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Running · Half Marathons
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Location
- Magnetic Island State School, Nelly Bay, Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon: 22 May 2027, from Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Race Timeline
254 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon 2027?
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Saturday, 22 May 2027, starting at 2:00pm.
What time does Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon start?
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon starts at 2:00pm from Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay.
Where does Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon start?
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon starts at Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon?
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon cost to enter?
$20 – $60 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Magnetic Island State School, Nelly Bay, Australia
- Start Point
- Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay
- Start time
- 2:00pm
- 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
$20 – $60 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Outer Limits Adventure.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay
Start line.
Where Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon starts and finishes
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon starts at Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay. 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 Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Route Breakdown
The Two Bays Trail Run starts at Magnetic Island State School in Nelly Bay, climbs the hill above Arcadia Bay and then descends toward Horseshoe Bay before looping back. The 7km route stays on gentle ridgelines, the 12km adds a few technical single‑track sections, and the 21km challenges you with steeper climbs, rocky outcrops and panoramic ocean vistas. All courses finish inside the Arcadia Village Hotel, where participants can relax with a drink and a meal after the race.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| 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 |
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyMagnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half 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 Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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 Magnetic Island State School, 7 Marine Parade, Nelly Bay 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.
Half Marathon 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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
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 Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run 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 Magnetic Island Two Bays Trail Run Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.