Australia Day Coastal

JAN
25
2026
Join a festive Australia Day coastal run at Semaphore South on Jan 25, 2026, with distances from 5 km to half marathon or a virtual option. Take home a finisher medal, compete for best themed costume and help fund cancer research.
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Half Marathon 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

AUSTRALIA DAY Coastal 2026 is a community running event held on January 25, 2026 in Semaphore South, South Australia. The event has an Australia Day theme and awards a trophy to the runner judged to best represent the theme. Part of the proceeds will be directed to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). Race bibs are not mailed; bib allocation and collection occur at the event location. Registration normally closes at noon three days before the event date unless extended.

Distances and pricing

  • 5 km - A$25
  • 10 km - A$30
  • 15 km - A$30
  • 21.1 km - A$35
  • Virtual run - A$25 (fixed price)

Early bird pricing applies from Nov 21 to Jan 22.

Course and event options

The course is an AIMS measured 10.55 km loop. Every paid entry includes a race bib and a finisher medal; if registration is extended, some late registrants may receive a generic finisher medal instead of the engraved event medal. Virtual runs must be completed on the event day and recorded with elapsed or total time; participants must submit the recorded run link or screenshot to the organiser for inclusion in published results. Selected events offer a Self-Supported option, with on-site bib and medal collection and eligibility details for long-distance recognition. The start location is opposite South Terrace, Semaphore, on the coastal bike and walk path. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
21.1km
15 km
10 km
5 km