Race Info

Registration/Check-In

• Complete online entry form here – https://www.onlineentry.com.au
• 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 28th February 2025 from 3pm – 6pm
  • Saturday 1st March 2025 from 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
• Note – Strictly no race kit pick up available on Sunday 2nd March 2025. It’s Race Day!
• Please adhere to social distancing rules at all times 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 information relating to race kit pick up.

Refunds and Transfers

• Refunds will not be given under any circumstances
• You will have the option to transfer to another runner if you are no longer able to participate.
• You also have the option to downgrade your entry
• Entries cannot be transferred to other future events.
• In the event that Run Fest Port Macquarie is postponed or cancelled your entry will be transferred to the next advertised Run Fest Port Macquarie event. No refund will be given for entry or merchandise. A new event date may be set with notice to participants.
• There are no refunds for non-starters or non-finishers. This includes participants who have an illness or injury.

Transferring your entry to another runner

• Click Here to Transfer Your Entry
• In the event that you can no longer participate, you may choose to sell and transfer your entry to another runner of your choice up until 16th February 2025
• Entry transfers will not be accepted after 16th February 2025
• If transferring your entry to another runner you will be required to complete the transfer form. Transfer to another runner Form
• A $10 administration fee will apply when transferring your entry to another runner.
• Shirt refunds or changes to shirt sizes will not be allowed if transferring entry to another person as they are pre-ordered based on the original entrant details.

Upgrading or Downgrading entry

• Click Here to Downgrade Your Entry
• Click Here to Upgrade Your Entry
• If you are choosing to upgrade or downgrade your entry in the event of which you are registered, you will be required to complete the applicable transfer form. Downgrade your Entry – Upgrade your Entry
• If upgrading you will be required to pay the difference in entry fee before the transfer is processed.
• Entry upgrade and downgrade will not be accepted after 16th February 2025
• Upgrade and Downgrade is subject to availability and available until 16th February 2025.

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 – The Rydges Half Marathon starts from the Skate Park Car Park, Town Beach. 1.1km from Town Green. All other events start from the Town Green Precinct.

SATURDAY 1st MARCH 2025 3km Kids Fun Run from Midday Kid’s events are separated by individual age group waves 11.55am for Midday start. 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 2nd MARCH 2025 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 which 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 and 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

Trophies from the above events can be collected from the event finish line after the following times:

• Half Marathon 9.30am
• 10km 10.30am
• 5km and Treble Breakwall Buster 11.30am
• 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. There will not be any presentations at the end of this year’s event.

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 and Pets

Prams are allowed however we do ask 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. St. John Ambulance 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

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.

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 to https://www.facebook.com/PortMacquarieRunningFest/ 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.