MARATHON
42.2K
MARATHON
42.2K
MARATHON
42.2K
AIMS-CERTIFIED
Take on 42.2K along the iconic Beach Road, where a fast, AIMS-certified course meets sweeping bay views and an unforgettable finish.
DATE
SUNDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2027
START TIME
6:00 AM
EVENT VILLAGE
GREEN POINT, BRIGHTON
THE BAY IS YOUR
BACKDROP.
THE BAY IS
YOUR
BACKDROP.
The Marathon is the ultimate 42.2K challenge along Melbourne's iconic Beach Road. Starting and finishing at Green Point, Brighton, the course follows the coastline through Hampton, Sandringham, Black Rock and Beaumaris, with sweeping bay views accompanying you along the way.
With long stretches of closed roads and a fast, flowing course, it's built for runners chasing a marathon milestone, a new personal best or an unforgettable finish by the bay.
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
MARATHON TIMETABLE
MARATHON TIMETABLE
5:00 AM
Event Village Opens
5:55 AM
Racing Wheelchair Wave Starts
6:00 AM
Priority Wave Starts
6:03 AM
Wave A Starts
6:06 AM
Wave B Starts
6:20 AM
Marathon Start Line Closes
9:30 AM
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 18 years old on race day.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
• FREE Finisher Tee (for Marathon finishers only)
• Finisher Medal
• Race bib with electronic timing
• Race Results
• On-Course KM Markers
• Drink Stations with Electrolytes (and Gels for Marathon only)
• 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.
FIXX Gels will be available only to Marathon participants.
Flavours TBC.
*On mobile phones, scroll left and right on the table to view all info.
| Location | Water | FIXX Electrolytes | FIXX Gels | Personal Refreshments | Toilets | First Aid |
| 22km | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 2km, 20km, 23.5km, 40km | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4.5km, 17.5km, 26km, 38km | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 8.5km, 13km, 30km 33km | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 100m prior | Yes |
| 12km, 32km | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Finish Line (42.2km) | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
MARATHON
GENERAL INFORMATION
Participants must be 18+ years on race day.
Beach Road at Green Point, Brighton
Marathon Racing Wheelchair Starts: 5:55am
Marathon Starts: 6:00am
Marathon Start Line Closes: 6:20am
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.
5:55am - Wheelchair wave
6:00am - 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:
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
TBC
The timing system will record splits at 10km, 20km, 30km, and 40km.
The kilometre markers for the Marathon will be coloured RED.
Marathon participants are able to utilise the personal refreshment drop off.
If you require personal refreshments throughout your race you can drop off your refreshments at the Info Marquee in the Event Village on Saturday 4 September 2027 between 10am - 2pm.
Participants can meet the pacers at the Pacer Marquee 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 red flag displaying their pacing time, which will be visible above the heads of participants.
There will be pacers for the following times in the Marathon:
2hrs 50mins, 3hrs, 3hrs 15mins, 3hrs 30mins, 3hrs 45mins, 4hrs, 4hrs 15mins, 4hrs 30mins and 5hrs.
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 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.
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
Marathon: 18-19; 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