RUNNER'S WORLD PORTSEA TWILIGHT
9.5K
RUNNER'S WORLD PORTSEA TWILIGHT
9.5K
3 January 2026
Point Nepean National Park
6:30pm Start
9.5K EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 9:00am | Race Bib Collection Opens |
| 4:00pm | Event Village Opens |
| 6:30pm | 9.5K Priority Wave starts |
| 6:32pm | 9.5K Wave A starts |
| 6:45pm | 9.5K Wave B starts |
| 7:00pm | 9.5K Wave C starts |
| 7:20pm | 9.5K Start Line Closes |
| 8:45pm | Finish Line Closes |
| 9:00pm | Event Concludes |
PRICING
Last Minute pricing ends 30 mins before race start on race day (3 January 2026).
LAST MINUTE
$80/ Adult
$65 / under 18
LAST MINUTE
$80/ Adult
$65 / under 18
FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ Family Members)
10% OFF
Discount will automatically be applied at checkoutwhen 3 or more people are registered and paid for in the same transaction.
COURSE MAP
Test yourself along the scenic and undulating 9.5K.
Course subject to change.
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
EVENT INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM AUGUST 19
STANDARD PRICING ENDS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 8
RACE BIB NAME CUT OFF - 11:59PM SEPTEMBER 30
POSTAGE CUT OFF FOR RACE PACKS - 11:59PM OCTOBER 21
LAST MINUTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE - 11:59PM NOVEMBER 5
RACE PACK COLLECTION ON SITE - 12AM - 4PM NOVEMBER 6
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 5:30AM NOVEMBER 7 AT ROND TERRACE EVENT VILLAGE
*HM, 10km and 2km kids ONLY race pack collection & entries Rond Terrace
Please note you cannot collect 5km race packs from here on race day
EVENT DAY RACE PACK COLLECTION - FROM 8AM NOVEMBER 7 AT KING GEORGE TERRACE
*5km Race Pack Collection and entries at Start line on King George Terrace
GENERAL INFORMATION
Age limits
9.5km - Participants must be 8 years + on race day to enter the 9.5k event.
All children aged 8-12 must be accompanied by a guardian. The child’s guardian must be entered in the event.
Start line
50m from event village
Start time: 6:30pm
Priority Start
Any participant whobelieves they will place in the top 10 in the 9.5K event needs to register and start in the Priority Wave at 6:30pm.
Finish line closes
All participants must have crossed the Finish Line by 8:45pm.
Drink stations
Located approximately every 3km on the course.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available for download closer to the event.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, placegetters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). If any runner wants to place in this event, they must start in the first wave. The top 3 place getters in men and women will receive a medal and prize pack post-race.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS