5K SCADaddle for Research - Brisbane

New Farm, Queensland, Australia

Oct, 2026 (TBD)

5k

Race Information

Join SCAD Research Inc in various cities across Australia or walk, skip, or run 5kms in your neighbourhood anywhere in Australia in October to raise much-needed funds for SCAD Medical Research!

Registration and donations are tax deductible in Australia, and registered adults can receive free swag PLUS all money raised goes to much-needed medical research to BEAT SCAD Heart Attacks.

SCAD Research Inc has donated over $146k (AUD) to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and Mayo Clinic SCAD Study to support their work identifying the most effective ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent SCAD Heart Attacks.

SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) is an uncommon emergency heart condition that occurs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in the heart, causing a heart attack or sudden death. SCAD heart attacks typically occur in people with no standard risk factors for heart attack, the average age of patients is just 42 and 80% of sufferers are women.

πŸ‘ Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival πŸ‡πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

πŸ“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!

πŸ˜„ Why We Like This Run
βœ… Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
βœ… Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
βœ… 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 β€˜personal best’. πŸ‡πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 

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Race Facts

Race Size: 100 - 500

Elevation: Fast and Flat

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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