Sunday, October 26 in 2025
The 42nd Edition of the Strait Link Burnie 10 will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026
Strait Link Burnie 10
Elphinstone Group 5km
Liv Eat Kid's 800m Dash
Below are draft, based off the 2025 event and are subject to change.
Strait Link Burnie 10:
10:00AM
Elphinstone Group 5km:
10:20AM
Liv Eat Kid's 800m Dash:
11:40AM
The Strait Link Burnie 10 course starts on Wilson St just north of the intersection of Wilson and Cattley Streets, outside Intersport Burnie and proceeds south along Wilson Street to where it meets the Bass Highway. The course then heads east to a turning point at the 5km mark. The course returns west along the Bass Highway until it intersects Wilson Street and turns right for the final 550 metre dash to the finish line. The Liv Eat Kid’s 800m Dash will start and end under the arch on Wilson Street. Kid’s will run 400m down Wilson Street and back. The Elphinstone Group 5km course begins identically to the Strait Link Burnie 10 and turns at the River Road junction with the Bass Highway, 2.5km from the start.
The Australian 10km Road Running Championships will be staged within the Strait Link Burnie 10 in 2025, 2026 and 2027. For athletes wishing to be considered eligible for these Australian Championships, you must do three things;
It is vital you ensure that you are properly hydrated before attempting to participate in strenuous activities. There are 3 drink stations located on our course. Stations are situated at the 2.5km, 5km and 7.5km marks and bottled water is available at the finish line exit chute.
The Strait Link Burnie 10 has toilets located at the 4km and 6km marks on the course. There are also toilets located in the Multi-Storey Car Park, Marine Terrace and at the Burnie Surf Club. Portable toilets will be situated on Cattley St in the event village.
Bib collection prior to event day will be held at SportsPower Burnie - 3/40 Mount Street, Burnie.
You can collect your race numbers and merchandise at the following times:
Thursday 23rd: 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Friday 24th: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday 25th: 9:00am to 3:00pm
On event day bib collection will take place at the Burnie City Council Chambers & Information Office - 80 Wilson St, Burnie.
Sunday 26th: 8:00am - 11:30am
You can create a team with your family, friends and colleagues!
The following prizes will be awarded to teams, in the school and social/corporate categories:
- The biggest social team
- The biggest school team
There is a 2 hour time limit for the 10km.
Participation is one of the key attributes of the Strait Link Burnie Ten.
Due to the need to return our course to highway traffic within 2 hours, it is imperative we consider any competitors that may be outside our time limit.
The Strait Link Burnie Ten will accommodate all participants competing in all events.
Any participant that is likely to exceed the 2 hour limit, will be provided with alternative options to ensure they can still participate fully & complete as many kilometres (up to 10) that they would like.
Participants will be guided on course & given every encouragement to complete their preferred distance.
Prize Money for 2026, will be equally awarded to men and women in the Burnie 10km:
1st - $5000
2nd - $2500
3rd - $1000
4th - $750
5th - $500
The first Tasmanian to cross the finish line will receive $500.
The first participant to reach the 5km mark will receive $500. Please note the participant must finish the race and pacers are not eligible.
A participant who breaks the 10km Course Record will be awarded an extra $3000. The current Course Records are 27:43 for the men held by Jack Rayner and 31:40 for the women held by Leanne Pompeani.
** The Australian 10km Road Running Championships will be staged within the Strait Link Burnie 10 in 2025, 2026, and 2027. To be eligible for prize money, athletes must be registered with their relevant member association (e.g. Athletics Tasmania). This requirement applies only to individuals eligible to represent Australia.
Prize Money will be equally awarded to men and women in the Elphinstone Group 5km:
1st - $250
2nd - $150
3rd - $100
All participants will be awarded with a commemorative finisher's medallion
2025 race results can be found here as they happen.
2024 race results can be found here.
Event photos will be shared on the Strait Link Burnie 10 Facebook page. Join us, share your story and post some photos on our event page. Use the hashtag #imrunningburnie.
info@epicem.com.au
1300 976 049
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