Mackay Marina Run
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Event Overview
The Mackay Marina Run is a signature event on the Mackay Road Runners' calendar, held in the tropical coastal city of Mackay in Queensland. Located approximately halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, the event showcases the local area's blue water river and sandy beaches. The course is known for being flat and fast, and it is scheduled four weeks before the Gold Coast Marathon.
The event precinct and finish line are located at the Mackay Marina Village and Shipyard on Mulherin Drive. The start line is situated approximately 200 meters south of the precinct on the Mackay Marina Breakwater. Participants in the half marathon must adhere to a cut-off time of 3 hours and 20 minutes, which equates to a pace of 8.30 minutes per kilometer.
Race Categories
Several distances are available for participants:
- 21.1 km Half Marathon
- 10 km Run
- 5 km Individual Run
- 3 km Junior Dash
- Corporate Challenge team registration
Logistic Details
The event provides a shuttle service with multiple routes, including stops at City Canelands, Gregory Street, Northern Beaches, Andergrove Tavern, and Mount Pleasant. International participants traveling to Australia specifically for the event may be eligible for a registration fee waiver for the half marathon.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation. Recognition for participants includes hand-crafted trophies made from recycled Mackay Sugar cane railway sleepers. Registration transfers between sub-events or to other individuals are permitted within specified timeframes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
