General News
14 November, 2025
Edwards to return for 2026 marathon
WINNER of the previous two Port Fairy marathons, Reece Edwards, will return to defend his title in 2026.
The annual Port Fairy Marathon and Community Running Festival once again looks set to draw big crowds to the seaside town, with Sunday, February 22 set as the date for next year’s event.
The running festival is an ecofriendly, all abilities, destination running events that not includes a marathon, but also a half marathon, 10 kilometre, five kilometre and 1.5 kilometre events.
The multi-lap marathon is officially AIMs (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) certified so entrants can now participate in Port Fairy to qualify for all of the world’s iconic marathons.
The course incorporates the town’s historic streets, rugged coastline, beautiful wharf and the pristine river frontage that Port Fairy is famous for.
The marathon committee comprises a group of volunteers from the Port Fairy Consolidated School Parents and Friends group and is auspiced by the Port Fairy Tourism Incorporation.
While the event is primarily designed to promote health and wellbeing, it has become the major fundraiser for the Port Fairy Consolidated School and also provides support to many community groups in town.
With everything from the marathon through to a 1.5 kilometre event, the day caters for runners (and walkers) of all ages and abilities.
The live site will be at the iconic Railway Place in Port Fairy, with registrations taken both online and up to one hour before each event on the day (note: entry fees on race day are increased and names won’t be able to be included on race bib).
Both the marathon and half marathon will start at 7am.
The 10km race will begin at 10am, followed by the five kilometre at 11am and the 1.5 kilometre at 11.45am.
All events start on Gipps Street and the finish line is on Bank Street.
