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Work Starts on $1.2 Billion Hamilton Riverfront Precinct

A $1.2 billion riverfront precinct with 292 apartments, a 196-room five-star hotel and a public precinct is now under construction in Hamilton.

What is Going Up on Hercules Street

Hamilton Grove is led by Sydney-based Wentworth Equities and sits at 19 Hercules Street. The plan covers three towers, the hotel, 3,000 square metres of retail space and open public areas. The developer calls the project Los Angeles-inspired. Its executive chairman, Sameh Ibrahim, says the apartments are designed to give buyers the room and comfort usually found in a suburban house, and that the sky homes will be the centrepiece. He believes Brisbane hasn’t seen that level of luxury before. That is the developer’s own view, not an independent market assessment.

More than a Place to Live

Not everyone who visits will need to live there. Earlier coverage reported Mr. Ibrahim saying a lucky few will call the precinct home, while the rest of Brisbane can still explore it. What the public space will include has not been detailed, so neighbours will have to wait to see the finished design.

Who is On Site

Mainland Civil is the contractor working on the project. Its Brisbane credits include Queens Wharf, 300 George Street, Infinity Tower and 1 William Street, which will matter to local subcontractors and suppliers looking for work. A sod-turning ceremony was scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, according to realestate.com.au. Clayfield MP Tim Nicholls and Hamilton Ward councillor Julia Dixon were due to attend.

Who Makes the Planning Calls

Many residents assume Brisbane City Council decides what gets built nearby. Here, it doesn’t. Hamilton Grove sits inside the 304-hectare Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area, where Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is the planning authority. Any later stages, or changes to the scheme, go through that agency.

The wider area is also attracting public money. The state is spending $154 million on enabling infrastructure works at Northshore Hamilton, and EDQ says the precinct is set to contribute more than $14 billion to Queensland’s economy. Both figures cover the whole area, not Hamilton Grove’s budget. EDQ has also named partners for five other sites in the area, with nearly 2,200 homes planned.

What Comes Next

Hamilton Grove launched to buyers earlier this year, and realestate.com.au reported that apartments in the first towers have been selling since. No sales figures have been released. There is also no public construction timetable, completion date or settlement date. Planning is under way for future stages and the hotel, but neither has a published start date.

Published Date 22-October-2026

Three-Year Hamilton Build Takes Its Cues From Eblin Drive’s Character

Photo Credit: Ray White Ascot

On a quiet Hamilton hillside street containing just 12 residences, a newly completed home has been designed with the surrounding neighbourhood’s character in mind, following three years of planning and construction.

The five-bedroom property at 30 Eblin Drive occupies a 787-square-metre block in one of the suburb’s established residential areas. North Queensland developer Patrice Knott worked with architecture firm Muscolino Shaw and Aligned Builders on the project, which is now heading to auction. The development involved a year of planning and two years of building work, with particular attention given to how the residence would sit within its surroundings.

Hamilton property — Photo Credit: Ray White Ascot

A Design Shaped By Its Surroundings

Maintaining the character of Eblin Drive was among Knott’s priorities, with the new residence intended to complement the homes already established along the street. Architect Lewis Shaw, from Muscolino Shaw, said the project was approached with the intention of respecting the neighbourhood’s existing character while improving the streetscape. The firm was responsible for the home’s architecture, interiors and landscaping concept.

Hamilton Hillside Home — Photo Credit: Ray White Ascot

Privacy also influenced the layout, particularly around the outdoor entertaining areas. The swimming pool and surrounding gardens were designed to limit views towards neighbouring properties, while rooftop greenery provides additional separation around the upper-level balcony. The residence is positioned close to several established Hamilton and Ascot destinations. Ascot State School is approximately 450 metres away, while Racecourse Road, Portside Wharf and the Brisbane River are also nearby. Brisbane’s CBD is about five kilometres from the property.

Three Years Of Work Behind The Finished Home

One of the more extensive changes during construction took place below ground, where an entirely new basement was excavated. The basement includes a temperature-controlled wine cellar for more than 1,000 bottles, a tasting room and vehicle parking. Although the property is advertised with six garage spaces, its basement is described as having capacity for up to ten vehicles, with provision for electric vehicle charging.

