Semaphore Coastal Running Festival
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Coastal 5 - Semaphore South Beach
The Coastal 5 is presented as a modified multi-day running challenge in its 10th year, held on two dates in 2026: 22 August and 11 October. The event takes place at Semaphore South Beach, Esplanade, Semaphore South SA 5019, Australia, and uses an AIMS measured coastal course that starts from Semaphore. The event distance is the official marathon length 42.2 km, and the event is 100 Marathon Club approved.
Organisers describe the course as spartan and the event is fully self supported due to limited volunteer availability. Race bibs and finisher medals are included in the registration price and are handed out before the event at the race briefing. Participants are required to record their run on Strava or a similar app showing elapsed time and to provide those results to coastalfunruns for inclusion in the official online results. The event advertises no cut-off time for completion. Registration fees listed by the organiser are A$35 for a single day entry and A$60 for entry on both dates. Part of the event proceeds is directed to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. The organiser will send an event email with relevant details to registered participants a few days before each event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
