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To help with the race schedule, it is requested that all competitors arrive at the entrance to the marina wall prior to the start time as you will be moved from the marshalling area to the start line for a race briefing.
Those participating in the 5km Fun Run and the 5km Corporate Challenge please line up according to your expected finish times. Walkers and prams must be at the back of the pack.
The Marina Wall will be closed.
All race registrations excluding the Corporate Challenge come with a free event singlet or t-shirt. Participants will receive their garment if registered by 15 of April 2026. Registrations following this date will receive a garment subject to availability.
*Free registration for international participants for the Half Marathon is only available to people travelling to Australia from overseas and attending the run a part of their trip. It is not available to internationals residing in Australia. Please email event@mackaymarinarun.com to receive your registration code for free entry.
| Early bird | 30 Nov 2026 to 21 March 2027 |
| Standard | 22 March 2027 to 4 June 2027 |
| Last minute registration | 5 June 2027 to 5 June 2027 |
| Early Bird | Regular | Premium Last Minute | International* | |
| Half Marathon | $100 | $120 | $150 | Free until 3 June 2027 |
| 10km | $70 | $80 | $100 | N/A |
| 5km | $50 | $60 | $80 | N/A |
| 5km Corporate Challenge | $270 per team | $300 per team | $400 per team | N/A |
| 3km | $25 | $25 | $35 | N/A |
All trophies are hand crafted out of ex Mackay sugar cane railway sleepers which provide a unique touch. Trophies not collected within two weeks from the event will be forfeited.
There will be finishing medals for all runners that participate in any of our individual events namely the 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 3km races.
The Half Marathon and 10km races of the BMA Mackay Marina Run have an official cut-off time in which participants must complete their race. These cut off times are enforced to ensure that participants do not impede other races and that roads reopen to the public in accordance with event permits.
| Event | Race Start | Suggested Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 6.30am | 5.30am |
| 10km | 6.50am | 5.50am |
| 3km | 8.00am | 7.30am |
| 5km | 8.45am | 7.45am |
| Corporate Challenge | 9.30am | 8.30am |
The Marina Wall is closed to all traffic.
Local traffic access to residents and staff of the Breakwater Bar and Restaurant.
| Ron Searle Dr – one lane closed | 6am to 7.30am |
| City bound traffic – one lane closed from Mulherin Dr/ Ron Searle Dr roundabout to southern end of Forgan Bridge | 6am to 7.30am |
| East Point Road Traffic Control | 6.30am to 9.45am |
| Runners crossing Chain St to East Gordon Street and entering Queens Park | 6.50am to 7.30am |
| Runners crossing Shakespeare St onto Haig St | 6.50am to 7.30am |
| Runners crossing Evans St at Rae St intersection. | 7.00am to 7.40am |
Thanks to Kinetic Buses, we’ll be running a shuttle service to this year’s BMA Mackay Marina Run with its own exclusive route and event access point – meaning you won’t need to stress about road closures, parking or logistics.
The buses are available for both participants and spectators and are fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
Catching our shuttle bus will be even easier in 2027 – no need to book. Simply make sure you are at the correct pick-up location by the designated time and hop on.
Find out more about our Kinetic Shuttle Bus Service here.
Limited parking is available at the venue. We will also open the area beside Mulherin Park which offers 700 parks, however, we are encouraging runners to use our free Ride & Run Shuttle Service. Check our Venue Map here for parking entry points.
Please follow directions from our officials on the day. Competitors and spectators are encouraged to carpool to ease congestion.
Access the venue map here and check our Facebook page in the week leading up to the event.
To ensure the safety of the community – police, traffic controllers, road closures and course marshals will be controlling traffic. However, all competitors are required by law to obey road rules and give way to road vehicles if the situation arises.
Race Pack collection is between 12pm and 4.30pm on Saturday 6 June at the Marina Village Car Park on Mulherin Drive. If you’re unable to collect your Race Pack, a friend can collect for you, please give them your email confirmation to present.
If shirts/singlets/race bibs are not collected by 4.30pm on Saturday 6 June from the Marina Village Carpark, they will not be available unless prior arrangements have been made with the committee.
This year we will have a bag drop off area in the Recovery Tent.
There is a tear off section on your race bib that you will be able to attach to your bag for identification, please use it we can’t accept your bag without it.
All entries are non-refundable, however, we have partnered with our registration platform to offer an Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
You can purchase refund protection during the registration process. Click here for more information on this.
If you have purchased the refund protection option and would like a refund, click here for instructions.
If you become pregnant in the lead up to the event and can no longer race, we will offer a deferral for up to 3 years. Please email us to discuss further.
For transferring options, please read our FAQs.
