Run Port Stephens
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About the race
Run Port Stephens on Sunday 29 November 2026 is a coastal running festival held around the foreshore and parklands of Nelson Bay. The event offers multiple race distances that use waterfront and shaded forest trails and feature out-and-back layouts.
Distances include:
- Marathon three laps out and back showcasing waterfront and forest sections
- Half marathon one and a half laps out and back combining waterfront and forest trails
- 10 km one lap out and back with coastal and shaded trail sections
- 5 km one lap out and back with continuous waterfront views
- 2 km fun run one lap out and back aimed at families and community participants
The course includes some elevation changes; climbs lead to coastal outlooks. The event notes a strong connection to the local coastline, with Nelson Bay Beach mentioned as a place to recover after racing. Organisers have moved to a pin free system by 2026, offering reusable BibSnaps to reduce waste. The event reported 1,430 runners in the previous year and lists long term support from local partners including Port Stephens Council and several commercial sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
