7Rocky River Run
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
May 17, 2026 - Sunday
2k, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Other
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Race Information
Come for a fun day out and to support Central Queensland's largest charity running event. 7Rocky River Run raises funds to support Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland and R U OK, the charities working on youth rehabilitation, mental health issues, and preventing suicide.
The course offers picturesque views of the Fitzroy River and surrounding parklands. You can move at your own pace and can either run, walk, stroll, wheel, or a mix of a few. Group up to race in teams, because everything is better when done together!
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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