Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: 07:00 AM
Port Fairy Marathon & Community Running Festival
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Road runs in Australia, Port Fairy
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: 07:00 AM
Running
10km
10 km
Start: 10:00 AM
Running
5km
5 km
Start: 11:00 AM
Running
Syngap 1.5km Fun-Sized Run
1.5 km
Start: 11:45 AM
20.00 EUR
Running
Syngap 1.5km Fun-Sized Run
1.5 km
About
An eco-friendly, all-abilities destination running event on Sunday 22 February 2026, featuring a fast, flat multi-loop marathon and half marathon certified by AIMs, plus a 10km, 5km and 1.5km event, showcasing Port Fairy’s coastal scenery, historic wharf and pristine beaches.
Catering & aid stations
On-course drink stations with water (and in hot weather extra mini drink stations). Participants may send clearly labeled drink bottles to specific drink stations for delivery during the event. Stations are located at: 1) Gipps St (near Regent Street) — 0.2, 10.8, 21.4, 32.0 km; 2) Gipps St (near Regent Street) — 3.9, 14.5, 25.1, 35.7 km; 3) Ocean Dve (Near corner of James St) — 6.3, 16.9, 27.5, 38.1 km; 4) Ocean Dve (Near corner of James St) — 8.6, 19.2, 29.8, 40.4 km; Finish line refreshment station.
Pacers
Pacemakers will be provided for Marathon and Half Marathon divisions. Marathon pace groups: 3:00/10/20/30/40/50 min per km, 4:00/10/20/30 min per km, 5:00 min per km. Half Marathon pace groups: 1:30/35/40/45/50/55 min per km, 2:00/05/10/15/30 min per km. Pacers will run with designated groups to help runners maintain target times.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Port Fairy
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan22°15°
↑ 06:24
↓ 20:57
Feb22°15°
↑ 06:59
↓ 20:33
Mar21°14°
↑ 07:30
↓ 19:52
Apr19°12°
↑ 06:59
↓ 18:05
May16°11°
↑ 07:26
↓ 17:30
Jun14°9°
↑ 07:47
↓ 17:17
Jul13°8°
↑ 07:46
↓ 17:30
Aug14°9°
↑ 07:18
↓ 17:55
Sep15°9°
↑ 06:33
↓ 18:22
Oct17°10°
↑ 06:46
↓ 19:49
Nov19°12°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:23
Dec20°13°
↑ 06:02
↓ 20:52
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Personalised race bib with official recorded time
- Medals: gold (Marathon), silver (Half Marathon), recycled timber (others)
- Access to on-course water/drink stations
- Certificate of completion emailed post-race
- Traffic management until 1pm
- Event insurance
- First aid and amenities
Prices & signup
- Syngap 1.5km Fun-Sized Run20.00 EUR
FAQ
The fifth running of the Port Fairy Marathon and Community Running Festival will be Sunday 22 February 2026 What are the entry fees?
How do I register? Entry Fee from Jan 26 2026: Marathon $149, Half Marathon $129, 10km $65, 5km $35, 1.5km $20 Online registration click here Online registration remains open until 1 hour before each event. Entering after January 30 2026 you will not have your name on your bib!What happens in the event of inclement weather?
If there are any threatening weather conditions including thunderstorms, electrical storms, extreme heat, heavy rain or other major weather conditions on the day of the Event, at the sole discretion of the Event Organisers, the Event may be delayed, cancelled or course altered. If weather conditions force cancellation of the Event, no refunds can be provided, as the funds will have been spent in preparation for race day. What does my entry fee include?
Personalised race bib with official recorded time (recorded by Tomato Timing) Access to water stations around the course Marathon runners will receive a gold coloured metal medallion and a silver metal medallion for the half marathon. All other participants will receive a sustainable medallion created from recycled materials. Certificate of completion emailed following the race Traffic management until 1pm (Marathon and 21km course) Insurance First Aid and amenities What merchandise will be available?
Raceday pack will be available from Railway Place (Bank St, Port Fairy) on Friday 20 February 6-8pm, Saturday 21 February 11am-5pm and from 6am on race morning. We encourage participants to pick up their pack on Friday or Saturday to avoid the raceday queue's. What does an eco friendly event mean?
Biodegradable wooden participation medals with biodegradable bamboo lanyards will be provided at the finish line for collection. Offsetting carbon emissions by partnering with the ‘Friends of the Rail Trail’ to plant over 350 trees between Port Fairy and Warrnambool. Biodegradable cups provided at drink stations. Participant water bottles taken to all drink stations. Wooden signs are used around the course, no new plastic markers bought, all plastic on course on loan from local sporting clubs and returned after the event. Many other materials used to support the event (e.g. tables, chairs, eskys, marquees) are borrowed and returned or recycled from other uses. Limited printed promotional material. What time does the event start?
We strongly discourage the use of headphones on the course. If you do choose to use headphones while running, please ensure that you are still able to hear what is happening around you.Can I be a volunteer?
Where do I go on the day?
We would love as many volunteers as we can get on the day. Please click here to go to the sign up page. Where are the drink stations and can I provide my own drinks?
Marathon 0.2, 3.9, 6.3, 8.6, 10.8, 14.5, 16.9 19.2, 21.4, 25.1, 27.5, 29.8, 32.0, 35.7, 38.1, 40.4 Half Marathon 0.2, 3.9, 6.3, 8.6, 10.8, 14.5, 16.9 19.2 10km 0.2, 3.9, 6.3, 8.6 In the event of hot weather extra (mini) drink stations may be provided. We are happy to take clearly labelled drink bottles for each participant from the start/finish area and deliver them to the required drink station. Please ensure your name is clearly marked as well as the drink station you require the relevant bottle delivered to. Drinks must be provided by 6:30am to the raceday office on race day. Drink station locations: 1. Gipps St (near Regent Street) 0.2, 10.8, 21.4, 32.0 2. Gipps St (near Regent Street) 3.9, 14.5, 25.1, 35.7 3. Ocean Dve (Near corner of James St) 6.3, 16.9, 27.5, 38.1 4. Ocean Dve (Near corner of James St) 8.6, 19.2, 29.8, 40.4 Finish line refreshment station What drinks will be provided at the drink stations?
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:16:06 AM
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