21st June 2026
Every individual who enters makes a difference just by registering; with a donation being made to the event Major Beneficiary.
Personal challenge, fast times, getting outdoors with family and friends - whatever your reason to run, you are making a difference just by being a part of the Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival.
Entries Open: | Wednesday 17 September 2025, 10am |
Entries Close: | Online: Friday 19 June 2026, 5pm (AEST)Late Entries: Accepted on 20 June 2026 until 4pm at the event precinct (subject to availability) |
Race Day: | 21 June 2026 |
* Numbers for the half marathon are limited. Early entry is advised.
Minimum age requirements.
Race | Age |
Half Marathon | 14 |
10km | 11 |
5km | 7 |
2km | 4 |
Prams are permitted (for safety reasons please start from the back of the field) in all events. Children within prams (under 4) are free. If you would like the child to receive their own medal, please register them as a separate entrant.
Wheelchair participants are more than welcome to participate in the 2km event (for safety reasons please start from the back of the field). All wheelchair entrants are allowed one accompanying adult as a helper free (please see the info desk when collecting your race pack to collect a race band).
Companion entry: You can apply here for a companion entry. This must be completed at least 7 days prior to event day.
Please click here for the Hervey Bay Half Marathon Festival Conditions of Entry.