Run Army Townsville
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About the race
Run Army Townsville is a community running event at Jezzine Barracks and along The Strand in Townsville on Sun 18 Apr 2027. The event offers multiple race distances and a course that includes displays from emergency services and community partners. The Royal Australian Artillery will be on course with two M777A2 lightweight towed howitzers as part of the event presentation.
Distances available:
- 2.4 km Junior Dash
- 5 km run and walk options
- 10 km run
- 15 km Chief’s Challenge
Entries include a limited edition Run Army T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, a fundraising page setup with a $5 donation, on-course aid stations, recovery drinks and fruit, sponsor offers, and base insurance. The event uses timing chips with live tracking; overall winners are calculated on gun time and age category placings on chip finish time. The Run Army Shield is awarded to the overall first-place male and female in the 10 km, and podium medals are presented for the 5 km, 10 km, 15 km Chief’s Challenge, and wheelchair events. Participants in the 2.4 km receive a finisher medal and timed results.
Accessibility and family information: children under nine must be supported by an adult, prams are permitted and should start toward the back, wheelchairs are welcome by prior notice, and dogs on short leashes are allowed with requests to start at the back and clean up after them. There is no parking available on the course site or in the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
