About this event
Join the Winter Solstice Fun Run on Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at Cape Nelson Lighthouse / Ploughed Field, Portland, VIC, Australia. Choose from four scenic distances—1 mile, 9km, 15km, or 25km—that you can run or walk, plus a free 1km Kids' Dash and the exciting Irish Mad Mile through Portland's heart.
The 9km course highlights inner Portland's highlights, including Fawthrop Lagoon and the Foreshore. The 15km Winter Solstice Classic starts at Cape Nelson Lighthouse and heads to town via Scenic and Cape Nelson Roads. The 25km Lighthouse to Lighthouse follows the same start and finish, traversing the trails of the Great South West Walk—this is a no cup event; bring your own water bottle or cup.
Enjoy a festive carnival finish line with food and music. Note: courses are not suitable for prams or dogs.
Distances:
Kids' 1K
Irish Mad Mile
9K - run/walk
15K - run/walk
25K - run
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Suggested groups & activities in and around Portland West VIC
Friends of the Great South West Walk Inc.
Portland Tigersharks Basketball Club
Portland Coasters Basketball Club
Portland Shawnee Basketball Club
Portland Mustangs Basketball Club
Portland Celtix Basketball Club