RUNNER'S WORLDPORTSEA TWILIGHT
KIDS DASH
RUNNER'S WORLDPORTSEA TWILIGHT
KIDS DASH
3 January 2026
Point Nepean National Park
5:15pm Start
Please note:
Kids aged 6 and under will do one lap of the course which is a 1.1K distance.
Kids aged 7-14 will do two laps of the course which is a 2.2K distance.
KIDS DASH EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
| 9:00am | Race Bib Collection Opens |
| 4:00pm | Event Village Opens |
| 5:15pm | Kids Aged 13 - 14 Wave starts (2.2K) |
| 5:18pm | Kids Aged 10 - 12 Wave starts (2.2K) |
| 5:21pm | Kids Aged 7 - 9 Wave starts (2.2K) |
| 5:30pm | Kids Aged 6 and Under Wave starts (1.1K) |
| 5:45pm | Kids Dash 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
$45/ 14 and under
LAST MINUTE
$45/ 14 and under
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
The Kids Dash course is a 2-lap mixture of trail, road and beach.
Kids ages 6 and under will do 1 lap of the course which is 1.1km. Kids ages 6-14 will do 2 laps which is 2.2km.
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
Kids under the age of 6 will run one lap which is 1.1 km. Children between 7-14 years will run two laps which is 2.2km.
All children 6 years of age and under must beaccompanied by a guardian. For children between 7-14 years of age an accompanying adult is optional.
Accompanying adults
Accompanying adults run free of charge with their child. No additional registration is needed. Adults do not receive a finishers medal.
Start line
50m from event village
Start time: 5:15pm.
Start line closes at 5.45pm
Finish line closes
All participants must have crossed the Finish Line by 8:45pm.
Drink stations
There is one drink station available along 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?
No, there are no place getters for the kids' race. All children in the Kids Dash will receive a medal. Children in the kids event do not receive a Portsea cap.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
PARTNERS