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WIN a share of up to $2,000 for podium finishes - with the fastest man & woman across 1500m taking home cash and bragging rights.
Sponsored once again by the historic 1956ers Torch Bearers Club - a collection of men who ran with the Olympic Torch in the 1956 Olympic Relay, we're privileged to continue to provide this connection to a 80 year legacy.
Prize Money Purse $1000
1st: $600
2nd: $300
3rd $100
Key Information:
To participate in the 56er’s Torch Bearers 1500m Prized Race, simply register for the 1500m Athletics Event. See the below instructions on how to enter:
You need to register and pay on two separate portals
This event is hosted by Athletics North Queensland, according to rules abided by Australian Athletics, among others.
You can download the NQ Games Athletics Event Handbook for further information.
Sunday 3 May 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026:
All times are tentative and subject to change according to the final draw
Age is actual age in years as of 31st December 2026.
This event is open to athletes 4 years and above competing in the Opens division.
Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Complex
193 Boundary Rd, Ooralea QLD 4740
| Year | Mens | Location | Time | Womens | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Wally Plath | Cairns | 4.25.03 | |||
| 2006 | Antonino Tucci | Mackay | 4.35.52 | |||
| 2008 | Anthony Craig | Townsville | 3.59.28 | Dania Surka | ||
| 2010 | Matthew Hawke | Cairns | 3.54.62 | Isis Flyn-Pittar | Townsville | 4.52.50 |
| 2012 | Cameron Clayton | Mackay | 4.23.42 | Ashlee Scott | Mackay | 5.19.27 |
| 2014 | Liam Mumford | Townsville | 4.07.50 | Montanna McAvoy | Cairns | 4.48.36 |
| 2016 | Josiah McCarthy | Cairns | 4.17.81 | Montanna McAvoy | Cairns | 4.37.74 |
| 2018 | Josiah McCarthy | Cairns | 4.32.52 | Elliarma Mitchell | Cairns | 5.08.99 |
| 2022 | Harry Drovandi | Townsville | 4.28.84 | Emily Morden | Townsville | 4.37.83 |
| 2024 | Nicholas Fogale | Cairns | 4.01.80 | Kately McGee | Cairns | 4.54.92 |
Key Information:
To participate in NQ Games for Athletics, you need to register and pay a $39 NQ Games Fee
First 3000 participants to register receive a free bag and hat
Athletics North Queensland
Sports Co-Ordinator – Brad Taylor
P: 0439248608
E: events@athleticsnorthqld.org.au
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events@athleticsnorthqld.org.au
07 4721 4998
