The 21.1km Half Marathon starts on Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Runners will do a 2.2km loop around The Port Douglas Sports Complex before passing the start line on the opposite side of the road as the 10km runners wait for their start under the start arch.

This is to warm the legs up for the run up Flagstaff Hill, up to the most photographed point in Port Douglas; the lookout over Four Mile Beach. The view from the top will be worth the 750mtr run up the hill!

Then, it’s time to return to Macrossan Street before arriving at 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 away 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 as it turns into Reef Street until you turn right into Nautilus Street, heading up the right side of the road. This is the start of a 3.2km loop that you will do twice.

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PRIZE MONEY

Prize money will be paid in equal amounts for male and female competitors who place either 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

  • 1st $700
  • 2nd $500
  • 3rd $300

All prize money is in Australian dollars (AUD).

KEY LOCATIONS

  1. Start – Wharf Street, in front of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina – 0km
  2. KOM/QOM Start – Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street – 2.8km
  3. KOM/QOM Finish – Island Point Rd – 3.6km
  4. Aid Station – Flagstaff Hill Lookout – 3.7km
  5. Aid Station – Julan Park, Port Douglas Esplanade – 5.3km
  6. Toilets – Mowbray Street – 5.5km
  7. Aid Station – Port Douglas Road – 7.6km
  8. Aid Station – Barrier Street – 10.4km
  9. Aid Station/Toilets – Old Port Road – 12.2km
  10. Aid Station/Toilets – Old Port Road – 15.4km
  11. Aid Station/Toilets – Four Mile Beach Park – 17.4km
  12. Finish Arch
  13. Recovery Area

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  • Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
  • Start Time: 6:00am
  • Start Line: Wharf Street, Port Douglas (in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina)
  • Distance: 21.1km’s
  • Elevation: 121mtrs
  • Minimum Age: 14 years (Age at 13 September 2025)
  • Categories (Men’s & Women’s): Wheelchair, 14-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34. 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74; 75-79, 80-84, 84-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
  • Start Speed Zones:
    • WHITE ZONE: Sub 1hr 24mins
    • BLUE ZONE: 1hr 25mins to 1hr 44mins
    • ORANGE ZONE: 1hr 45mins to 1hr 59mins
    • GREEN ZONE: 2hrs to 2hrs 14mins
    • YELLOW ZONE: 2hrs 15mins+
  • Cut-off Times: There is an overall cut off time of 4 hours 45mins; with no interim cut-off times
  • Finish Arch: Located on Four Mile Beach in front of the Port Douglas Surf Club
  • Registration:
    • CAIRNS CITY: TBC
      • Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
        • Times: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
      • Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
        • Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
    • PALM COVE: Surf Club Palm Cove, 135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
      • Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
        • Times: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
      • Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
        • Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
    • PORT DOUGLAS: Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival Expo entrance to Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf Street, Port Douglas
      • Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
        • Times: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
      • Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
        • Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
  • Prize Money (equal for men’s & women’s 1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
    • 1st: $700
    • 2nd: $500
    • 3rd: $300
  • 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: 5:00am Saturday, 13 September 2025
  • 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: 4:00am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
    • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 4:15am (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
  • Run Port Douglas Run Singlet (enter before 13 June 2025 to guarantee your size)
  • Race bib (personalised up until 13 July 2025)
  • 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 19 Sept 2024 – 30 Nov 2024 $120
Standard 1 Dec 2024 – 30 April 2025 $140
Late 1 May 2025 – 13 Sept 2025 $160

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