5km Fun Run
Race Sponsored by
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
18 Mar 2026
4 June 2026
6 June 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
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2026
Twilight City Run
5km Fun Run
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5 June
2026
Live With The Legends
Meet local runners and our MMR
heroes at this pre-race cocktail mixer.
7 June
2026