Fifth Avenue Boat Ramp serves as the starting point, with the course unfolding along the waterfront in tropical North Queensland. The South Townsville Run feels like a club gathering rather than a large event: flat, fast, straightforward, and designed for regular runners to complete their Saturday effort together.
Expect road running through residential streets and parkland, with shaded sections opening up to clear waterfront vistas. Highlights include palm-lined paths, views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island, and a finish near the boat ramp where beginners, club members, visitors, first-timers, and competitive athletes converge in the same practical post-run area.