Run Army Townsville 2026

Join Run Army Townsville to show support for our service and rescue community.

Get your running (or walking) shoes on for Run Army 2026! 

Join Townsville’s frontline services for a fun challenge supporting Defence members, veterans, first responders and their families.  

The event is open to all ages and abilities, with 5km, 10km and 15km activities for adults and a 2.4km ‘Junior Dash’ for kids.  

Royal Australian Artillery (and two of their M777A2 lightweight towed howitzers) will be on course along with Bushmaster water stations and the rousing sound of live bagpipes. 

Run Army 2026 is proudly presented by RSL Queensland. 

Who can take part?

• Anyone can run, walk, fundraise or donate.

• Prams and dogs are welcome (subject to conditions). 

What’s included? 

Race entry includes: 

• Limited edition Run Army T-shirt

• Fundraising page setup

• Sponsor special offers and promos

• Recorded race time

• Limited edition finisher’s medal

• Pre- and post-race village experience and entertainment 

Where do the funds go? 

All donations, and $5 from every race entry, will go towards your choice of Legacy, Queensland Police Legacy, The Firefighter Cancer Foundation, QAS Legacy, The SES Gift Fund, and The Surf Life Saving Foundation.  

Learn more 

For full details, please visit https://runarmy.org.au/event/townsville