LeFevre Coastal Running Festival 2026 - RUN PINK

The 11th annual LeFevre Coastal Running Festival 2026 - RUN PINK takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM GMT+9:30 starting from Semaphore South in South Australia, Australia – known as the marathon capital of Australia. This low-cost, low-key coastal event offers distances of 5km, 10km, 15km, 21.1km half marathon, and 30km, all starting together at 7:00 AM, with a finisher medal and race bib for every participant and part proceeds benefiting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to help #endcancer.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• Check-In & Bib Allocation: Opens at 6:15 AM at the start/finish area. Bibs are not mailed out.
• Race Briefing & Group Photo: 6:45 AM.
• All Distances Start: 7:00 AM (mass start).
• Finisher Medal: Every runner and walker receives a finisher medal for every distance at every event.
• Registration Cutoff: Registration closes at noon 3 days before the event (unless extended). If you register during an extension period, you may receive a generic finisher medal instead of the fully engraved event medal.
• Event Email: All registered runners receive an email with relevant details in the week leading up to race day.
• Virtual Run Option: Available for all distances. Must be run on event day at a time and location of your choice. Includes race bib and finisher medal (requires collection – not mailed). Record your run on Strava or similar showing "elapsed" or "total" time (not "moving" time) and send the link or screenshot to coastalfunruns to be included in online published results. No cutoff time for virtual runs.
• RUN PINK Theme: A trophy is awarded to the person who best represents the RUN PINK theme.
• Charitable Beneficiary: Part proceeds go to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to help #endcancer.
• Hashtags: #coastalfunruns #lowcostlowkey #run4fun #enjoythejourney #runningwithpurpose #acrf #endcancer #bravehearts #protectkids #runpink

Route and Atmosphere:

• Course Description: Run on the new Coast Park Stage One towards Tennyson starting from Semaphore South. The 10.55km loop goes to Largs Jetty then Tennyson before returning to the start/finish at Semaphore South. Longer distances complete multiple loops.
• Scenic Setting: Coastal running along the beautiful Semaphore South shoreline in South Australia – known as the marathon capital of Australia.
• Terrain: Flat coastal path and parklands, ideal for runners and walkers of all levels seeking a scenic, accessible course.
• Low-Cost, Low-Key Atmosphere: Emphasizing fun, enjoyment of the journey, and running with purpose rather than high-pressure competition.
• Community Spirit: A popular coastal running festival now in its 11th year, bringing together runners and walkers of all abilities.
• Spectator Experience: Friends and family can cheer along the coastal path, with multiple viewing points near Largs Jetty, Tennyson, and the start/finish area at Semaphore South.
• Post-Race: Group photo at 6:45 AM before the start, finisher medals for all, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

The LeFevre Coastal Running Festival 2026 - RUN PINK at Semaphore South, South Australia – offering 5km, 10km, 15km, half marathon, and 30km distances – is a low-cost, low-key coastal celebration supporting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, with finisher medals for every participant.