There is so much going on across the weekend we will put together a Runner Information Guide with all the information you will require. It will be available to download prior to the event or you can also find all the information in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Frequently Asked Questions

21.1km Half Marathon

  • Minimum Age: 14 years (Age at 13th September 2025)

10km Run

  • Minimum Age: 11 years (Age at 13th September 2025)

5km Run

  • Minimum Age: 7 years (Age at 13th September 2025)

2km Run/Walk

  • Minimum Age: 4 years (Age at 13th September 2025)
  • Participants under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • Children within prams (under 4) are free

Entries for all Run Port Douglas events close at 11:59pm Friday, 12 September 2025

Where: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf St Port Douglas

EXPO Opening Hours

  • Friday 12 September: 2pm – 6pm
  • Saturday 13 September: 10am – 6pm
  • Sunday 14 September: 8am – 1.30pm

ALL runners must register for the run event of their choice and collect their registration envelope (including timing BIB) from the Registration area. Photo ID (eg. Drivers License, Passport, Student ID) required.

You MUST pick up your registration pack on Thursday or Friday. However, if you simply can’t make it then you can pick up your pack early on the day of the run from the Port Douglas registration tent located at the Marina. 

IMPORTANT: Nominate your registration location when you enter online to ensure we have your pack at the right location.

Registration locations:

    • 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: 1o.00am – 5.00pm

If there is a problem with your registration pack please visit Registration at the Run Port Douglas & Gran Fondo Festival Expo on Saturday 1hr prior to your race start.

Your registration envelope will include:

  • Race bib (personalised up until 13 July 2025)
    • Timing chip is part of the race bib
  • 4 safety pins to attach race bib to the front of your running top
  • Bag Tag used to identify you when collecting your bag from the secure bag drop area at the finish line

During your training and preparation for the event have a look at your average speed for a similar distance and use this average to determine your starting wave group.

When entering you will be asked to select from the below Speed Zones:

21.1km Half Marathon:

  • 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

10km Run:

  • 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

5km Run:

  • 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 hour 30mins; with no interim cut-off times

21.1km Half Marathon:

  • 6:00am

10km Run:

  • 6:30am

5km Run:

  • 7:00am

2km Run/Walk:

  • 8:00am

There will be a bag drop service for runners participating in the 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Run and 5km Run.

One small bag only can be dropped off to the Bag Drop marquee next to the Start arch on Saturday 13 September 2025, prior to the start.

Please attach the Bag Drop runner number label (supplied in your registration envelope) to the outside of the bag and clearly visible.

Your bags will be available for collection from the Bag Drop area at The Port Douglas Surf Club.

Please ensure you are wearing your race bib with your matching runner number to the label on your bag.

There will be no bag drop for the 2km Run/Walk.

Pre Event Transfers

We are providing coach transfers from Cairns City and Palm Cove to the start line in Port Douglas:

21.1km Half Marathon

  • 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)

10km Run

  • Pre-Event – Cairns to Port Douglas: 4:30am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
  • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 4:45am (Cost: Adults $40, Under 16 $20)

5km Run

  • 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)

2km Run/Walk

  • Pre-Event – Cairns to Port Douglas: 6:00am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
  • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 6:15am (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

Post Event Transfers

We are providing coach transfers back to Cairns City and Palm Cove from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, in front of the Quicksilver shop:

  • 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

Saturday, 13 September 2025

  • PORT DOUGLAS
    • Free parking will be available at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and surrounding roads
    • Free parking will be available at the Port Douglas Sports Complex, Wharf Street, Port Douglas.

There will be multiple Aid Stations spread across the course.

Each Aid Station will provide:

  • Winners electrolyte hydration
  • Water
  • Winners Energy Gels (21.1km & 10km only)
  • Premax sunscreen

Cut-off times

  • 21.1km Half Marathon: There is an overall cut off time of 4 hours 45mins; with no interim cut-off times
  • 10km Run: There is an overall cut off time of 3 hours; with no interim cut-off times
  • 5km Run: There is an overall cut off time of 1 hours 30 minutes; with no interim cut-off times
  • 2km Run/Walk: Participants will have 45 minutes to complete the 2km run/walk

Ambulance, Police, Fire:  000

Emergency Hotline: 0455 261 555

Event Hotline: 0455 261 555

These numbers are also listed on your race bib.

There will be an ambulance on course along with a designated first aid response team with two vehicles on course.

Emergency medical staff will be clearly identified with high-vis vests and name tags.

If you need to get in contact with event organisers prior to the event, please email info@runportdouglas.com.au

See details on Road Closure page under Festival Information menu.

When you cross the timing finish line on Four Mile Beach you will be welcomed by our team of volunteers who will present you with your finishers medal. The recovery area with an outdoor shower to cool down, change rooms, food trucks, and more will be at the finish area. A magical spot to finish such an amazing running/walking experience!

There will also be Winners electrolyte hydration, water, and food available.

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Average temperature: High 26.7°C Low 18.6°C

Average days of rain: 4.4 days >1mm

Bureau of Meteorology

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Details can be found within our Terms and Conditions waiver below.

The Event Management takes no responsibility for any property whether lost, damaged or stolen before, during or after the Festival.

It is recommended that all participants in Run Port Douglas should consider their own travel insurance needs.

Pandemic Cancellation Policy

Should the Event Organisers cancel or postpone the event due to a pandemic, or if state border closures prohibit runners from attending, competitors will have the option to defer their registration to the 2026 event free of charge or receive a refund on their entry fee minus a $25 administration fee. Any merchandise already purchased will not be refunded but can be sent with the customer to pay postage costs.

Pandemic Safety Plan

Event Organisers are working closely with the Qld Government and following advice from Qld Health to put on a pandemic-safe event. In addition to the below safety protocols, Event Organisers will also closely follow the guidelines as outlined by Qld Health at the time of the event.

  • Smaller waves of runners at the Start Line
  • Signage and information available to encourage social distancing for all event staff, event participants and spectators at Start and Finish Lines, Festival Expo area and at all Aid Stations
  • Implementing contact tracing methods
  • Making hand sanitiser stations available throughout the Festival Expo, Registration and Aid Stations
  • Cleaning and sanitising common use surfaces and areas (such as toilets) at regular intervals
  • Briefing staff, volunteers and officials on event pandemic-safe practices
  • Appointing a pandemic Marshall on event day
  • The serving of food to be done wearing disposable gloves at the Festival Expo and Aid Stations

We strongly advise participants and / or spectators not to attend if they are displaying any pandemic symptoms.

Run Port Douglas Terms & Conditions Waiver