CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
BROOKS HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
CARMAN'S FUN RUN MELBOURNE 2027
BROOKS HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
21 February 2027
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
Melbourne VIC
6:30am
BROOKS HALF MARATHON TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
| 5:30am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:20am | Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:30am | Priority Wave starts |
| 6:32am | Wave A starts |
| 6:35am | Wave B starts |
| 6:45am | Wave C starts |
| 7:00am | Brooks Half Marathon Start Line Closes |
| 8:15am | Half Marathon Presentation |
| 1:00pm | Event Concludes |
PRICING
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 10 September 2026.
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$130/ Adult
$130 / under 18
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$130/ Adult
$130 / under 18
*Entry includes a finisher medal and an event t-shirt.
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7 AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7 AT KING GEORGE TERRACE
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
Official Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Race Bib & Pins
Access to BCNA Mini Field of Women
Carman's Product Giveaways
On-Course Hydration
Results and Timing Splits
Finisher Certificate
Race Day App & Live Tracking
Official Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Race Bib with Tribute Area
Access to BCNA Mini Field of Women
Carman's Product Giveaways
Live Race Tracking
Results and Timing Splits
Finisher Certificate
COURSE MAP
This fast, one-lap course takes you along the stunning Beach Road from Brighton to Black Rock. Enjoy sweeping bay views as you run past the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, one of Melbourne’s most photographed landmarks.
With full road closures in place, runners can enjoy a safe, uninterrupted course designed for both performance and scenery.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
Participants must be 16 years + on race day.
Start line
Head St, Elsternwick Park.
Half Marathon start: 6:30am
Start line closes: 7:00am
Wave Start Times
6:20am - Weelchair 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.
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 rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
Half Marathon road cut off
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
First Aid
On course First Aid is located at 2.5K, 8.5K, 13.5K and 18.5K
Toilets
On course toilets are located at 2.5K, 8.5K, 13.5K and 18.5K
Drink stations
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 the Finish line.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available closer to the event day.
Clothing storage
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.
We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
FUNDRAISING FOR BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA (BCNA)
Sole Motive is proud to partner with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) as the official charity for the 2026 Carman’s Fun Run Melbourne.
BCNA ensures all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the best care, treatment, and support.
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