No – We have made the process much easier than ever before with everything online. The requirements around waivers and ensuring your details are 100% is our priority and hence the need to use online. This also makes for a far smoother check-in process for you. Register via Race Roster

Race Pack collection is mandatory for ALL entrants. This is held on Saturday before the race, at JEZZINE BARRACKS, The Strand from 11am till 4pm.

Yes someone else can pick up your race pack if you cannot due to work reason or other personal reasons. Just make sure you bring the confirmation email of the entrant.

Due to people forgetting race bibs , changing distances etc. 

We wont be sending out race bibs via post, this allows us to make changes and check your bib is coded correctly before the race day.

Course maps will be available to view at event HQ and participants are encouraged to take a photo. 

You will find all course maps available here.

Subscribe to our e-newsletter on the bottom of this page and of course once you enter we send updates closer to race day.

Visit the Race Info Page.

Drink stops are located at approximately 5km intervals along the course. Special drinks will be available for the marathon and half marathon only.

YES you sure can.

Your special drinks can be left at Registration on Saturday, 6th August or up until 4.45am Sunday, 7th August. Please place your drinks – marked with your race number and the Drink Stop (DS) number – in the boxes provided. Drink Stops (DS1, DS2 etc) are marked on the course maps provided.

All race age limits are listed in the category restrictions when you complete the respective race. Essentially the youngest age that needs to have an official registration is 3 years of age.

YES!!! Prams are allowed in the McDonald’s 2.5km Hero Run, QCHF 5k Corporate Challenge and Kennard’s 5K Fun Run. Please note though that all PRAMS must start in ZONE C of the race start for safety reasons. To get access to the start line simply follow the signs and of course check the map.

Printed Course Maps will be available for collection on Race Pack Collection Day, as well as Event Day. Course Maps will also be available in our Official Race Guide which will be out 3 weeks prior to the Festival.

Course Maps section of the website and a large map will be blown up available for viewing at the event site.

Comfy joggers, energy and your Race Bib which you would have collected in your Race Pack on Saturday.

Feel free to bring along some drinks to place at the Special Drink Stops if you are in one of the long runs!

Presentation are held from 9:30am and the order will be based on having the top 3 finishes available from the provisional results are all up. This all happens generally around 9.30AM but is dependent on any protests/results.

Follow the signs and look for “Administration” near the big tent and you’ll find us. Or ask any one of our friendly volunteers.

Yes – stay tuned as we release these soon

Merchandise can also be purchased only over the festival weekend. This means during check-in on Saturday and of course during the day on Sunday. All Merchandise is sold via the designated tent which is located next to the stage.

Paramedics are located along the Finish Line and our volunteers are always of a watchful eye for runners in distress or in need of assistance.

No you are not permitted to run with an animal nor are you allowed an animal in the Jezzine Barracks area.

Sure will! There is a variety of food stalls available for a pre and post-race snack, as well as fresh fruit available to all of our runner’s thanks to COLES.

LIVE results are available via the results page. 

Toilets are located at the Race Precinct and along the Course. Please refer to your Race Information Sheet for exact locations of amenities, as these vary between course distances.

Registrations are currently open. Early bird discounts apply to each race for a limited time and normal rates apply thereafter. 

All entries close at 11:59pm on the Wednesday prior to event day. Register via Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94077/townsville-running-festival-2025