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The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 23 May 2027
- Location
- Don, Devonport, Australia
- Distance
- 2.17 mi / 3.5 km
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race: 23 May 2027, 2.17 miles, from Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS. Entry, route and a pace chart.
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Race Timeline
255 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 2.17-mile-specific training ramps up.
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 2027: quick answers
When is The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 2027?
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 2027 takes place on Sunday, 23 May 2027.
Where does The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race start?
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race starts at Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race?
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race is 2.17 miles (3.5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 23 May 2027
- Distance
- 2.17 miles / 3.5km
- Location
- Don, Devonport, Australia
- Start Point
- Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS
- Surface
- Road/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 Everyday Lions Events.
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 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 Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS. 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 Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/trail.
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS
Start line.
Where The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race starts and finishes
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race starts at Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS. 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 Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Route Breakdown
The Great Train Race takes runners along the scenic Devonport walking track beside the Don River, heading to Coles Beach and back. Participants race against the iconic Don River Railway steam train, adding a unique twist to the event. The course is flat and easy, making it perfect for all ages and abilities.
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Pace Calculator & Splits
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:50:36
Average pace / km
1:08:43
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:22:57 | 51:33 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:29:52 | 55:50 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:36:46 | 1:00:08 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:43:41 | 1:04:26 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:50:36 | 1:08:43 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:57:31 | 1:13:01 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 2:04:25 | 1:17:19 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 2:11:20 | 1:21:37 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 2:18:15 | 1:25:54 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 2:32:04 | 1:34:30 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 2:45:54 | 1:43:05 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:59:43 | 1:51:41 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 3:13:33 | 2:00:16 | 7:00:00 |
The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race finish time.
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Estimated The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race finish
17:05
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 JourneyThe Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 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 Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 2.17-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 Don River Railway, Forth Rd, Don, Devonport, TAS 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.
2.17-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 Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race 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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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official The Great Train Race 3.5km Great Train Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.