Common questions

Starting from Sept 2nd-thru to Sept 11th 2024, teams can be collected from the Mile End Stadium. Please either ring or email admin@city-bay.org.au and confirm your time for pick up of the team.

Registering for the City-Bay and wearing your race number on your clothing allows you FREE transport on the Glenelg Bay Tram, from the City to Glenelg – Glenelg to the City.

After the Race you will be able to access the FREE public transport from Wigley Reserve

Back along the Route back into the City.

RAA Tent  – Hindmarsh Square.

Thursday  12th Sept 2024: 12.30 – 6.00pm

Friday       13^th Sept 2024:  8.00 –  9.00pm

Saturday   14th Sept 2024: 7.00 – 11am

If under 16, they must be accompanied by an adult. Waiver forms will appear when registering a minor. These forms must be filled out before the system will allow you to register.

Yes, you can register in person as soon as the registration process opens.

this can be done In person at the City-Bay office in Mile End.

or

You can phone the office and we can register you over the phone (note credit card information will be needed)

Otherwise in person at the Expo/Bib Collection on
September 12th/13th/14th in Hindmarsh Square.
We will have volunteers on site to be able
to register yourself.

We don’t offer refunds, however, you can transfer your number if you know of anybody else who would like to take part. Please send an email to our customer service team – admin@city-bay.org.au – and they will be able to assist you with processing the change. In the email please include the full name on the registration, your current event and the details of the person you wish to transfer to. No admin fee applies for race changes.

If you register and pay on or before 18 August you will have the option to select Express Postage (for a fee of $13.50) or you can choose to pick up your race number bib from the City-Bay Fitness & Leisure Expo which will be held in [venue  and dates to be advised]. For more details, please visit www.city-bay.org.au/expo

If you register after 20 August, you must collect your race pack from the City-Bay Fitness & Leisure Expo.

Please note, if you opted for your numbers to be delivered by Express Post, the race number bibs will be posted the week commencing 19th August – after the Express Postage option has closed.

No, you cannot run if you are registered as a walker. If you want to run and walk the course, then please register as a runner.

Yes, you can change your distance. Please send an email to our customer service team – admin@city-bay.org.au – and they will be able to assist you with processing the change. In the email please include the full name on the registration, your current event and the event you wish to change in to.

Yes, if you cannot make it to the City-Bay Bib Collection, then you can have somebody collect your race number bib on your behalf. They will need your first and last name, the event you are participating in and your bib number.

All children, except those in a pram, who walk or run in the event, must be officially entered (and appropriate fee paid). Children in prams can accompany walking adults without completing an entry form or incurring an entry fee; they are not officially entered in the event, and will not receive a race number or a time.

Please remember running with a pram is not allowed but walking is ok.

Children are not allowed to ride bikes or scooters, wear skates, etc.

Each wheelchair participant can bring a carer for a $5 entry fee (carer numbers are not timed); please refer to the carer question below for details.

Upon registration you will be able to select the ‘carer’ option. There will be a $5 admin fee applied.

Your number will only be issued upon receiving proof of identification, such as a companion card or an official letter from your affiliated disability organisation. You can do this at the City-Bay Fitness & Leisure Expo or scan a copy to info@city-bay.org.au. If you select ‘postage’ you will be unable to proceed to the payment screen until this has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries about accessibility for people with disabilities, please don’t hesitate to contact our office who will be most happy to assist.

There are prizes for ‘best fun dressed-up individuals and groups’. Parade and presentation are at the Colley Reserve stage at 11.30am.

If you or your group will be incorporating additional objects in your ‘theme’ such as wheel barrows, beds, etc please click here for the additional objects policy.

As a team, your members don’t need to participate in the same event category. Members will be considered part of your team regardless of whether some walk or run, do the half-marathon, 12k, 6k or 3k.

Yes, as long as Groups do not promote their sponsors in conflict with any City-Bay Fun Run sponsors. E.g.: you can wear a T-Shirt with your sponsor’s name on it but you cannot hold up placards, signs or any other form of promotion during our event.

Promotion in brochures, posters, through the media or any other form of promotion must be submitted for approval to the Event Manager before it is released to the public or supporters.

There can be no sales of products, food or beverages during the event.

Certificates of Merit are awarded to age group winners, you may think it unlikely that you may win one but you never know. It is also important for statistics – you will be classified as a 99yr old if you do not supply your birth date.

Only guide/assistant dogs are allowed.

Please attach to your front using safety pins so that it is visible throughout the race.