John Gilmour Track Races

Coker Park is the setting: a 400m track, with no hidden sections or rolling hills, just laps and rhythm. The John Gilmour Track Races are organized by the West Australian Marathon Club, but the field is open to all runners, not just club members. This creates a straightforward, turn-up-and-race atmosphere rather than a large-scale event. Expect a straightforward track race: settle into your pace, count your laps, and navigate the same bend repeatedly. A useful feature is the division of runners into two categories based on finishing time. One race is for those finishing over 40 minutes, and another is for those at 40 minutes or faster. This pairing increases the likelihood of running with others at a similar speed.