Run Fest Forster-Tuncurry
Sunday 16th August 2026
Event Start Times - Sunday 16th August 2026
| Event | Day | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Bums Forster-Tuncurry Marathon | 6:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Sevan Apartments Half Marathon | 6:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Localsearch Digital Marketing 10km Fun Run | 7:00am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Chop 'n Chill 5km Fun Run | 8:00am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Coastline Bank 3km Family Fun Run | 10:00am | |
| Presentation | 10.30am |
Event Pricing
| Event | Super Early Bird | Early Bird | General Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 30th October 2025 | Until 30th April 2026 | Until 13th August 2026 | |
| Beach Bums Forster-Tuncurry Marathon | $130 | $140 | $150 |
| Sevan Apartments Half Marathon | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| Localsearch Digital Marketing 10km | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| Chop 'n Chill 5km Fun Run | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Coastline Bank 3km Family Fun Run | $20 | $20 | $25 |
Online Entries
An online payment processing fee applies to all entry and merchandise orders. Online entries will close at midnight, Thursday 13th August 2026. This is subject to change and may close early due sell out / maximum event participants reached.
Your age category is based on age on race day.
Race entries may be closed for an event if field capacity is reached.
When completing your entry make sure you enter your nickname to have it printed on the race bib. Cut off for nickname printing is end of June 2026.
To enter into the 2026 Forster Running Festival, please click on the link here: Forster Running Festival Online Entry
Team Entries
- Winner will be based on the highest number of accrued entry points and entered prior to Thursday 13th August 2026.
- Make sure you enter a team name or choose a team when processing your race entry to support your team.
- Team Award winner will be announced after the last Treble Bridge Buster runner finishes.
Registration/Check-In & Bib Pickup
- Complete online entry form
- Choose Race Bib postage if you are not able to collect your race bib on Saturday 15th August 2026 (available till end of June 2026). Your race bib will then be posted to your nominated address 2 weeks prior to the event.
- Collect your race pack from check-in which contains your timing chip, bib number and merchandise that you may have ordered.
- Note – Race packs will not be posted out.
- Race entry subject to availability
Bib Pickup
Saturday 15th August between 10:30am – 1:00pm and between 2:00pm and 5:00pm at the Forster Surf Club
Strictly no race kit pick up on Sunday 17th August 2025. It’s Race Day!
If you elected to have your race bib posted and have purchased event merchandise you can collect from event registration on Saturday 15th August or on Sunday 16th August from Bag Drop race day.
Refunds & Transfers
- Refunds will not be given under any circumstances
- You will have the option to transfer to another runner if you are no longer able to participate.
- You also have the option to downgrade your entry
- Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
- In the event that Run Fest Forster-Tuncurry is postponed or cancelled your entry will be transferred to the next advertised Run Fest Forster-Tuncurry event. No refund will be given for entry or merchandise. A new event date may be set with notice to participants.
- There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.
Transferring Your Entry to Another Runner
- In the event that you can no longer participate, you may choose to sell and transfer your entry to another runner of your choice up until 9th August 2026
- Entry transfers will not be accepted after 9th August 2026
- If transferring your entry to another runner you will be required to complete the transfer form. Transfer to another runner Form
- A $10 administration fee will apply when transferring your entry to another runner.
- Shirt refunds or changes to shirt sizes will not be allowed if transferring entry to another person as they are pre-ordered based on the original entrant details.
Upgrading or Downgrading Entry
- If you are choosing to upgrade or downgrade your entry in the event of which you are registered, you will be required to complete the applicable transfer form. Downgrade your Entry – Upgrade your Entry
- If upgrading you will be required to pay the difference in entry fee before the transfer is processed.
- Entry upgrade and downgrade will not be accepted after 9th August 2026
- Upgrade and Downgrade is subject to availability and available until 9th August 2026.
Bag Drop
- There will be a contact-less, secure bag storage area made available to competitors.
- Participants will receive a numbered bag tag coinciding with your race number which must be fixed to your bag before dropping it off.
- We also advise that though we provide this service for your convenience, you leave your belongings at your own risk. The Event takes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.
- Bag Drop location is Forster Beach Precinct
- Bag Drop open race day from 5.30am
Event Cut-Off Times
Cut-off times as follows:
- Marathon - 12:30pm
- Half Marathon – 11am
- 10km – 9am
- 5km – 10am
- 3km - 11am
Pre-Race Assembly
We will open the start area 10min prior to each distance start. Wave starts may be employed to ensure a safe start for all and to manage course loading on the day.
