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Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Location
- Airlie Beach, Australia
- Distance
- 17.4 mi / 28.0 km
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km: 13 September 2026, 17.4 miles, from Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Race Timeline
3 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 2026: quick answers
When is Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 2026?
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 2026 takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km start?
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km starts at 7:00am from Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD.
Where does Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km start?
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km starts at Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km?
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km is 17.4 miles (28km).
How much does Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km cost to enter?
From $25 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Distance
- 17.4 miles / 28.0km
- Location
- Airlie Beach, Australia
- Start Point
- Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD
- Start time
- 7:00am
- Surface
- Trail/Beach
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 $25 (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 Whitsunday Running Club.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Race Day Weather
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Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail/beach.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD
Start line.
Where Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km starts and finishes
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km starts at Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD. 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 Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Route Breakdown
The Whitsunday Trail Fest offers a variety of trail running courses through the lush Conway Circuit National Park and along the scenic Airlie Beach foreshore. The 58km ultra is a demanding out-and-back route with steep climbs and creek crossings, while the 28km trail is a point-to-point course through rugged terrain. The 11km challenge and beach sprints are perfect for beginners and families, with fun routes along the beach.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Pace Calculator & Splits
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
13:48
Average pace / km
8:34
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 10:21 | 6:26 | 32:08 | 1:04:17 | 2:15:37 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 11:12 | 6:58 | 34:49 | 1:09:38 | 2:26:55 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 12:04 | 7:30 | 37:30 | 1:15:00 | 2:38:13 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 12:56 | 8:02 | 40:10 | 1:20:21 | 2:49:31 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 13:48 | 8:34 | 42:51 | 1:25:42 | 3:00:49 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 14:39 | 9:06 | 45:32 | 1:31:04 | 3:12:07 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 15:31 | 9:39 | 48:13 | 1:36:25 | 3:23:25 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 16:23 | 10:11 | 50:53 | 1:41:47 | 3:34:43 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 17:14 | 10:43 | 53:34 | 1:47:08 | 3:46:01 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 18:58 | 11:47 | 58:55 | 1:57:51 | 4:08:38 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 20:41 | 12:51 | 1:04:17 | 2:08:34 | 4:31:14 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 22:25 | 13:56 | 1:09:38 | 2:19:16 | 4:53:50 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 24:08 | 15:00 | 1:15:00 | 2:29:59 | 5:16:26 | 7:00:00 |
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km finish
2:35:16
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 JourneyWhitsunday Trail Fest 28km 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 Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 17.4-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 Airlie Beach Foreshore Sound Stage, Airlie Beach QLD 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.
17.4-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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 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 Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km is run off-road (Trail/Beach), so local traffic is unaffected.
Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km 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 Whitsunday Trail Fest 28km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.