A Sunday in August
GPC Port to Park Fun Run
Gladstone’s biggest fun run follows the harbour through three parklands and finishes at East Shores. It raises money for local schools and community groups.
Next dates
Not announced yet
The last edition was Sunday 16 August 2026. We update this page when the organiser confirms the next date.
Where
East Shores, 60 Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central
Cost
Entry fees are published on the registration page. Spectators are free.
Organiser
What to expect
- The 10km Koongo Dash at 6.15am
- The 5km Koommonka Sprint at 7.30am
- The 3km Yallarm Family Run at 8.30am
- Electronic chip timing and a race shirt with each entry
- A course through East Shores, the Marina Parklands and Spinnaker Park
Plan your visit
- Register online. In 2026 entries closed on the Thursday before race day
- Collect your bib on the Friday or Saturday before at the East Shores Conference Centre
- Free shuttle buses ran from the showgrounds in 2026, and roads including the Matthew Flinders Bridge closed from 5.30am to 10.30am
- Children aged 4 and under in prams do not need to register
GPC Port to Park Fun Run listings on Gladdy
Current Gladdy listings for this event and its program. Open a listing for times, prices and the organiser’s link.
There is no listing for the next edition yet. Organisers usually publish the full program closer to the date.
All Gladstone festivalsQuestions people ask
- When is Port to Park 2027?
- The 2027 date has not been announced. It is usually a Sunday in mid-August.
- What distances does Port to Park have?
- 10km, 5km and 3km.
- Where does Port to Park finish?
- At East Shores in Gladstone Central.
Sources
Checked against official sources on . Dates and arrangements can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.
More annual events in the Gladstone region
- Yaralla Gladstone Harbour FestivalEvery Easter, Thursday to Sunday
- Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht RaceStarts every Good Friday. Yachts finish in Gladstone over Easter
- Gladstone Multicultural FestivalA Sunday in September at the Marina Parklands
- Calliope RodeoLate September, Friday evening and Saturday
- Gladstone ShowA Saturday in early July, 10am until late
- Boyne Tannum HookUpThe Labour Day long weekend in May, Friday to Sunday
- Mayor’s CarolsA Friday evening in early December
- LUMINOUSA winter light event in July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens
- EcofestUsually the first Sunday in June
More local guides
Things to do in Gladstone
Harbourfront parks, the reef, rainy day ideas and free things to do, checked against official sources.
Gladstone markets
This weekend’s markets and the next date for every regular market in the region.
Where to eat in Gladstone
Waterfront restaurants, cafes, pubs and family meals in Gladstone and Tannum Sands.