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Born To Run Festival

Portland, Australia • 4 Oct 2025

The Born To Run Festival is a trail running event held in Portland, NSW, at the historic site known as The Foundations, the old Portland Cement Works. This scenic festival offers multiple race distances including a 2km kids race, 5km, 10km, and a challenging half marathon. The courses feature a mix of single-track trails and access roads, showcasing beautiful landscapes such as Limestone Lake, Twin Lakes, pine forests, and the township views. Runners can also attempt the "Trail Boss" challenge by completing the half marathon, 10km, and 5km races. The event fosters a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10km Race: Adults
10 km
10km Race: Under 18
5 km
5km Race: Adults
5 km
5km Race: Under 18
2km Kids Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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