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
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Distance —
5.5K
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Type —
Others
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18:00
9.5 km
Jan 04, 2025
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Distance —
9.5K
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Type —
Others
timer
18:30
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Melbourne.
thermostatTemperature
15.2° / 25.7°
wb_sunnyFeels like
14.1° / 24.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 6m
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Avg rainfall
2.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny
Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
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Humidity
66.8%
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Sunrise
05:15
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Sunset
19:41
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.
