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Running · 5Ks
Brighton Beach 5K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
- Distance
- 3.11 mi / 5.0 km
Brighton Beach 5K: 30 August 2026, 9:20am from Green Point. Flat closed Beach Road, AIMS-certified, waves and prices.
Brighton Beach 5K Race Timeline
11 days since race day
Brighton Beach 5K has taken place — check back for results, athlete stories and fundraising totals once they're in, or start planning for next year's edition.
Brighton Beach 5K 2026: quick answers
When is Brighton Beach 5K 2026?
Brighton Beach 5K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026, starting at 9:20am for the priority wave, then A at 9:23am and B at 9:26am. The wheelchair wave goes at 9:15am and the start line closes at 9:40am..
What time does Brighton Beach 5K start?
Brighton Beach 5K starts at 9:20am for the priority wave, then A at 9:23am and B at 9:26am. The wheelchair wave goes at 9:15am and the start line closes at 9:40am. from Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road.
Where does Brighton Beach 5K start and finish?
Brighton Beach 5K starts at Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road and finishes at Green Point, Brighton.
How many miles is Brighton Beach 5K?
Brighton Beach 5K is 3.11 miles (5km).
How much does Brighton Beach 5K cost to enter?
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Last-minute pricing was A$70 for adults and A$55 for under-18s, open until thirty minutes before the start.
How can I track a runner at Brighton Beach 5K?
The event runs its own app for the timetable, results and tracking.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 3.11 miles / 5.0km
- Location
- Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
- Start Point
- Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road
- Finish Point
- Green Point, Brighton
- Start time
- 9:20am for the priority wave, then A at 9:23am and B at 9:26am. The wheelchair wave goes at 9:15am and the start line closes at 9:40am.
- Surface
- Closed public road along Port Phillip Bay, tarmac throughout
- Cut-off time
- All runners must be off the road by 11:00am. The event concludes at 12:30pm.
- Tracking app
- The event runs its own app for the timetable, results and tracking.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: age requirement. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Last-minute pricing was A$70 for adults and A$55 for under-18s, open until thirty minutes before the start.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct, and stays open until race morning.
Brighton Beach 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.
Brighton Beach 5K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road and finishing at Green Point, Brighton. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Brighton Beach 5K flat?
Yes. Sea-level road along Port Phillip Bay. No official elevation figure is published, so none is stated here.
Brighton Beach 5K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road
Start line.
Where Brighton Beach 5K starts and finishes
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. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Brighton Beach 5K Route Breakdown
The last race of the Brighton Beach morning, and the easiest way into it — a flat, AIMS-certified 5km on closed Beach Road from Green Point, going off at 9:20am once the longer distances are well under way.
Brighton Beach 5K Pace Calculator & Splits
Brighton Beach 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
Brighton Beach 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 |
Brighton Beach 5K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Brighton Beach 5K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Brighton Beach 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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBrighton Beach 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
- Your wave known — the start line shuts at 9:40am
- A layer for the wait, since the 5K starts more than three hours after the village opens
- A meeting point agreed at the Green Point event village
Training Strategy for Brighton Beach 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 Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road 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.
Post-race recovery starts with carbohydrate and protein, ideally within the first hour.
Brighton Beach 5K Charity Places 2026
The event fundraises for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, alongside a normal entry.
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 Brighton Beach 5K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Brighton Beach 5K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
Middle Brighton and Brighton Beach stations on the Sandringham line are both a short walk from Green Point.
Beach Road is closed through Brighton and along the bay for the duration of the event.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The event village at Green Point sees the start and finish of every distance.
Everything is within a short walk of Green Point.
The event runs its own app for the timetable, results and tracking.
Brighton Beach 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 Brighton Beach 5K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.