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Running · 5Ks
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 29 May 2027
- Location
- Port Welshpool, South Gippsland, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K: 29 May 2027, from Port Welshpool, South Gippsland. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Race Timeline
261 days to go
More than 35 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5K-specific training ramps up.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K 2027: quick answers
When is Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K 2027?
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K 2027 takes place on Saturday, 29 May 2027.
Where does Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K start?
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K starts at Port Welshpool, South Gippsland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K?
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 29 May 2027
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Port Welshpool, South Gippsland, Australia
- Start Point
- Port Welshpool, South Gippsland
- 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Elite Energy.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Port Welshpool, South Gippsland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Port Welshpool, South Gippsland
Start line.
Where Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K starts and finishes
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K starts at Port Welshpool, South Gippsland. 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 Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Route Breakdown
The race follows the iconic Great Southern Rail Trail, a former railway corridor now a smooth, compacted‑gravel path stretching over 130km. Runners enjoy predominantly flat terrain, passing charming towns such as Toora, Foster and Meeniyan, with heritage railway stations and restored trestle bridges providing historic backdrops. The 100km and 72km routes start at Port Welshpool and finish in Leongatha, while shorter distances loop out of Leongatha. Expect gentle gradients, plenty of shade, and stunning views of rolling farmland and the turquoise coastline of South Gippsland.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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 |
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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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Tag Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneySouthern Rail Trail Running Festival 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 Port Welshpool, South Gippsland
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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 Port Welshpool, South Gippsland 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.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K 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 Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 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 Southern Rail Trail Running Festival 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.