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Portsea Bay to Surf Run

Name: Portsea Bay to Surf Run
Start: 2026-01-16
End: 2026-01-16
Location: Portsea

Portsea, Australia • 16 Jan 2026

Bay to Surf 2026

Bay to Surf 2026 is scheduled for 16 January 2026 in Portsea, Victoria. The event is based at Jarman Oval and the route uses areas of Point Nepean National Park, finishing at Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. The organiser is Portsea Surf Life Saving Club.

Race formats

The event comprises three separate formats:

9km run - roads, trails and beach.
4.5km run - entry-level running distance.
4.5km walk - family and recreational walking option.

Registration and logistics

Registration is at Jarman Oval and on-day registrations are available. Complimentary buses will operate between the Surf Club and Jarman Oval. Event sponsors include Brooks, TLC HealthCare, Telstra, Pic's Peanut Butter and Conly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Portsea

Race information

Website Registration

9 km

9km Run

5 km

4.5km Run

5 km

4.5km Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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