Portland 3 Bays Running Festival

Portland, Australia • 1-2 Nov 2025

Event overview

The 3 Bays Running Festival takes place in Portland and the Great South West region on 1 and 2 November 2025. Registrations are open. The festival includes road races, a coastal trail ultra, relay options, and a hybrid challenge across the two days.

The 60 km trail ultra follows the Great South West Walk. The trail course is mostly single track and includes some beach sections. Road courses use public roads around Portland and include measured elevation figures for each distance.

Race distances and fees

  • 60 km trail ultra (1 Nov) - Entry $150
  • 102 km hybrid (1 & 2 Nov) - $10 additional after completing 60 km
  • 42.2 km marathon (2 Nov) - Entry $120
  • 21.1 km half marathon (2 Nov) - Entry $80
  • 10.5 km quarter marathon (2 Nov) - Entry $50

Relay options on 2 November include primary school and secondary school relays, plus 4- and 8-person run and walk relays. Elevation gain is stated as about 300 m for the marathon, about 100 m for the half, and less than 40 m for the quarter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

102 km
102km Hybrid Fool
60 km
60km Trail Ultra Marathon
42 km
42.2km Marathon
21 km
21.1km Half Marathon
11 km
10.5km Quarter Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join Portland Runners Club for a Winter Solstice Fun Run on scenic lagoon, foreshore and lighthouse courses, from a free kids 1 km dash to a 25 km trail. Register up to race day and support Beats Cycle for Hope.