Event Overview
The Western Coastal Running Festival is a Coastalfunruns event held in Semaphore South, Adelaide, on Sunday 4 October 2026. It offers multiple distance options from 5km through to 30km, making it suitable for a range of ability levels on the same day. Event information such as start times and exact start locations is typically provided via the organiser’s channels, so athletes should confirm final details close to race week.
What the Course Demands
The event uses a measured loop course, with noting an AIMS-measured 10.55km loop on the coastal shared-use path. This format rewards even pacing and awareness of lap-by-lap effort changes, especially for longer distances that require multiple loops. With limited variation in terrain suggested by the course setting, execution tends to come down to maintaining rhythm, managing turns and path traffic, and staying consistent across each circuit.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who prefer a straightforward, repeatable course and a community-style format with several distance choices. It can work well for athletes building toward longer racing, as the loop structure supports controlled effort and simplified logistics. It is also a practical option for those wanting a measured course environment and the ability to race alongside participants targeting different distances on the same morning.
