FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I allowed to walk or run with my dog?
For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no dogs will be allowed on the course. We ask that if you bring your dog to the race precinct area, please keep it on a leash at all times.
When do entries close to the Born To Run Festival?
Entries close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026.
No Entries are available on the day.
When do I collect my bib?
Bib Collection will be available from the Portland RSL Race Village in the Silo Precinct at The Foundations in Williwa Street, Portland.
Friday 2nd October 4 - 6pm
Saturday 3rd October (Race Day) from 6am.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking available inside the Foundations site, on the street, as well across the road at Saville Park.
Can I register on the day?
No sorry. Registrations are NOT available on race day. You can enter online up until 11:59pm Wednesday 30th September 2026, unless sold out earlier.
Where do the races start?
Each race will start in front of the famous Silos in The Foundations Silo Precinct.
Where do the races finish?
Each of the races will finish near the Silos in the Foundations Silo Precinct.
I am not entered in any of the races, am I allowed on the course to spectate?
There will be limited viewing opportunities on some small sections of the course.
Details of these locations can be found in the 2026 Race Guide
My child is running in the 2km Kids Race, am I allowed to run with them?
Yes parents are allowed to run with their child. No bib or registration is required for the parents.
Are there trophies for each of the races?
We have trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Males and Females in each of the 5km, 10km and Half Marathon races. The 2k Kids Race have trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female across 5 different age categories. Every finisher in every race receives a medal.
Can I ride my bike, skooter or skateboard?
Bikes, Skooters and Skateboards are not allowed on any of the race course and are not allowed in any of the races.
Are prams allowed in any of the races?
Our Insurance does not allow prams on the course. We ask you to be aware that the courses are trails consisting of both vehicle access roads and single track and are not suitable for prams.
Are there Drink Stations available?
Drink Stations, stocking water and Gatorade, will be situated on the course in both the 5km, 10km and Half Marathon races. There will be free water, Gatorade and fresh fruit available in the Recovery Zone at the finish line.
Is there food and drinks available?
The Race Village is within 400m of the Portland Main Street where there are a mixture of eating options on offer.
Two of our Gold Sponsors are open early on race morning.
Portland Bakery is located at 63 Williwa Street, 300m from the Race Village, and is open from 5am till 2pm on Race Day.
Zig Zag Brewery, is located in The Foundations, 150m from the Race Village and will have coffee available from 7am, with food available out the front of the Brewery from 8am. The Brewery is open till late Saturday night, so head there for a bite to eat and drink to celebrate your accomplishments.
What about coffee?
Coffee is available from the Portland Bakery from 5am, the Zig Zag Brewery from 7am and a few of the local businesses in the main street, 400m from the Race Village.