HALF
MARATHON
21.1K
HALF
MARATHON
21.1K
HALF
MARATHON
21.1K
AIMS-CERTIFIED
Big goals, bay views and 21.1K to make your own. Bring your ambition to the stunning Melbourne coastline, with a fast, scenic AIMS-certified course designed for unforgettable race-day moments.
DATE
SUNDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2027
START TIME
7:00 AM
EVENT VILLAGE
GREEN POINT, BRIGHTON
YOUR PURSUIT. YOURHALF.
YOUR PURSUIT.
YOURHALF.
Experience 21.1K of stunning coastal running in the Runner's World Half Marathon. Starting at Green Point, Brighton, runners will make their way along the iconic Beach Road, passing through Hampton, Sandringham and Black Rock before turning around in Beaumaris.
With stunning bay views and an incredible atmosphere, this scenic out-and-back course offers the perfect opportunity to settle into your stride.
All courses are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
All courses* are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Kids Dash is not AIMS-certified
*Course subject to change.
All courses are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
All courses* are certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Kids Dash is not AIMS-certified
HALF
MARATHON TIMETABLE
HALF
MARATHON TIMETABLE
5:00 AM
Event Village Opens
6:55 AM
Racing Wheelchair Wave Starts
7:00 AM
Priority Wave Starts
7:03 AM
Wave A Starts
7:06 AM
Wave B Starts
7:09 AM
Wave C Starts
7:20 AM
Half Marathon Start Line Closes
8:45 AM
Half Marathon Presentation
11:00 AM
All Runner's Off The Road
12:30 PM
All Runners Must Have Crossed The Finish Line (Event Concludes)
PRICING
PRICING
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on Thursday, 17 December 2026.
Participants must be at least 16 years old on race day.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
• Finisher Medal
• Race bib with electronic timing
• Race Results
• On-Course KM Markers
• Drink Stations with Electrolytes
• Live Runner Tracking
• Event Village with Coffee & Food Vendors
• Post-Race Massage
• Sole Motive Retail & Merchandise
• Training Plans
• Race Certificate
• Finish line hydration
TOILETS, FIRST-AID & DRINK STATIONS
TOILETS,
FIRST-AID&
DRINK STATIONS
Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available.
Flavours TBC.
*On mobile phones, scroll left and right on the table to view all info.
| Location | Water | FIXX Electrolytes | Toilets | First Aid |
| 2km, 9km | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4.5km, 16.5km | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5km, 12.5km | Yes | Yes | Yes, 100m prior | Yes |
| 11km | No | No | Yes | No |
| Finish Line (21.1km) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HALF MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
HALF MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
Participants must be 16+ years on race day.
Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton
Half Marathon Racing Wheelchair Starts: 6:55am
Half Marathon Starts: 7:00am
Half Marathon Start Line Closes: 7:20am
Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start. Please upload your "proof of results" when you register.
6:55am - Wheelchair wave
7:00am - Priority:
Runners aiming to finish in under 1hr 30min.
7:03am - Wave A:
Runners aiming to finish between 1hr 31mins - 1hr 45mins.
7:06am - Wave B:
Runners aiming to finish between 1hr 46mins - 2hr 10mins.
7:09am - Wave C:
Runners aiming to finish the race in over 2hr 10mins.
7:20am - Start line closes
TBC
The timing system will record splits at 10km and 20km.
The kilometre markers for the Half Marathon will be coloured BLUE.
Participants can meet the pacers at the Pacer Marquee in the Event Village 1 hour and 30 minutes before the start time for their race. At the start line, pacers will be within their nominated wave start (please see wave start times).
Each pacer will wear a blue flag displaying their pacing time, which will be visible above the heads of participants.
There will be pacers for the following times in the Half Marathon:
1hr 25mins, 1hr 30mins, 1hr 35mins, 1hr 40mins, 1hr 45mins, 1hr 50mins, 2hrs, 2hrs 10mins and 2hrs 20mins.
Racing Wheelchair:If you are a racing wheelchair please contact timing@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 5 minutes before the official Half Marathon start – 6:55am. Please be at the start line no later than 6:35am.
Non Racing Wheelchair:Sole Motive accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your event.
Place getters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
NOTE: Age group medals will be posted to the Top 3 placegetters in the following age groups 2-3 weeks after the event: 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+
PARTNERS