Run Fest Port Macquarie
28th February - 1st March 2026
Event Start Times - 28th February - 1st March 2026
| Event | Day | Start Time | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline Bank 3km Kids Fun Run | Saturday | 13-18 years 12:30pm, 10-12 years 12:45pm, 7-9 years 1:00pm, 4-6 years 1:15pm | |
| IMF #RunSweatInspire 3km | Saturday | Midday | |
| Growers Market Port Macquarie Treble Breakwall Buster | Sunday | 6:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Rydges Port Macquarie Half Marathon | Sunday | 6:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| The Athletes Foot 10km Fun Run | Sunday | 8:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Chop 'n Chill Family 5km Fun Run | Sunday | 9:30am | 1st / 2nd / 3rd M & F |
| Presentation | Sunday | 10.30am |
*All race start times subject to change.
*We will employ wave starts for all events to distance running and provide all runners the best possible race day experience. Keep abreast of important updates by following our Facebook page.
Event Pricing
| Event | Super Early Bird | Early Bird | Early Bird | General Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Until 30th April 2025 | Until 31st August 2025 (with free shirt if applicable) | Until 30th November 2025 | Until 26th February 2026 | |
| Growers Market Port Macquarie Treble Breakwall Buster | $120 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $130 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $130 | $140 |
| The Rydges Half Marathon | $70 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $75 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $75 | $80 |
| The Athletes Foot 10km | $50 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $55 (includes PMRF2026 FREE shirt) | $55 | $60 |
| Chop 'n Chill Family 5km Fun Run | $35 (includes Chop n Chill FREE race shirt) | $40 (includes Chop n Chill FREE race shirt) | $40 | $45 |
| IMF #RunSweatInspire 3km | $20 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
| The Coastline Bank 3km Kids Fun Run | $20 | $20 | $20 | $25 |
Bib Pickup
Race bib pick up at the Country Women’s Association Room at Town Green
- Friday 27th February from 3pm – 5pm
- Saturday 28th February from 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm
- Sunday 1st March – Strictly no race kit pick up available on Sunday 1st March 2025. It’s Race Day!
- Choose Race Bib postage if you are not able to collect your race bib on Friday 27th or Saturday 28th February 2026 (available till end of January 2026). Your race bib will then be posted to your nominated address 2 weeks prior to the event.
Enter the Port Macquarie 2026 Running Festival here.
- Entries open Friday 1st April 2025 – 2026 Entry Form
- Super Early Bird Entry until Tuesday 30th April 2025
- Early Bird Entry until Saturday 30th November 2025
- Online Entry closes Thursday 26th February 2026
- Event check in open from Friday 27th February 2026
- Race Weekend 28th February & 1st March 2026
- Free PMRF Shirt for entry in Treble, Half Marathon and 10km available until end of August 2025
- Free #IRunToChopnChill shirt with entry in the 5km event until end August 2025
- Free Run Fest Shirt XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Entry is subject to availability
If you elected to have your race bib posted and have purchased event merchandise you can collect from
Event Registration
- Friday 27th & Saturday 28th February
Bag Drop
- Sunday 1st March
Race Shirts/Singlets
Please check the sizing chart when completing your entry/merchandise order.
FREE Run Fest Port Macquarie race shirt available to all Treble Breakwall Buster, Half Marathon and 10k participants entering prior to 31st August 2025. Free #IRunToChopnChill shirt with entry for 5k participants registered prior to 31st August 2025.
Please note this is a FREE shirt only, not a singlet. Singlets are available for purchase and cannot be exchanged in place of the free.
Changes to shirt / singlet sizes will not be allowed if transferring your race entry to another person.
A small quantity of PMRF race shirts and singlets will be available online to purchase. Place your order before 30th November 2025 to avoid any disappointment. Shirts and singlets may not be available to purchase on race weekend.
Treble Participants – Treble Finishers shirt and Singlets are available to pre purchase via the online merch shop.
All event merchandise must be collected when picking up race kits at the event registration/check-in on Friday 28th February or Saturday 1st March 2026. On Sunday 1st March you can collect from the Bag Drop tent
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 PMRF 2026 event shirts and singlets is 30th November 2025.
Online Entries
Complete online entry form here.
Refer to individual race info for entry pricing schedule.
An online payment processing fee applies to all entry and merchandise orders. Online entries will close at midnight, Thursday 26th February 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 31st January 2026.
Team Entry
Thanks to event sponsor The Settlers Hotel. The largest team at PMRF 2026 will receive $500 credit to put towards a team function at the establishment.
Entries in the Treble Breakwall Buster will count as 3 points and 1 point for all other events.
Winner will be based on the highest number of accrued entry points and entered prior to Thursday 26th February 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 Breakwall Buster runner finishes. Trophy can be then collected from the event emcee.
Registration
Registration/Check-In
Complete online entry form here.
Collect your race pack from check-in which contains your timing chip, bib number and merchandise that you may have ordered.
Pick up times at Country Women’s Association (CWA) Room – Town Green.
- Friday 27th February 2026 from 3pm – 5pm
- Saturday 28th February 2026 from 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
Note – Strictly no race kit pick up available on Sunday 1st March 2026. It’s Race Day!
When collecting your race kit and follow the instructions of our event crew and volunteers at all times.
Pick up your race kit early and listen to the instructions from our volunteer crew.
An email will be sent to all registered participants 1 week prior to the event with event updates and any specific updates information relating to race kit pick up.
