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Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Location
- Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach, Australia
- Distance
- 4.97 mi / 8.0 km
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km: 5 September 2026, 4.97 miles. Route, distance and where to check results.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Race Timeline
5 days since race day
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km: quick answers
When is the next Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km was Saturday, 5 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km start?
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km starts at Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km?
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km is 4.97 miles (8km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Distance
- 4.97 miles / 8.0km
- Location
- Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach, Australia
- Start Point
- Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach
- Surface
- Road
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 Townsville Road Runners Inc..
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 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.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach
Start line.
Where Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km starts and finishes
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km starts at Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach. 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 Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Route Breakdown
The Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run takes place on the scenic and flat terrain of Bushland Beach. Runners will enjoy the tropical North Queensland setting, with the course offering a smooth and accessible path along the beachfront. This event is ideal for all ability levels, with a relaxed atmosphere and a welcoming community spirit.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Pace Calculator & Splits
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
48:17
Average pace / km
30:00
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 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 | 36:13 | 22:30 | 1:52:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 39:14 | 24:23 | 2:01:54 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 42:15 | 26:15 | 2:11:17 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 45:16 | 28:08 | 2:20:39 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 48:17 | 30:00 | 2:30:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 51:18 | 31:53 | 2:39:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 54:20 | 33:45 | 2:48:47 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 57:21 | 35:38 | 2:58:10 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:00:22 | 37:30 | 3:07:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:06:24 | 41:15 | 3:26:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:12:26 | 45:01 | 3:45:03 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:18:28 | 48:46 | 4:03:48 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:24:30 | 52:31 | 4:22:33 | 7:00:00 |
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km finish time.
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Estimated Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km finish
41:08
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 JourneyTownsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 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 Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.97-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 Park at the end of Mount Low Parkway, Bushland Beach 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.
4.97-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.
Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 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 Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTownsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km 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 Townsville Bushland Beach Ramble Run 8km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.