Portsea Twilight

About the Event

Kickstart your summer under a golden coastal sky at Runner's World Portsea Twilight on January 3, 2026. This iconic event, set within the stunning Point Nepean National Park, offers a unique evening run along flat, vehicle-free paths with breathtaking views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay. Choose your perfect distance—the fast 5.5K, the scenic 9.5K, or the fun-filled Kids Dash—and enjoy a vibrant finish-line festival complete with live music, local food, and celebratory drinks. Every adult participant receives a signature Portsea Twilight cap, while kids earn a finisher’s medal, making it a memorable family adventure to begin the new year. More than just a race, it’s a seaside celebration where fitness, breathtaking scenery, and summer vibes unite for an unforgettable evening on the Mornington Peninsula. Secure your spot for a twilight run that blends pure running joy with pure coastal magic.

Races Offered

5.5 km

Jan 04, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5.5K

terrain

Type — —

timer

18:00

9.5 km

Jan 04, 2025

straighten

Distance — 9.5K

terrain

Type — —

timer

18:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Melbourne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.1° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 15.4° / 25.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.7 /

water_drop 69.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.1° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 15.4° / 25.6°

air 12.7 km/h

water_drop 69.5%

About Melbourne

Learn more about the host city, Melbourne.

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and second biggest city, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Many of its 5.2 million residents are both multicultural and sports-mad. The capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, and located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is a magnet for migrants from all over the world, and consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities.