Minimum Ages

Age is calculated as of the event date.

Marathon (42.2km): 18
Half Marathon (21.1km): 17
15km: 15
5km: 12
2km: No minimum age

How Do I Enter?

Entries are completed online via Race Roster.

Entry Close Dates

Entries will remain open until race day unless sold out prior. If the event reaches capacity, a waitlist will be made available.

Can I Change My Distance?

Distance changes are permitted subject to availability and applicable cut-off dates. To change your distance, log in to your Race Roster account, click Manage Registration, then select Transfer Event/Sub-Event and follow the prompts. Any applicable price difference will be processed automatically during the transfer.

For category changes, withdrawals, or additional assistance, see here or contact: office@eliteenergy.com.au

Are Transfers or Refunds Allowed?

Eligible transfers can be completed directly by participants via their Race Roster dashboard in accordance with the policy below. Any refund, transfer or withdrawal requests that cannot be completed online must be submitted in writing and require confirmation of a completed online registration.

See more information here.

What Are The Cut-Off Times?

42.2km (Marathon): 6 hours
21.1km (Half Marathon): 4 hours
No cut-off times for shorter distances

What Hydration Is Provided?

Aid stations and exact locations will be confirmed once course approvals are finalised. Hydration and nutrition available on course will include: water, electrolytes, cola, lollies

How Many Times Will I Pass An Aid Station?

42.2km – 12 passes
21.1km – 6 passes
10km – 4 passes
5km – 2 passes
2km – 0 passes

Are There Toilets On Course?

Toilet and portaloo facilities are located inside the centre and near the baggage area.

What Happens If It Rains?

The event will proceed rain, hail or shine. Any significant course or event updates will be communicated directly to participants.

Are Prams, Dogs, or Wheelchairs Allowed?

Dogs: Not permitted
Wheelchairs: Not permitted in the 42.2km and 21.1km due to uneven ground
Prams: Permitted for 2km and 5km (start at the back of the back). Not permitted for 42.2km, 21.1km and 10km.

Are Pacers Available?

There are no official pacers for this event.

Where Can I Park?

All participant, spectator, volunteer and official parking will be available within Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Is There a Bag Drop?

Yes — a bag drop service will operate from the Event Hub. Bag tags are attached to race bibs. Please do not leave valuables in your bags.

What Are the Safety Requirements?

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to compete. All athletes must:
– Follow directions from event staff, volunteers, and medical personnel
– Notify a race official if withdrawing from the race
– Write emergency contact details on the back of their race bib (mandatory)

Can My Bib Be Posted?

There is no bib postage option available for this event.

How Do I Collect My Bib?

Please bring your QR code or photo ID when collecting your bib.

Early and race day collection times will be as per the Event Schedule.

Are There Formal Start Waves?

There are no formal waves at this event – athletes will be asked to self-seed at the start line based on expected pace and ability.

What Merchandise Is Included?

Marathon and half marathon runners will receive a free item of event merchandise. Designs will be announced soon!

There is no included merchandise with the 2km, 5km, or 10km distances.

Optional Merchandise

Official event merchandise, plus BibSNAPs, MiTime Medal Personalisation and Slow As Run Club Tees and Visors, are available for purchase during registration or in the Event Store.

Merchandise Collection

Merchandise can be collected at Bib Collection Tent. Merchandise will not be posted prior to the event.

Custom Event Prints

Remember your finish line forever with a limited-edition custom print or medal display frame by Mark Your Moment. Featuring the course map, your name and race statistics, your 2026 race will hang proudly on your wall as a daily reminder of your achievement. Order directly on the Mark Your Moment Website.

What Do I Receive With My Entry?

– Finisher medal for all runners
– Event Souvenir included for Marathon and Half Marathon runners
– Podium medals (no podium prizes for the 2km event)
– Event merchandise
– Aid stations on the course with water and hydration
– Medical support on course
– Professional electronic timing and results
– Event photographer along the course to capture your finest moments (purchased pre or post-event)
– Opportunity to win random prizes at post-race presentations
– Valuable draw prizes
– Sponsor products
– Sanctioning, technical support and insurance through AusTriathlon
– Post-event snacks, recovery & nutrition
– Finisher certificate

Where Can I Find Results?

Results will be available following the event via the event website results page and through Multisport Australia.

Who Do I Contact About Results Issues?

Please direct any results questions or discrepancies to Multisport Australia.

Are Awards Presented?

Everyone gets a finisher’s medal!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female competitors in each age category will receive a podium medal (excluding 2km).

Age Categories
Marathon (42.2km): 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon (21.1km): 17–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
10km: 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
5km: 12–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
2km: No podium prizes.

Age categories are based on age as of race day.

Is Medal Engraving Available?

MiTime Medal Personalisation is available for purchase during registration, or through the Event Store.

How Do I Access My Photos?

Our official photography partner is FinisherPix. If you pre-purchased a race day photo package with your entry, your personal link will be sent to you after the race. If you haven’t pre-purchased your race day photos, they can be accessed through our official photography partner here: FinisherPix

We use reusable BibSNAPs at our events to reduce landfill waste. You can find out more here. BibSNAPs can be purchased with your entry, or through the event store here.

We make an effort to minimise the impacts of our event on the local community. You can find out more about our road closures here

We are aiming to reduce the number of single-use cups at our events. Bringing your own cup, flask or bottle is a great way to help with this

Don’t litter! We want to leave this beautiful place in the same pristine condition we found it, so please use the bins on course or carry your rubbish with you (that means gel packets too!)

Lost & Found

For Lost & Found enquiries, contact office@eliteenergy.com.au after the event.

Volunteering

Want to get involved without racing? Volunteering is an easy and fun way to get involved with the event. Find out more here.

Sponsorship & Partnerships

For sponsorship and partnership enquiries, contact sponsorship@eliteenergy.com.au.