42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K
42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K
Green Point, Brighton
Melbourne
BRIGHTON BEACH MARATHON
30th August 2026
42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K
Green Point, Brighton
Melbourne
Brighton Beach Marathon is back! With it, we're proud to announce that we'll be supporting the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation once again in 2026 to continue making an impact.
From personal bests to first-time finishes, the fast, fully closed roads of Beach Road set the scene for an unforgettable challenge.
Choose from any of the AIMS-certified courses - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K,and soak up the electric atmosphere as you race along Melbourne’s breathtaking Bayside coastline. Cross the finish line to roaring cheers, collect your medal, and revel in the pride of smashing your goal!
See you at the start line!
DISTANCES
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
For further details on wave start times, please refer to the relevant distance page.
5:00am
Event Village Opens
9:20am
5K starts
6:00am
Marathon starts
11:00am
All runners off road
7:00am
Half Marathon starts
12:30pm
Event Concludes
8:45am
10K starts
EVENT INFORMATION
11:59PM NOVEMBER 4
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
STANDARD PRICING ENDS
11:59PM JANUARY 13
NAME ON BIBS CUT OFF
*Only available for race bib postage
11:59PM FEBRUARY 3
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS
*Anyone who enters after this date/time must collect their race pack
FEBRUARY 18 7:00AM - 1:30PM
FEBRUARY 19 1:30PM - 7:00PM
PRE EVENT RACE PACK COLLECTION - MERCH AND RACE PACKS FROM CARMAN'S HQ
*11 Hume Street, Huntingdale VIC 3166
11:59PM FEBRUARY 17
LAST MINUTE / ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE
FEBRUARY 19
10:00AM - 4:00PM AT EVENT VILLAGE
PRE EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
FROM 5:45AM FEBRUARY 20 AT EVENT VILLAGE
EVENT RACE PACK AND MERCHANDISE COLLECTION
*Elsternwick Park (Brighton)
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
For further details on wave start times, please refer to the relevant distance page.
5:00am
Event Village Opens
6:00am
Marathon starts
7:00am
Half Marathon starts
8:45am
10K starts
9:20am
5K starts
11:00am
All Runners Off Road
12:30pm
Event Concludes
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
On the Day
Everything Sorted
We got your back!
FUNDRAISING
At Sole Motive, we're driven by our passion to empower runners in their fundraising efforts. We firmly believe that by supporting the causes dear to our hearts, we can inspire our training with added significance.
We’re proud to announce Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre as our official charity partner for 2026. By joining us in supporting this incredible cause, you’re helping fund crucial cancer research and making a real impact in the fight against cancer.
Donating is about more than just financial support it’s about dedicating time, effort, and raising your voice for change. We invite you to stand alongside us, champion your favourite charity, and ensure that your run in 2026 truly makes a difference.
THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS