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Running · 5Ks
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Location
- Serendip Sanctuary, Lara, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K: 6 December 2026, from Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Race Timeline
87 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K 2026?
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, starting at 8:15am.
What time does Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K start?
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K starts at 8:15am from Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC.
Where does Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K start?
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K starts at Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K?
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Serendip Sanctuary, Lara, Australia
- Start Point
- Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC
- Start time
- 8:15am
- Surface
- Flat 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through PB Events.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K 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.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: flat trail.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC
Start line.
Where Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K starts and finishes
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K starts at Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC. 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 Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Route Breakdown
All three courses start and finish at the historic Pirra Homestead, following a flat, scenic loop inside Serendip Sanctuary. The 10km route weaves through native grasslands and riverbanks, offering occasional wildlife sightings. The 5km option follows the same path but with a shorter turnaround, ideal for walkers and casual runners. The 1km Kids Dash is a short, safe loop designed for young participants and families. The trails are well‑maintained, free of technical obstacles, and the course is fully closed to the public for the day, giving runners uninterrupted access to the natural surroundings.
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Ray White Lara Fun 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
Ray White Lara Fun 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 |
Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ray White Lara Fun 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 JourneyRay White Lara Fun 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 Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Ray White Lara Fun 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 Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara VIC 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.
Ray White Lara Fun 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 Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K is run off-road (Flat trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Ray White Lara Fun 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 Ray White Lara Fun Run 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.