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