The Brighton Beach Marathon is a premier coastal running event held annually in Melbourne, featuring a stunning flat course along the picturesque bayside of Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham. The event caters to runners of all abilities with four race distances: the Full Marathon (42.2 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, and 5 km, all held on AIMS-certified, fast courses perfect for personal bests and first-timers alike. Originally known as the Sandy Point Half Marathon, the event expanded in 2025 to include a full marathon, making it one of Melbourne’s most accessible and inclusive race weekends. Participants enjoy professional race-day support, live tracking, hydration stations, finisher medals for all events, and exclusive tees for marathon finishers. With wheelchair divisions, scenic views, and a vibrant event village at Green Point Reserve, it offers a complete race experience for competitive and recreational runners alike.
Race
Marathon
Race Date:
31 August, 2025
The Brighton Beach Marathon is a scenic 42.2 km race held along Melbourne’s iconic bayside, offering runners a flat, AIMS-certified course ideal for personal bests and first-time marathoners. Starting and finishing at Green Point Reserve, the marathon features two coastal loops through Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham with full course support and a vibrant event atmosphere.
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FAQs
What is the Brighton Beach Marathon?
How long is the Brighton Beach Marathon?
Where does the Brighton Beach Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Brighton Beach Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Brighton Beach Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Brighton Beach Marathon?
The Brighton Beach Marathon is a scenic 42.2 km race held along Melbourne’s iconic bayside, offering runners a flat, AIMS-certified course ideal for personal bests and first-time marathoners. Starting and finishing at Green Point Reserve, the marathon features two coastal loops through Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham with full course support and a vibrant event atmosphere.
The Brighton Beach Marathon is 42km long.
The Brighton Beach Marathon takes place in Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The Brighton Beach Marathon elevation gain is 199 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Brighton Beach Marathon?
The Brighton Beach Marathon is a scenic 42.2 km race held along Melbourne’s iconic bayside, offering runners a flat, AIMS-certified course ideal for personal bests and first-time marathoners. Starting and finishing at Green Point Reserve, the marathon features two coastal loops through Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham with full course support and a vibrant event atmosphere.
How long is the Brighton Beach Marathon?
The Brighton Beach Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Brighton Beach Marathon take place?
The Brighton Beach Marathon takes place in Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Brighton Beach Marathon?
The Brighton Beach Marathon elevation gain is 199 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Brighton Beach Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Brighton Beach Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Major City
Coastal
Accessibility friendly
Kid friendly
Fun Run
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