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Zach Mac River Run 12km 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Location
- Finch Hatton, Australia
- Distance
- 7.46 mi / 12.0 km
Zach Mac River Run 12km: 8 May 2027, 7.46 miles, from Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Zach Mac River Run 12km Race Timeline
240 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 7.46-mile-specific training ramps up.
Zach Mac River Run 12km 2027: quick answers
When is Zach Mac River Run 12km 2027?
Zach Mac River Run 12km 2027 takes place on Saturday, 8 May 2027.
Where does Zach Mac River Run 12km start?
Zach Mac River Run 12km starts at Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Zach Mac River Run 12km?
Zach Mac River Run 12km is 7.46 miles (12km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Distance
- 7.46 miles / 12.0km
- Location
- Finch Hatton, Australia
- Start Point
- Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756
- 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 Tri-ActiV8.
Zach Mac River Run 12km 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.
Zach Mac River Run 12km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Zach Mac River Run 12km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Zach Mac River Run 12km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756
Start line.
Where Zach Mac River Run 12km starts and finishes
Zach Mac River Run 12km starts at Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756. 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 Zach Mac River Run 12km Route Breakdown
The Zach Mac River Run offers two distances — 5km and 12km — through the lush rainforest of Finch Hatton, crossing Cattle Creek and traversing cane paddocks. The 12km route takes runners on a challenging journey through privately owned land, featuring mud, water, sand, and rocks. Runners will enjoy the unique terrain and breathtaking views, with the course designed to test both endurance and agility.
Zach Mac River Run 12km Pace Calculator & Splits
Zach Mac River Run 12km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
32:10
Average pace / km
19:59
Zach Mac River Run 12km 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 |
Zach Mac River Run 12km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Zach Mac River Run 12km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Zach Mac River Run 12km 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 JourneyZach Mac River Run 12km 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 Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Zach Mac River Run 12km
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 Finch Hatton RSL, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton, QLD, 4756 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.
Zach Mac River Run 12km 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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Zach Mac River Run 12km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Zach Mac River Run 12km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Zach Mac River Run 12km 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 Zach Mac River Run 12km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.