FAQs
Registration & Start Wave
Full details on HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon Event terms and conditions can be found here. Unfortunately, we do not have a deferral program for this event. Important: Please do not ask for an exception. Our Event terms and conditions are clearly stated and applied evenly, without exception.
Person-to-person transfers closed on Friday 26 April 2024. No further transfers can be accomodated.
As all start waves are now sold out, no further changes can be made as all waves are subject to strict capacity limits.
Unfortunately the 10km and Half Marathon distances are now completely sold out and no further entries will become available. As such, we do not currently have a waitlist.
Our team have been working hard behind the scenes with our stakeholders to ensure as many participants as possible are given the opportunity to run with us on May 5. We are super excited that over 19,000 of you will be joining us this year – our biggest event ever! As such, the 2024 HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon has now reached event capacity.
We will not open a waitlist for the 10km or Half Marathon as no further entries will become available.
Person-to-person transfers have now closed for 2024. Unfortunately there is no other way to now gain entry into the event.
The safety of our athletes is paramount and we require information for all athletes on course – it is a condition of entry that you do not give your bib to another person to run under without formally transferring the entry.
Race Bib & Postage
Location: St Mary's Cathedral Square, College Street, Sydney (Google Address here)
Date: Friday 3 May 7:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 4 May 8:00am – 4:00pm.
*Subject to change
If you are unable to attend Athlete Check-In, someone will need to collect your race bib on your behalf during check in opening hours.
You will need to provide them with a copy of your confirmation email.
HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon offers an optional additional purchase of race bib postage for a limited time to domestic addresses only. This is available from 23 August 2023 – 31 January 2024 inclusive, after this time unfortunately there is no possibility for further race bib postage.
You will need to update your postal address on your existing registration. Login to your existing registration via your My Events portal to edit your personal details.
Please note: After 17 March there is no ability to change/update your postal address, it is the athlete's responsibility to ensure postal address is correct, no refunds will be provided for incorrect postal address.
Do not worry! If you haven’t received this by 1 May, our team will need to re-allocate you a new race bib at athlete check-in.
If you are unable to attend athlete check-in, someone will need to collect your race bib on your behalf. You will need to provide them with a copy of your registration confirmation.
Athlete race bibs will begin arriving towards the end of April 2024. All bibs are sent in April regardless of when you complete your registration.
ie: If you register in December 2023, your race bib will still be sent in April 2024.
Unfortunately not, only athletes who entered prior to the cut-off of 11:59pm(AEDT) 10 March 2024 will have their name printed on their race bib. After the cut-off time you will have your race number on the front.
Athlete Check-In is only for athletes who need to collect their race bib. Of course, if you have your bib - you are welcome to come visit and check out the Sports Expo!
General Event Info
Yes, the below are the cut-off times for the 2024 event.
Half Marathon – Due to course management and road closure restrictions there are cut-off points on-course. This means the half marathon cut-off time is 3 hours.
10km – 9:15am cut-off for 10km runners. (Avg pace of 12min/kms)
Please check the Event Schedule for all wave start times for 2024.
If you forgot to add these items during your registration, you can log back into your registration and add them via your MyEvents account.
Half Marathon - Due to course management and road closure restrictions there are strict cut-off points on-course. Runners will need to maintain an average pace of 9:15 per km to ensure they meet these times.
10km – You are able to walk the 10km race, provided you maintain an average pace of 12min/kms, this is required to meet the cut-off time of 9:15am.
