Queensland, Australia · 5K
5K Races in Queensland, Australia
Queensland, Australia currently has 42 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Noosa Heads, Southport, Cairns City and Clontarf have the largest concentration of events.
May (8), June (6) and April (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 5 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 42
- Active listings
- 47
- Cities with races
- 38
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Upcoming 5Ks in Queensland, Australia
All 42 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mateship RunCurrumbin, QLDKids' 2.5K5K - open individuals11.11K - open individuals (with a Mateship team element)
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RECC Run the World Relay Gold CoastSouthport, QLDJunior Relay (teams of 4): 4 x 2.5KAdult Relay (teams of 4): 4 x 5K
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Brisbane Road Runners: Splash & DashSpring Hill, QLDJuniors: 2.5K Dash + 50m SplashAdults: 5K Dash + 100m Splash
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Hervey Bay Half Marathon FestivalPialba, QLD2K - run/walk5K - run/walk10K - runHalf Marathon - run
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Sunshine Coast Marathon FestivalAlexandra Headland, QLDKids/Family/Wheelchair 2K5K walk5K run10K +5 more
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Granite Grit Trail ChallengeBallandean, QLD1 x 5K lap per hour - Last one standing format for 24 Hours
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
When 5Ks happen in Queensland, Australia
- February
- 4 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 5 upcoming races
- May
- 8 upcoming races
- June
- 6 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 4 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 3 upcoming races
- November
- 3 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Queensland cities with the most 5Ks
- Noosa Heads
- 3 upcoming races
- Southport
- 3 upcoming races
- Cairns City
- 2 upcoming races
- Clontarf
- 2 upcoming races
- Port Douglas
- 2 upcoming races
- South Brisbane
- 2 upcoming races
- Alexandra Headland
- 1 upcoming race
- Ballandean
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Brisbane Road Runners Race: 5K, 10K & 15KWest End, QLD Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K15K
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fisiocrem GC50 Run FestivalCoolangatta, QLD Usually held in October · next date not announcedSaturday:Kids' Dash 1.5K & 3K5K50K Ultra
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Fun Run Pink: BrisbaneChandler, QLD Usually held in October · next date not announcedFun Run Pink (Open to all):1K2.5K5K +1 more
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Run For MI Life Charity Fun RunWest Mackay, QLD Usually held in October · next date not announced3K5K10K
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Run for MI Life Fun Run MACKAYWest Mackay, QLD Usually held in October · next date not announced3km Fun Run/Walk5km Fun Run/Walk10km Fun Run
5Ks in nearby states and territories
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
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- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Queensland, Australia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Queensland, Australia?
- RaceRove currently lists 42 upcoming 5Ks in Queensland, Australia with a confirmed date, plus 5 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Queensland cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Noosa Heads (3), Southport (3), Cairns City (2), Clontarf (2) and Port Douglas (2).
- When is 5K season in Queensland, Australia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are May (8), June (6) and April (5).
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