12km Race
Conquer the iconic 12km course and feel the exhilaration as you journey from the city to the bay!
The 12km event is the main event of the City-Bay Fun Run, a tradition that has been thrilling participants since 1973. This iconic race has become a true test of endurance, excitement, and personal achievement. Starting with a sea of participants filling King William Street, the atmosphere is electric, full of nervous energy, anticipation, and an inspiring sense of camaraderie. Whether you’re running solo, as part of a team, or with family, the 12km is the perfect opportunity to set a new goal and push yourself to new limits. With thousands of participants, the start line is a truly spectacular sight, surrounded by serious athletes, elite runners, and countless others there for the fun. Along the scenic route, you’ll be cheered on by fellow runners and spectators, with roadside entertainment to keep you motivated and energized.
Inclusions
Your entry fee not only allows you to participate in the iconic City-Bay Fun Run, but also includes the following goodies:
- A Race Day Guide
- Transport(to and from the finish lines and start lines up until 2:00pm on event day)
- Mount Lofty water and Posca Hydrate
- Participant race medal
- Free bragging rights(for finishing the event!)
Entry Fees
- Early bird deal: $58.00
- Regular: $85.00
- Late: $95.00
- Early: $43.00
- Regular: $70.00
- Late: $80.00
- Early: $45.00
- Regular: $70.00
- Late: $75.00
- Early: $35.00
- Regular: $60.00
- Late: $65.00
Children
- To qualify for a child’s entry fee, participants must be under 16 years of age on race day.
- Children aged 3 and under may participate in a pram without a race number, provided they remain in the pram.
- Running with a pram is not permitted due to increasing participant numbers and insurance requirements.
- Walking with a pram is allowed in line with risk management guidelines.
Start / Finish times
Start
The 12 km race starts from the Festival Theatre on the Western Carriageway of King William Road in the City. Elite runners will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by wave starts (sub50/60) to manage participant numbers and traffic flow. Please note that running with prams has been banned since 2012, walking with prams permitted.
12 km Walkers and Wheelchair participants start from the Eastern Carriageway of King William Road in the City. Please be ready by 8:00 AM for an 8:30 AM start. Competitive walkers are invited to line up at the front, with wave starts to follow. Participants walking at a more leisurely pace or with prams are asked to start towards the rear to ensure a smooth flow for everyone.
Finish
The event finish line is on Colley Terrace. As you head towards Glenelg, you will be directed by police and race marshals to head to Jetty Rd, either via Brighton Road or Gordon Street. When travelling along Jetty Road please be aware of the tram lines and take care turning the corner from Jetty Road onto Colley Terrace.
- Drink stations will be available at the finish line
- DO NOT HAND IN YOUR BIB/RACE NO. IT IS A KEEPSAKE!
- Please do not stop after you cross the finish line - keep moving down toward Wigley Reserve.
- Race medals will be available for collection as you cross the finish line
- All post-race celebrations and entertainment will be held on Wigley and Colley Reserve
Prize Money
- First:$3,000.00 *
- Second:$2,000.00 *
- Third:$1,500.00 *
- Fourth:$1,000.00 *
- Fifth:$500.00 *
- :*GST inclusive
- First:$3,000.00 *
- Second:$2,000.00 *
- Third:$1,500.00 *
- Fourth:$1,000.00 *
- Fifth:$500.00 *
- :*GST inclusive
- First:$1,500.00 *
- Second:$1,000.00 *
- Third:$750.00 *
- Fourth:$500.00 *
- Fifth:$250.00 *
- :*GST inclusive
- First:$1,500.00 *
- Second:$1,000.00 *
- Third:$750.00 *
- Fourth:$500.00 *
- Fifth:$250.00 *
- :*GST inclusive
Sub 50/60
Are you wanting to compete in the Sub50 or Sub60 event? To find out if you’re eligible, what evidence is required, how to apply, and important conditions for under-18 participants, please visit the dedicated information page: City-Bay Fun Run – Sub 50 & Sub 60
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