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Running · Marathons
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Location
- Semaphore, Australia
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon: 11 October 2026, from Semaphore. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Race Timeline
31 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with marathon race-pace.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 2026?
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Where does Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon start?
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon starts at Semaphore. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon?
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Semaphore, Australia
- Start Point
- Semaphore
- Surface
- Road
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 coastalfunruns.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 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.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Semaphore. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Semaphore
Start line.
Where Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon starts and finishes
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon starts at Semaphore. 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 Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Route Breakdown
The 42.2km marathon begins at the popular Semaphore beachfront, where participants line up on the sand before heading onto the paved esplanade. From there the course hugs the Gulf St Vincent shoreline, taking runners along the flat, well‑maintained coastal road that threads through the Lefevre Peninsula. Along the way you’ll enjoy uninterrupted sea views, the iconic Semaphore jetty and the surrounding dunes. The route is predominantly road‑surface, with gentle undulations only where the road meets the dunes, making it a fast, flat marathon suitable for those seeking a scenic coastal challenge. Water stations are positioned roughly every 5‑10km, and the finish returns to the start area in Semaphore, where volunteers and spectators cheer you across the line.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Coastal 5 - Race 2 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCoastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 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 Semaphore
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon
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.
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 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Semaphore 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.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon 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 Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
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Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Coastal 5 - Race 2 Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.