Official Race Day: Sunday 21st July 2024
Virtual Races: 9th – 21st July 2024
The Weipa Running Festival consists of five different races over varied terrain within the township of Weipa, there is an official race day and a virtual option for all races. Don’t forget we also have an additional grand slam challenge option.
- Marathon and TEAM Marathon
- Half Marathon and TEAM Half Marathon
- 10km
- 5km
- Fun Run
EVENT PROGRAM
Click here to download the event program.
RACE PACK COLLECTION
Saturday 20th July 2024 Andoom Showgrounds, if you cannot make this race pack collection, please contact us.
COMPETITOR PACK
Click here to be directed to the competitor pack.
CHECK IN TIMES
4.30-4.45am – Marathon & Teams check in
5.20 – 5.45am – Half marathon & Teams check in
5.55 – 6.20am – 10km check in
6.55 -7.20am – 5km check in
7.45am – 8.15am – 2.5km check in
ENTRY INCLUSIONS
- Entry into your nominated race or fun run/walk.
- Personalised race bib, challenge options and virtual entries.
- An awesome race pack
- Finishers medal.
- A fun, safe and professional activity.
ENTRY FEES
Please refer to the individual race pages for entry fees.
RACE DAY
Spectators are welcome at Andoom Oval to cheer on fellow runners, friends and family.
Event | Time |
Marathon start | 5:00am |
Half Marathon start | 6:00am |
10km Start | 6:30am |
5km Start | 7:30am |
Fun run | 8:30am |
Presentations | 10:00am |
After party | 3:00pm |
TEAM EVENTS
There are now 3 Team events:
- Half Marathon team of 2
- Marathon team of either 2 or 4 runners
- And our brand new ‘The Mission – Team Event’. Teams consist of one nominated runner in each of the 5 events on race. (marathon / half marathon/ 10km / 5km + 2.5km) The winning team will be the team that has the quickest total combined time. (nb: marathon & half marathon legs can consist of team entries also)
Another 2024 addition is our interschool sports house competition, be sure to enter your child’s school sports house details in their registration to ensure their run counts towards the overall winner!
GRAND SLAM CHALLENGE
(This is an additional add on which is found in the ‘merchandise’ section of registration into a race)
This was a huge success in the past so we have decided to make it a permanent thing!
There are 2 Grand Slam options.
Simply complete the runs, submit your evidence and you’ll get the Grand Slam medals.
Note: Each distance must be completed separately.
Register for your desired race event, participate in that event on race day (or virtual if you are a virtual participant)
Then complete the remainder of distances virtually and submit your times to the race director.
All distances must be completed during the virtual run dates.
Grand slam type | Details | Cost |
The Goal Digger | 1x 10km + 1x 5km + 1x 2.5km | $10 |
The Full Haul | 1 x Marathon + 1 x Half Marathon + 1 x 10km + 1 x 5km + 1 x 2.5km | $10 |
AGE LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS
The decision to approve registrations is at the race director’s discretion.
EVENT | AGE LIMITS | MANDATORY GEAR | PRAMS |
42.2KM | 18 + Application for U/18 | Yes | No |
21.8KM | 18 + Application for U/18 | Yes | No |
10KM | 10 + | Yes | No |
5KM | all ages* | No | Yes |
FUN RUN | all ages* | No | Yes |
*We STRONGLY recommend you gauge your child’s ability before race day for the sake of their and the other runners race.
VIRTUAL ENTRIES
Your race/s needs to be completed by the **** and evidence needs to be submitted to racedirector@weiparunningfestival.org.au
Any evidence of distance and total time will be accepted. We suggest the following apps to help you:
- Strava – https://www.strava.com/
- Run Keeper – https://runkeeper.com/
- Map my Run – https://www.mapmyrun.com/