Above ground, the main living spaces connect to a terrace, lawn and magnesium swimming pool. The design incorporates limestone and European oak flooring, marble finishes, ceilings exceeding three metres and large sliding doors opening towards the gardens. The upper level contains five bedrooms, three with ensuites, alongside a study and second lounge. The main bedroom includes a private balcony overlooking rooftop gardens, a dressing room and an ensuite with heated flooring.

Ray White Ascot agent Damon Warat is managing the sale. Warat said buyers in the prestige housing market were increasingly interested in completed properties that did not require them to undertake their own building projects. The residence is being offered without a published price guide, with inspections scheduled for Saturday 24 October from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The auction will take place on Friday 13 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at Ray White Corporate, Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City.

Published 15-October-2026

Northshore Hamilton River Trips Could Include Drinks Under CityCat Bar Proposal

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Passengers travelling the full CityCat route from Northshore Hamilton could eventually have the option of buying refreshments onboard, as Brisbane explores licensed bars for some of its river ferries.

The idea emerged on 14 October 2026, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner reportedly interested in trialling food and alcohol sales aboard the city’s ferries. The proposed service could add another option for passengers taking longer river journeys, although no trial has been approved.

New Farm’s CityCat connections at Sydney Street and New Farm Park already provide access to destinations across Brisbane. The New Farm Park terminal is also close to Brisbane Powerhouse and the surrounding parklands, where ferry travel forms part of the area’s established recreational connections.

Existing service desks could become refreshment counters

Under the reported proposal, existing service desks aboard some CityCats could be converted into counters selling food and alcoholic drinks. Double-decker vessels are among those being considered, with a limited trial proposed before any wider introduction.

Committee for Brisbane chief executive Jen Williams has reportedly welcomed exploring the idea, citing opportunities to build on the popularity of recreational ferry trips and Brisbane’s river tourism. She also emphasised the importance of maintaining safe and reliable public transport.

Council considers bars for 10 CityCats

Brisbane City Council has confirmed it is exploring a pilot involving 10 double-decker CityCats. Cr Andrew Wines said the idea was still in its early stages, with Council interested in offering passengers the option of purchasing food and drinks during their journeys.

Cr Wines added that CityCat patronage was higher than weekday patronage, prompting consideration of ways to improve the experience for passengers. Council is seeking public feedback on the concept, while operating hours and the range of food and beverages remain undecided.

Responding to concerns about alcohol aboard public transport, Cr Wines said any trial would comply with liquor licensing and responsible service of alcohol requirements. He distinguished the proposed offering from a party boat, describing it instead as an opportunity for passengers to enjoy an occasional drink during their journey.

Onboard drinks proposal draws mixed reactions

The possibility of licensed CityCat bars has prompted mixed responses on social media, with some welcoming the prospect of evening drinks on the river and others questioning affordability and alcohol consumption.

In a Lady Brisbane Instagram discussion, one commenter suggested the service could be profitable during evening trips, while another doubted whether ordinary passengers would be able to afford onboard drinks. Others raised concerns about alcohol on public transport or recalled enjoying drinks aboard Sydney ferries.

The discussion also included suggestions that tourists could be among the main customers, although no intended customer market or drinks pricing has been announced.

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Sydney ferries already offer drinks onboard

Licensed bars are already part of some Australian ferry services. Sydney’s Manly Fast Ferry, which operates between Circular Quay and Manly, offers onboard alcohol sales during its approximately 18-to-20-minute harbour crossing.

The service provides an existing example of refreshments being sold aboard passenger ferries, although Brisbane’s proposed CityCat arrangements have yet to be determined.

Current ferry rules would need consideration

Translink’s existing Passenger Code of Conduct prohibits consuming food and drinks aboard public transport services. Any CityCat trial would therefore need to address how onboard refreshment sales would operate under the applicable passenger rules.

Queensland’s liquor licensing framework includes provisions for commercial vessels where alcohol sales are secondary to the main business. A licensed CityCat operation would require appropriate approval and compliance with responsible service of alcohol requirements, including applicable staff training and the management of intoxicated patrons.

Further consideration of the proposal is reportedly linked to negotiations involving ferry operator RiverCity Ferries. Details of participating vessels, permitted service hours and food and beverage pricing have not been publicly confirmed.

