THE PREMIER INTERNATIONAL SURF CRAFT SERIES.

WHERE THE WORLD MEETS THE OCEAN.

Burleigh 5,000

Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026 · Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
Three days of ocean racing, live music, food trucks and family fun.

What's On
Athlete Entries

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Free live music

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Food trucks & bar

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Kids activities

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World-class ocean racing

Free to attend · All welcome

Burleigh's biggest weekend is back

Bring the family, grab a feed and watch the best ocean athletes in the world race metres from the sand. Live music all three days, food trucks, a licensed bar and free activities for the kids.

Friday

2 October

CoffeeFrom early
Food trucksFrom 2:00pm
BarFrom 2:00pm
Live music2:15pm – 8:00pm

Saturday

3 October

CoffeeFrom early
BarFrom 11:00am
Food trucksMidday till late
Live music12:00pm – 8:00pm
Gold Coast SunsAll day

Sunday

4 October

CoffeeFrom early
BarFrom 11:00am
Food trucksMidday till late
Live music12:30pm – 7:00pm
Good times on the beach at the Burleigh 5,000

Free entertainment

Live Music Set Times

On the sand at Burleigh, all three days.

Friday 2 October

2:15 – 3:15pmBodie Potter
3:30 – 5:15pmDavid McCredie
5:15 – 8:00pmSunset Tunes (Beach Bar Playlist)

Saturday 3 October

12:00 – 2:00pmInoxia
3:00 – 5:00pmDavid McCredie
5:00 – 8:00pmSunset Tunes (Beach Bar Playlist)

Sunday 4 October

12:30 – 2:30pmInoxia
3:00 – 5:00pmBodie Potter
5:00 – 7:00pmW*LLOW (DJ set)

Eat & drink

Food trucks & bar

Chevy CantinaGold Coast local, on site all weekend. Friday from 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from midday till after dark.
Fry YayGold Coast local, on site all weekend. Friday from 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from midday till after dark.
CoffeeBrewing from early each morning, all three days.
Licensed barFriday from 2:00pm. Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am.

For the kids & on-site activations

Family activities

Gold Coast Suns · SaturdayThe Suns are coming down to Burleigh for the day.
Coast KidsColouring in and kids games through the festival area.
JAYD Hangout ZonePop-up shop, free ice bath station and beanbags to recharge between races.
Sun BumFree sunscreen, giveaways and good vibes at the Sun Bum tent, all festival long.
Race One Demo TentSurf skis, boards and racing gear on display all weekend.
Community Ocean Swim · SundayAll welcome. 7:30am check-in for an 8:00am start.
Watch the racingIronman, Ironwoman, board, ski and swim racing runs across all three days, right in front of the festival area.

Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series – Burleigh 5,000

The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series returns to the Gold Coast with the Burleigh 5,000, bringing three days of world-class surf sports, live entertainment and a vibrant beachside festival atmosphere to one of Australia’s most iconic locations.

Watch the world’s best Ironmen, Ironwomen and surf sport athletes battle it out in an action-packed weekend featuring elite racing, junior competition and community events.

Competitors

Entries still open

Nominations for the Burleigh 5,000 are open now through LiveHeats. Competitors to race in any Hi Vis rashie, if you do not have one they will be available for purchase.

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Proudly supported by our Major Partners

Shaw and Partners Financial Services
Race One Surf Craft
JAYD Swimwear
Surf Life Saving Queensland