Perth5k

Australia flag Herdsman, Western Australia, Australia

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Perth5k raceroster.com
Date 06 Dec, 2026
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $30.00
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Perth5k

About the event

The Perth Fast 5k, scheduled for December 6, 2026, promises to be an exhilarating running experience tailored specifically to your personal pace and ability. The race course features two laps of 2.5km each through the vibrant streets of Perth, offering runners a competitive yet supportive environment.
Participants are divided into six distinct waves based on expected finish times:
- Wave A: For those aiming for a time between 30:00 minutes and above, starting at 6:00 am.
- Wave B: Designed for runners expecting to complete the race in 24:00 to 30:00 minutes, with a start time of 6:30 am.
- Wave C: Ideal for those who can finish between 21:00 and 24:00 minutes, beginning at 7:00 am.
- Wave D: For athletes targeting times in the range of 19:00 to 21:00 minutes, starting at 7:30 am.
- Wave E: Aimed at runners aiming for a time between 17:00 and 19:00 minutes, kicking off at 7:40 am.
- Wave F (Elite): For the fastest racers with expected times under 17:00 minutes, starting promptly at 8:00 am.
Each wave ensures that participants are surrounded by runners of similar abilities, fostering a supportive and motivating atmosphere. The event promises to be an exciting showcase of running talent across all skill levels in Perth's dynamic urban setting.

Races offered

06Dec

5km

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Herdsman.

Temperature18.4° / 29.5°
Feels like16.1° / 27.4°
Sunshine hours13h 23m
Rainfall0.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind16.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity50.9%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:06
Sunset19:17

About Herdsman

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Herdsman is the suburb of Perth, Western Australia where Herdsman Lake and the surrounding Herdsman Lake Regional Park are situated. Its local government area is the City of Stirling.

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