There are numerous opportunities to join our group and run or walk throughout the week. If you are joining us for the first time please make yourself known to the run leader. You can contact our President, Jodie, who will be able to put you in contact with the right person. Our sessions start on time but no one is left behind and runners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us.
Where to find us
Map 1. Queensland Sports & Athletics Centre, Nathan meeting point Carpark 3.
Map 2. Starting Point for Hilly Hump Day Walk, Don Young Road, Nathan (Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery)
Map 3. Starting Point for Tuesday Twilight Run, Stackpole St Dog Agility Park, 100 Stackpole St. Wishart
Map 4. Blackberry Street near junction of Dewdrop Street, Mansfield. Meeting point for Friday Session.
Map 5. A regular option for Sunday and a long run around the river meet on Lower River Terrace at 6:00am in winter.
COVID19 Requirements
All members joining one of the regular scheduled activities must participate in a COVIDSafe way. The process is unchanged in Stage 3 Easing of Restrictions which came into place on the 3rd July in Queensland.
Please be a responsible member of the running community, it is recommended you download the COVIDSafe App. Please practice good hygiene practises including bringing your own water bottle and pre register your attendance.
Pre registration process is as follows:
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Log into River City Runners Registrations Page,
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You will find the sessions available listed under UPCOMING EVENTS
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Click on UPCOMING EVENTS for the full list
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Click on INFO for more information and to see WHO’S GOING
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Click on REGISTER if you wish to attend and ensure you also hit SUBMIT
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Attend, run and have COVIDSafe fun.
Monday
No scheduled activity. Rest is an important element of any training plan.
Tuesday
Meet: 5:15am
Where: QSAC Carpark 3
Option 1: Trails through the Toohey Forest surrounding the Griffith University Campus lead by an Athletics Australian Accredited Run Leader
Option 2: Structured Run Sessions conducted on the roads and paths surrounding the Griffith University Nathan Campus.
First Tuesday of the Month a structured hills session is conducted in Mt Gravatt
Meet: 5:15am
Where: Hallowed Grounds, 1417 Logan Road Mt Gravatt
Meet: 5:45pm
Where: Stackpole Street Dog Agility Park, Wishart (Map 3)
Those wanting a fast paced hit out can be challenged by the tempo option. Alternatively, if you fancy an easy paced run, you can relax and enjoy the run knowing there will always be a Run Leader to keep you company.
Wednesday
Trail Run in Daisy Hill
Meet: 5:15am
Where: Daisy Hill, Top Carpark 1
An unstructured run on the trails suitable for runners of all abilities. In winter a headlamp is required.
Hilly Hump Day Walk
Meet: 5:30pm, Don Young Road, Nathan
Thursday
Structured Speed Session with Athletics Australia Accredited Coach
Meet: 5:15am
Where: QSAC Carpark 3
Structured Speed Session with Athletics Australia Accredited Coach
Meet: 5:45pm
Where: QSAC Carpark 3
Friday
Unstructured run along the paths and roads in the Carindale area starting from Blackberry Street in Mansfield. Suitable for runners and walkers of all abilities.
Meet: 5:15am sharp, finish by 6:10am
Where: Blackberry Street, Mansfield (Map 4)
Saturday
Super Social Saturday in the Toohey Forest, this is our longest running and most popular run. For many it is their first run with River City Runners. Runners and walkers of all abilities are catered for on this run.
Meet: 6am start, finish between 7 and 7:30am depending on chosen distance
Where: QSAC Carpark 3
Sunday
Sunday is typically long run day. Our members gather to run in a variety of venues around Brisbane depending on the events they are preparing for. There is typically a road and a trail option. At this time please consult the Facebook group for more information.