Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of speed, strength, and sportsmanship at the APES Games Athletics Event, hosted at the iconic Gold Coast Performance Centre in Runaway Bay. With a stadium that once served as a training ground for Commonwealth Games athletes, competitors will race on a World Athletics certified track, supported by photo-finish technology, professional timing systems, and grandstand seating for spectators.
Date: Wednesday-Thursday 14-15 October 2026 Time: 7am – 4pm Cost: $20 per event (capped at $80)
Address: Gold Coast Performance Centre, 1 Sports Drive, Runaway Bay.
Please note: field events are capped at 4 trials per person.
Wednesday 14/10/2026
Time | Male | Female |
08:00 am | 5000m |
|
09:15 am |
| 5000m |
10.00 am | Triple Jump | Javelin |
10.45 am | 200m | High Jump |
11:15 am |
| 200m |
11.45 am | Javelin | Triple Jump |
12.30 pm | Lunch | Lunch |
1:00 pm |
| Shot Put |
1:30 pm | Shot Put |
|
2:00 pm | 400m | 400m |
Thursday 15/10/2026
Time | Male | Female |
08:00 am | 3000m Walk | 3000m Walk |
09:00 am | 1500m |
|
09:30 am |
| 1500m |
09.45 am | High Jump | Long Jump |
10.30 am | 100m |
|
10:45 am |
| 100m |
11:00 am | Discus | Discus |
11:30 am | 800m | 800m |
12:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch |
12.30 pm | Long Jump | Hammer Throw |
1.00 pm | 4 x 100m Relay | 4 x 100m Relay |
1.30 pm | Hammer Throw |
|
2.00 pm | Swedish Relay | Swedish Relay |
Timings are subject to change.
Competition Categories:
- Individual Male and Female in the below age groups:
- 18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (all age categories will be separated into 5 year increments and continue past 70+ if required)
Check in: No later than 30mins prior to the start of the event.
Toilets: Yes.
Change Rooms: Yes.
First Aid: First aid officers will be on site during the event.
Food/Beverage: Onsite café is available for the purchase of food and beverage.
Getting there: Competitors will need to source and arrange their own transport to this event and venue.
Free vehicle parking is available at the venue with space for buses and minibuses if required.
Public transport- TransLink bus services and G:Link Light Rail run to this location. See the TransLink website https://translink.com.au or app to plan your journey.
For more information and to register for this event visit our registration platform or contact us: APESGames_GC26@police.qld.gov.au
