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Half Marathon

Supported By Channel Nine

THE ULTIMATE CITY-BAY CHALLENGE!

Ready to go the extra distance? Take on 21.1km and experience City-Bay like never before.

The Half Marathon is made for those looking to test their endurance, chase a new goal and push themselves further.

From the first step to the final stretch, expect a challenging, rewarding and unforgettable City-Bay experience — with the same incredible atmosphere and community spirit that brings thousands together every year.

Inclusions Entry Fees Start / Finish times Prize Money Course Rules

Inclusions

What do I get with my entry?

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 Sodii hydration salts
PARTICIPANT RACE MEDAL
Complimentary 5-minute recovery massage provided by Sportsmed (available at the post-event Village located on Colley Reserve)
Free bragging rights (for finishing the event!)

Entry Fees

Adults (18 and over)

Early 19.01.26 - 02.06.26: $100
Regular 03.06.26 - 02.09.26: $130
Late 03.09.26 - 19.09.26: $150

Please note:

Children under 18 are not permitted to enter the Half Marathon, as this is an adults-only event.

Start / Finish times

Start

All 6:00 AM

Please be ready by 5:30am for a 6:00am start. Half Marathon runners will start from Colley Terrace, Glenelg, heading towards the City along Jetty Road.

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.

Please do not stop after crossing the finish line. Keep moving through the finish area towards the Event Village located on Colley & Wigley Reserve to help keep the finish line clear for other participants.

Prize Money

Male

First$3000
Second$1500
Third$500

Female

First$3000
Second$1500
Third$500

Course Rules

COURSE RULES FOR THE HALF MARATHON

The Half Marathon cut-off time is 2 hours and 20 minutes. All participants must complete the course within this time.
Bibs must be worn on the front of the participants body and must not be folded, cut, altered, damaged or covered by clothing, as this may affect timing results.
Bikes, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards and other vehicles are not permitted on the course.
Headphones and earbuds are permitted; however, participants must remain aware of their surroundings and able to hear instructions from event officials, emergency personnel and other participants. Noise-cancelling headphones are not recommended.
Running with a pram/stroller is not permitted due to increasing participant numbers and insurance requirements. Walking with a pram is allowed in line with risk management guidelines.
Animals and pets are not permitted on the course, unless they are an authorised service animal assisting a participant.
Please do not stop after you cross the finish line – keep moving down toward Colley & Wigley Reserve.
If walking with a group, please avoid occupying the entire width of the road where it obstructs runners and other articipants to move past you.
Participants should avoid sudden stopping and should move to the side before stopping.
No offensive signs; racist language; abusive language; discriminatory messaging; political signage where restricted; obscene gestures; threatening behaviour; hate speech is permitted on course. Course marshals and event officials have the right to remove a participant from the course where they believe the participant is breaching these rules or creating a safety risk.