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The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 13 March 2027
- Location
- Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish), Australia
- Distance
- 3.73 mi / 6.0 km
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk: 13 March 2027, 3.73 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Race Timeline
184 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 3.73-mile-specific training ramps up.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 2027: quick answers
When is The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 2027?
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 2027 takes place on Saturday, 13 March 2027, starting at 1:00pm.
What time does The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk start?
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk starts at 1:00pm from Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish).
Where does The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk start?
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk starts at Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish). The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk?
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk is 3.73 miles (6km).
How much does The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk cost to enter?
From $20 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 13 March 2027
- Distance
- 3.73 miles / 6.0km
- Location
- Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish), Australia
- Start Point
- Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish)
- Start time
- 1:00pm
- 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
From $20 (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 The Great Illawarra Walk.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 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.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish). The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish)
Start line.
Where The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk starts and finishes
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk starts at Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish). 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 The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Route Breakdown
The Great Illawarra Walk offers a scenic coastal route from Shellharbour Village to Austinmer, passing through charming towns, beaches, and parks. With multiple distances to choose from, including a 40km option, the event is perfect for walkers of all abilities. The course is flat and road-based, making it accessible and enjoyable for families and first-time walkers alike.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Pace Calculator & Splits
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:04:21
Average pace / km
39:59
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 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 | 48:15 | 29:59 | 2:29:56 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 52:17 | 32:29 | 2:42:25 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 56:18 | 34:59 | 2:54:55 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:00:19 | 37:29 | 3:07:25 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:04:21 | 39:59 | 3:19:54 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:08:22 | 42:29 | 3:32:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:12:23 | 44:59 | 3:44:54 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:16:24 | 47:29 | 3:57:23 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:20:26 | 49:59 | 4:09:53 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:28:28 | 54:58 | 4:34:52 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:36:31 | 59:58 | 4:59:51 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:44:33 | 1:04:58 | 5:24:51 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:52:36 | 1:09:58 | 5:49:50 | 7:00:00 |
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk finish
30:21
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 Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish)
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 3.73-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 Bean Roasted Espresso Bar, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village (start) to Headlands Hotel Austinmer (finish) 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.
3.73-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.
The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusThe Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk 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 The Great Illawarra Walk 6km Walk site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.