Portland 3 Bays Running Festival
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About the race
The Portland 3 Bays Running Festival is a multi-event running festival held in Portland and the Great South West. The program includes road races, trail ultras and relay events over two days in late October and early November.
Trail events follow coastal single-track and some beach sections along the Great South West Walk. Trail distances offered:
- 60 km Yumbah trail ultra
- 30 km Community Bank Heywood coastal trail
- 102 km Hybrid entry combining the 60 km plus a marathon on the second day
Road race options use a seaside course with modest elevation changes:
- 42.2 km Port of Portland marathon, about 300 m elevation gain
- 21.1 km Barco half marathon, about 100 m elevation gain
- 10.5 km Seaview quarter marathon, under 40 m elevation gain
Relay races run on the road day with categories for primary school, secondary school and open eight-person teams, plus a kids marathon format.
Entry fees vary by event and by registration window, with earlier registrations offered at lower rates. The festival is presented by the Portland Runners Club and runs across Saturday and Sunday with separate trail and road programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
