Brooks Half Marathon
Ready to push your limits? The Brooks Half Marathon is the ultimate test for runners looking to crush their personal best. This year’s course is a runner’s dream: a scenic stretch along Mounts Bay Road, freeway views, and the rare opportunity to run through the Northbridge Tunnel without a car in sight.
Feel the adrenaline as you race through the Perth CBD and soak in the cheers from the crowd as you cross the finish line. With a flat, fast course and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to elevate your running game – all while supporting a great cause.
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Start times and categories for
Brooks Half Marathon
Wave A in the Brooks Half Marathon will start at 6.35am with Wave B wave starting 10 minutes later. Please arrive at the assembly area for your wave no later than 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time.
| Wave | Your pace | Ideal for . . . |
|---|---|---|
| Seeded wave* (Start - 6:35am ) *Proof required |
Men – Under 1 hr 20 mins Women – Under 1 hr 35 mins | Runners |
| Blue Wave (Start - 6:35am) | 1 hr to 2 hrs | Runners |
| Orange Wave (Approx. start - 6:45am) | 2 hrs to 2 hrs 30 mins | Runners and joggers |
| Pastel Yellow Wave (Approx. start - 6:55am) | Over 2 hrs 30 mins | Joggers and wheelchairs |
The first wave in the Brooks Half Marathon will kick off at 6.35am, with additional waves starting every 10 minutes after that. Please make sure you arrive at the assembly area for your allocated wave at least 30 minutes before its scheduled start time, so you can get settled and ready to go.
To help manage wave capacities, participants bibs will be checked before entering the designated start group areas.
Please note that for safety and event timing, no participants will be able to start the Brooks Half Marathon after 7:10am.
Course cut-off times have been put in place to ensure everyone’s safety and the smooth running of the event:
| 8.45am | Aid Station 2 (approx. 9km), under the Narrows Bridge |
| 11.00am | Aid Station 5 (approx. 16km), near Optus Stadium |
| 11.30am | Western end of Causeway (approx. 20km) |
Thanks for your cooperation, and we can’t wait to cheer you on out on the course!
How far is the Brooks Half Marathon?
What do HBF Run for a Reason ‘distances’, ‘courses’ and ‘waves’ mean?
Courses refer to the three distances and the route that each takes. There are three to choose from – the Brooks Half Marathon, Specsavers 12km, and the CommBank 3km.
Waves are assigned depending on the time you expect to take to complete the course. We encourage you to select an appropriate wave so you are surrounded by people running or walking at a similar pace to you. Some people are running to smash their PB and run a 12-minute 3km, others are walking with prams and taking it easy. By selecting the correct wave, it helps us keep you safe and moving at your goal pace.
You must start in your assigned wave. If you start in a group ahead of yours, your timing device will not activate and your time will not be recorded. Event Officials may also instruct you to move back to the appropriate group.
Which Brooks Half Marathon wave should I choose?
Refer to the start times section further up the page and choose the appropriate wave for your pace and participation style (running, jogging, wheeling).
Is running through the tunnel safe?
Can I walk the Brooks Half Marathon course?
The Brooks Half Marathon is for runners/joggers only due to cut-off times. Walkers are welcome on the Specsavers 12km or CommBank 3km. All distances must follow course rules – no bikes, scooters or, rollerblades.
