Race day on this page is Oct 18, 2026.
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Fernleigh 15k
Sunday, October 18, 2026Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Goal time
1:35:00
Adjusted time (preview)
1:35:00–1:35:45
Up to +45s slower
Favorable conditions. Main factor: heat. Get your personalised finish time and split-by-split pacing plan with Race Pass.
Based on the forecast, 6 days out.
About 82 m of climbing and 107 m of descent. Rolling.
77% within 2%No grades over 6%Two climbs
Impacts
Based on the forecast, 6 days out.
Elevation
Low impact
≤1%
Heat
Low impact
≤1%
Wind
Low impact
≤1%
Total Impact
Low impact
≤1%
Pace Opportunity
Favorable
ChallengingModerateFavorable
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Race Day Forecast
The live outlook for this start.
17°C
Feels like 16°C
Race start: 16°C → 17°C
Forecast: mostly cloudy, with moderate winds
Race Day Pacing
Personalized pacing with weather-adjusted strategy tailored to your fitness level.
Race Pass turns this into your personalised split plan, paced for this course and forecast
Live forecast, route, and elevation
Cloud Cover
61%
Wind
11.9km/h
Humidity
79%
WBGT
15.0°C
Race Day Pacing
Personalized pacing with weather-adjusted strategy tailored to your fitness level.
Race Pass turns this into your personalised split plan, paced for this course and forecast
Live forecast, route, and elevation
Race Timeline
Race starts 07:00
06:00
Starts 07:00
15°C
Feels 14°C
0.0 mm
8%
9.4 km/h
gust 12.4
07:00
Starts 07:00
16°C
Feels 16°C
0.0 mm
8%
9.2 km/h
gust 12.2
08:00
9.5 km
17°C
Feels 16°C
0.0 mm
7%
13.1 km/h
gust 16.1
09:00
Finished
17°C
Feels 17°C
0.0 mm
8%
13.5 km/h
gust 16.5
Conditions over time
18 Oct 2026 · Hover or drag to explore
79% humidityDew 12.7°CWBGT 15.0°C0.0 mm (8%)
17°CFeels 16°C
07:00-08:35
TempDewWBGTRain
11.9 km/h
gust 14.3 km/h
WindGust
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Make sense of the conditions
- Dew point, WBGT and running in the heat
Read the heat and humidity before deciding what pace makes sense.
- When drafting helps your running pace
A group can help, but its pace and the conditions still need to suit you.
- Pacing the climbs and descents
Use the course profile to think about effort, not just splits.
Pacing and conditions FAQ
Beyond conditions
Conditions are only part of the race-day loss
Pacing mistakes often add several minutes, sometimes more than conditions alone, especially when the course and conditions are not ideal.
What your plan includes
Everything you need to turn this race preview into a usable race-day plan.
Personalized pacing
Effort and pace guidance tuned to this course profile.
Weather-adjusted splits
Split targets that account for heat, wind, and elevation.
Heat adaptation & drafting
Adjust for your heat tolerance and drafting preferences.
Get your personalised race plan for Fernleigh 15k.
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