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Running · Half Marathons
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Location
- Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport, Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon: 9 May 2027. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Race Timeline
241 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon 2027?
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
Where does Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon start?
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon starts at Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon?
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport, Australia
- Start Point
- Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport
- Surface
- Road/park
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 Mother's Day Classic Foundation.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/park.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport
Start line.
Where Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon starts and finishes
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon starts at Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport. 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 Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Route Breakdown
The Brisbane event starts at Riverside Green, a lush riverside park with flat, well‑maintained paths that wind alongside the Brisbane River, offering pleasant views of the city skyline. The Gold Coast race begins at Fishermans Lawn in Southport, featuring a coastal park circuit with gentle undulations and sea breezes. Both courses are predominantly road/park surfaces, making them accessible for walkers, joggers and serious runners alike. Expect easy navigation, clear signage and plenty of water stations. Whether you’re tackling a 4 km fun run or the 42.195 km marathon, the routes provide a supportive atmosphere and memorable scenery.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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 |
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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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Start Your Verus JourneyMother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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 Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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 Riverside Green, Brisbane and Fishermans Lawn, Southport 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.
Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland 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!
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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 Mother's Day Classic - Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.