2025 Event Info
Escape to historic Port Fairy for the 2025 Port Fairy Marathon. With a new flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Port Fairy. With multiple distances to choose from, it’s easy to find your happy running place right here.
Our new multi loop course showcases the best of picturesque Port Fairy. This includes the historic streets, rugged coastline, beautiful wharf and the pristine riverfrontage that Port Fairy is famous for. This course is all killer, no filler. With World-Athletics-AIMS certification our new runner friendly course is wider, car free and with no stairs allowing for faster times and easier pacing whilst maintaining the amazing views and atmophere that Port Fairy is famous for.
Are you feeling inspired to take on a challenge? Whatever your age or ability, lace up, grab a friend and get ready to cross that Port Fairy finish line!
"The rail trail continues to beautiful Port Fairy, which I think is one of Australia’s best coastal spots to visit for a swim, a walk or to just indulge in the fine food and coffee".
Australian marathon icon Steve Moneghetti
Marathon
Distance
42.2km
Time
7:00am
Entry Fee
$119
Start/Finish
Railway Place
Course
A 4 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 235m
Cut off Time
10.5km-8:30am
21.1km-10:00am
31.6km-11.30am
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
Half Marathon
Distance
21.1km
Time
7:00am
Entry Fee
$79
Start/Finish
Railway Place
Course
A 2 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 117m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
10km
Distance
10km
Time
10:00am
Entry Fee
$39
Start/Finish
Railway Place
Course
A 1 lap course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St
Total elevation: 58m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
5km
Distance
5km
Time
11:00am
Entry Fee
$25
Start/Finish
Railway Place
Course
A beautiful 5km run taking in some of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf and Gipps St
Total elevation: 33m
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
2.5km
Distance
2.5km
Time
11:15am
Entry Fee
$15
Start/Finish
Railway Place
Course
The course is run on the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail (asphalt surface). It will suit families and young children!
Cut off Time
The course will close and timing cease at 1pm
Maps
A 4 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 235m.
Click below for interactive map.
A 2 lap fast course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 117m.
Click below for interactive map.
A 1 lap course on roads taking in all of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf, South Beach and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 58m.
Click below for interactive map.
There may not be a more picturesque 5km run in Australia. Our 5km run takes in some of Port Fairy's most beautiful sites incl. East Beach, The Wharf and Gipps St.
Total elevation: 33m.
Click below for interactive map.
This 2.5km course is run on the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail (asphalt surface). It will suit families and young children!
Click below for interactive map.
Prizes
Marathon runners will receive a gold coloured metal medallion. All other participants will receive a sustainable medallion created from recycled materials
Marathon
Female and Open
1st: $1500
2nd: $1000
3rd: $500
Half Marathon
Female and Open
1st: $1000
2nd: $500
3rd: $250
10km
Female and Open
1st: Outfit & Shoes
2nd: $50 voucher
3rd: $30 voucher
5km
Open, U18, U14
1st: Trophy
2nd: Trophy
3rd: Trophy
2.5km
U12, U10, U8, U6
1st: Trophy
2nd: Trophy
3rd: Trophy
Bonus Prizemoney
Female Marathon Record
Eliza Howard - 02:49:25
$2000
Open Marathon Record
Reece Edwards - 02:22:21
$2000
Group Prizemoney
Most Km's run
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200