Sunday
21 July 2024

welcome to

Weipa Running Festival

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

RACE PACK COLLECTION

6/07/24 – Outside Live Life Pharmacy 9.00am – 12pm  
13/07/24 – Outside Live Life Pharmacy 9.00am – 12pm  
20/07/24 – Weipa Showgrounds Andoom Oval 9am-12pm

Contact us on info@weiparunningfestival.org.au to make alternative arrangements.

COMPETITOR PACK

Click here to be directed to the competitor pack.

CHECK IN TIMES

Check-in on Race Day:
4.20am – 4.45am – Marathon & Teams
5.20am – 5.45am – Half marathon & Teams
5.50am – 6.20am – 10km
6.50am – 7.20am – 5km
7.45am – 8.15am – 2.5km

ENTRY INCLUSIONS

Entry into your nominated race/fun run
Personalised race bib (if registered by 31/05/2024) for the 2.5km Fun Run, 5km, 10km, 22km and 42.2km distances
Finisher’s medal for 2.5km Fun Run, 5km, 10km, 22km and 42.2km distances
Novelty trophies for the winners in the 5km, 10km, 22km and 42.2km distances
Lucky draw prizes
A fun, safe and professional activity
Public liability insurance

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)

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.

If you are registered for the grand slam events, evidence is required to be submitted by the 31/07/2024 medals will be distributed shortly after the event or via post in August 2024.

 Event information
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Andoom Oval
4874 Weipa
Australia
See map below
2.5 km
Starts at 8:30 AM
5 km
Starts at 7:30 AM
10 km
Starts at 6:30 AM
21.1 km
Starts at 6:00 AM
42.2 km
Starts at 5:00 AM

Weipa Running Festival 2024

  • Andoom Oval
  • 4874 Weipa
  • Australia