HQB Half Marathon
Key Information
The HQB Half Marathon features a new iconic 1 lap course.
Runners take in the Coffs Creek Walkway and Botanic Gardens before crossing a closed Orlando Street bridge and head out to the stunning Jetty Foreshores.
Spectacular scenery awaits as runners go out to the end of the North Wall, the Coffs Harbour Jetty and South Wall on the way out, plus the end of the Coffs Harbour Jetty on the way back.
Runners then cross back again at the ramp at the Fisherman’s Co-op, cross at Orlando Street bridge and run back to the Showground along the gravel paths and boardwalks to complete a 1 lap half marathon course.
Entry fee: $60
Minimum age on race day: 16 years
Event Schedule
Saturday 13th September 2025
2:00pm to 4:00pm – race bib collection and late entries at Coffs Harbour Showground
3:30pm-4:00pm – Athlete Panel at Coffs Harbour Showground
6:30pm – Run Nation Film Festival at Sawtell Cinema
Sunday 14th September 2025
5:30am to 5:55am- race bib collection at Coffs Harbour Showground
5:55am – 21.1km race briefing for all Waves
6:00am – 21.1km race start (Wave 1: Sub 2 hour finishers)
6:02am – 21.1km race start (Wave 2: Over 2 hour finishers)
8:30am – Course cut-off at 16.3km: 2 hours 30 minutes
9:15am – Total course cut-off: 3 hours 15 minutes
10:00am – presentation and random draw prizes
Prizes
1st male and female overall: Names on perpetual trophy, engraved glassware, event shirt and hat or sock
2nd & 3rd male and female overall: Engraved glassware and event shirt
1st in age category: Event shirt
2nd & 3rd in age category: Event hat or sock
Age categories for both male and female: 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70-79 years and 80+ years.
Course Map
Water Stations
Thankyou to Life Education, C.ex Group, Early Connections and Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers for manning the water stations:
- 2.8km – Botanical Gardens
- 5.2km – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- 8.6km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 9.3km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 13.9km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 14.6km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 18.5km – Hogbin Drive Underpass
*The Coffs Harbour Jetty water station will be a ‘full’ aid station with water, electrolytes, coca-cola, ginger beer, lollies, chips and watermelon.
Key Information
The HQB Half Marathon features a new iconic 1 lap course.
The new Half Marathon course now includes the iconic Coffs Harbour Jetty and Northern & Southern Breakwalls!
Entry fee: $60
Minimum age on race day: 16 years
Event Schedule
Saturday 13th September 2025
2:00pm to 4:00pm – race bib collection and late entries at Coffs Harbour Showground
3:30pm-4:00pm – Athlete Panel at Coffs Harbour Showground
6:30pm – Run Nation Film Festival at Sawtell Cinema
Sunday 14th September 2025
5:30am to 5:55am- race bib collection at Coffs Harbour Showground
5:55am – 21.1km race briefing for all Waves
6:00am – 21.1km race start (Wave 1: Sub 2 hour finishers)
6:02am – 21.1km race start (Wave 2: Over 2 hour finishers)
8:30am – Course cut-off at 16.3km: 2 hours 30 minutes
9:15am – Total course cut-off: 3 hours 15 minutes
10:00am – presentation and random draw prizes
Course Description
Runners take in the Coffs Creek Walkway and Botanic Gardens before crossing a closed Orlando Street bridge and head out to the stunning Jetty Foreshores.
Spectacular scenery awaits as runners go out to the end of the North Wall, the Coffs Harbour Jetty and South Wall on the way out, plus the end of the Coffs Harbour Jetty on the way back.
Runners then cross back again at the ramp at the Fisherman’s Co-op, cross at Orlando Street bridge and run back to the Showground along the gravel paths and boardwalks to complete a 1 lap half marathon course.
Prizes
1st male and female overall: Names on perpetual trophy, engraved glassware, event shirt and hat or sock
2nd & 3rd male and female overall: Engraved glassware and event shirt
1st in age category: Event shirt
2nd & 3rd in age category: Event hat or sock
Age categories for both male and female: 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70-79 years and 80+ years.
Water Stations
Thankyou to Life Education, C.ex Group, Early Connections and Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers for manning the water stations:
- 2.8km – Botanical Gardens
- 5.2km – Wildlife Sanctuary
- 8.6km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 9.3km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 13.9km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 14.6km – Coffs Harbour Jetty*
- 18.5km – Hogbin Drive Underpass
*Full Aid Station: The Coffs Harbour Jetty water station will be a ‘full’ aid station with water, electrolytes, coca-cola, ginger beer, lollies, chips and watermelon.