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Event Information
Registrations for the 2025 Dover Fun Run are open
The In-Person run will be held on November 2, 2025, the Virtual Run can be completed from October 26 to 8am November 2, 2025.
Yes. ALL registrations fees (after processing fees taken by the registration company), and donations made go to the Royal Hobart Paediatric ICU
Start of Race:
Esplanade Dover for the 2km, 5 km and 10km races.
Esperance Coast Road for the 21km race.
Refer to course maps for more details.
Yes, this year we will also have an option for virtual participation, this means you can join us from anywhere in the world for the Tassal Ten, the Bendigo Five or Annabelle’s Run. You can run the virtual event until 8am November 2, 2025.
Record your time, go to our Results Page 2025
- Open the results page
- Click on virtual event you completed
- Click on EDIT TIME for your name
- Enter finish time in HH:MM:SS
- Verify their name by entering their DOB
- Click Submit
You’ll get an electronic participation certificate!
Follow the Huon Highway from Hobart! There is only one road haha
There are lots of great places to stay in Dover or nearby. Refer to accommodation section on www.farsouthtasmania.com for some ideas
Yes! There is plenty to do in Dover and other parts of the Huon Valley and Far South Tasmania. Why not make a weekend of it? Visit www.farsouthtasmania.com for more
information.
Yes! We always need people to volunteer as marshals, drink station attendants, time recorders etc. Contact Lydia at the Dover Community Hub or email us at run@doverfunrun.org if you’re interested in helping out.
Registration
Registrations are open. Online registrations close on 31st October at 11 pm. Please note that entry numbers are strictly limited, so don’t wait!
Sorry, no registrations on race day. Online registrations close 31st October 11pm
Bibs for all races can be picked up from the Port Esperance Sailing Club on Saturday, November 2 from 12noon to 4pm.
Bibs for the Tassal Ten, the Bendigo Five and Annabelle’s Run can also be picked up from the info desk at the Port Esperance Sailing Club on race day, from 7 am and strictly no later than 15 minutes before the start of your race.
On race day, bibs for the Dover Half can be picked up from the Surges Bay Hall from 6.30 am and strictly no later than 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Make sure you get there early to grab your bibs in time for your run. You must wear your bib on the front of your shirt during the race, with your bib number clearly visible.
Approximately 11.30am.
Sorry, refunds are not available for withdrawals. If you wish to transfer your entry please email details to run@doverfunrun.com by Wednesday 30 October. Transfers to another race are only possible if the race is not already sold out.
Event Day
Dover Half 8am Surges Bay Hall Esperance Coast Road
Annabelle’s Run 8.30am Dover Esplanade
Tassal Ten 9am Dover Esplanade
Bendigo Five 9.05am Dover Esplanade
Bags can be left, at your own risk, at the information desk at the Port Esperance Sailing Club.
Dover Half Marathon participant’s bags, will be transferred from the Surges Bay Hall to the Sailing Club by our bus service.
Please do not leave valuables in bags as this area is not secure.
Bibs for all races can be picked up from the Port Esperance Sailing Club on Saturday, November 1 from 12noon to 4pm.
Bibs for the Tassal Ten, the Bendigo Five and Annabelle’s Run can also be picked up from the info desk at the Port Esperance Sailing Club on race day, from 7 am and strictly no later than 15 minutes before the start of your race.
On race day, bibs for the Dover Half can be picked up from the Surges Bay Hall from 6.30 am and strictly no later than 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Make sure you get there early to grab your bibs in time for your run. You must wear your bib on the front of your shirt during the race, with your bib number clearly visible.
Dover Half / Surges Bay Hall:
There will be some fruit and snacks available at the check in to the Half but no coffee available
Dover Esplanade:
- The Port Esperance Sailing Club will be running the Kiosk with coffee, treats, brunch and lunch at the Port Esperance Sailing Club from 7 am until approx. 11.30 am
- There will be a sausage sizzle (gluten free options).
IN THE RACE HUB AHREA - Huon Valley Soft Serve for Ice Cream.
