Half Marathon

21.1km Half Marathon

13 September 6:30 - 9 am

 In 2026, the Beachside Dash will launch its very first 21.1km Half Marathon starting from Dolls Point.

This certified course will connect the St George area to the Sutherland Shire, with runners crossing the iconic Captain Cook Bridge with the turnaround point at Ocean Protect Stadium (Shark Park) – creating a memorable event that celebrates our local community while supporting vital medical research.

The introduction of the half marathon marks a significant step forward for the Beachside Dash, enabling the St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation (SSMRF) to grow its fundraising impact and support even more doctors, scientists and allied health professionals working to improve health outcomes in our region.

View the certified half marathon course map.

Join us for the Beachside Dash Half Marathon at Depena Reserve, Dolls Point on 13 September.

Details

Times

5.45 am - 6.20 am
Bib collection for registrations made after 21 Aug 2026 (bibs will be posted to all other participants)
6.30 amRace starts
Registration is available online or on the day until 6.20 am

Fees

Adult 16+$130
Standard pricing closes 12 September
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Prizes

1st place – $1,0002nd place – $5003rd place – $250
All participants receive a medal
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Fundraise

Make your own fundraising page after you register to share with your friends and family, and raise money for medical research.

What to expect

The Beachside Dash Half Marathon will offer participants:

  • scenic, point-to-point certified course connecting St George and the Shire
  • Cash prizes for placeholders
  • A professionally managed race experience
  • The opportunity to be part of a historic first for the Beachside Dash and a first for the Shire
  • A meaningful way to support local medical research

The half marathon will be conducted under race conditions and is intended for professional/trained runners. 

View the certified half marathon official route map.

Add the race route to your Strava account or your fitness tracker. Download and unzip the GPX file for the Half Marathon route.

Race day info

Bib collection: 5.45 am – 6.20 am for registrations made after 21 Aug 2026 (bibs will be posted to all other participants)

Warm-up time: 6.20 am

Start time: 6.30 am

Race route: View the official route map

Start and finish chute locations: Depena Reserve, Dolls Point

Refuelling stations: Ramsgate Carpark, Georges River Sailing Club, Taren Point, Solander Fields. Lollies donated by Sweetcraft

First aid: Ramsgate Carpark, Shorebird Reserve, Solander Fields

Photography: Information coming soon

Prizes: 1st place – $1,000, 2nd place – $500, 3rd place – $250. All participants receive a medal.

Prize presentation time: 8.30 am

Run in the 2026 Beachside Dash Half Marathon

About the Beachside Dash

Register to run in the 2026 Beachside Dash, featuring our inaugural 21.1km Half Marathon alongside professionally timed 10km, 5km, 2km and Corporate Cup races.

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