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Running · Half Marathons

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon 2027

Race day
Sunday, 30 May 2027
Location
Christsen Park, Bargara, Australia
Distance
13.1 mi / 21.1 km

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon: 30 May 2027, from Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

262 days to go

More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon 2027: quick answers

When is Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon 2027?

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 30 May 2027, starting at 9:00am.

What time does Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon start?

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon starts at 9:00am from Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara.

Where does Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon start?

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon starts at Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon?

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 30 May 2027
Distance
13.1 miles / 21.1km
Location
Christsen Park, Bargara, Australia
Start Point
Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara
Start time
9:00am
Surface
Road

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Not published for this event — check the official race website.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Bargara Triathlon Club.

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Race Day Weather

A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 6.513.1mi

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Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara

Start line.

Where Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon starts and finishes

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon starts at Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Route Breakdown

The race starts at Christsen Park on the Esplanade, where participants set off on a flat, sea‑level road circuit. The course follows the coastline of Burnett Heads, hugging the beach and offering uninterrupted ocean views. Runners pass the iconic Bargara Lighthouse and glide through the Mon Repos Turtle Reserve, spotting nesting sites and coastal wildlife. The route is predominantly paved with gentle turns, making it fast and accessible, while occasional breezes add a refreshing challenge. Water stations are positioned at key points, and the finish returns to Christsen Park for a celebratory atmosphere.

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

18:19

Average pace / km

11:23

5K56:55
10K1:53:50
Finish4:00:00

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KFinish
3:00 13:44 8:32 42:411:25:233:00:00
3:15 14:53 9:15 46:151:32:303:15:00
3:30 16:02 9:58 49:481:39:373:30:00
3:45 17:11 10:40 53:221:46:433:45:00
4:00 18:19 11:23 56:551:53:504:00:00
4:15 19:28 12:06 1:00:292:00:574:15:00
4:30 20:37 12:48 1:04:022:08:044:30:00
4:45 21:45 13:31 1:07:362:15:114:45:00
5:00 22:54 14:14 1:11:092:22:185:00:00
5:30 25:11 15:39 1:18:162:36:325:30:00
6:00 27:29 17:05 1:25:232:50:466:00:00
6:30 29:46 18:30 1:32:303:04:596:30:00
7:00 32:04 19:55 1:39:373:19:137:00:00

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon finish

1:54:55

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

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Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon

Standard Training Window

10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Christsen Park, Esplanade, Bargara fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for a Half Marathon?

Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Charity Places 2027

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

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Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Bargara Lighthouse Running Festival Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.