BROOKS HALF MARATHON
BROOKS HALF MARATHON
ONE LAP.
FAST.
FLAT.
AIMS-CERTIFIED
A fast, scenic half marathon built for a personal best - or a brilliant first 21.1K.
DATE
SUNDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2027
START TIME
6:30 AM
EVENT VILLAGE
ELSTERNWICK PARK, BRIGHTON
BAYSIDE RUNNING,
BIG-FINISH ENERGY.
BAYSIDE RUNNING,
BIG-FINISH ENERGY.
Take on our new and improved AIMS-certified Half Marathon course, now featuring a fast, flat one-lap route along Melborne's iconic Beach Road.
Starting in Brighton, the course follows the coastline towards Black Rock before bringing you back to the finish, with sweeping bay views, iconic landmarks and full road closures creating the perfect setting to find your rhythm and chase your best run.
Why you'll love the new course:
• One lap from start to finish: no repeated loops, just 21.1K of uninterrupted running.
• Fast and flat: a course designed for smooth, consistent running and PB potential.
• Full road closures: more space to settle into your pace and focus on your race.
• Iconic coastal scenery: run alongside Port Phillip Bay and past the famous Brighton bathing boxes.
• AIMS-certified: For the first time, all Carman's Fun Run Melbourne courses are officially measured and built for race-day performance.
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES.
Everything you need to enjoy the course, celebrate your finish and remember the day.
• Event T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Race Bib
• Live Tracking
• Electronic Timing
• On-Course Hydration
• BCNA Experience
• Training Plans
• Race Results & Certificate
*Course subject to change
HALF MARATHON TIMETABLE
HALF MARATHON TIMETABLE
5:30 AM
Event Village Opens
6:20 AM
Wheelchair Wave Starts
6:30 AM
Priority Wave Starts
6:32 AM
Wave A Starts
6:35 AM
Wave B Starts
6:45 AM
Wave C Starts
7:00 AM
Brooks Half Marathon Start Line Closes
8:15 AM
Half Marathon Presentation
1:00 PM
Event Concludes
PRICING
PRICING
Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 5 November 2026.
Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
HALF MARATHON GENERAL INFORMATION
HALF MARATHON GENERAL INFORMATION
Participants must be 16+ on race day.
Head St, Elsternwick Park.
Half Marathon start: 6:30am
Start line closes: 7:00am
6:20am - Wheelchair wave
6:30am - Priority
This is for priority runners aiming to finish the race under 1hr 30mins.
6:32am - Wave A
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in between 1hr 31mins - 1hr 50mins.
6.35am - Wave B
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in between 1hr 51mins and 2hrs 5mins.
6:45am - Wave C
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in more than 2hrs 5mins.
If participants do not make 16km by 9.55am road cut off time they will be allowed to complete the course on the footpaths.
Half Marathon road cut off: 11:00am
On course First Aid is located at 2.5K, 8.5K, 13.5K, 18.5K and at the finish line.
On course toilets is located at 2.5K, 8.5K, 13.5K, 18.5K and at the finish line.
Water is located at 2.5K, 6.5K, 8.5K, 11.5K, 13.5K, 16K and 18.5K.
Sport drink is located at 6.5K, 16K and at the finish line.
The Event Guide will be available closer to the event.
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
Yes, placegetters 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.
MAKE YOUR RUN
MATTER.
BCNA supports Australians affected by breast cancer with trusted information, care and connection. Fundraise as part of Carman's Fun Run Melbourne 2027 and help extend that support.
FUNDRAISE AND GET REWARDED
MILESTONES THAT MATTER.
RAISE
$100
Receive a pair of BCNA laces
RAISE
$250
Receive a Carman's Fun Run buff
RAISE
$1,000
Go in the draw to win a Fitness Pack, featuring gifts from Sole Motive, BCNA, Carman's Kitchen and Brooks.
EVERY DOLLAR HELPS BCNA SUPPORT AUSTRALIANS AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER.
PARTNERS