Published 15-Oct-2026

Apartment Plan Now Targets Site Once Eyed for Childcare Centre at 46–50 Racecourse Road

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A Hamilton address once proposed for a childcare centre that would have cared for 98 children is now part of a plan for 29 apartments on Racecourse Road.

Hamilton Today previously reported on a plan for a childcare centre at 50 Racecourse Road. It covered a 618.8-square-metre block, would have replaced the house standing there, and was under council assessment at the time. The centre was designed by Red Door Architecture and included a basement car park with 10 spaces.

Now the same address sits inside a much larger proposal.

What Fortis Wants to Build

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The plans were lodged in September and show a five-storey building designed by DKO Architecture. Buyers would choose from six two-bedroom apartments, 22 three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom home. According to a design statement, the look borrows from traditional Queenslanders, with deep balconies, sliding screens and planter boxes. It also aims to respect the neighbouring St Augustine’s Anglican Church and the nearby Hamilton Town Hall.

Cafes, a Rooftop and Underground Parking

Street level would hold three retail tenancies, covering 268 square metres inside and another 71 square metres of outdoor dining. They are earmarked for food, drink and boutique shops. Up top, a 488-square-metre rooftop deck would have a pool, a sauna, a gym and a private dining pavilion. Two basement levels would hold 75 car spaces and 35 bicycle spaces.

What About the Price?

No prices have been released for the new building. Fortis is also behind Lynsford, across the road at 53 Racecourse Road. That project is approved and being sold off the plan, with three-bedroom homes advertised from $3.45 million. Hamilton Today has reported that submissions on an earlier version of the Lynsford plans raised the church’s heritage setting and traffic on Racecourse Road.

A Busy Stretch

Racecourse Road keeps filling up with proposals. Graya began construction on its The Gallery project at 63 to 71 Racecourse Road in June, and The Urban Developer reports 25 of its 48 apartments have sold. Fortis is separately behind a plan to turn a former aged care facility in New Farm into high-end homes.

For now, the Hamilton proposal is with Brisbane City Council.

Published Date 30-September-2026

Hamilton Pink Party Returns to Oxford Street With Stalls, Music and Family Fun

The Hamilton Pink Party marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and gives locals a simple way to show support. It is also a familiar event on the neighbourhood calendar, with a mix of fundraising and community activity that suits a Saturday morning well.

The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. The morning starts with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also begins at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.

At 9am, the Pink Puppy Parade gets underway. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2. It is one of the lighter parts of the program, and it gives the morning a clear family focus.

Music, food and local talent

The schedule keeps moving after that. BBQ and Devonshire morning tea begins at 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.

There is also plenty for children. HSS PCYC will run kids’ activities, and a children’s treasure hunt will add another reason to stay a while. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day.

That mix of activity is part of what makes the event feel like more than a fundraiser. It gives people time to browse, listen and join in without feeling rushed.

Violinist Liz Young
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Fundraising with a local edge

Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also go towards the Hub’s own programs and help keep the lights on.

That detail gives the event an extra local purpose. It supports major breast cancer charities while also backing a community centre that serves the area year-round. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, and it has become a steady part of the local calendar.

The Hamilton Pink Party keeps its appeal in its simplicity. It offers a short, busy morning with food, music, stalls and family activities. More importantly, it gives locals a straightforward way to support a cause that matters.

Updated 28-September-2026

OktoberFEAST Returns to Eat Street Northshore for Six Nights of Bavarian Fun

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If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to break out the lederhosen, OktoberFEAST at Eat Street Northshore is back this Friday — and it’s bringing pork knuckles, imported German brews and a full oompah band with it.

Running across two weekends — Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September, and Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October — the annual Bavarian-themed event transforms Hamilton’s beloved riverside precinct into a little slice of Munich. Six nights, nine exclusive dishes and roughly a dozen imported German beers make this one of the more ambitious seasonal events on Eat Street’s calendar.

The food offering this year leans heavily into the spirit of the occasion. At Poulet & Porc, chef Peter Dressler is serving a slow-roasted pork knuckle cooked in German pilsner, while Smash Mamas’ Natasha Medwedew is plating up a Jägerschnitzel Burger with a Rémy Martin cognac gravy. Both dishes are billed as limited-time Bavarian specials, available across the event’s run only.

Beyond those headline acts, eight other vendors across the precinct are joining in. Arancini Bros is doing a schnitzel gnocchi, Baked & Loaded is serving German potatoes with sauerkraut, and The Original Langos has classic Munich pretzels on the menu. Kombi Alley is offering a signature cronut pretzel, Nawty Nuts is doing a hot cone of Gebrannte Mandeln (a German-style roasted sweet nut), First Bite is serving beer-battered onion rings, and for those steering clear of alcohol, Miss Flossy has a non-alcoholic butterbeer on offer.

Entertainment runs across all six nights, with oompah bands, alpine bells, stilt walkers, brass acts and DJs keeping the energy going along the waterfront.

Entry is covered by Eat Street’s standard admission, with Bavarian dishes and drinks priced and ordered separately. That means you also still have access to the precinct’s usual lineup of more than 60 vendors — so if your companion isn’t quite feeling the schnitzel, they won’t go hungry.

Eat Street Northshore sits at 221D MacArthur Avenue in Hamilton, with the Northshore Hamilton ferry terminal just a 250-metre walk from the precinct — making the CityCat a handy option for getting there and back.

OktoberFEAST runs Friday to Sunday, 25–27 September and 2–4 October 2026. Standard Eat Street entry applies; Bavarian dishes and German beers are priced individually. Prost.

Published 22-September-2026

Eat Street Northshore Puts Bluey, Bavarian Food and Halloween on Hamilton’s Spring Calendar

Families and visitors heading to Eat Street Northshore in Hamilton will have a series of spring events to choose from, beginning with school holiday appearances by Bluey and KOOZA before OktoberFEAST and Halloween activities follow.

School Holiday Events Begin at Eat Street Northshore

The spring program starts on Saturday, 19 September, when Bluey returns to the Main Stage for a live games show. The event will include 10 VIP meet-and-greets and a Bluey prize worth more than $1,000.

Performers from Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA will appear on the same stage on Sunday, 20 September. The guest appearance coincides with KOOZA’s limited Brisbane season under the big top at nearby Portside.

The opening weekend will be followed by food-focused events across late September and October, extending the calendar of activities at the Northshore Hamilton precinct.

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OktoberFEAST Spans Two Hamilton Weekends

OktoberFEAST will run for six nights from 25 to 27 September and again from 2 to 4 October.

Eat Street Northshore will serve a range of limited-time Bavarian dishes during the event, alongside close to a dozen imported German beers. Oompah performers, alpine bells and stilt walkers will also feature across both weekends.

Among the highlighted menu items will be Peter Dressler’s pork knuckle at Poulet & Porc, slow-roasted in German pilsner, and Natasha Medwedew’s Jägerschnitzel Burger at Smash Mamas with Rémy Martin cognac gravy.

Other dishes will include Schnitzel Gnocchi from Arancini Bros, German Kranski with housemade sauce and relish from Poulet & Porc, German Potatoes with Sauerkraut from Baked & Loaded and Classic Munich Pretzels from The Original Langos.

Kombi Alley will have a Signature Cronut Pretzel, while Nawty Nuts will offer a Gebrannte Mandeln Hot Cone. Beer Battered Onion Rings from First Bite and non-alcoholic Butterbeer from Miss Flossy are also included in the event menu.

Halloween Extends the Local Events Calendar

The spring activities will continue with Trick or Treat Street from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November.

Further Halloween food specials are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Entertainment across the listed events is included with a normal entry pass, while food and drink specials are priced separately.

Eat Street Northshore operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Brisbane River at Northshore Hamilton. Its regular weekend program includes live music, local performers and roving entertainment.

The precinct first opened in December 2013 before moving to its current MacArthur Avenue location in 2017. It now trades from 4pm to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 4pm to 9pm on Sundays at 221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton.

Published 15-September-2026

Bridge to Brisbane 5km Puts Hamilton in the Spotlight for 30th Anniversary

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Families, walkers and recreational runners will gather at Hercules Park as Hamilton becomes the starting point for Bridge to Brisbane’s 5km Blue Run.

