Formerly the Sandy Point Half Marathon, the event has expanded into the Brighton Beach Marathon as Melbourne’s premier bayside running event, taking place along the fast, flat and scenic coastline of Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham.
Runners can choose from four AIMS-certified distances:
🏃 Marathon (2 laps)
🏃♂️ Half Marathon (1 lap)
🏃 10K
🏃♀️ 5K
The Marathon and Half Marathon also feature wheelchair waves, and all courses are on closed roads with spectacular views of the bay and city skyline.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this Melbourne event as it goes the extra distance.
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