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Weipa Running Festival
THANK YOU for your interest in registering for the 2026 Weipa Running Festival.
The Weipa Running Festival will be held July 26th 2026. This year our event includes 2.5km Fun Run, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon distances and our Grand Slams!
There are 3 team events:
- Half Marathon Relay with 2 runners
- Marathon Relay with either 2 or 4 runners
- 'The Mission Team Event'. Teams consist of one nominated runner in each of the 5 events on race. (marathon/half marathon/10km/5km + 2.5km) The winning team will be the team that has the quickest total combined time. (nb: marathon & half marathon legs can consist of relay entries also)
Continuing on in 2026 is our interschool sports house competition; be sure to enter your child's school sports house details in their registration to ensure their run counts towards the overall winner!
Run on the day in-person or sign up to one of our virtual categories and run from anywhere in the world!
This year Rio Tinto Weipa has generously decided to cover the registration cost of the 5km in person event. We will have junior (17 and under) and adults (17+) place getters for this event.
Entries include personalised race bibs and finishers medals for all participants*.
Registration closes Friday 24th July at 12pm.
Looking forward to seeing you at the finish line.
No refunds available for withdrawal or race change after 30 June 2026. Transfer to virtual event available only.
Registrations cannot be deferred to the 2027 event and you cannot transfer your registration to another person.
All withdrawal's prior to this date attract a 20% administration fee.
*Children in prams do not get a personalised race bib. Non-Weipa virtual entries after 30th June will not get a bib.
2.5km Fun Run note: For insurance reasons, any persons accompanying children in the 2.5km Fun Run must be registered to run an in-person event on the day. E.g. A parent registered for the 10km in-person event can accompany a child in the Fun Run for free. A parent registered for a virtual race must be registered for the 2.5km Fun Run if they wish to accompany a child on the day.

Volunteer
Register to volunteer HERE
Pricing
Event price list before any applicable discount codes. See below for discount codes.
Marathon 42.2km Marathon Relay | A$130.00 $85ea |
Half Marathon 22km Half Marathon Relay | A$110.00 $75ea |
10km | A$90.00 |
5km | Free thanks to Rio Tinto |
5km Child in Pram | Free |
2.5km Fun Run | A$45.00 |
Child in Pram Fun Run | Free |
Virtual - Marathon, Half marathon + 10km | A$55.00 |
5km Virtual | A$45.00 |
2.5km Fun Run Virtual | A$35.00 |
Discount Codes
Please ensure you use the below discount codes no refunds will be offered if discounts aren't applied.
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | EXPIRY DATE |
| RIO2026 | Rio Tinto / Cat 1 Contractor Employee 50% + Families | 19/07/2026 |
| CAPEMHM | Cape York Resident - Marathon & Half | 11/07/2026 |
| CAPE10 | Cape York Resident 10km | 11/07/2026 |
| EARLYBIRD | Non Cape York Resident - Marathon / Half / 10km | 04/04/2026 |
| RMA2026 | Running Mums Australia | 19/07/2026 |
Race Pack Collection
RACE PACK & BIB COLLECTION
TBA - Come back and check later on for updates
*Times are subject to change. See our socials for up to date information.
Contact us on racedirector@weiparunningfestival.org.au to make alternative arrangements.
Sponsor Discount Codes
As a 2026 Weipa Running Festival participant, you get access to discounts for a range of goods generously supplied by our amazing sponsors. See below for some amazing offers.
As a registered 2026 Weipa Running Festival participant, we are pleased to bring you a complimentary issue of the world's leading running magazine - Runner's World.
Runner's World will help you run further and faster – and have more fun doing it! Whether you're a beginner runner or a seasoned veteran you'll find plenty inside the pages of Runner's World.
Simply click on the link below to activate your complimentary issue and get the next issue of Runner's World delivered directly to your door FREE OF CHARGE! Happy reading!
LSKD 20% Off - Code Weiparunning20
Maple Movement - 20% off code: WEIPA
Nerd Belts: 15% off code: WeipaRF15
Runly 20% discount code: WEIPA2026

15% off FlipBelt Discount Code: Weipa
Course Maps
The WRF committee wants everyone to run their best race on the day. WRF makes all efforts to mark the courses as well as reasonably practicable, however all runners are ultimately responsible for knowing their own course. For all course maps, see below:
2.5km https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wrf-2-5km-8cbd005?u=m
5km https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wrf-5km-8d9a6e9?u=m
10km https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wrf-10km-084afd9?u=m
Half Marathon https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wrf-half-marathon-6f4b7fd?u=m
Marathon https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/wrf-marathon-8a0e114?u=m
Feel free to speak to a committee member if you are unsure. Keep an eye on our socials for course familiarization runs. If you are travelling to town, speak to us about showing you parts of the course, if time permits.
Event schedule
- Sun, July 26, 2026 5:00 am - Marathon Start
- Sun, July 26, 2026 6:00 am - Half Marathon Start
- Sun, July 26, 2026 6:30 am - 10km Start
- Sun, July 26, 2026 7:30 am - 5km Start
- Sun, July 26, 2026 8:30 am - 2.5km Start
- Sun, July 26, 2026 9:15 am - Croc Race Start (approx)
- Sun, July 26, 2026 10:30 am - Presentations (approx)
- Sun, July 26, 2026 11:00 am - Festival Finish (approx)
- Sun, July 26, 2026 3:00 pm - After Party Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Weipa Running Festival
- Phone
- 0427 045 110
- Website
- Visit website




