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 four race distances: 2km for kids, 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, with an additional challenge called the Trail Boss, where participants complete the half marathon, 10km, and 5km races consecutively. The courses feature a mix of single-track trails and access roads, showcasing beautiful landscapes including Limestone Lake, forest trails, Twin Lakes, and Pine Forest. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels, providing a unique outdoor running experience in a picturesque setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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