- Little Island Waffle Co
- Port Huon. Trading Post with their famous Pies and sausage rolls
There are toilets at the Surges Bay Hall (start of the Dover Half), Port Esperance Sailing club on the Esplanade and the Kent Beach Playground area.
For the Dover Half Marathon, toilet facilities can be used at Huon Aquaculture at Hideaway Bay (approx. half way mark).
Parking at the Dover School for ALL racers. With easy access and unaffected by road closures. Allow 3-5mins to walk to the Race Hub.
Also plenty of parking at the Surges Bay Hall (start of the Dover Half) for Half Marathon runners.
ROAD CLOSURES – Sunday, 2 November 2025To ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators, police and SES controlled road closures will be in place:Esperance Coast Road from Huon Highway to Kent Beach Road will be closed from 7.30am-11.30am. Roads will be re-opened on a rolling basis by Tas Police when safe to do so.Road reopening times are approximately as follows (unless opened earlier by police):Huon Highway to Eva Gully Rd reopen approx. 8.30amHuon Highway to Police Point Rd reopen approx. 9.00amHuon Highway to Huon Aquaculture reopen approx. 9.30amHuon Highway to Big Roaring Beach Rd reopen approx 10.00amKent Beach Road will be closed from 7.30am-11.30amEsplanade (including Dover wharf and boat ramp) from Kent Beach Road to Bay ViewRoad will be closed for the duration of the event.And an important update to 2025:Station Road from the roundabout to Kent Beach Road will be closed from 8.00am-11.30am.Traffic controllers and Police will be in attendance.Enquiries: Joana Mendes 0416662847
Of course! The more fun you have at the event the better, so feel free to dress up in your favourite running gear, all-weather make-up or even a tiara and tutu. Consider the weather, and dress sensibly!
No. Sorry!
Yes. Please start at the back of the field for the safety of the child as well as the other participants.
We live in Tasmania! The event will only be cancelled if there are severe weather conditions such as flash flooding, thunder and lightning, strong winds or other unforeseen problems with the course. The event organiser reserves the right to cancel the event at short notice depending on race conditions. As per our waiver, no refunds will be offered if the event is cancelled as a result of conditions out of the control of the event organiser.
All runners in the Dover Half, Tassal Ten, the Bendigo Five and children entering Annabelle’s Run will receive a locally handmade Huon Pine finisher medal. There will be prizes for place getters in the Dover Half, Tassal Ten and Bendigo Five. Everyone entering the virtual Tassal Ten, the Five and Annabelle’s Run will receive an electronic certificate.
Your time will be recorded as you cross the finish line.
No time will be recorded for parents/guardians in the Annabelle Run. Results will be published on our website.
The official cut off time for the Dover Half is 3.5 hours.
The official cut off time for the Tassal Ten is 2 hours.
There is no cut off time for Annabelle’s Run and the Bendigo Five.
We will have mobile First Aid as well as a First Aid Station at the Port Esperance Sailing Club with thanks to HSR Consulting.
Join us at the Port Esperance Sailing Club for a drink after the event. 1 pm to 6 pm
The team at Marathon Photography will be onsite capturing your run and photos will be available for purchase after the event.
Course
Dover Half: Challenging course on bitumen along the spectacular Dover Coast Road. Total elevation approx. 440 metres.
Tassal Ten: Mostly flat with a couple of hills. Dirt tracks, shared bitumen roads and concrete footpaths.
Bendigo Five: Mostly flat with a couple of hills. Dirt tracks, shared bitumen roads and concrete footpaths.
Annabelle’s Run: Flat, dirt tracks, shared bitumen and concrete footpaths.
We will have 1 drink station on the Tassal Ten course and there will be water available at the start/finish line for all races. You will pass the start/finish line at around the halfway mark during the TT run.
There will be 4 drink stations spread along the Dover Half course. Refer to the map for details.
There will be no facilities for refilling of water bottles. Please bring along enough water for you and your children’s hydration needs.
Mobile First Aid Service will be provided for this event with thanks to HSR Consulting.
If you don’t feel well, or hurt yourself during the run, report to the marshals on the course or at the finish line or ask another competitor for help.
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