Reservations are now open for the 2026 Rotary River Run
Note that the race now starts in Bellwood Park
The Rotary River Run and Walk is proudly brought to you by the Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley.
A big thanks to our sponsors and other supporters:
- Nambucca Heads RSL
- Boat Shed Tackle Shop
- Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club
- Macksville Country Club
- Macksville Ex-Services Club
- NVC Group
Proceeds from the event go to Rotary Youth Programs to support young people in the Nambucca Valley.
Where and When
Sunday 13th Sept 2026
– Race starts 9:00 am
– Presentations 10:00 am
Assemble at Bellwood Park. Race runs to V-Wall and back.
NOTE: This is a different start location to previous years.
Registration and Fees
Entry on the day is also accepted by filling in a form at the start line. Payment can be cash or card.
- $25 per adult
- $15 per junior (under 16)
- $50 per family (3 or more people)
- $50 per corporate, club or school team of 4 people.
Prizes
A perpetual trophy and $100 prizes for winners:
- First adult male and female recive $100
- First junior boy and girl receive $100
- First family receives $100
- First corporate, club, school team receives $100
NOTE: Prizes will only be awarded in sections that have more than 10 entrants.
Competitors registered as part of a family can only win a prize in the Family category.
Spot prizes will be drawn randomly for all participants, and include vouchers and other great prizes from local sponsors.
Presentations will begin at 10:00 am sharp. Winners must be in attendance.
Rules
START ASSEMBLY: All participants must be assembled in the Assembly Area 10 minutes prior to start times of race. Race numbers must be securely attached to the front of your top body cover and clearly displayed at all times, or you may be considered as having abandoned the race. All results and times will be processed as per your race number.
Runners assembling at the starting line and not at the assembly area, accepting lifts or entering the race at points other than the start area, will have their number taken, be disqualified, and not recorded. There will be no appeal against any disqualification. Race numbers are to be collected at the start by 8.50am.
Participants are urged to maintain hydration. Some water stations will be available.
ALL COMPETITORS: must obey the directions of route marshals at all times. Walkers, wheelchairs, prams and strollers may be used.
PARTICIPANTS RETIRING: from the race should go to the nearest race official and advise of their retirement
THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE: reserves the right to alter any of these rules prior to the start of the race.
NO CYCLISTS OR ROLLER SKATERS MAY ENTER
JUNIORS: Juniors are those competitors who are under 16 years of age as at 13th September 2026.
MAXIMUM RACE TIME: 10:30am cut off ALL competitors.
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