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5km Fun Run

Race Sponsored by

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The flat, fast and fun course is perfect to set a PB, run with your friends or to experience your first 5km run or walk.

This family friendly event starts at the Mackay Marina meandering along the coast line then out and back along the spectacular Mackay Breakwater. Enjoy the view, live music and as you head for home Mackay comes out in droves to get you over the finish line.

 

Event Information

Date 7 June 2026
Distance 5km
Start time 8.45am
Start line Entrance to the Marina Wall
Finish line Boat ramp end of Marina Village
Age limit Children must be 10 years of age to run unaccompanied. Children under 10 on the day of the event must have a parent/guardian accompanying them.

Entry Fees

Early Bird
$50
2 Jan 2026 -
18 Mar 2026
Standard
$60
19 Mar 2026 -
4 June 2026
Late Minute
$80
5 June 2026 -
6 June 2026
An event singlet is included with all 5km event registrations if registered by 15 April 2026.
You have until 27 April to personalise your race bib with your name or nickname from within your Race Roster portal.

Training Plan

Prepare for your distance in this year’s BMA Mackay Marina Run with a free training plan.

Cut Off Policy

Aid Stations

3km Aid and water

Prizes

The 1st 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 14
Under 16
16 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 and over

All finishers will receive an official race medal. Best Dressed Prize $500 donated by Strategic Media Partners.

First place $500 for the first male and female
Second place Trophy
Third place Trophy

Records

Overall Record Ewan McFazden 16:35 (2023)
Overall Record Shailee Mewha 17:40 (2025)
16 - 20 Nate McKinnon 17:36 (2025)
16 - 20 Morgan Faulkner 18:58 (2025)
U16 Samuel Parrish 18:18 (2025)
U16 Ellie Ralph 22:03 (2023)
U14 Samuel Parrish 19:41 (2023)
U14 Shailee Mewha 17:41 (2025)

Our Events

6 March
2026

Twilight City Run

5km Fun Run

A great precursor to the main
event in June!

5 June
2026

Live With The Legends

Meet local runners and our MMR
heroes at this pre-race cocktail mixer.