Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival 2026

About the Event

Join us for the inaugural Hervey Bay Half Marathon!

With distances of 21km, 10km, 5km, and 2km, there's an event suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Lace up, get involved, and enjoy a great day out!

From the wide, golden beaches of Hervey Bay to the heritage streets of Maryborough, our region offers an unrivalled blend of natural beauty, vibrant communities and genuine hospitality. With the Great Sandy Strait and K’gari (Fraser Island) on our doorstep, the Fraser Coast is already recognised as a world-class destination – and now we are proud to add world-class running to that list.

Council is delighted to be a major sponsor of the Hervey Bay Half Marathon. Events like this bring people together, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and create memorable experiences for competitors and spectators alike. I thank the organisers, volunteers, sponsors and residents who have helped bring the event to life and who are warmly welcoming visitors into our community.

Whether you are here chasing a personal best, supporting friends and family, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, I encourage you to take time to explore all the Fraser Coast has to offer. On behalf of our community, I wish you every success and a truly unforgettable race day.

Mayor George Seymour
Fraser Coast Regional Council

Races Offered

10km - 10km - General Entry

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$120.00

5km Run - 5km Run - 18 and over

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$80.00

5km Run - 5km Run - under 18

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$70.00

5km Walk - 5km Walk - General Entry

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$70.00

Half Marathon | 21.0975km - Half Marathon - General Entry

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$190.00

Macca's 2km Mini Marathon - Macca's 2km Mini Marathon - 18 and over

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$50.00

Macca's 2km Mini Marathon - Macca's 2km Mini Marathon - under 18

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Hervey Bay.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 21.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.5° / 20.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (9.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:31

nightlight Sunset

17:06

About Hervey Bay

Learn more about the host city, Hervey Bay.

Hervey Bay is a string of beachside towns located in south east Queensland, around 3 1/2 hours drive north of Brisbane. Hervey Bay is home to many retired people. Its main attraction is an 868 meter long pier that extends into the ocean.