Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · 5Ks
Beach to Brother 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Location
- Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit), Australia
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Beach to Brother 5K: 6 September 2026, from Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). Route, distance and where to check results.
Beach to Brother 5K Race Timeline
4 days since race day
Beach to Brother 5K runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Beach to Brother 5K: quick answers
When is the next Beach to Brother 5K?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Beach to Brother 5K was Sunday, 6 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Beach to Brother 5K start?
Beach to Brother 5K starts at Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Beach to Brother 5K?
Beach to Brother 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit), Australia
- Start Point
- Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit)
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, 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 VO2 Performance.
Beach to Brother 5K 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.
Beach to Brother 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Beach to Brother 5K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Beach to Brother 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit)
Start line.
Where Beach to Brother 5K starts and finishes
Beach to Brother 5K starts at Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). 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 Beach to Brother 5K Route Breakdown
The Beach to Brother Run Fest takes runners on a breathtaking journey through Port Macquarie’s natural beauty, starting on the beach and finishing at the summit of North Brother Mountain. The course features coastal trails, scenic headlands, and panoramic views, offering both family-friendly and challenging options for all runners.
Beach to Brother 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Beach to Brother 5K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:17:10
Average pace / km
47:57
Beach to Brother 5K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 57:53 | 35:58 | 2:59:49 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:02:42 | 38:58 | 3:14:48 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:07:31 | 41:57 | 3:29:47 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:12:21 | 44:57 | 3:44:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:17:10 | 47:57 | 3:59:45 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:22:00 | 50:57 | 4:14:45 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:26:49 | 53:57 | 4:29:44 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:31:38 | 56:57 | 4:44:43 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:36:28 | 59:56 | 4:59:42 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:46:07 | 1:05:56 | 5:29:40 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:55:45 | 1:11:56 | 5:59:38 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:05:24 | 1:17:55 | 6:29:36 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:15:03 | 1:23:55 | 6:59:35 | 7:00:00 |
Beach to Brother 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Beach to Brother 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Beach to Brother 5K finish
25:02
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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Beach to Brother 5K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyBeach to Brother 5K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- 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 Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit)
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Beach to Brother 5K
4-8 weeks is enough for a 5K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Short, sharp interval and tempo sessions matter more here than overall mileage.
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.
Ease off mileage in the final few days, keeping a short, sharp race-pace effort or two to stay sharp. Arrive at Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit) fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
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.
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.
5K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
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.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Beach to Brother 5K Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
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!
Running Beach to Brother 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Beach to Brother 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Beach to Brother 5K is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Beach to Brother 5K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Beach to Brother 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.