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Running · Half Marathons
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Location
- You Yangs Regional Park, Little River, Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon: 31 December 2026. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Race Timeline
112 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon 2026?
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, starting at 7:00pm.
What time does New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon start?
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon starts at 7:00pm from You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212.
Where does New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon start?
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon starts at You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon?
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon cost to enter?
From $60 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- You Yangs Regional Park, Little River, Australia
- Start Point
- You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212
- Start time
- 7:00pm
- 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
From $60 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Trailsplus.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212
Start line.
Where New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon starts and finishes
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon starts at You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212. 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 New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Route Breakdown
The New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock takes place on the scenic trails of You Yangs Regional Park. Runners will enjoy a mix of terrain and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The 5km loop is ideal for beginners, while longer distances like the 50km and 6-hour race challenge experienced runners. The event offers a unique combination of night running and fireworks, making it a memorable way to welcome the new year.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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 |
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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 JourneyNew Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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 You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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 You Yangs Regional Park, 5 Branch Rd, Little River VIC 3212 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.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half 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 New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock 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 New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.