Mackay Marina Run

About the Event

The BMA Mackay Marina Run takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 6:30am GMT+10 from the Mackay Marina Breakwater near the yacht club and finishing at the Mackay Marina Village boat ramp on Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour, Queensland, Australia. Organized by Mackay Road Runners, this signature event features a scenic, flat, and fast half marathon course set against stunning blue waters and sub-tropical scenery, with all proceeds supporting the Leukaemia Foundation as the major fundraising beneficiary.

Event Component	Details	Location / Time
Half Marathon (21.1 km)	Scenic, flat, fast course for PBs	Start: 6:30am at Breakwater
Event Precinct & Finish Line	Boat ramp end of Marina Village	Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour
Start Line Location	Near the yacht club	200m south of event precinct
Trophies	Handcrafted from preloved sugar cane railway sleepers	Unique to Mackay
Major Beneficiary	Leukaemia Foundation	Post-race photography donates 10% of sales

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Registration: Online entry is available through the event website. Participants can donate to individuals or fundraising teams directly via the registration platform.
-- Fundraising Leaderboards: Top fundraisers, top teams, and top donors are recognized publicly, with real-time totals displayed.
-- Transfers: Participants may transfer between events or transfer their registration to another runner. Withdrawal and transfer policies apply.
-- International Entries: Separate information is available for half marathon international participants.
-- Shuttle Service: A dedicated spectator shuttle operates on race day with three routes covering City/Canelands, Northern Beaches, and Mount Pleasant.

Course and Atmosphere:

-- Scenic Highlights: The course showcases Mackay's blue water river, sandy beaches, and sub-tropical coastal scenery, regarded as Queensland's most scenic running event.
-- PB Potential: The flat, fast course is positioned four weeks out from the Gold Coast Marathon as an ideal tune-up event for personal bests.
-- Community: Mackay is a booming regional city halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, and this event celebrates the role of fun and fitness in the community.
-- Charity Impact: Post-race photographers donate 10% of each year's sales to the Leukaemia Foundation.

The BMA Mackay Marina Run 2026 delivers tropical conditions, a supportive atmosphere, and a meaningful charitable mission, inviting runners to discover why this is an unmissable date on the Australian running calendar.

Races Offered

10K Run

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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06:30

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$80.00

3K Junior Dash

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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06:30

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$25.00

5K Run

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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06:30

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$60.00

Half Marathon

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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06:30

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$120.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Mackay Harbour.

thermostat Temperature

15.6° / 23.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.4° / 22.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.6 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

76.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:37

nightlight Sunset

17:29

About Mackay Harbour

Learn more about the host city, Mackay Harbour.

Mackay Harbour is a coastal mixed-use locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mackay Harbour had a population of 686 people.