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Running · Half Marathons

Beach to Brother Half Marathon 2026

Race day
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Location
Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit), Australia
Distance
13.1 mi / 21.1 km

Beach to Brother Half Marathon: 6 September 2026, from Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). Route, distance and where to check results.

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Beach to Brother Half Marathon Race Timeline

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4 days since race day

Beach to Brother Half Marathon 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.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Beach to Brother Half Marathon: quick answers

When is the next Beach to Brother Half Marathon?

The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Beach to Brother Half Marathon was Sunday, 6 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.

Where does Beach to Brother Half Marathon start?

Beach to Brother Half Marathon starts at Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit). The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Beach to Brother Half Marathon?

Beach to Brother Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Distance
13.1 miles / 21.1km
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 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.

Beach to Brother Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 6.513.1mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit)

Start line.

Where Beach to Brother Half Marathon starts and finishes

Beach to Brother Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits

Beach to Brother 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

Beach to Brother 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

Beach to Brother Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Beach to Brother Half Marathon finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Beach to Brother 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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Beach to Brother 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 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 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 Port Macquarie (finish: North Brother Mountain summit) 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.

Beach to Brother Half Marathon Charity Places 2026

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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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Beach to Brother Half Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

Beach to Brother 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 Beach to Brother Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.