Runway Mile

Run where no one has run before!

Feel the need for speed with the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Runway Mile. Short, sharp and fast; the Runway Mile is long enough to be a challenge, and short enough to go full speed.

Bring your friends and family, enjoy the afternoon with food trucks and live music. Participate in the all-in race at the end of the day, where every Runway Mile entrant can enter the social, all-in Mile.

Whether you’re aiming for a short course PB, completing the challenge as a team, dressing up and running the mile for fun – the Runway Mile is the race for you.

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Race Information

Distance

1 Mile

Date

3rd May 2025

Entries Close

2nd May 2025

Start Time

2:30pm

Recommended arrival time

12:00pm

Minimum Age

Standard Fee (15+ years)

$25

Junior Mile Fee (5-14 years)

$20

Corporate Mile (x4 Person relay)

$200

Cut off time

12 minutes

Age Categories

5-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-49, 50+

ENTER

Choose your mile

Runway Mile

Take on the runway mile at the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, starting from the departures tarmac, run onto the runway and turn back to finish at the arrivals tarmac.

Elite Mile
Men – sub 6:00 mins, Women – sub 7:00 mins
Applicants need to provide evidence of an equivalent 800m/1500m track time or a 5km (sub 18:00 mins for men and sub 20:00 mins for women) to qualify.

Junior Mile
5-10 Years, 11-14 Years

Open Mile (Age Groups)
15-17 Years , 18-29 Years , 30-49 Years , 50+ Years

Dress Up

Get ready to put your best foot forward in this fun and fabulous race where creativity takes centre stage. Whether you’re donning a superhero cape, running in an inflatable costume, or sporting the quirkiest costume you can imagine, this mile-long run is all about blending speed with style. Lace up your shoes, plan your costume, and prepare for a race where every stride brings a smile. Let’s make this mile memorable—good luck and may the most imaginative runner win!

Corporate Relay

Get your work colleagues together to race and make a meaningful impact. Take on the challenge as a workplace, with each runner covering approx. 400m in support of a worthy cause.

4 x approx. 400m relay

A portion of the entry fee will be donated to our Charity Partners.

One registration form required to be completed for the team. Team Manager portal not required, please complete the standard entry form.

Add to your Runway Mile

Mile Team Challenge

Get together and celebrate with friends and team members by competing in our Mile Challenge!

Run in any mile race to be included in the team challenge, simply register your team below.

Create a team via the team manager portal choosing your division:

Team Manager Portal

Divisions:
Schools
Corporate
Run Club / Fitness

Enter as many team members you like into the Mile or Junior Mile event to have as many chances as possible to win.

The finish times for the fastest 4 runners from your team will be combined to give your overall team result and ranked against the other teams in your category to find the top three teams.

All In

Free for all who have entered a Mile race.

As we wrap up an incredible day of racing, it’s time for one final, thrilling showdown. This is your chance to hit the track one more time and show us what you’ve got. Open to all who have competed in any of that days Mile events, the All-In Mile is where every runner gets to unleash their energy, celebrate their achievements, and embrace the spirit of camaraderie. Whether you’re sprinting to the finish or cruising with pride, this is your moment to shine. Lace up, dig deep, and let’s make this last mile the most memorable of the day!

Please note: No times will be recorded for this race.