Yeppoon Running Festival

Yeppoon, Queensland. Running in paradise. The Yeppoon Running Festival returns on July 25‑26, 2026. Saturday, July 25: Family Fun Run (1.6 km). Sunday, July 26: marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and 2 km. Scenic coastal courses — chase a PB or enjoy the view. All proceeds support Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary. Bibs must be collected on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday — strictly no bib pickup on Sunday morning. Official host partner: Keppel Bay Sailing Club.

Location — Yeppoon, Queensland (Capricorn Coast):

• Yeppoon is a coastal town on the Capricorn Coast, about 40 km east of Rockhampton, Central Queensland
• Start/finish on Anzac Parade, near the Yeppoon foreshore and Keppel Bay Sailing Club
• Scenic courses: run along the beachfront, through coastal parks, and along the Yeppoon‑Emu Park road
• Flat, fast courses — ideal for personal bests (marathon and half marathon are AIMS certified? check event website)

Two‑Day Format — Family Fun Run on Saturday:

• Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 1.6 km Family Run (also called JRT Family Run)
• Start time: 3:00 PM (subject to change — check event website)
• Perfect for families with young children, grandparents, and casual walkers
• All proceeds go to charity (Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary)
• Family pricing: $36 for 4‑6 family members (register all together in one transaction)

Sunday Races — Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 2 km:

• Start times not specified in source — check event website for exact schedule
• Likely early morning starts (5:30 AM for marathon, 6:00‑7:00 AM for shorter distances)
• Courses use Anzac Parade, the Yeppoon foreshore, and local roads (closed to traffic)
• Aid stations every 3‑5 km (water, electrolyte)
• Medical support on course

Bib Collection — Strictly No Sunday Pickup:

• Bibs must be collected on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (locations and times on event website)
• Bibs will NOT be available at the race start on Sunday morning — no exceptions
• Plan ahead — collect your bib early
• Timing chips attached to bibs (disposable or reusable? check event website)

What's Included:

• Chip timing (net time)
• Finisher medal
• Event shirt (technical fabric — included with registration)
• Aid stations with water and electrolyte
• Medical support on course
• Post‑race food and refreshments (fruit, water, snacks)
• Bag drop at start/finish area
• Age group awards (top 3 per category)
• Overall awards (top 3 male/female per distance)
• Free race photos (likely — check event website)

Charity Beneficiary — Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary:

• Cooberrie Park is a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation centre near Yeppoon
• They care for injured, orphaned, and displaced native Australian wildlife (koalas, kangaroos, birds, reptiles)
• All proceeds from the Yeppoon Running Festival support their work

Team Registration — Create a Team (Not an Event Entry):

• You can create a team on the registration page (team name, team goal)
• This is NOT an event entry — you must still register for your chosen distance separately
• Team members can then join your team after registering
• Teams can fundraise together for Cooberrie Park

Logistics:

• Parking available near Anzac Parade and Keppel Bay Sailing Club (arrive early — limited spaces)
• Public transport: not practical — drive or carpool recommended
• Arrive 30 minutes before your race start for warm‑up and final instructions
• No dogs allowed on course (likely — typical for road races)
• Strollers allowed in 2 km and 1.6 km Family Run only (start at the back)
• Walkers welcome (5 km and 2 km — marathon and half marathon have cutoffs)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it):

• Yeppoon Lagoon — free, family‑friendly swimming pool on the foreshore
• Great Keppel Island — 30‑minute ferry ride, stunning beaches, snorkeling, hiking
• Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary — visit the animals you're supporting
• Capricorn Caves — limestone cave system near Rockhampton
• Rockhampton — 40 minutes west, known for its historic architecture and beef industry

Contact: Yeppoon Running Festival via Race Roster.