The Blue Run 5km will start from Hercules Park on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m., sending runners, walkers and wheelers along Kingsford Smith Drive before the course loops through Bowen Hills and finishes at Brisbane Showgrounds. Organisers describe the shorter event as suited to families, walkers and participants wanting to take part in the fun-run atmosphere without tackling the 10km course.

The 2026 event has reached capacity, surpassing the more than 38,000 people who took part last year. Participants in 2025 also raised $1.1 million for hundreds of charities, giving the anniversary edition a community fundraising role alongside its sporting draw.

Hercules Park becomes the 5km launch pad

Hercules Park will serve as the marshalling point for the 5km field, placing Hamilton at the centre of the second major start of race day. Unlike the 10km event, which begins in Murarrie at 6:00 a.m. and immediately sends participants onto the Gateway Bridge, Hamilton’s start comes four hours later and caters to an all-ages field.

The official event page lists no minimum age for the 5km, while participants are advised to arrive about an hour before their allocated start time.

The course leaves Hamilton along Kingsford Smith Drive before heading towards Bowen Hills, giving one of the city’s major arterial roads a temporary role as a community race route. Brisbane City Council identifies Hercules Park as the 5km starting point and the Showgrounds as the common finish for both distances.

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Blue Run puts men’s health on the course

The Hamilton start also carries one of the event’s most visible charity themes this year, with the 5km designated the Blue Run in support of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation.

The foundation is using the event to raise awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer and has encouraged participants to wear blue as part of its campaign. Funds raised by Team RBWH Foundation will support the organisation’s work.

The foundation says close to 29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and is using the 5km event to encourage conversations about early detection, research and men’s health.

Participants can run, jog, walk or wheel the Hamilton course, broadening the event beyond competitive running and giving families and community groups a lower-distance entry point into the anniversary race.

Kingsford Smith Drive faces race-day changes

Hamilton residents and motorists can expect traffic and parking changes as the 5km field moves onto Kingsford Smith Drive and surrounding streets.

Brisbane City Council says temporary road closures, lane closures and parking restrictions will affect Hamilton, Eagle Farm, Albion, Newstead and Bowen Hills, with some measures beginning before race day and continuing into Sunday. Kingsford Smith Drive is among the roads affected along the course.

Council says changed traffic conditions across the wider race route will apply between 2:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, while some parking restrictions begin from Saturday afternoon. Motorists are being advised to allow additional travel time and use alternative routes where possible.

BRIDGE TO BRISBANE
TRAFFIC CHANGES

Public transport brings the field into Hamilton

Public transport will play a significant role in moving thousands of competitors into the Hamilton start area.

Translink says the 5km marshalling area at Hercules Street Park is about a four-minute walk from a temporary shuttle stop on Curtin Avenue West, while Doomben station is about a 10-minute walk away. Shuttle buses to the 5km start are scheduled from several parts of Brisbane from 7:00 a.m.

Free public transport is included for registered participants on race day, according to the event information, helping reduce the need for competitors to drive into an area already facing temporary traffic restrictions.

Published 9-Sept-2026

Hamilton Childcare Centre Records Top 2% Family Satisfaction Result

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A Hamilton childcare centre has received Guardian’s 2026 Family Choice Award, with a recent survey of Guardian families also placing the MacArthur Avenue centre in the top 2 per cent nationally for family satisfaction.

Guardian Childcare and Education Hamilton, at 405 MacArthur Avenue, earned the 2026 recognition through results from Guardian’s Family Satisfaction Survey and independent Google reviews. Family satisfaction in the recent survey was measured using Net Promoter Score.

Beyond the latest recognition, much of the centre’s day-to-day life revolves around a long-serving educator team and regular involvement with families. Most educators have worked at the Hamilton centre for between four and nine years, providing familiar faces across its different age groups.

Familiar Faces at Hamilton Childcare Centre

Centre manager Rebecca Taylor oversees the team and places an emphasis on communication with families about children’s development, experiences at the centre and priorities at home.

The centre describes an environment where educators and children become familiar with people beyond their individual rooms. Families can also receive updates about meals, sleep, activities and learning through conversations with educators and the Storypark app.

That continuity sits alongside a mix of cultural backgrounds among educators, which is reflected in some of the activities and food offered at the centre.

