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Running · Marathons
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 28 March 2027
- Location
- Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek, Australia
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon: 28 March 2027, from Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek QLD. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Race Timeline
199 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 2027?
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Where does Wild Horse Criterium Marathon start?
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon starts at Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Wild Horse Criterium Marathon?
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 28 March 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek, Australia
- Start Point
- Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek QLD
- Surface
- Mixed
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 AAA Racing.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 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.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek 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 Wild Horse Criterium Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek QLD
Start line.
Where Wild Horse Criterium Marathon starts and finishes
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon starts at Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek 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 Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Route Breakdown
Runners will tackle a 10.5 km loop that winds through the foothills of Wild Horse Mountain, starting and finishing at the carpark at the mountain’s base. The course blends pine forest trails, open grass sections, gravel, sand and compacted dirt, offering a true mixed‑terrain experience. Scenic views of the Glasshouse Mountains and surrounding eucalypt woodlands provide a rewarding backdrop, while occasional gentle climbs test endurance. The marathon and half‑marathon distances are completed over multiple laps, whereas the 10 km and 10 K races cover a single lap, and a 1.5 km fun run offers a family‑friendly option. Well‑marked routes and aid stations ensure a safe and enjoyable race day.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 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 | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Wild Horse Criterium Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Wild Horse Criterium Marathon finish
3:59:36
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 JourneyWild Horse Criterium Marathon 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 Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Wild Horse Criterium Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Wild Horse Mountain car park, Coochin Creek 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.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Wild Horse Criterium Marathon 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 Wild Horse Criterium Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Wild Horse Criterium Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWild Horse Criterium Marathon 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 Wild Horse Criterium Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.