There is so much going on across the weekend so we will put together an Athlete Information Guide with all the information you will require. This will be available closer to the event. You can also find all the information in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where:

  • The Pier Shopping Centre, Cairns (Thursday 2 September ONLY)
  • Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club, Port Douglas (Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September ONLY)

EXPO Opening Hours

  • Thursday 2 September: 10am – 8pm
  • Friday 3 September: 10am – 7pm
  • Saturday 4 September: 6:30am – 1pm

21.1km Half Marathon

  • Minimum Age: 14 years (Age at 4th September 2027)

10km Run

  • Minimum Age: 11 years (Age at 4th September 2027)

5km Run

  • Minimum Age: 7 years (Age at 4th September 2027)

2km Run/Walk

  • Minimum Age: 4 years (Age at 4th September 2027)
  • 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 6:00pm Friday, 3 September 2027

All runners must be registered for their chosen event and collect their BIB from the Bib Collection area.

When collecting your BIB, please present either:

  • Your QR code from your entry confirmation email, or
  • Photo ID — e.g. Driver’s Licence, Passport or Student ID.

Any pre-purchased merchandise will also be included in your BIB pack.

You MUST pick up your registration pack on Thursday in Cairns or on Friday in Port Douglas. 

Can’t collect your BIB in person? No problem! Someone else can collect it on your behalf. They simply need to present your QR code from your entry confirmation email.

IMPORTANT: NO BIB COLLECTION ON RACE DAY.

Bib collection locations:

    • CAIRNS CITY: Inside the main entrance to The Pier Shopping Centre
      • Date: Thursday, 2 September 2027
        • Times: 10.00am – 8.00pm
    • PORT DOUGLAS: Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club
      • Date: Friday, 3 September 2027
        • Times: 10.00am – 7.00pm

Your registration envelope will include:

  • Race bib (personalised up until 12 July 2027)
    • 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:

  • 6:15am

Pacific Toyota 10km Run:

  • 7:30am

5km Run:

  • 8:00am

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas 2km Run/Walk:

  • 10:00am

Yes all persons participating need to register.  If you are already entered in an alternative distance and would like to accompany your child you do not need to enter again.  Please leave your bib on and run in the shorter distance.  You will only receive the time and medal for the event you are entered in.

You’re welcome to run with a pram in any of the distances. However, out of courtesy to other participants, we kindly ask that you start from the back of the field.

There will be a bag drop service for runners participating in the 21.1km Half Marathon, Pacific Toyota 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 4 September 2027, 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 Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas 2km Run/Walk.

Pre Event Transfers

We are providing coach transfers from Cairns City and Palm Cove with Tropic Wings 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: 5:15am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
  • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 5:30am (Cost: Adults $40, Under 16 $20)

5km Run

  • 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)

2km Run/Walk

  • Pre-Event – Cairns to Port Douglas: 7:45am (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
  • Pre-Event – Palm Cove to Port Douglas: 8:00am (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 SHOP button

Post Event Transfers

We are providing coach transfers back to Cairns City and Palm Cove with Tropic Wings from in front of the Port Douglas Surf Club:

  • After Event – Port Douglas to Cairns: 10am, 12pm or 3pm (Cost: Adults $60, Under 16 $30)
  • After Event – Port Douglas to Palm Cove: 10am, 12pm or 3pm (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 SHOP button

Saturday, 4 September 2027

  • PORT DOUGLAS
    • Free parking will be available at:
      • Reynolds Park, entrance off Davidson Street, just past Blake Street
      • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and surrounding roads
      • Port Douglas Sports Complex, Wharf Street, Port Douglas
      • Limited parking at the Mirage Country Club (closes at 5:15am)
      • Sunbird Centre, Port Douglas Road (in front of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort 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

Dogs are allowed in the event precinct on a leash. Dogs are NOT allowed on course.  You must pick up any dog droppings.

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 Event 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 Lawn 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.

Renowned as a favourite time of year to visit, September brings warm, but not too warm temperatures, gorgeous sunshine and a low chance of rainfall. September is also the lowest humidity for the year. So, while the rest of Australia defrosts from their chilly winter months, you can enjoy riding, swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling in beautiful Port Douglas.

Average temperature: High 26.7°C Low 18.6°C

Average days of rain: 4.4 days >1mm

Bureau of Meteorology

Port Douglas holiday accommodation offers spacious self contained holiday units and apartments serviced daily or weekly located in both the heart of Port Douglas along Macrossan Street and a stones throw from Four Mile Beach and the Port Douglas waterfront. For those looking to not lift a finger, a Port Douglas resort may be more your style.

BOOK NOW TO ENSURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION!

Click HERE for the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas

Click HERE for other accommodation options.

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 2027 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