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Children have taken part in Spanish-language activities, Japanese culture classes, Zumba and dance-alongs. Chef Chrislyn, who is also an experienced teacher, involves children in baking experiences while preparing food through Guardian’s Nutrition for Life program.

Family participation has extended beyond the regular learning program. The Hamilton team has hosted movie nights and Mother’s Day dinners, as well as an Ekka day at the centre intended to capture the spirit of the Brisbane event.

early learning, — Photo Credit: Guardian Childcare & Education

Learning Across Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

The Hamilton childcare centre has six learning studios grouped by age, along with a separate sleep room attached to the nursery and a large shaded outdoor area with wooden play equipment and a sandpit.

Guardian’s To BE Me program is used across the centre to follow children’s learning and record developmental milestones as they are observed. Educators in the baby area are trained through Guardian’s Baby Ambassadors program, while children aged three to five can access the Flying Start to School kindergarten program within long day care.

The centre operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and lists Hamilton, Northshore, Bulimba, Eagle Farm, Hendra, Pinkenba and Albion among the communities it serves.

Its 2026 Family Choice Award and top-2-per-cent family satisfaction result now add a recent recognition to a centre where long-serving educators, cultural activities and family events form part of everyday life on MacArthur Avenue.

Published 13-August-2026

More Than 30,000 Sign Up as Bridge to Brisbane Returns to Hamilton

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For thousands taking on the shorter Bridge to Brisbane course, race morning will begin at Hercules Park in Hamilton, where the Blue Run 5km will set off as the event marks 30 years with registrations already above 30,000.

The 2026 event will be held on Sunday, 13 September, with organisers aiming for a record 40,000 participants. Registrations reached 30,000 more than a month before race day, only about two weeks after passing 25,000.

For Hamilton, the Blue Run 5km places Hercules Park at the beginning of a morning that will bring together runners, walkers and wheelchair participants before they make their way towards the Brisbane Showgrounds.

A Race Morning Beginning in Hamilton

The Blue Run 5km will start from Hercules Park from 10am and is open to all ages.

Some participants will be chasing their own running goals, while others will be taking part with family and friends or raising money for a cause. The course can be run, walked or wheeled, giving the shorter event a broad mix of participants.

Children aged 11 and under can take part but must remain with a registered parent or guardian for the entire race. Everyday wheelchair users can also enter the general 5km event.

General entries are $75 and remain available until 2pm on Saturday, 12 September, unless sold out earlier. Registration includes an event shirt, race number, timing, finisher’s certificate, medal and free transport.

Blue Run Carries Men’s Health Focus

The Hamilton start also forms part of a fundraising effort centred on men’s health.

Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is a sponsor and Gold Charity Partner of the Blue Run 5km, with Team RBWH Foundation using the race to raise awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer.

Money raised through the team will support work around men’s health awareness, including the importance of prostate cancer testing and early detection.

Charity fundraising has long been part of Bridge to Brisbane. Participants raised about $1.1 million for hundreds of local charities in 2025, when more than 38,000 people took part.

From Hercules Park to the Showgrounds

While the 5km begins in Hamilton, the event’s 10km course starts earlier in the morning from the southern end of the Gateway Bridge at Murarrie.

The La Roche-Posay 10km starts from 6am, taking participants across the Gateway Bridge before continuing to the Brisbane Showgrounds. Its finish line is at the Showbag Pavilion through Gate 5 on O’Connell Terrace in Bowen Hills.

The 10km is also open to all ages, with the same requirement for entrants aged 11 and under to be accompanied throughout the race. Everyday wheelchair users can enter the general event, while a separate racing wheelchair category is available for the 10km.

Three Decades of Bridge to Brisbane

Bridge to Brisbane began in 1997 and has since recorded more than 700,000 participants and more than $14 million raised for charity.

Events Management Queensland will deliver the event for the first time in 2026. Chief executive Ben Mannion has described the growing registration numbers as part of the momentum surrounding the anniversary while maintaining the community character built across the event’s three decades.

For the Blue Run 5km, that community participation will begin at Hercules Park, where families, walkers, runners and wheelchair participants will gather for the 10am start before heading towards the Brisbane Showgrounds.

Published 11-August-2026