The 5km 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 and provide our runners with a safe route as they head from town.

You will take a left turn just after the Aid Station on Port Douglas Road at the 3.4km mark and cross the grass into the back of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort. The course will then wind its way through the beautiful grounds of the resort before arriving on the sand on Four Mile Beach.

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 final 1.15km’s will take you along the picturesque Four Mile Beach to cross under the finish arch in front of The Port Douglas Surf Club.

Then, it’s time to collect your medal and celebrate your amazing achievement.

To ensure you have plenty of fluids along the way we will have Aid Stations along the course with Winners Electrolyte & water.

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 $1,300)
Best Dressed Individual – Poseidon double pass (valued at $630)

Plus we’ll have a special prize for:

Most Entertaining Finish of the day – Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise double pass (valued at $530)

KEY LOCATIONS

  1. Start – Wharf Street, in front of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina – 0km
  2. Aid Station – Julan Park, Port Douglas Esplanade – 1.4km
  3. Toilets – Mowbray Street – 1.7km
  4. Aid Station – Port Douglas Road – 3.3km
  5. Finish Arch
  6. Recovery Area 

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  • Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
  • Start Time: 7:30am
  • Start Line: Wharf Street, Port Douglas (in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina)
  • Distance: 5km’s
  • Elevation: 24mtrs
  • Minimum Age: 7 years (Age at 6 September 2026)
  • 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 20mins
    • BLUE ZONE: 21mins to 40mins
    • ORANGE ZONE: 41mins to 59mins
    • GREEN ZONE: 1hr+
  • Cut-off Times: There is an overall cut off time of 1 hours 30 minutes; with no interim cut-off times
  • Finish Arch: Located on Four Mile Beach in front of the Port Douglas Surf Club
  • Registration:
    • CAIRNS CITY: The Pier
      • Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
        • Times: 2.00pm – 7.00pm
      • Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
        • Times: 2.00pm – 7.00pm
    • PORT DOUGLAS: TBC
      • Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
        • Times: 2.00pm – 7.00pm
      • Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
        • Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm
  • 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 Saturday, 5 September 2026
  • Insurance: It is recommended that individuals consider their own insurance
  • Transfers: We are providing coach transfers from Cairns City and Palm Cove:
    • Pre-Event – Cairns to Port Douglas: 5:00am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
    • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 5:15am (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 Store button
  • Race bib (personalised up until 6 July 2026)
  • 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, and Premax sunscreen
  • Medical support
  • Police support
  • Toilets on course
  • Post run recovery area
  • Sponsor discounts
  • Destination experience discounts
DATES PRICE
Opening Special 17 Sept 2025 – 30 Nov 2025 $40 / $30 U18
Early Bird 1 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 $50 / $40 U18
Standard 1 Feb 2026 – 31 July 2026 $60 / $50 U18
Late 1 Aug 2026 – 5 Sept 2026 $70 / $60 U18

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