All participants will receive an individual start time as and when they cross the start line.
Updates will be posted here and on our event
Facebook Page
Timing Chips
Timing Chips are integrated into your Race Bib and will be activated when you cross the start line. Your timing chip will start when you cross the start line of your chosen event. Your time will be automatically recorded when you cross the finish line. Please ensure that you do not bend your race bib / timing chip as it may impact its ability to scan and track your results.
Do not walk over the start or finish timing mat before your event begins, or completion of your event.
Medals & Trophies
All participants will receive a finishers medal at the completion of their designated event. Your medal can be collected as you exit the finishing chute.
Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female based on net times in the following events:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10km
- 5km
Event presentation will be held at 10.30am at the Forster Beach Precinct.
All competitors in the Marathon Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km and Kids 3km Fun Run will receive a finishers certificate that can be downloaded from our website.
Overall, Age Category and Gender positions will be included in the online results and downloadle certificate.
The Coastline Bank 3k Family Fun Run is open to all age groups.
Results will be available online following the event.
Runners Etiquette
We intend to stage an awesome, fun event in a safe and friendly environment for all competitors to enjoy. If we adopt starting waves for the event, please ensure that you start in the correct group. More information will be shared prior to the event date.
Keep to the left of the course to allow faster competitors to pass on your right side. Keep 1.5m apart where possible on the course. Be courteous to fellow competitors, public and volunteers. Please follow the instructions of the event crew at all times.
Vacate the finishing area immediately after your event. Runners are not to remain in the finishing chute and are asked to continue to move promptly through to the recovery area, away from the finish line. First Aid will be on hand, should require assistance.
Pre-arrange a meeting point after the event with family and friends away from the finishing area.
Prams and Pets
Prams are not allowed at this event due to the path being narrow in some areas of the course. Please also leave your furry friends at home – no pets of any kind are not to be in the event or race precinct.
Results & Event Footage
Results
All competitors in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run and 5km Fun Run will receive a finishers certificate that can be downloaded from our website. Results will be available online following the event.
Event Photography/Video
All event photos will be made available FREE after the event on our event Facebook page.
Other Important Information
Drink Stations
Drink Stations will be contact-less – self grab from the table. To assist us with hygiene we also ask that you empty your cup and place in one of the rubbish bins after the station, we want as few cups to collect from the course as possible. There will be two aid stations on the course which participants will have access to every approximately every 2km. Water and RunXPerform will be provided at each aid station. More information will be provided closer to the event.
First Aid
Medical personnel will be available at the first aid tent in the race precinct and at various locations on the course.
Tune in to our event Facebook page for race updates.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the event precinct.
iPods/Headphones
For safety reasons we discourage the use of headphones, however if you must run with them, please use on one ear only or at a very low volume so you can hear vehicles, course marshall instructions and fellow competitors approaching from behind.
Race Shirts/Singlets
- You will not be able to change shirt sizing if incorrect. Please check the sizing chart when completing your entry / merchandise order.
- Changes to shirt / singlet sizes will not be allowed if transferring your race entry to another person.
- A small quantity of FTRF race shirts and singlets will be available online to purchase. Place your order before 31st May 2026 to avoid any disappointment. You'll then collect race weekend at event registration on Saturday 15th August or on race day from the Bag Drop tent in the Forster Beach District.
- Shirts and singlets may not be available to purchase on race weekend.
- All event merchandise must be collected race weekend and will not be posted.
- In the event of a cancellation of the event, or participants not able to attend the event, merchandise will not be posted to participants.
- Cut off for ordering FTRF 2025 event shirts and singlets is 31st May 2026.
- Our event team is working hard to put on a safe and exciting event. Should you have any questions please send us a message via our Facebook page or to info@runfest.com.au.
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Refunds & Event Transfers
No refunds will be issued for any reason.
In the event that you can no longer participate after 30th June 2025, you may choose to sell and transfer your entry to another runner of your choice up until 31st October 2025. Entry transfers will not be accepted after 16th November 2025.
If transferring your entry to another runner complete the forms below below.
If you can no longer participate in the event of which you are registered, you are able to downgrade to a lower distance up until 16th November 2025 by completing “Downgrade Form” which can be found on the event website.
There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.
Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
If seeking to upgrade your entry please complete the “Upgrade Form” which can be found on the event website. Upgrade available until 16th November 2025.
