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Half Marathon

City-Bay again offers a half marathon at the event - 21.1!

Following the successes of 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023, we are once again offering a half marathon event in 2024, covering a distance of 21.1km.

Over the years we have had many participants ask for a longer distance and we are delighted to continue to offer the 21.1km event. The half marathon is a WORLD ATHLETICS-AIMS certified course. We advise that participants in the half marathon should be capable of maintaining a pace faster than a 7-minute km. This prevents interference with the 12km runners starting at 8:00 am. Please be aware that individuals aged 17 and younger are not eligible to compete in the half marathon.

Inclusions Entry Fees Start / Finish times Prize Money Entertainment

Inclusions

What do I get with my entry?

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

Adults Only

Early: $90
Regular: $105
Late: $125

Start / Finish times

Start

All 6:00 AM

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

Male

First:$3000
Second:$1500
Third:$500

Female

First:$3000
Second:$1500
Third:$500

Entertainment

12km

DJ Eric Stephens

As you pass through the 12km mark, DJ Eric Stephens will take you on a musical journey through the decades, celebrating the event’s 50th anniversary motivating you with 9kms down!

6km

Becky and the Gents

When you hit the 6km point, you will hear Becky and the Gents as they encourage and energize you as you continue through the course on Anzac Highway. As you pass through, they will take you on a nostalgic journey through the decades in celebration of the event’s 50th anniversary.

3km

DJ Seb

With only 3km to go on your 21.1km journey, you’ll find DJ Seb who will be playing sounds of the 70’s spanning through the 6 decades of the running of the City-Bay. He will be that last little bit of motivation that you need to push you through to the finish line.

Finish Line

The Flaming Sambucas
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your incredible achievement at the main stage with The Flaming Sambucas. They will entertain the lively village crowd with a nostalgic journey through the decades, commemorating the event’s 50th anniversary.