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3 Bays Running Festival
30km Trail - Saturday 31st October 

30km Trail Run

New to the 3 Bays Running Festival, the 30km Coastal Trail Run has been introduced in response to popular demand, offering runners the perfect mix of challenge, adventure and spectacular scenery.

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The race begins high above the coastline with breathtaking panoramic views across Bridgewater Bay before joining the iconic Great South West Walk towards Portland. The course passes the historic Cape Nelson Lighthouse and follows spectacular coastal trails with sweeping ocean views for much of the journey, before finishing on the picturesque foreshore of Portland Bay as part of the annual Portland Upwelling Festival.

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Whether you're looking to push yourself over a longer distance, take the next step towards an ultra, or simply enjoy an unforgettable day on the trails, the 30km is the perfect opportunity. With beautiful single-track trails, rugged coastline and incredible scenery around every corner, this is trail running at its best.

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Challenge yourself, experience one of Victoria's most spectacular coastal trails, and discover why Portland is one of the best-kept secrets in the trail running community.

Distance

30km

Elevation Gain

600m

Entry Cost

$100

Start Time

9:30am

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Need to Know...

Mandatory Kit

Mandatory kit is for your safety, everyone is required to carry mandatory kit for the entire race.  Spot checks will be conducted and time penalties applied for missing kit. You will not be permitted to proceed until missing kit is obtained.

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  • Waterproof & hooded, seam sealed jacket

  • Mobile phone (Telstra preferred)

  • Capacity to carry 1lt of water

  • Emergency space blanket

  • Whistle

  • 2x Compression bandages

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Race Numbers

Will be issued Saturday morning from 8:30 at the tourist information centre and then taken to the start line to issue there. If you are not coming by bus, please allow sufficient time to collect at the start line

Start & Cutoff Times

8:45am – bus departs Portland tourist information centre.

9:20am – Race briefing.

9:30am Race starts

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Cutoff times

  • Cutoff times: Finish line – 4:30pm

Aid Stations

* Cape Nelson Lighthouse (7km) - Water & Tailwind, bananas, watermelon, Coke, lollies, chips, fruitcake.  

* Yellow Rock (15km) - Water only

* Quarry Road carpark (20km) - Water & Tailwind, bananas, watermelon, Coke, lollies, chips, fruitcake. 

* Blacknose Point carpark (24km) - Water only

FINISH (30km)

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This is a CUP FREE EVENT.

Contact Us

President | Dale Radcliffe | 0404 293 232

Membership | Tracy Jensen | 0417 374 784

© 2025 by Portland Runners Club Inc. 

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