CARMAN'S FUN RUN HALF MARATHON
CARMAN'S FUN RUN HALF MARATHON
16 February 2025
Elsternwick Park, Brighton
VIC
6:45 am
Carman's Fun Run is the perfect opportunity for you to take on a Half Marathon while running to support a charitable cause. Beat your PBs and your goals and join your local community in supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia!
Race down the picturesque one-lap course and help raise funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) to support their mission to ensure that all Australian’s affected by breast cancer can receive the best treatment, care and support.
21.1K PRICING
Super Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59PM on 8 August 2024.
Family Pricing: 15% discount - 2 Adults and 2 Children Under 18.
Please note discounts will not be applied retrospectively. Ensure you emailinfo@solemotive.com to activate discount PRIOR to entering.
SUPER EARLY BIRD
$105/ADULT
$105 / under 18
EARLY BIRD
$120/ADULT
$120 / under 18
STANDARD
$130/ADULT
$130 / under 18
LAST MINUTE
$140/ADULT
$140 / 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
WAVE START TIMES
5:45am
Event village opens
NEW START TIME
6:50am
Half Marathon starts
NEW START TIME
8:15am
10km starts
9:10am
5km run starts
9:30am
Pink Lady 5km walk starts
10:30am
All events road closure
1:00pm
Event concludes
HALF MARATHON
6.45am - Wave A and Priority:
This is for priority runners (<1hr 30 min males and <1 hr 40 min females) and Wave A runners aiming to race a time under 2hrs. This wave is suitable for you if you are able to run under 6 min/km pace.
6.50am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in between than 2hrs and 2hrs15mins.
6:55am - Wave C:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race in more than 2hrs15mins.
COURSE MAP
A fast, flat 2 lap out and back course, taking you along St Kilda St and past some of Bayside’s iconic attractions. This includes Middle Brighton Sea Baths and Dendy St Bathing Boxes.
Enjoy the bay views as you make your way to the turnaround in Hampton Beach Rd and return to finish on Bayside’s Elsternwick Park.
EVENT DAY TIMELINE
5:45am
Event village opens
6:45am
Half Marathon starts
8:20am
10km starts
9:10am
5km run starts
9:35am
Pink Lady 5km walk starts
10:30am
All events road closure
1:00pm
Event concludes
5:45 am
Event Village opens
9:10am
5km run starts
6:45am
Half Marathon starts
9:35am
Pink Lady 5km walk starts
7:10am
Half Marathon start closes
10:30am
All events road closure
8:20am
10km starts
1:00pm
Event concludes
21.1K
General Information
Age limits
Participants must be 16 years + on race day.
Start line
Head St, Elsternwick Park.
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 9.40am 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.
Participant instructions
Participant Instructions 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
Make your Carman’s Fun Run 2025 mean more.
Fundraise for BCNA and get get rewarded!
- Raise $100 to receive a pair of BCNA laces
- Raise $250 to receive a Carman's Fun Run buff
- Raise over $1,000 to go into the draw to win a Fitness pack, Carman’s hamper and BCNA merchandise gift pack
Why your support of BCNA is so important.
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
Our impact means that we make a difference to EVERYONE with a breast cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether they been in contact with BCNA or not. All BCNA services and resources are provided for free.
With your help, BCNA can:
- Provide peace of mind, and information, with factual, tailored information through My Journey
- Support people affected by breast cancer via our caring Helpline
- Advocated for new medications to come onto the PBS to improve access to treatment options
- Ensure the voice and experience of the BCNA network influences breast cancer policy and research innovation
PARTNERS