21.1km Half Marathon
Race Sponsored by
The flat, fast and scenic course is perfect to set a PB, to experience your first Half Marathon or as a lead in run to the Gold Coast Marathon in July.
Your journey starts at the Mackay Marina, looping through leafy Gooseponds and over the picturesque blue Pioneer River.
Supporters and live music create an awesome atmosphere as you run the Bluewater trail to River Wharves.
It’s now time to cross Forgan Bridge taking in the spectacular river view and return to the Marina. Those last 2km are brimming with run motivators, live entertainment and Mackay comes out in droves to get you over the finish line.
All half marathon finishers receive a unique Mackay Region inspired medal.
Event Information
| Date | 1 June 2025 |
| Distance | 21.1km |
| Start Time | 6.30am |
| Start line | Entrance to the Marina Wall |
| Finish line | Marina Village Car Park |
| Age limit | 16 years old on the day |
Entry Fees
19 Mar 2025
29 May 2025
31 May 2025
29 May 2025
Training Plan
Prepare for your distance in this year’s BMA Mackay Marina Run with a free training plan.
Cut Off Policy
The Mackay Marina Run has an official cut off time for the 21.1km in which entrants must complete their race. This time is 3hrs 20mins, pace guideline is 8.30 min per km. Cut off times are enforced so roads can be reopened to the public in accordance with event permits. These are all based off the gun time (i.e. the time when the starting gun is fired). Please view course map for cut off locations.
Course officials will issue warnings throughout the course and have the authority to remove participants from the race at any of the listed cut off locations where a participant is behind the cut off time and their safety or event progress is compromised. It is important to note it remains the participant’s responsibility to ensure they finish within the official cut-off time. The pace guideline is 8.30 per km pace which will assist participants with their training and race day pacing. Should a participants’ gun finish time fall outside the official cut-off time an official result will not be published or provided. Event organisers are committed to all participants having a great experience.
| Waypoint | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Drink Station 1 | Harbour Rd, 100m East of Vines Creek Bridge | 00:28:00 |
| Drink Station 2 | Bluewater Quay | 01:06:00 |
| Drink Station 3 | Queens Park | 01:44:00 |
| Drink Station 4 | North end of Illuka Park | 02:13:00 |
| Drink Station 5 | Bluewater Quay | 02:32:00 |
| Drink Station 6 | Harbour Rd, 100 m East of Vines Creek Bridge | 02:32:00 |
| Drink Station 7 | Ron Searle Drive 100m before East Point Drive Roundabout | 03:00:00 |
Aid Stations
| 3km | Aid and water |
| 7km | Aid, water and sports drink |
| 14km | Aid, water and sports drink |
| 16.5km | Aid and water |
| 19km | Aid, water and sports drink |
Prizes
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed runners (both male and female) will receive prize money and an official event trophy.
1st place in each age category receive a trophy.
Under 20
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 and over
| 1st place | $2,500 *plus a bonus $1,000 for breaking a race record |
| 2nd place | 1,250 |
| 3rd place | $750 |
Records
| 21.1km record male | Liam Boudin 01:04:42(2024) |
| 21.1km record female | Victoria Beck 01:16:39 (2017) |
Our Events
7 March
2025
Twilight City Run
5km Fun Run
A great precursor to the main
event in June!
30 May
2025
Live With The Legends
Meet local runners and our MMR
heroes at this pre-race cocktail mixer.
1 June
2025