The Pacific Toyota 10km Run starts on Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. The course will take runners along Wharf Street before making a right turn into Macrossan Street, the home of some of the best restaurants, cafes and retail shops in Port Douglas. You will then run down to the Esplanade running alongside the beautiful Four Mile Beach. The course will take you through a few back streets before turning left onto Port Douglas Road. The main road into Port Douglas will be divided into three lanes to allow locals to access Port Douglas still and provide our runners with a safe route as they head from town.
After passing the sensational Sheraton Resort on your left, you will continue on Port Douglas Road before turning left into Barrier Street. You will follow this around, turn left into Four Mile Beach Park, and go down to the sand.
Once you reach the sand, a left turn will take you down the final 3.6km’s to the finish line. With every year providing different tide times, you may find yourself on huge wide open hard-packed sands, or you may need to search for the harder path if the tides are higher. But there should always be a hard packed path to follow as you progress towards the finish line.
The Nerd Belt Pacers will also be out on course to help you to achieve your time goal. They will be clearly visible with balloons and Nerd Belts. The Nerd Belt Pacers will set the following paces:

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40mins
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50mins
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1hr
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1hr 10mins
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To ensure you have plenty of fluids and fuel along the way we will have Aid Stations along the course with Winners Electrolyte, water and Winners Gels.
Why not have some fun and dress up and you could WIN some awesome prizes:
Best Dressed Team of 4+ – Quicksilver double pass x 2 (valued at $1,352)
Best Dressed Individual – Silversonic Dive & Snorkel double pass (valued at $656)
Plus we’ll have a special prize for:
Most Entertaining Finish of the day – Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise double pass (valued at $553)
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money will be paid in equal amount for male and female competitors who place either 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
Prizes
- 1st $400
- 2nd $300
- 3rd $200
All prize money is in Australian dollars (AUD).
KEY LOCATIONS
- Start – Wharf Street, in front of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina – 0km
- Aid Station – Julan Park, Port Douglas Esplanade – 1.4km
- Toilets – Mowbray Street – 1.7km
- Aid Station – Port Douglas Road – 3.8km
- Aid Station – Barrier Street – 5.8km
- Aid Station & Toilets – Four Mile Beach Park, Barrier Street – 6.6km
- Aid Station – Four Mile Beach, in front of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas – 8.7km
- Finish Arch
- Newsport Recovery Lawn
- Date: Saturday, 4 September 2027
- Start Time: 7:30am
- Start Line: Wharf Street, Port Douglas (in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina)
- Distance: 10km’s
- Elevation: 46mtrs
- Minimum Age: 11 years (Age at 4 September 2027)
- Categories (Men’s & Women’s): Wheelchair, U14, U16, U18, U20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-99, 100+
- Start Speed Zones:
- WHITE ZONE: Sub 40mins
- BLUE ZONE: 41mins to 49mins
- ORANGE ZONE: 50mins to 59mins
- GREEN ZONE: 1hr to 1hr 9mins
- YELLOW ZONE: 1hr 10mins+
- Cut-off Times: There is an overall cut off time of 3 hours; with no interim cut-off times
- Pacers:
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40mins
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50mins
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1hr
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1hr 10mins
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- Finish Arch: Located on Four Mile Beach in front of the Port Douglas Surf Club
- Registration:
- CAIRNS CITY: The Pier
- Date: Thursday, 2 September 2027
- Times: 10.00am – 8.00pm
- Date: Thursday, 2 September 2027
- PORT DOUGLAS: Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club, Cnr Mowbray Street & Esplanade, Port Douglas
- Date: Friday, 3 September 2027
- Times: 10.00am – 7.00pm
- Date: Friday, 3 September 2027
- CAIRNS CITY: The Pier
- Prize Money (equal for men’s & women’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
- 1st: $400
- 2nd: $300
- 3rd: $200
- Age Group Prize: Winners in each category will be awarded with a 1st place Age Group medal and will be mailed out after event weekend.
- Secure Bag Drop: near start arch on Wharf Street (pick up at Port Douglas Surf Club)
- Entries Close: 6:00pm Friday, 3 September 2027
- Insurance: It is recommended that individuals consider their own insurance
- Transfers: We are providing coach transfers with Tropic Wings from Cairns City and Palm Cove:
- Pre-Event – Cairns to Port Douglas: 5:15am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
- Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 5:30am (Cost: Adults $40, Under 16 $20)
- After Event – Port Douglas to Cairns: 10am, 12pm or 2pm (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
- After Event – Port Douglas to Palm Cove: 10am, 12pm or 2pm (Cost: Adults $40, Under 16 $20)
- You can also add this later if you have already registered by clicking on the link in your registration email and clicking the PURCHASE PRODUCTS button
- You MUST enter BEFORE 14 MAY 2027 to receive a FREE race singlet. All entries past this date do not receive a FREE race singlet and must be purchased from available stock at the Merchandise tent at the event for $25. Limited stock will be available, so enter early to ensure you receive it for free and get one in your size.
- Race bib (personalised up until 12 July 2027)
- One of the most spectacular courses in the world!
- Traffic management to close roads and create running lanes
- Numbered timing
- Run Guide
- Aid Stations with Winners electrolyte hydration, water, Winners Gels and Premax sunscreen
- Medical support
- Police support
- Toilets on course
- Post run recovery area
- Sponsor discounts
- Destination experience discounts
| DATES | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Special | 11 Sept 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 | $80 |
| Early Bird | 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 | $90 |
| Standard | 1 Feb 2027 – 31 July 2027 | $100 |
| Late | 1 Aug 2027 – 3 Sept 2027 | $110 |

