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Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Location
- Trek2Health Headquarters, The Gap, Australia
- Distance
- 5.28 mi / 8.5 km
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km: 8 November 2026, 5.28 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Race Timeline
59 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5.28-mile-specific training ramps up.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 2026: quick answers
When is Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 2026?
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Where does Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km start?
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km starts at Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km?
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km is 5.28 miles (8.5km).
How much does Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km cost to enter?
Free — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Distance
- 5.28 miles / 8.5km
- Location
- Trek2Health Headquarters, The Gap, Australia
- Start Point
- Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD
- Surface
- Trail
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
Free — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Trek2Health.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 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.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD
Start line.
Where Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km starts and finishes
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km starts at Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD. 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 Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Route Breakdown
The 8.5 km Red Run follows wide fire trails that circle the scenic Enoggera Reservoir in the D’Aguilar National Park. Participants will experience a mix of gentle undulating hills, rough‑terrain sections and lush eucalypt‑filled bushland with lake views. The route is largely on fire‑track, offering solid footing but occasional sharp hills that test endurance. Drink stations are placed roughly every 2–3 km, and support staff are positioned along the course to provide water and assistance. The trek typically takes walkers about two hours, making it a rewarding yet manageable challenge for beginners and seasoned trail enthusiasts alike.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Pace Calculator & Splits
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
45:27
Average pace / km
28:15
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 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 | 34:05 | 21:11 | 1:45:55 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 36:56 | 22:57 | 1:54:45 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 39:46 | 24:43 | 2:03:34 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 42:37 | 26:29 | 2:12:24 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 45:27 | 28:15 | 2:21:13 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 48:18 | 30:01 | 2:30:03 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 51:08 | 31:46 | 2:38:52 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 53:59 | 33:32 | 2:47:42 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 56:49 | 35:18 | 2:56:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:02:30 | 38:50 | 3:14:11 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:08:11 | 42:22 | 3:31:50 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:13:52 | 45:54 | 3:49:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:19:33 | 49:26 | 4:07:08 | 7:00:00 |
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km finish
43:52
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 JourneyRed Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 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 Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 5.28-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 Trek2Health Headquarters, 1434 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD 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.
5.28-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.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 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 Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km 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 Red Run - Remembrance Day Fun Run 8.5km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.