Track racing with Festival vibes

Community First

Festival Atmosphere

Run Your Own Race

The Wagga 5000 is for everyone. Whether you're chasing a PB, running your first 5K, or just soaking up the atmosphere, all ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.

More than just a race. Expect great energy, local community food and entertainment, and a festival-style atmosphere that brings runners and supporters together for an unforgettable day.

From experienced athletes to first-time runners, the Wagga 5000 is a celebration of movement. Run fast, run easy, or run with friends, there's a place for everyone on the start line.

Date: November 7th, 2026
Location: Bill Jacobs Athletics Track, Wagga Wagga
Time: 2:00pm to 9:30pm
Format: 5000m Track Running Event

Race Structure

Multiple 5000m races (12.5 laps) on the athletics track
Choose Your Pace: you decide the pace group you want to run with.
Event Schedule: Released one (1) week prior to event

Track racing re - imagined to make it fun, enjoyable, accessible and for the whole family!

HOW IT WORKS

CHOOSE YOUR PACE GROUP

RUN WITH YOUR CREW

CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH

When you register, pick the 5km time that best matches your goal. We’ll place you in a pace group so you’re running with people of a similar speed.

On the day, arrive in time to check in, warm up and meet your pacer. Then settle in, follow the pace, and enjoy the track atmosphere.

Cross the line, grab some food and drink, and hang around to cheer on other runners. It’s all about community, connection and a great night at the track.

2:30pm Event 1: 45-55 minutes

3:30pm Event 2: 40-45 minutes

4:15pm Event 3: 35-40 minutes

5:00pm: Event 4: 30-35 minutes

5:40pm Event 5: 27-30 minutes

6:20pm Event 6: 24-27 minutes

7:00pm Event 7: 21-24 minutes

7:30pm Event 8: 19-21 minutes (1)

8:00pm Event 9: 19-21 minutes (2)

8:30pm Event 10: 17-19 minutes

9:00pm Event 11: Sub 17 minutes

**Draft schedule - All event times are subject to change**

EVENT SCHEDULE**

RUN. EAT. DRINK. CELEBRATE

More than just a run!

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It's a night of movement, music, and community where running and festival vibes come together!

Giving back to the running community

The Wagga 5000 is more than just a running race, it is:

A community event created by runners, for runners and people wanting to get into running
A not-for-profit supporting local grassroots running
Open to all ages and fitness levels
Supporting local clubs, athletes, and volunteers
Reinvesting back into the Wagga running community

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