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Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 28 February 2027
- Location
- Ern Holmes Oval, Pennant Hills, Australia
- Distance
- 7.46 mi / 12.0 km
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run: 28 February 2027, 7.46 miles, from Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Race Timeline
171 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 7.46-mile-specific training ramps up.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 2027: quick answers
When is Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 2027?
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 2027 takes place on Sunday, 28 February 2027.
Where does Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run start?
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run starts at Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run?
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run is 7.46 miles (12km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 28 February 2027
- Distance
- 7.46 miles / 12.0km
- Location
- Ern Holmes Oval, Pennant Hills, Australia
- Start Point
- Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills
- 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 ACE Events.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 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.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills
Start line.
Where Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run starts and finishes
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run starts at Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills. 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 Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Route Breakdown
The Whale Rock Trail Run offers a variety of distances through the scenic trails of Lane Cove National Park. Runners will enjoy a mix of downhill sections, creek crossings, and challenging climbs, including the iconic Kurrajong Steps. The course is well-marked with marshals and support stations along the way, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
32:10
Average pace / km
19:59
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 24:08 | 15:00 | 1:14:58 | 2:29:56 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 26:08 | 16:15 | 1:21:13 | 2:42:25 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 28:09 | 17:30 | 1:27:28 | 2:54:55 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 30:10 | 18:44 | 1:33:42 | 3:07:25 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 32:10 | 19:59 | 1:39:57 | 3:19:54 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 34:11 | 21:14 | 1:46:12 | 3:32:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 36:12 | 22:29 | 1:52:27 | 3:44:54 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 38:12 | 23:44 | 1:58:42 | 3:57:23 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 40:13 | 24:59 | 2:04:56 | 4:09:53 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 44:14 | 27:29 | 2:17:26 | 4:34:52 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 48:15 | 29:59 | 2:29:56 | 4:59:51 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 52:17 | 32:29 | 2:42:25 | 5:24:51 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 56:18 | 34:59 | 2:54:55 | 5:49:50 | 7:00:00 |
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run finish
1:03:16
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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Start Your Verus JourneyWhale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 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 Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 7.46-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 Ern Holmes Oval, Britannia Street, Pennant Hills 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.
7.46-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.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 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 Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run 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 Whale Rock Trail Run 12km Adventure Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.