Warwick Pentathrun

Race 1 – Half Marathon

Date: Saturday 25th May 2024

Bib collection/ late entry : 5:30 am – 6:15am 

Race Start: 6:30 am – Race cut off 9:30 am (we have to get ready for the next race sorry).

Type: 1/2 Marathon

Where: Warwick to Yangan

Details:  The race will start at the top of wireless lane, head along Junabee road. Sharp turn left down a gravel road, another sharp turn right down hermitage -Emu vale road, sharp turn left down Strudwicks road all the way into the heart of Yangan. This race will be a mixture of both road running and dirt. You will take in the wonderful view of the countryside as you run along. 

The will be a buss available from the Warwick RSL to drop runners to the start line, please use this option as there will be very limited parking space available at the start line due to private properties surrounding the area.

please be respectful and courteous of the surrounding neighbours at the beginning of the race because it will be 6:30am in the morning.

please refrain from leaving rubbish on the grassy areas. Toilets and bins will be accessible for your convenience 

enjoy your run in the countryside

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Race 2 –  Steed and Step “X” Country

Date: Saturday 25 May 2024

Bib collection/ late entry : 10:30 am to 11:15 am

Start: 11:30 am

Type: 4.6 Km Cross-Country

Where: Morgan Park – Warwick Horse Trails Section (follow the old Stanthorpe Rd out of Warwick)

Details: It will be a 4.6 km cross country around the horse trails section. It is a true cross country in the bush with sticks, gullys and obstacles. For those who have been coming to the Pentath for a number of years its the same place we had the run 5 or 6 years ago.

Race 3 – Sandy Creek Hotel  – (Graham Buchner Memorial Run) 5km Road Race

Date: Saturday 24th May 2024
Bib collection/ late entry : 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Start: 2:30 pm
Type: 5 Km Road Race
Where: Sandy Creek Hotel, 345 Sandy Creek Rd
Details:

Please note:  This race is also the Graham Buchner Memorial Run in support of Graham who helped the Pentathrun and the Warwick Community for many years with his buses and trailers.

Awards for races 1, 2 and 3 will be straight after race 3 at the Sandy Creek Hotel.

Race 4 – Queen Mary Falls Cafe Ascent

Date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Bib collection/ late entry: At the race start – 6:15am – 6:35am
Start: 6:45am
Type: 10 Km uphill road race
Where: Killarney to Queen Mary Falls
Details: This race starts near the high school in Killarney (36 km from Warwick) and climbs to Queen Mary Falls. This is a very challenging run. It starts with 3km flat run and gradual climb for the next 2.5 km. then the hills get quite steep with a very slight relief in the last Km. We have drink stations on this run and breakfast for the runners afterwards in the Cafe Grounds at Queen Mary Falls. This is a very scenic run if you have the energy to take it in.

Race 5 – 1500

Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
Bib collection/ late entry: 10:00am-10:30am
Start: 11:00 am
Type: 1500 meter road race
Where: Warwick CBD – run along Albert St
Details: This is a very fast conclusion to the weekend of running, or a chance to get a good time if you have not competed in all the other races. A very easy starting point for beginners or non-running partners. The race starts and finishes at Leslie Park. A BBQ will be available and presentations for race 4 & 5 will follow once race 5 is complete. Wheelchair competitors welcome,  please contact and prearrange.

Presentations for Races 4 and 5 follow
Location: Leslie Park Rotunda
Food: BBQ available
Time: 12:00 midday