Portsea Twilight

Portsea, Australia • 3 Jan 2026

Event details

Runner's World Portsea Twilight takes place on 3 January 2026 at the Quarantine Station, Coleman Road, Portsea, Victoria. The event is held inside Point Nepean National Park and features race courses that run along Point Nepean with views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. The course is described as free of vehicles and includes on-course support such as first aid and drink stations.

Distances

  • 9.5K
  • 5.5K
  • Kids Dash (age categories with distances below)

Entries, fees and inclusions

Entry options and listed fees include a 9.5K entry priced at $80, a 5.5K entry at $65, and kids entries at $45. Kids race distances on the registration page are shown as 2.2 km for ages 7–14 and 1.1 km for children under 6. Registered 5.5K and 9.5K participants receive a Portsea Twilight 2026 cap; Kids Dash participants receive a finisher medal. Entries include electronic timing and a certificate, free parking, and access to on-site merchandise, food and drink.

On-site provisions

The event features an Event Village with food trucks, a bar, live music, and family-friendly activities. The organiser lists fundraising options and past results from earlier years. Partners include Runner's World and Grassrootz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
9.5k
6 km
5.5k
Kids 10-12 Years
Kids 13-14 Years
Kids 7-9 Years
Kids Under 6 Years
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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