2026 AUSTRALIA DAY FUN RUN 

2026 AUSTRALIA DAY

Make the most of 2026 Australia Day by being part of Townsville City Council’s Aussie Fun Run event.

Grab your friends or friends and take part in the 5km course that you can run, jog or walk!

Check in at Jezzine Way East from 0600 for all categories.

The 2026 Australia Day Fun Run consists of:

06.00 registration (this can also be completed prior via online)

06.30 Welcome & Fun Run Briefing 

06.40 First wave of runners starts

06.45 Second wave of casual joggers, walkers, prams, pets starts.

07.30 Winners announced

07.40 Random draws begin 

Prizes for First Place 18+ male & female, U18 male & female, Best Dressed Team, Best Dressed Individual

There are no road closures, so please run on the path.

Run through Jezzine park to Cook St and The Esplanade (towards Soroptimist Park). U-Turn  onto footpath and run up the boardwalk. Turn Left up to the Kissing Point lookout. Head down the ramp to Jezzine Way East, and clockwise around the rockpool. Continue along the Strand to Strand Park and then clockwise around Strand Park. Return along the Strand. Proceed up Jezzine Way to the finish point.

Course: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/townsvilleroadrunner/files/9oguugqq4bwstkhu.png 

Cost:

Option #1: gold coin donation on the day. Proceeds and Donations support Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation, who help our NQ community by brightening the hospital and patient experience at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. 

Option #2: Use the link to make your donation https://www.revolutionise.com.au/townsvilleroadrunner/donate (note: amounts start from $5 and are in whole dollar increments)

Option #3: Use the QR code here or on the day for preferred amount

Entertainment: local performers

Refreshments: Rotary will provide a post-run breakfast. Coffee vans and a hydration station will also be onsite.

** ** It is preferred that you bring your own cups and water bottle.

All welcome