CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR!
Sydney Harbour 5K
Fast, flat and just 5km – you CAN do this!Fun & achievable for the whole family
What better way to spend a Sunday morning than a flat and easy 5k run or walk with your friends?
The Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 5km takes in some of Sydney’s most beautiful sights and is designed for participants of all ages and abilities. The course starts on George Street, the Rocks, and continues around the edge of Sydney Harbour, under the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge before an out and back section along Hickson Road. Runners will return beneath the Harbour Bridge following the foreshore to the finish line, overlooking the Sydney Opera House.
7:30
Runners start at 7:30am
There are 3 Start Groups A, B & C depending on how you want to do your 5km.
60mins
official start cut-off time
The 5k course official cut-off time is 60 minutes.
5km
of easy run, jog or walking!
An easy run, jog or walk for the whole family on a Sunday!
SYDNEY 5K COURSE MAP
Starting at the historic Sydney Rocks, the 5k course will be a one lap loop which hugs the harbour foreshore to ensure spectacular views throughout.
Event Seeding
For slower runners, joggers or walkers it is important to be in the correct wave and corresponding starting group. There are two waves according to the expected finish time. Select the start wave that reflects a pace (km/min) based on your training and past race experiences. All prams and wheelchairs (except elite racing chairs) must be in the final start group (C Group).
All results will be based on GUN TIME (as per World Athletics rules) although participants will be provided with a NET TIME for reference.
Please note: all changes must be made prior to Thursday, 22 June 2024 if you have selected to have your Race bib posted due to packing requirements.
If you wish to apply for a preferred start, please register for the event online and then complete the preferred start application form here.
Event Seeding Ranges
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
Seeding Group
Preferred
(available upon request)
Expected Finish Time
Male <17min, Female <22min
Seeding Group
A Group
Expected Finish Time
Run or jog the course
Seeding Group
B Group
Expected Finish Time
Jog the course
Seeding Group
C Group
Expected Finish Time
Walk the course & prams
COURSE INFORMATION
Familiarise yourself with the course by viewing the course profile.
See Course MapsDRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be placed at approx. 3.5km. Check out the map for locations. Each station will serve water.
AGE CATEGORIES
U12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
COURSE RECORDS
Male - Oliver Ham
00:15:04 (2024)
Female - Zoe Buckman
00:16:16 (2024)
Prize Money
Male & Female Prize:
1st: $AUD750
Baggage Drop
If you have items that you need stored whilst you are running, you can drop these off at the baggage area on race morning.
You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix the baggage sticker.
Although baggage services are available, we encourage participants only utilise the service if essential.
Pace setters
To help you achieve your personal best, pace setters from Sydney Striders. There will be a pacer for the following times in the 5k; 18 min, 20mins, 25mins, 30mins and 35mins.