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Running · Half Marathons
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 23 May 2027
- Location
- Charlie Watt Reserve, Telegraph Point, Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon: 23 May 2027, from Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Race Timeline
255 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon 2027?
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 23 May 2027.
Where does Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon start?
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon starts at Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon?
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon cost to enter?
From $26 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 23 May 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Charlie Watt Reserve, Telegraph Point, Australia
- Start Point
- Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point
- Surface
- Trail
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
From $26 (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 Coastal Track and Trail Runners.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point
Start line.
Where Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon starts and finishes
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon starts at Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point. 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 Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Route Breakdown
The Trails and Tails Port Macquarie event takes place in the scenic Cairncross State Forest, offering flat and easy trails through a picturesque natural environment. Runners of all abilities can choose from multiple distances, including a 21.1km, 14km, 7km, and 4km course. The event is dog-friendly, with dogs required to be on a lead from the start. The course is ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike, with minimal elevation changes and a welcoming atmosphere.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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 |
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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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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 Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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 Charlie Watt Reserve, Pembrooke Road, Telegraph Point 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.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
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No road closures — the Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Trails and Tails Port Macquarie 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 Trails and Tails Port Macquarie Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.