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Running · 5Ks
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K 2026
- Race day
- Friday, 11 September 2026
- Location
- St Ives, Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K: 11 September 2026, from St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Race Timeline
1 day to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Tour de PIF Sydney 5K 2026?
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K 2026 takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Where does Tour de PIF Sydney 5K start?
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K starts at St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Tour de PIF Sydney 5K?
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 11 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- St Ives, Australia
- Start Point
- St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW
- 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 Property Industry Foundation.
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Race Day Weather
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Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Tour de PIF Sydney 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/trail.
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW
Start line.
Where Tour de PIF Sydney 5K starts and finishes
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K starts at St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW. 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 Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Route Breakdown
The Tour de PIF Sydney offers a variety of courses to suit all abilities. The 5km and 10km routes take runners through closed suburban streets in Terrey Hills, featuring some gentle hills. The Half Marathon course extends further into the scenic bush trails of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, offering a challenging and scenic route. Runners can also choose to participate in a 15km trail run or take on one of the cycling options, including 35km, 60km, or 100km. The event is based at St Ives Showground, with start lines and course maps available on the official website.
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Tour de PIF Sydney 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
Tour de PIF Sydney 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 |
Tour de PIF Sydney 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Tour de PIF Sydney 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Tour de PIF Sydney 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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyTour de PIF Sydney 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 St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Tour de PIF Sydney 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 St Ives Showground, St Ives, NSW 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.
Tour de PIF Sydney 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 Tour de PIF Sydney 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Tour de PIF Sydney 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTour de PIF Sydney 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 Tour de PIF Sydney 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.