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.
Runners start at 07:00
Runners start at 7:00am, last runner over start line at 7:20am
official start cut-off time
The 5k course official cut-off time is 75 minutes.
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 IAAF rules) although participants will be provided with a NET TIME for reference.
Please note: all changes must be made prior to 17th October 2021 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 visit us at the registration tent to upgrade your entry.
Event Seeding Ranges
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(available upon request)
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Please email through previous results for consideration
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Run or jog the course
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Walk the course
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Slow jog or walk the course & prams
Important wave allocation update
Due to strict COVID-19 social distancing requirements, The Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k & 5k will need to limit the number of participants who can run in each wave. This will help spread out runners across the course and limit the number of people at the start line at any one time.
Participants will still be able to choose from wave A through to wave D for the 10k or wave A through to Wave C for the 5km, however each wave will be split further into additional sub waves ahead of race day (i.e wave A 1 or wave A 2).
Subwave allocation will be dependent on when a participant registers for the event, therefor, if you are running with a team or with someone else, we recommend you register online at the same time to help ensure you are allocated within the same wave group.
Please note, the wave you are allocated will not impact your race time on event day. Each race bib has a timing chip attached which will only start registering from the time you cross the start line.
Participants will be advised their sub wave and bib number closer to event day via email from the Race Roster system. If you have any questions or concerns about your start wave, or wish to change start waves, please contact our customer service team – info@sh10.com.au and we will try our best to accommodate your request. Please note this is subject to availability.
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.
COURSE RECORDS
Male – Ali Najem 00:15:37 (2017)
Female – Amy O’Halloran 00:17:57 (2017)
AGE CATEGORIES
U12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. Finishers Rewards: Commemorative Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 5k medal for all finishers.
Baggage Drop
Baggage services will not be available in 2021. This is in order to reduce touch-points and assist in making this event as COVIDsafe as possible. We recommend that you bring only essential items that you can either carry for the whole distance or dispose of at the start line. All discarded clothing will be donated to charity.
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