cost to enter?
From $30 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 23 August 2026
- Distance
- 1.24 miles / 2.0km
- Location
- Terrigal, Australia
- Start Point
- Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW
- Surface
- Beach
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 $30 (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 Rotary Club of Gosford North.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run 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.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: beach.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW
Start line.
Where Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run starts and finishes
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run starts at Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW. 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 Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Route Breakdown
The Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia takes place on the soft sands of Terrigal Beach, offering a unique and scenic running experience on the Central Coast. It includes individual 2km, 5km and 10km runs, a 2km Family Run and 2km Primary School Run, plus three 10km 5-person relay formats (open, Surf Club Challenge, and High School). The event supports the SOKS charity, with all proceeds going to Central Coast community beneficiaries.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
3:13:33
Average pace / km
2:00:16
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 2:25:10 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 2:37:15 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 2:49:21 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 3:01:27 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 3:13:33 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 3:25:39 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 3:37:45 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 3:49:50 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 4:01:56 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 4:26:08 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 4:50:19 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 5:14:31 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 5:38:43 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run finish
9:27
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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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 Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 1.24-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 Terrigal Beach, Terrigal, NSW 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.
1.24-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.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run 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 Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run is run off-road (Beach), so local traffic is unaffected.
Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run 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 Pat Farmer's Quicksand Australia 2km Open Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.