Join us at Decker Park in Brighton, QLD, for a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km (Family Dash) with each event offering stunning views of Moreton Bay every step of the way.
The Brighton Running Festival, presented by Dalton Financial Partners, features fast, flat courses between Brighton and Sandgate, making it perfect for achieving a PB or enjoying a more relaxed winter’s jog with friends on your way to the finish line.
All event finishers will receive a themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and a finisher’s certificate.
LOCATION
Decker Park, Brighton, QLD 4017
EVENTS ON THE DAY
Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km & 2 km (Family Dash) available
THE COURSE
A flat and fast course along the waterfront between Decker Park and Shorncliffe Pier.
EVENT INFORMATION
5:30 am: Event village will open for registration, bib pick-up, bag drop, and sponsor tents.
6:30 am: PrimeBody Physiotherapy 10 km race event commences
6:50 am: Half Marathon race event commences.
8:00 am: 5 km race commences.
8:30 am: 2km Family Dash commences
9:30 am: Prize giving ceremony.
Decker Park is located on the corner of Twenty Fifth Avenue and Flinders Pde, Brighton, right before the Hornibrook Bridge. There is a car park located at Decker Park with other parking available on the surrounding streets. The 690 bus between Sandgate and Clontarf and the 310 bus between Brisbane City and Brighton both stop at Decker Park. The closest train Station is Sandgate Station, which is approximately a 40-minute walk.
All event distances are professionally chip timed by Multisport Australia.
Each finisher will receive a themed medal at the finish line as well as other sponsor giveaways.
The 2 km race is a Family Dash event aimed at getting youngsters involved in healthy outdoor activities. An accompanying adult can run with their child for an additional $10. Register your child first, then add an accompanying adult bib during the registration options. Please note the accompanying adult will not be timed and will not receive a finisher’s medal.
There are no cut-off times for the 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km. There is a cut-off time of 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon event.
Race bibs are printed three weeks before race day and posted two weeks out. To have your name on your bib, make sure you register at least three weeks before the event. If you’d like your bib posted, the cut-off is two weeks before race day.
There will be a photographer present on the course taking photos of you, which will be posted on our website following the race.
There WILL be other pedestrians and cyclists on the paths. We recommend you do not use earphones, and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists, and dogs.
Race times are subject to minor changes.
Our Event Sponsors
Would you like to volunteer at the
Brighton Running Festival?
We are always on the lookout for volunteers on race day to help out with course marshalling and registration. It’s a great way to experience the buzz of race day without having to tie up the laces. In addition to being amongst the energy of the race, Race Hub Australia are delighted to offer volunteers the following as a thank you for their help on the day:
- Free entry to any future race
- Free morning coffee
- Post event breakfast with staff and volunteer















