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Portsea Twilight

Name: Portsea Twilight
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Portsea

Portsea, Australia • 9 Jan 2027

Portsea Twilight

Portsea Twilight is an annual running event held in January at Point Nepean National Park, with the start area at the Point Nepean Quarantine Station in Portsea, VIC. The course runs along the coast with views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay and is free of vehicle traffic.

Distances offered:

9.5K scenic course
5.5K fast and flat course
Kids Dash

Entries include free parking, a Portsea Twilight cap for 9.5K and 5.5K participants and a finisher medal for Kids Dash participants. Electronic timing and a certificate are provided for timed distances. On course support includes first aid and drink stations.

The event features an event village with food trucks, a bar, live music and family friendly activities. Official event merchandise is available for collection at the event rather than mailed. Fundraising is supported through affiliated platforms, and past results for previous years are recorded and accessible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Portsea

Race information

Website

10 km

9.5k

6 km

5.5k

Kids Dash

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

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