Half Marathon
Take on the ultimate challenge at City-Bay and experience the thrill of the half marathon!
City-Bay is thrilled to bring back the half marathon in 2025, featuring the ultimate 21.1km challenge! Following the success of previous years, we’re excited to continue offering this long-distance race for those ready to push their limits. With countless participants asking for a longer distance, the half marathon has become a cherished part of the event. Starting at 6:00 am, this course takes you on an exhilarating journey from the Bay, into the heart of the city, and then back to the Bay, all along a WORLD ATHLETICS-AIMS certified route. Participants are encouraged to be ready to complete the course in around 2 hours and 20 minutes to ensure a smooth experience with the 12km race, which starts at 8:00 am. Please note, you must be 18 or older to compete in the half marathon.
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
- Free transport(to and from the finish lines and start lines up until 2:00pm on event day)
- Free Mount Lofty water and Hydralfye Electrolyte Fluid
- PARTICIPANTS RACE MEDAL
- Free bragging rights(for finishing the event!)
Entry Fees
- Early: $95
- Regular: $115
- Late: $135
Start / Finish times
Start
The half marathon runners will leave from Colley Terrace, Glenelg at 6:00am and head towards the city on the southern side of Anzac highway. You will run along until making a left turn onto Morphett St before heading along Sturt St, then joining the 12km course on King William St. There will be no wave starts. Running with prams is not allowed.
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.
As you run through the finish, you will be approached by a marshal with a timing wand. This is a necessary double check and finalisation of your time.
- DO NOT STOP ON THE FINISH LINE. WALK QUICKLY THROUGH THE CHANNELS PAST THE MARSHALS WITH THE TIMING WANDS.
- DO NOT ARRANGE TO MEET FRIENDS OR FAMILY IN THE COMPOUND - KEEP MOVING!
- DO NOT HAND IN YOUR TAG/RACE NO. IT IS A KEEPSAKE!
Prize Money
- First:$3000
- Second:$1500
- Third:$500
- First:$3000
- Second:$1500
- Third:$500
Entertainment
Entertainment
We’re currently working on an amazing lineup, and you won’t want to miss it! Check back here soon for all the details on the entertainment we have in store for you.
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