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Running · Marathons
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Location
- Memorial Park, The Entrance, Australia
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon: 27 September 2026, from Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Race Timeline
17 days to go
Mileage drops across these final weeks while you hold onto some race-pace sharpness — arriving fresh matters more than arriving fitter.
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Run Fest Central Coast Marathon 2026?
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, starting at 6:45am.
What time does Run Fest Central Coast Marathon start?
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon starts at 6:45am from Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance.
Where does Run Fest Central Coast Marathon start?
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon starts at Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Run Fest Central Coast Marathon?
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Run Fest Central Coast Marathon cost to enter?
From $25 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Memorial Park, The Entrance, Australia
- Start Point
- Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance
- Start time
- 6:45am
- Surface
- Road
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 $25 (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 Run Fest.
Run Fest Central Coast 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.
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Run Fest Central Coast Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance
Start line.
Where Run Fest Central Coast Marathon starts and finishes
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon starts at Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance. 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 Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Route Breakdown
The Run Fest Central Coast course offers a scenic route through Memorial Park and along the coastline towards Chittaway Bay. Runners will enjoy a flat, road-based course ideal for all ages and abilities. The event is designed to be inclusive, with options for marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 3km kids fun run. The starting line is located under the bridge, and the finish is in Memorial Park, making it a great opportunity to enjoy the coastal views.
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Run Fest Central Coast 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
Run Fest Central Coast 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 |
Run Fest Central Coast Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Run Fest Central Coast Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Run Fest Central Coast 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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Run Fest Central Coast Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyRun Fest Central Coast 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 Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Run Fest Central Coast 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 Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance 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.
Run Fest Central Coast 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 Run Fest Central Coast Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Run Fest Central Coast Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusRun Fest Central Coast 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 Run Fest Central Coast Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.