Southern Cross University 5km

Key Information

The Southern Cross University 5km Fun Run / Walk follows half of the Coffs Creek Walkway along flat mixed surface paths and boardwalks.

Entry fee: $25

No minimum age. Walkers are permitted.

Event Schedule

Saturday 13th September 2025

2:00pm to 4:00pm – race bib collection and late entries at Coffs Harbour Showground

3:30pm-4:00pm – Athlete Panel at Coffs Harbour Showground

6:30pm – Run Nation Film Festival at Sawtell Cinema

 Sunday 14th September 2025

5:30am to 8:50am – race bib collection at Coffs Harbour Showground

8:55am – 5km race briefing for all Waves

9:00am – 5km race start (Wave 1: sub 30 minute finishers)

9:02am – 5km race start (Wave 2: over 30 minute finishers)

10:00am – presentation and random draw prizes

Prizes

1st male and female overall: Names on perpetual trophy, engraved glassware, event shirt and hat or sock

2nd & 3rd male and female overall: Engraved glassware and event shirt

1st in age category: Event shirt

2nd & 3rd in age category: Event hat or sock

Age categories for both male and female: Under 12, 12-15 yrs, 16-19 yrs, 20-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60-69 yrs, 70-79 yrs and 80+ yrs.

Course Map

Water Stations

Thankyou to Life Education, Early Connections and Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers for manning the following water stations. 

  • 1.6km – Botanical Gardens
  • 2.2km – Hogbin Drive Underpass

Key Information

The Southern Cross University 5km Fun Run / Walk follows half of the Coffs Creek Walkway along flat mixed surface paths and boardwalks.

Entry fee: $25

No minimum age.

Walkers are permitted.

Event Schedule

Saturday 13th September 2025

2:00pm to 4:00pm – race bib collection and late entries at Coffs Harbour Showground

3:30pm-4:00pm – Athlete Panel at Coffs Harbour Showground

6:30pm – Run Nation Film Festival at Sawtell Cinema

 Sunday 14th September 2025

5:30am to 8:50am – race bib collection at Coffs Harbour Showground

8:55am – 5km race briefing for all Waves

9:00am – 5km race start (Wave 1: sub 30 minute finishers)

9:02am – 5km race start (Wave 2: over 30 minute finishers)

10:00am – presentation and random draw prizes

Prizes

1st male and female overall: Names on perpetual trophy, engraved glassware, event shirt and hat or sock

2nd & 3rd male and female overall: Engraved glassware and event shirt

1st in age category: Event shirt

2nd & 3rd in age category: Event hat or sock

Age categories for both male and female: Under 12, 12-15 yrs, 16-19 yrs, 20-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60-69 yrs, 70-79 yrs and 80+ yrs.

Water Stations

Thankyou to Life Education, Early Connections and Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers for manning the following water stations. 

  • 1.6km – Botanical Gardens
  • 2.2km – Hogbin Drive Underpass