Mater International Women's Day Fun Run

In brief

Venue

South Bank Parklands

Date and times

Sunday 8 March 2026
Event times
Time Event
02:15 am
Free travel period begins (participants must have their official race bib)
05:30 am
Information tent opens
06:15 am
5km run starts
06:55 am
5km jog starts
07:50 am
5km walk starts
04:00 pm
Free travel period ends (participants must have their official race bib)

The Sea of Pink is taking over the South Bank parklands. Limber up and prep for your early start by planning your journey ahead of your run, walk or jog! 

Getting there

Track closure

 Timetabled railbuses will replace trains. Plan your journey to find your fastest travel option.

Scheduled services

Use the journey planner to find out which scheduled bus and train services travel to and from the Mater International Women's Day Fun Dun. 

Check for current and upcoming service changes.

  • Train stations
    • South Bank station - approximately 250m away
    • South Brisbane station - approximately 1km away
  • Bus stations
    • South Bank busway station - approximately 370m away
    • Cultural Centre station - approximately 1.25km away
  • Ferry stop (excluded from free travel)
    • South Bank ferry terminal - approximately 800m away
  • Information tent and volunteer check-in

Additional services 

Trains

To the starting line

Departure stationDeparture timesDestination
Cleveland5:04am*, 5:17am*, 6:09am, 6:39amSouth Bank
Ferny Grove5:22am*, 6:02am, 6:32amSouth Bank

*additional services 

Ticket and fare information

Participants must have their official race bib to access free transport to and from the fun run. Free transport to and from South Bank Parklands includes all regular network-wide Brisbane City Council buses and Citytrains (excludes Brisbane City Council ferries, trams and Airtrain services). 

Free transport begins 4 hours before and ends 4 hours after the event. 

Event information

Visit the Mater International Women's Day Fun Run website for more information.