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Running · Half Marathons
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Brighton Beach Half Marathon: 30 August 2026, 7:00am from Green Point. Flat closed Beach Road, AIMS-certified, waves and pricing.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Race Timeline
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Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 2026?
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 30 August 2026, starting at 7:00am for the priority wave, then A at 7:03am, B at 7:06am and C at 7:09am. The wheelchair wave goes at 6:55am and the start line closes at 7:20am..
What time does Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon start?
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon starts at 7:00am for the priority wave, then A at 7:03am, B at 7:06am and C at 7:09am. The wheelchair wave goes at 6:55am and the start line closes at 7:20am. from Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road.
Where does Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon start and finish?
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon starts at Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road and finishes at Green Point, Brighton.
How many miles is Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon?
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon cost to enter?
Entry is direct through Sole Motive. Last-minute pricing was A$175 for adults and A$150 for under-18s, open until thirty minutes before the start on race day.
How can I track a runner at Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon?
The event runs its own app for the timetable, results and tracking.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
- Start Point
- Green Point, Brighton — start on Beach Road
- Finish Point
- Green Point, Brighton
- Start time
- 7:00am for the priority wave, then A at 7:03am, B at 7:06am and C at 7:09am. The wheelchair wave goes at 6:55am and the start line closes at 7:20am.
- 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.
- Official pacers
- 1:35, 1:40
- 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$175 for adults and A$150 for under-18s, open until thirty minutes before the start on race day.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct, and stays open until race morning.
Runner's World Brighton Beach 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.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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 Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon flat?
Yes. Beach Road runs at sea level along the bay for its entire length. No official elevation figure is published, so none is stated here — but this is one of the flatter halves in Australia, and August in Melbourne gives you the conditions to use it.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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 Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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 Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Route Breakdown
One lap of the closed Beach Road course along Port Phillip Bay, from Green Point in Brighton and back. Flat, straight, on the water, and AIMS certified — the same road Melbourne's runners and cyclists use every weekend, without the traffic. It goes off an hour after the marathon, so the whole bayside is already running by the time you start.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Pace Chart
Official pacers cover 1:35, 1:40. Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon finish time.
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Estimated Runner's World Brighton Beach 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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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 — four go between 7:00am and 7:09am, and the start line shuts at 7:20am
- Something warm and disposable for a cold, windy bayside morning
- A meeting point agreed at the Green Point event village
Training Strategy for Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon
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.
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.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. 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, or stay attached to one of the official pacing flags (1:35, 1:40).
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.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a half marathon.
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.
Water and FIXX Nutrition electrolyte roughly every 2.5-3km. Fluid is usually enough at this distance; note that on-course gels are marathon-only, so bring your own if you use them.
Refuelling with carbohydrate and protein soon after you finish is the well-understood way to kick-start recovery.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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
Anywhere on Beach Road, and the event village at Green Point for the finish.
The Sandringham line runs parallel to the course.
The event runs its own app for the timetable, results and tracking.
Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon 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 Runner's World Brighton Beach Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.