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Toowoomba Running Festival

May 2, 2027 · 6:15 AMToowoomba, Queensland, Australia

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Race Day

57°F

54–70°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

492ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Toowoomba Running Festival is a one-day road running event in Toowoomba, Queensland, headlined by the ASICS Half Marathon. The half starts on Margaret Street beside Queens Park at 6:15 am and finishes at Toowoomba Sports Ground, with a cut-off of 3 hours 45 minutes. A 10 km, a 5 km and a mile run the same morning. The 2026 edition, the third, ran on Sunday 3 May with almost 3,000 participants. It has been run as the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival, and the 2027 date has not been announced yet.

Previous edition results — 2025

May 3, 2026: Streets come alive for third annual Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Running Festival
Almost 3,000 participants took part, with Robert Collins winning the half marathon in 1:11:34 and Cassie Fien the women's race in 1:20:52.
Nov 6, 2025: Fresh courses and a revamped event program headline the new-look festival in 2026
The festival moved to a single day of running, with the half marathon and 10 km on the same routes and new courses for the 5 km and mile.

Minimum Age: 15 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through Race Roster
Eligibility: Half marathon entrants must be 15 or older
10 km entrants must be 12 or older
Children under 12 in the 5 km must run with a registered adult
The mile has a minimum age of 5
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds are only available through Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection bought at checkout
Entries can be moved to another distance until entries close; upgrades pay the fee difference
Entries can be transferred to another person for the same year only, not to the following year

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Questions about the Toowoomba Running Festival 2027

When is the Toowoomba Running Festival 2027?

Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Where is the Toowoomba Running Festival?

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

What time does the Toowoomba Running Festival start?

The race starts at 6:15 AM, local time.

What is the Toowoomba Running Festival time limit?

3 hours 45 minutes (gun time).

How do I enter the Toowoomba Running Festival 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration through Race Roster.

How much does the Toowoomba Running Festival 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: A$99. 10 km: A$65. 5 km: A$40. Mile Open: A$25.

What is the Toowoomba Running Festival elevation gain?

150 m (492 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Toowoomba Running Festival course like?

It passes Queens Park and Toowoomba Sports Ground.

What is the weather like at the Toowoomba Running Festival?

Race-day temperatures are usually 12–21 °C (54–70 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Toowoomba Running Festival results?

The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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