BRIGHTON BEACH MARATHON
MARATHON (42.2K)
BRIGHTON BEACH MARATHON
MARATHON (42.2K)
30 August 2026
Green Point, Brighton
Melbourne
6:00am Start
MARATHON TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 5:55am | Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:00am | Priority Wave starts |
| 6:03am | Wave A starts |
| 6:06am | Wave B starts |
| 6:20am | Marathon Start Line Closes |
| TBC | Marathon Presentation |
| 11:30am | All Runner's Off the Road |
| 12:30pm | Event Concludes |
PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 18 June 2026.
STANDARD
$220/ Adult
STANDARD
$220/ Adult
*Your entry includes an official Marathon Finisher T-shirt and a finishers medal.
COURSE MAP
The Marathon will start on Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton. The marathon will complete two laps 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 18 years + on race day.
Start Line
Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton
Marathon Racing Wheelchair starts: 5:55am
Marathon starts 6:00am
Marathon start closes 6:20am
Priority Start
Male participants who run under 3h 15min, and female participants who run under 3h 30min qualify for a priority start.
Please apply in the registration process.
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.
6:20am - All participants must have crossed the start line
9:45am - Clear southern turnaround (32km)
10:15am - Reached Clock Tower (36km)
10:35am - Clear Bay Road (39km)
11:00am - Road Finish Line Closes
12:30pm - All participants must have crossed the Finish Line (non-AIMS-certified) within the Event Village (42.2km)
All runners must be off the roads by 11:00am.
INFORMATION FOR 5HR+ MARATHON RUNNERS
There is an alternate route for those participants who will be running at a 5hr+ Marathon Pace. Participants who are unable to run at a sub 5hr 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, finishers T-shirt and a finisher medal.
Split Times
The timing system will record splits at 10km, 20km, 30km and 40km.
Marathon Wave Start Times
5:55am - Wheelchair wave
6:00am - Priority:
Priority: Male runners aiming to finish the race in under 3hr 15min and female runners aiming to finish the race in under 3hr 30min.
6:03am - Wave A:
Wave A: This is for runners aiming to finish the race under 4hrs.
6:06am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race over 4hrs.
6:20am - Start line closes
**Please note that the Marathon is a two lap course.
Marathon Pace Groups
Kilometre Markers
The kilometre markers for the Marathon will be coloured RED.
Toilets, First Aid Posts, Drink Stations
Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte and gel supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available.
FIXX Gels will be available to only Marathon participants.
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 – 5:55am. Please be at the start line no later than 5:35am.
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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