Rocky River Run

Name: Rocky River Run
Telephone: 4932 9000
Start: 2026-05-16T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Rockhampton City, QLD

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Join the excitement at Rockhampton's Riverside Precinct, where the Rocky River Run brings the community together.
Experience the thrill of Central Queensland's largest running event, celebrating 18 years of local spirit in 2026.
Enjoy family-friendly facilities including cafes and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable day for all participants.
Support local community groups as the event contributes significantly to Rockhampton's vibrant culture and initiatives.

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The Rocky River Run is Rockhampton’s largest running event.

Celebrating its 18th successful year in 2026, 7Rocky River Run has become a great tourist attraction for Rockhampton and is a major contributor to funding local community groups.

Starting and finishing on the Riverside Precinct, Rockhampton’s favourite running event once again promises to be a fun day out.

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Images and Video

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Runner at the Rocky River Run 2022 event

Runners at the Rocky River Run 2022 event

7Rocky River Run participants at the starting line

Contact and Booking Channels

Rockhampton City, Queensland

Address: Quay Street, Rockhampton City, Queensland, 4700, Australia
Phone: 07 4932 9000
Email: events@rrc.qld.gov.au
Social: Facebook · Instagram

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Venue address: Rockhampton Riverfront CBD, Quay Street, Rockhampton City, Queensland, 4700, Australia

Lat -23.38789, Lng 150.52183

Dates & times

Next occurrence: 17 May 2026

Accreditations

Quality Tourism Accreditation

Features

Cafe
Carpark
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly – Enquire
Public Toilet

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.

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