BRIGHTON BEACH MARATHON
RUNNER'S WORLD HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
BRIGHTON BEACH MARATHON
RUNNER'S WORLD HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
30 August 2026
Green Point, Brighton
Melbourne
7:00am Start
HALF MARATHON TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:55am | Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 7:00am | Priority Wave starts |
| 7:03am | Wave A starts |
| 7:06am | Wave B starts |
| 7:09am | Wave C starts |
| 7:20am | Half Marathon Start Line Closes |
| TBC | Runner's World Half Marathon Presentation |
| 11:00am | All Runner's Off the Road |
| 12:30pm | Event Concludes |
PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 18 June 2026.
STANDARD
$160/ Adult
$140 / under 18
STANDARD
$160/ Adult
$140 / under 18
COURSE MAP
The half marathon will start on Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton. The half marathon will complete one lap of its assigned course.
Refer to the course maps below. For Google Maps, click here.
Course maps are 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.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age Limits
Participants must be 16 years + on race day.
Start Line
Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton
Half Marathon Racing Wheelchair starts: 6:55
Half Marathon starts: 7:00am
Half Marathon start closes 7:20am
Priority Start
Male participants who run under 1h 30min, and female participants who run under 1h 40min qualify for a priority start.
Please apply in the registration process.
Runner's World Half Marathon Road Cut Off
The Brighton Beach Marathon distances have a strict course (road) cut off time of 11:00am. Cut off times are enforced to ensure the roads are re-opened in accordance with the event permits.
7:20am - All participants must have crossed the start line
9:45am - Clear southern turnaround (11km)
10:15am - Reached Clock Tower (15km)
10:35am - Clear Bay Road (18km)
11:00am - Road Finish Line Closes
12:30pm - All participants must have crossed the Finish Line (non-AIMS-certified) within the Event Village (21.1km)
INFORMATION FOR 4HR+ HALF MARATHON RUNNERS
There is an alternate route for those participants who will be running at a 4hr+ Half Marathon Pace. Participants who are unable to run at a sub 4hr Half Marathon pace on race day need to be aware that they will be redirected onto the footpaths if they do not meet any of the above road cut off times. Please note that the course on the footpaths is not measured to AIMS standards which means if you do not cross the finish line on the road by 11:00am, your race will not be AIMS-certified. Runners will still receive an official time and a finisher medal.
Split Times
The timing system will record splits at 10km and 20km.
Half Marathon Wave Start Times
6:55am - Wheelchair wave
7:00am - Priority:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in under 1hr 30min.
7:03am - Wave A:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race between 1hr 31min-1hr 45min.
7:06am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race between 1hr 46min-2hr 10min.
7:09am - Wave C:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in above 2hr 10min+.
7:20am - Start line closes
Half Marathon Pace Groups
1hr 30mins, 1hr 35mins, 1hr 40mins, 1hr 45mins, 1hr 50mins, 1hr 55mins, 2hrs, 2hrs 5mins, 2hrs 10mins, 2hrs 15mins, 2hrs 20mins
Kilometre Markers
The kilometre markers for the Half-Marathon will be coloured BLUE.
Toilets, First Aid Posts, Drink Stations
Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available closer to the event.
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.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time. If any runner wants to place in this event, they must start in the first wave. Medals will be presented to place getters from the stage post race.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
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