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Running · Marathons

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon 2026

Race day
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Location
Glass House Mountains National Park, Australia
Distance
26.2 mi / 42.2 km

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon: 6 December 2026, from Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

87 days to go

More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon 2026: quick answers

When is Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon 2026?

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, starting at 4:00am.

What time does Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon start?

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon starts at 4:00am from Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland.

Where does Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon start?

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon starts at Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon?

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Distance
26.2 miles / 42.2km
Location
Glass House Mountains National Park, Australia
Start Point
Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland
Start time
4:00am
Surface
Trail

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 Run Queensland.

Beerwah at Daybreak 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.

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon flat?

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

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 13.126.2mi

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Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland

Start line.

Where Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon starts and finishes

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon starts at Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. 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 Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Route Breakdown

Beerwah at Daybreak takes place at the base of Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains National Park. Runners will enjoy a scenic trail course with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The route is designed for all levels, offering a mix of terrain that challenges and delights. Run with the sun rising over the mountains for an unforgettable start to your race.

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Pace Calculator

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

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target time

Average pace / mile

9:10

Average pace / km

5:42

5K28:28
10K56:55
Half Marathon2:00:05
30K2:50:46
Finish4:00:00

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Pace Chart

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

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KHalf Marathon30KFinish
3:00 6:52 4:16 21:2142:411:30:042:08:043:00:00
3:15 7:27 4:37 23:0746:151:37:342:18:443:15:00
3:30 8:01 4:59 24:5449:481:45:052:29:253:30:00
3:45 8:35 5:20 26:4153:221:52:352:40:053:45:00
4:00 9:10 5:42 28:2856:552:00:052:50:464:00:00
4:15 9:44 6:03 30:141:00:292:07:353:01:264:15:00
4:30 10:18 6:24 32:011:04:022:15:063:12:064:30:00
4:45 10:53 6:46 33:481:07:362:22:363:22:474:45:00
5:00 11:27 7:07 35:341:11:092:30:063:33:275:00:00
5:30 12:36 7:50 39:081:18:162:45:073:54:485:30:00
6:00 13:44 8:32 42:411:25:233:00:084:16:086:00:00
6:30 14:53 9:15 46:151:32:303:15:084:37:296:30:00
7:00 16:02 9:58 49:481:39:373:30:094:58:507:00:00

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon finish

3:59:36

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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Beerwah at Daybreak 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 Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon

Standard Training Window

16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.

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 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland 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.

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Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.

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

Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.

Post-Race Recovery

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

Beerwah at Daybreak 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 Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Beerwah at Daybreak Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.