Port Moresby Road Runners (POMRR) has been conducting running events on the streets of Papua New Guinea’s capital for 45 years. Runners, joggers and walkers of all standards are welcome.
Whether training for the Pacific Games or the Paris Olympics or just in need of fresh air and friendly company, POMRR is for you. No one is too fast or too slow. Participate at your own pace and at your own risk.
Saturday events start @ 5.00 pm in April and May and at 4.30 pm in June, July and August. The entry fee for each event is 20 toea. Be at the start 10 minutes before start time for race briefing. The Endurance Challenge is an annual six-round point-score series. For enquiries contact Simon Nutley on +675 7200 3295 or snutley@fiocconutley.com.pg.
This edition of the Calendar was issued on 22 March 2024.
Port Moresby Road Runners calendar of events: April 2024 to August 2024
Date | Venue | (km) |
Sat 6 Apr | Ela Beach middle car park, opposite Ela Beach Hotel | 3, 4.8 & 9.8 |
Sat 13 Apr R1, EC |
National Library, next to Supreme Court, Waigani (turn in from Independence Drive). The long course is round 1 Endurance Challenge. |
3.5, 6.4 & 9.8 |
Sat 20 Apr | POM Grammar School, Taurama Road/Bava Street, East Boroko | 2.4, 4.6 & 9.6 |
Sat 27 Apr R2, EC |
UPNG Waigani campus, meet near Uniforce car park. The long course is round 2 Endurance Challenge. |
2.8, 5 & 11.2 |
Sat 4 May | The Rock + a Hard Place, “The Rock” on the Poreporena Freeway | 2.6, 4.2 & 7.8 |
Sat 11 May R3, EC |
Saraga One-Stop Supermarket, Sir Reuben Taureka Highway, Saraga (opposite market). The long course is round 3 Endurance Challenge. |
2.5, 5 & 10 |
Sat 18 May | SP Brewery, opposite Boroko Foodworld, near Freeway | 1.55 km laps |
Sat 25 May R4, EC |
Air Niugini HQ, near the DC3 opposite Gateway Hotel, Morea Tobo Road, 7 Mile. The long course is round 4 Endurance Challenge. |
1.1, 3.3 & 8.8 |
Sat 1 Jun | Aviat Club, Munidubu Street/Aviat Street, Konedobu | 3, 6 & 9 |
Sat 8 Jun | Jackson’s Airport, TNT, Jackson’s Parade, Seven Mile | 2.5, 5 & 7 |
Sat 15 Jun R5, EC |
Ela Beach middle car park, opposite Ela Beach Hotel. The long course is round 5 Endurance Challenge. |
3, 4.8 & 9.8 |
Sat 22 Jun | Air Niugini HQ, near the DC3 opposite Gateway Hotel, Morea Tobo Road, 7 Mile | 3.3 & 5.275 |
Sat 29 Jun | Apec Haus, Ela Beach | 4 & 8 |
Sun 30 Jun R6, EC | POMRR Athletic Crusade: Marathon (0400 start), ½ Marathon (0500 start), ¼ Marathon (0600 start), 1/8 Marathon (0700 start) Apec Haus, Ela Beach. The long courses are round 6 Endurance Challenge. |
5.275, 10.55 & 21.0975 & 42.195 |
Sat 6 Jul | Police Headquarters, Poreporena Freeway, Konedobu | 2, 4.8 & 7.4 |
Sat 13 Jul | Holiday Inn, Waigani, main entrance, Islander Drive, near Kina Bank | 1.6, 3.5 & 7.0 |
Sat 20 Jul | St Teresa’s Clinic/Jubilee School, Hibiscus St, Hohola | 1.5, 4.7 & 7.9 |
Sat 27 Jul | POM Grammar School, Taurama Road/Bava Street, East Boroko | 2.4, 4.6 & 9.6 |
Sat 3 Aug | Murray Barracks, beneath rain trees, Ward’s Road, near 3-Mile Roundabout | 2.5 & 7.2 |
Sat 10 Aug | Kila Police Barracks, between Gabutu and Vabukori | 1.8, 5 & 10 |
Sat 17 Aug | Ela Murray School, opposite Rev Sione Kami Memorial Church, Gabaka St, Gordon | 2.8, 6 & 7.8 |
Sat 24 Aug | Port Moresby Post Office, cnr Champion Parade/Cuthbertson St, Downtown | 1.1, 3.3 & 8.4 |
Sat 31 Aug | St Teresa’s Clinic/Jubilee School, Hibiscus St, Hohola | 1.5, 4.7 & 7.9 |
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