2026 Event Info
Escape to historic Port Fairy for the 2026 Port Fairy Marathon and Community Running Festival. With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Port Fairy. With multiple distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.
Our multi loop course showcases the best of picturesque Port Fairy. This includes the historic streets, rugged coastline, beautiful wharf and the pristine river frontage that Port Fairy is famous for. This course is all killer, no filler. With World-Athletics-AIMS certification our runner friendly course is wide, car free and with no stairs allowing for fast times and easier pacing whilst maintaining the amazing views and atmosphere that Port Fairy is famous for.
Are you feeling inspired to take on a challenge? Whatever your age or ability, lace up, grab a friend and get ready to cross that Port Fairy finish line!
"The rail trail continues to beautiful Port Fairy, which I think is one of Australia’s best coastal spots to visit for a swim, a walk or to just indulge in the fine food and coffee".
Australian marathon icon Steve Moneghetti
New Balance
Port Fairy
Marathon
Distance
42.2km
Time
7:00am
Entry Fee
$149
Start/Finish
Railway Place -
Gipps St/Bank St
Course
A 4 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 235m
Cut off Time
21.1km-9:45am
31.6km-11.30am
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
The Running Co
Geelong & Torqauy
Port Fairy
Half Marathon
Distance
21.1km
Time
7:00am
Entry Fee
$129
Start/Finish
Railway Place -
Gipps St/Bank St
Course
A 2 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 117m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
BIG4 Port Fairy
Holiday Park
10km
Distance
10km
Time
10:00am
Entry Fee
$65
Start/Finish
Railway Place -
Gipps St/Bank St
Course
A 1 lap course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 58m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
5km
Distance
5km
Time
11:00am
Entry Fee
$35
Start/Finish
Railway Place -
Gipps St/Bank St
Course
A beautiful 5km run taking in some of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf and Gipps St
Total elevation: 33m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
Syngap
1.5km
Fun-Sized Run
Distance
1.5km
Time
11:45am
Entry Fee
$20
Start/Finish
Railway Place -
Gipps St/Bank St
Course
The course is run on the beautiful Norfolk Pine tree lined Gipps St
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
Maps
A 4 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 235m.
Click below for interactive map.
A 2 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 117m.
Click below for interactive map.
A 1 lap course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 58m.
Click below for interactive map.
There may not be a more picturesque 5km run in Australia. Our 5km run takes in some of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 33m.
Click below for interactive map.
This 1.5km course run on the iconic Gipps St. It will suit young children!
Click below for interactive map.
Prizes
Every finisher of the Port Fairy Marathon takes home a unique medal, with both the medal and lanyard designed by talented local artists. Marathoners earn gold, half marathoners silver, and all other runners receive striking timber medals—celebrating achievement, art, and our local community!
New Balance Port Fairy Marathon
Female and Open
1st: $1500 & $500 voucher
2nd: $1000
3rd: $500
Trophies
The Geelong Running co
Half Marathon
Female and Open
1st: $1000 & $500 voucher
2nd: $500
3rd: $250
Trophies
BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park
10km
Female and Open
1st: $500 voucher
2nd: $250
voucher
3rd: $100 voucher
Medals
5km
Female and Open
1st: $100 voucher
2nd: $75 voucher
3rd: $50 voucher
Gold Medallions
Medals
Syngap
1.5km
Fun-Sized
Run
Under 12, 10, 8 & 6
Gold Medallions
Bonus Prizemoney (Beating race record)
Female Marathon Race Record
Eliza Howard - 02:49:25
$2000
Open Marathon Race Record
Reece Edwards - 02:22:21
$2000
Group Prizemoney
Most Km's run
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Many thanks to The Running Company Geelong & Torquay for all of the vouchers above. These vouchers MUST be used at The Running Company Geelong or Torquay stores.