Race Precinct & Bag Drop
Race Precinct
We are asking that participants minimise their time at the venue and “arrive, #RunHappy” and then explore Greater Port Macquarie.
Spectators are not to come into the race precinct. Spectators can view all the action from the footpath along the course on the eastern side of Town Green, Marina Car Park or West Port Park.
Bag Drop
There will be a contactless secure bag storage area made available to competitors in the Town Green Precinct. 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.
Rolling Starts
This year at Run Fest – Port Macquarie we will be employing rolling starts to manage crowds and distancing on the course. From the time the first runners commence each event you’ll have at least 15 mins to cross the start line. Prior to your race you’ll assemble in the Town Square precinct. Treble Runners will assemble prior to the Half Marathon and ensuing events in the Treble Interchange area. Prior to the start of each event our start line manager will call out projected start times. When you hear your corresponding goal time get your GPS locked in and proceed to enter the starting area, walking up to the start line being mindful of the distancing measures in place then commence your race. All events are NET timed and your time will not commence until you cross the start line. Listen to the instructions of our event crew at all times.
Please ensure that you commence in the applicable starting wave as this will give you the best race experience on the day. Projected times that you should be entering the starting area are based on the following target times.
Note – All other events start from the Town Green Precinct.
SATURDAY 28th February 2026
We kick off race weekend with The Indigenous Marathon Foundation 3k #RunSweatInspire event and Coastline Bank 3k Kids Fun Run. Assemble near the start area 5 mins prior to your corresponding start time. Listen to the instructions of our start line manager and event crew and calmly walk up to the start line. Await further instructions before commencing your race.
SUNDAY 1st MARCH 2026
Once you have started your race please keep to the left at all times to allow for faster runners to pass. Let’s be courteous to all on the course, thank our course volunteers on the route and #RunHappy.
Treble Breakwall Buster Interchange
There will be an interchange / transition zone within the event precinct for Treble Breakwall Buster participants. Runners can attach a bag to the fencing in the interchange areas to access between events. A water station will also be available for runners to utilise between events. Participants not entered in the Treble Breakwall Buster and spectators will not be able to enter this area.
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.
Location and further information will be provided closer to the event.
Treble Breakwall Buster Cut-Off Times
Treble Breakwall Buster Cut off Times as follows:
- Half Marathon – 9.30am
- 10km – 10.45am
- 5km – 11.30am
Note: these cut off times are after the commencement of the ensuing leg. Have a drink, re-group and refresh then get going.
For example:
If you finish the Half Marathon at 8:30am you will be required to wait until the 10k event starts at 9am to take on the next leg.
If you complete the Half Marathon at 9:15am you will go through the Treble interchange transition and can commence the 10km immediately.
Runners who cross the finish line after the specified cut offs noted above will not be able to progress to the next stage.
Cut off times will be revised if wave starts are adopted and/or changes to race start times.
Pre-Race Assembly
We will open the start area 10min prior to each distance start. At this stage we are assessing whether we will have a rolling start or allocated wave starts. If we go ahead rolling starts we request that you self seed and enter the start area in line with your target time. You will have up to 10 mins to cross the start line.
Please enter your target race time for your event when completing the entry form. This will assist us if we need to adopt wave starts. For Treble Breakwall Buster runners please enter your target Half Marathon time when completing the entry form.
All participants will receive an individual start time as and when they cross the start line. There will be no congregating at the start line for any extended period and no need to rush to start.
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.
Treble runners will receive a race bib and timing chip for each of the three events included in the challenge. Please ensure you wear only the associated bib for the event. Bibs must be changed and removed before starting the next event. Only one bib is to be worn at any one time. If you do not adhere to this, your time may not be recorded. All Treble runners must begin with the Half Marathon bib only.
Treble runners will receive four race bibs:
- One bib without the timing chip will be for your interchange bag (do not wear this bib – there is no timing chip on this bib)
- Half Marathon bib to wear first
- 10km bib to wear second
- 5km bib to wear as the third and final bib
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. Treble Breakwall Buster finishers will receive a medal for each event + a unique Treble Breakwall Buster 2025 medal. Treble Breakwall Buster finishers will receive all 4 medals at the completion of the challenge. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female based on net times in the following events:
- Treble Breakwall Buster
- Half Marathon
- 10km
- 5km
Team Award will be announced after the last Treble Breakwall Buster runner finishes.
There will be no trophies for age category winners. However, all competitors in the Half Marathon, 10km Run, 5km and Kids 3k Fun Run will receive a finishers certificate that can be downloaded from our website.
Event Presentation Sunday 1st March at 10.30am
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. We ask that you be mindful of our race etiquette and adhere to social distancing rules. 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.
Prams & Pets
Prams are only allowed in the 3k events on Saturday 28th February. For those events we request that you start at the back of the field.
Please also leave your furry friends at home – no pets of any kind are to be in the event or race precinct.
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.
Treble runners will be directed to the Treble interchange area between events with their own designated recovery area.
Results & Event Footage
Results
All competitors in the 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
All photos will be made available FREE after the event on our event Facebook page.
Event Video
Overall Photography Mid-North Coast is the official event video partner for Run Fest Port Macquarie. The Overall team will be on course, in the sky, at the finish line and in the crowd taking for the duration of the event. The video 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 serve 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 Endura electrolyte 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
here for race updates.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the event precinct and on course at West Port Park and Town Beach areas.
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.
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.
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.
