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 07:30

Runners start at 7:30am, last runner over start line at 7:40am

75 mins

official start cut-off time

The 5k course official cut-off time is 75 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 (B 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 21 June 2020 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
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
First Bib No.
Last Bib No.
Seeding Group
Preferred

(available upon request)

Expected Finish Time

Please email through previous results for consideration

First Bib No.

A15,000

Last Bib No.

A15,149

Seeding Group
A Group

Expected Finish Time

Run or jog the course

First Bib No.

A15,250

Last Bib No.

A17,999

Seeding Group
B Group

Expected Finish Time

Walk the course

First Bib No.

B18,500

Last Bib No.

B20,349

COURSE INFORMATION

Familiarise yourself with the course by viewing the course profile. 

DRINK STATIONS

Drink stations will be placed at approx. 5k and 7k. 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

You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix the baggage sticker. You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix your baggage sticker.

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; 20mins, 25mins, 30mins and 35mins