Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · 5Ks
Run Prix 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Location
- Albert Park, Australia, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Run Prix 5K: 20 September 2026, from Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Run Prix 5K Race Timeline
10 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 5K race-pace.
Run Prix 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Run Prix 5K 2026?
Run Prix 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, starting at 9:00am.
What time does Run Prix 5K start?
Run Prix 5K starts at 9:00am from Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia.
Where does Run Prix 5K start?
Run Prix 5K starts at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Run Prix 5K?
Run Prix 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Albert Park, Australia, Australia
- Start Point
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia
- Start time
- 9:00am
- Surface
- Road
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 Big Long Run Pty Ltd.
Run Prix 5K Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
Run Prix 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Run Prix 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Run Prix 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia
Start line.
Where Run Prix 5K starts and finishes
Run Prix 5K starts at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia. 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 Run Prix 5K Route Breakdown
The Run Prix course takes place on the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, a fast, flat and smooth road course ideal for achieving personal bests. Runners will enjoy a scenic route with views of the lake and surrounding parkland. The course is measured and certified to AIMS standards, ensuring accuracy for all finishers.
Run Prix 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Run Prix 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
Run Prix 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 |
Run Prix 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Run Prix 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Run Prix 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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Run Prix 5K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyRun Prix 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 Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Run Prix 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 Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, 14 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Vic, Australia 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.
Run Prix 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 Run Prix 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Run Prix 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusRun Prix 5K Frequently Asked Questions
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Run Prix 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.