Yeppoon Running Festival

Yeppoon Running Festival is a coastal race weekend held in Yeppoon, Queensland, featuring marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, 2km and family events.


Yeppoon 5km 2027 | ProFeet

ProFeet

5km Fast & Friendly

A quick, welcoming coastal run from Anzac Parade through Yeppoon’s foreshore, returning to a festival finish at Yeppoon Lagoon.

5km runners on the Yeppoon coast
5km naming partnerProFeet
Date25 July 2027
Start time8:15am
Distance5km
StartAnzac Parade
Cut off11:45am
Fast, friendly and festival-ready

Race overview

The YRF ProFeet 5km is a welcoming coastal race with big festival energy in a manageable distance. Runners begin on Anzac Parade and enjoy a scenic route back toward the Yeppoon Lagoon finish precinct.

The course keeps the best parts of the destination race experience: ocean views, community support, coastal air and a strong finish-line atmosphere at Yeppoon Lagoon.

It is ideal for runners chasing a quick result, building confidence, walking with friends or sharing race weekend with family.

2027 entry fees

Entry pricing

Entry prices increase as race weekend approaches. All prices include administration and processing fees.

Early bird

$44

Closes midnight Thursday 20 May 2027.

Premium

$65

Closes midnight Saturday 24 July 2027.

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Out and back ยท one friendly finish

Course experience

Follow Yeppoon’s foreshore before turning back toward the Lagoon finish line.

01

Oceanfront start

Begin on Anzac Parade with the coastline in view before moving through Yeppoon’s foreshore and early town sections.

02

Coastal rhythm

Settle into a steady coastal rhythm with ocean air, local support and one short rise.

03

Turnaround focus

Keep the pace steady as the route brings the finish precinct closer and the Lagoon atmosphere builds.

04

Lagoon finish

Finish at Yeppoon Lagoon, where the event precinct gives the 5km a big-race finish.

Part of every entry

Whatโ€™s included

01

Bib & timing

Race bib and electronic timing tag. Enter by 4 July 2027 to have your name printed on your bib.

02

Course nutrition

Fuel and hydration support positioned across the 5km route.

03

Recovery support

Post-race support and recovery facilities in the finish precinct.

04

Medal & Event T-Shirt

Every finisher receives a finisher medal. The first 2,000 registered participants also receive an official event T-shirt.

Plan your morning

Race morning

The 5km starts at 8:15am on Sunday 25 July 2027, with a 3 hour 30 minute course limit.

Your morning

7:45Recommended arrival at the event precinct.
8:05Move into the 5km start area.
8:155km race start on Anzac Parade.
11:45Course cutoff and final finishing time.
Important race information

Rules & prizes

Current 2027 prize details are listed below and are subject to change.

Course rules

Course restrictions

Prams and wheelchairs are welcome but must start at the back of the field. Bikes, scooters, handcycles and crank cycles are not permitted.

Overall winners

5km placegetters

Male and female 5km placegetters receive trophies plus cash prizes: 1st $150, 2nd $80 and 3rd $50.

Age categories

Category winners

First in each 5km age group receives a Category Winner Medal plus a $40 ProFeet voucher. Categories are U/13, 13-15, 16โ€“19, 20โ€“29, 30โ€“39, 40โ€“49, 50โ€“59, 60โ€“69 and 70+.