The Brighton Running Festival returns this month for a second year!
The event is back at Decker Park on Sunday, 16 August.
According to Festival Race Director and Race Hub Australia Founder Jack Green, the festival is an event for beginners to level up their running and for runners of any experience to train for bigger events.
“Running is in a major boom right now in Australia, and Parkrun is brilliant, with it being weekly and free, but we are the next level up, where you get your name on a runner’s bib and your finisher’s medal handed to you at the end,” Mr Green said.
There are a few distances to choose from, including a half marathon, 10km, 5km and a 2km family dash, all with views of Moreton Bay.
“The event is a fantastic way to see the beautiful scenery Moreton Bay has to offer,” Mr Green said.
“The waterfront course provides a fast, flat path between Brighton and Sandgate, and is regularly used by over 500 Parkrunners each week, so it makes perfect sense to make it the route of a running festival.”
Although this year’s course location has remained the same, racegoers can expect to hit the course earlier this year.
“We have listened to last year’s feedback, and we have provided everyone with an earlier start time as a way to beat the heat,” Mr Green said.
“Our first race will now start at 6:30am.”
For those in the community who would like to get involved in the spirit of the Brighton Running Festival without the running, they are encouraged to cheer on racegoers from the sidelines.
“It’s always so much fun seeing spectators line up along the course, and it’s always good fun for our competitors to see the local community has come out to support them,” Mr Green said.
“Local businesses are showing their support through generous sponsorships and by providing the race day essentials: coffee and a good healthy breakfast before or after the race.”
All paces and abilities are welcome.
Registrations will close when the event is sold out, so early registration is essential.
Brighton Running Festival
- Sunday, 16 August, 5:30am
- Decker Park
- Twenty-Fifth Avenue, Brighton
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