Weipa Running Festival

The Weipa Running Festival, held in Mission River, Queensland, Australia, is a vibrant annual event featuring multiple race distances including a 2.5km Fun Run, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, and Marathon, along with Grand Slam challenges. The festival offers team relay events and a unique Mission Team Event combining all distances for a combined team time competition. Participants can run in person or virtually from anywhere worldwide.

The event fosters community spirit with an interschool sports house competition and provides personalized race bibs and finisher medals. Sponsored by Rio Tinto and others, the festival supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service and promotes a festive, inclusive atmosphere for runners of all ages and abilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.