Born To Run Festival
Portland, Australia • 4 Oct 2025
Born To Run Festival : Portland, NSW
The Born To Run Festival is a trail running event held at The Foundations, the site of the old Portland Cement Works in the middle of Portland, NSW. The course uses trails inside the former works and combines single-track trails with access roads. The route offers views over Limestone Lake and the township, passes through forest single track, The Millpond, Twin Lakes and a pine forest, includes shoreline sections and a climb back to the race precinct. The festival takes place on the Saturday of the October long weekend and is organised by ANT Fitness.
Races and logistics
Race options include:
- 2 km Kids race (for children 12 years and under)
- 5 km race
- 10 km race
- Half marathon
- Trail Boss - complete the Half, 10 km and 5 km on event day to earn a Trail Boss medal
Registration offers opening-day, standard and late-entry pricing tiers. Bib collection is at the Race Village in The Silos Precinct on the day before and on race day. Free on-site and street parking is available. The event address is 36 Williwa Street, Portland NSW. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.