Beach to Brother

Port Macquarie, Australia • 6 Sep 2026

Event overview

Beach to Brother is a trail running festival held on Sunday 6 September. The event includes individual and team race options over trail terrain and finishes with a medal for finishers.

Distances offered

  • 42k Individual marathon
  • 42k Team relay
  • 21k Half marathon (run or walk)
  • 10k Run or walk
  • 5k Run or walk

Entry categories and fees

Registration is split into three periods: Early Bird (closes 31 December 2025), Standard (closes 31 July 2026) and Late (closes 1 September 2026). Fees by period are listed as follows (Early / Standard / Late, in local currency):

  • Individual Marathon (min. age 18): 125 / 145 / 155
  • Team-Relay Marathon (min. age 17): 150 / 170 / 180
  • Half Marathon (min. age 16): 90 / 110 / 120
  • 10k (min. age 10): 50 / 70 / 80
  • 5k (min. age 7; under 10 must run with a supervising adult): 30 / 40 / 45

A third-party surcharge and booking fee apply to online registrations. There are no guaranteed on-the-day entries; the organiser can place participants on a waiting list if online entries are full.

What is included

Entry fees include a fully marked course with marshals and volunteers, aid stations stocked with electrolytes, water, fruit and lollies, professional medical support on course and at the finish, professional MYLAPS electronic timing with full category results, and prizes for 1st to 3rd places (not including the 5k Run/Walk and Team Relay). A finisher medal is provided and a lucky door prize may be awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
42k Marathon Run or Walk
Marathon
Team Relay 42k
Half Marathon
21k Half-Marathon Run or Walk
10 km
10k Run or Walk
5 km
5k Run or Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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