HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon – 2024 Registration & 2023 Results
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| Sydney, Australia | May 5, 2024 | Registration Closed |
The HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon is an annual Half-marathon organized in Sydney since 1992. Earlier organised by Marathon Series (and called the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon), race organization has recently been taken over by Runaway. The event has a fundraising initiative primarily targeted at Breast Cancer Network Australia
The course for the half marathon runs through Sydney’s central business district and takes the runners through iconic sites such as The Rocks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
The event has a capacity field of 10,500, but registrations/entries are often closed weeks before race day.
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HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Half Marathon | 10K | ||
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| Distance | 21.1km | 10km | |
| Start Time | 7:25 am onwards | 6:30 am onwards | |
| Eligibility Criterion | 16 years & above | 10 years & above@ | |
| Fees# | AUD 120 & Up | AUD 80 & Up | |
| Registration | Registration closed | Registration closed | |
| Expo Details | Venue : St Mary’s Cathedral Square, College Street, Sydney Date & Timings: May 3 (7am-6pm) & May 4, (8am-4pm) – TBC |
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# Entry fees are inclusive of all fees & taxes. Fees for events are time –sensitive i.e. increases closer to race date.
@All participants between the age of 10 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the event and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for the safety of the entrant 12 years or under. Participants over the age of 12 can complete the event without an adult accompanying them.
Route/Course Map
Information about the course maps & other details for the Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2024 not yet available. Please check the information from the 2023 event below
| Half Marathon | 10K | |
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| Route Map | HM Route Map | 10K Route Map |
| Start Map | HM Start Area Map | 10K Start Area Map |
The HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon route has the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
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| Half Marathon/ 10K | Cahill Expressway (Cnr. Of Macquarie & Bridge St), Sydney | St Mary’s Cathedral Square, College Street, Sydney |
Prize Money
Information about the prize money & other details for the Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2024 is provided below:
- Half Marathon: Prize money would be awarded in the Elite category only as follows
| 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | |
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| Half Marathon | AUD 2500 | AUD 1500 | AUD 1000 | AUD 500 | AUD 250 |
Additionally Top 3 men & women in each of age categories get placing medals/ non -monetary prizes
- 10K: Top 3 men & women in each of age categories get placing medals/ non -monetary prizes
2023 and Earlier Edition Results
Results
- Check Results for Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2023 here
- Check Results for HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2022
- Check Results for HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon- Earlier Editions (2001-2019) – Half Marathon
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Important Points
- The HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon follows the Athletics Australia rules for fair competition.
- Athletes have option to register under (1) Open category, or (2) Submit an application to pre-qualify to run in a qualifying Start Group by writing to runawaysydney@theironmangroup.com. Read more about pre-qualification here
- Refunds will only be issued for the entry fee where participation in the event is not appropriate due to medical reasons. Terms & conditions apply
- Transfer to another distance is allowed. Terms apply
- Start Groups: There are coloured start groups based on expected finish time.
- Marathon
- Pink Start/ Elite: Sub 1h17m (M) & Sub 1h30m (F)- Pre qualification required
- Red Start: Aiming for Under 1h45m
- Green Start: Aiming for Under 2h
- Blue Start: Aiming for 2h- 2h15m
- Yellow Start: Aiming for over 2h15m
- 10K
- Pink Start/ Elite: Sub 36m (M) & Sub 40m (F)- Pre qualification required
- Red Start: Aiming for Under 45m
- Green Start: Aiming for 45m-1h
- Blue Start: Aiming for 1h- 1h10m
- Yellow Start: Aiming for over 1h10m
- Cut-off points: There are multiple cut-off times on the course and these are calculated from the time the last person crosses the Start Line.
- Pacers would be available
- Drink station & Toilet locations: Drinking stations would be available across the course with water available at all stations. Electrolyte and toilet facilities would be available at most (not all) drink stations. Water, Medical, and washroom facilities would also be available at the start point/finish line of the race.
- Non-permissibles: No strollers, pushed wheelchairs, pets, bicycles, scooters, hand cycles, skateboards, or roller blades are permitted on the course.
- For more details, please refer to Race guide here
- Time limits are applicable for all the races after which the course would be open for regular vehicular traffic.
- Half Marathon: 4 hr 35 min (Course closes at 12:00pm)
- 10K: 2h 45min
Contact Information
Email: runawaysydney@theironmangroup.com
Phone: (+61) 1300 761 384
Website: https://runawaysydneyhalf.com.au/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/runawaysydneyhalfmarathon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runawaysydneyhalf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-heleR7icT02jYIy1yXQg
