Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · Other Distances
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Location
- Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra, Australia
- Distance
- 4.97 mi / 8.0 km
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk: 25 October 2026, from Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Race Timeline
45 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 4.97-mile-specific training ramps up.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 2026: quick answers
When is Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 2026?
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 2026 takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, starting at 9:35am.
What time does Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk start?
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk starts at 9:35am from Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra.
Where does Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk start?
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk starts at Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk?
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk is 4.97 miles (8km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Distance
- 4.97 miles / 8.0km
- Location
- Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra, Australia
- Start Point
- Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra
- Start time
- 9:35am
- Surface
- Mixed (road, park, shared path)
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 Maroubra Fun Run.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 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.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed (road, park, shared path).
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra
Start line.
Where Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk starts and finishes
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk starts at Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra. 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 Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Route Breakdown
The 4 km course is an out‑and‑back loop starting at the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club. Runners head out via the roundabout onto Fitzgerald Avenue, then turn onto Malabar Road, passing the Beauchamp Road roundabout. A newly upgraded shared path winds through a tree‑lined corridor before climbing the locally known ‘Heartbreak Hill’ (Mount Manwaring). After the T‑junction at Broome Street, participants loop back along the same streets, crossing the access road (Bernie Kelly Drive) before returning to Arthur Byrne Reserve for the finish. 8 km participants complete two laps of this scenic route, while wheelchair athletes follow the same path with a dedicated start at 9:30 am.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Pace Calculator & Splits
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
48:17
Average pace / km
30:00
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 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 | 36:13 | 22:30 | 1:52:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 39:14 | 24:23 | 2:01:54 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 42:15 | 26:15 | 2:11:17 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 45:16 | 28:08 | 2:20:39 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 48:17 | 30:00 | 2:30:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 51:18 | 31:53 | 2:39:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 54:20 | 33:45 | 2:48:47 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 57:21 | 35:38 | 2:58:10 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:00:22 | 37:30 | 3:07:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:06:24 | 41:15 | 3:26:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:12:26 | 45:01 | 3:45:03 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:18:28 | 48:46 | 4:03:48 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:24:30 | 52:31 | 4:22:33 | 7:00:00 |
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk finish
41:08
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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyMaroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 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 Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.97-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full 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.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Arthur Byrne Reserve, South Maroubra 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.
4.97-Mile 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.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk 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 Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusMaroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
People Also Search For
Similar races
Voltaren City2Surf
Sydney, New South Wales
Great South Run
Portsmouth, UK
Ricky Road Run
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK
Coast to Kosci
Eden to Charlotte Pass, New South Wales
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko Kosci100
Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
Hatfield 5
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Maroubra Fun Run 8K - run/walk site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.