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City-Bay Fun Run

September 19, 2027 · 6:00 AMAdelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Race Day

57°F

50–68°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

98ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

9/ 10

Legendary crowd support

The Lowdown

The City-Bay Fun Run is Adelaide's biggest mass-participation event, first held in 1973 and drawing more than 28,000 entrants in 2026. The half marathon starts at 6:00 am on Colley Terrace in Glenelg and finishes on Colley Terrace, with a 2 hour 20 minute cut-off and $3,000 for each winner in the men's and women's races. The 12 km starts at the Festival Theatre in the city, the 6 km at Kurralta Central and the 3 km at Camden Park, and all three finish on Colley Terrace. Entry includes a participant medal and free transport to the start lines until 2:00 pm. Run as the Lumary City-Bay under its naming-rights sponsor Lumary. Profits fund athletics in South Australia, and runners can fundraise for charities.

Course Highlights: 01Colley Terrace, Glenelg – start and finish of the half marathon and finish of every distance
02Jetty Road, Glenelg – runners are directed here after the finish
03Festival Theatre, Adelaide – start of the 12 km on King William Road
04Kurralta Central Shopping Centre – start of the 6 km
05The Junction, Camden Park – start of the 3 km on Anzac Highway
Time Limit: 2 hours 20 minutes (half marathon)

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through Race Roster.
Teams can register with a $1,000 deposit through the Pay Later option, with a 10% discount for teams of 10 or more.
Eligibility: Half marathon is for adults aged 18 and over; children under 18 are not permitted.
Child entry fees apply to participants under 17 on race day.
Anyone who runs any part of the course must register as a runner.
Required Documents: Race number must be collected before race day; bib collection is not available on race day.
Confirmation email and QR code are needed to collect a bib, including when someone collects it for you.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are not refundable unless refund protection was bought at registration.
Registrations cannot be rolled over to the following year.
Transferring an entry to another person costs $12.
Changing distance online costs $12 plus any price difference.

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Questions about the City-Bay Fun Run 2027

When is the City-Bay Fun Run 2027?

Sunday, September 19, 2027.

Where is the City-Bay Fun Run?

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

What time does the City-Bay Fun Run start?

The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.

What is the City-Bay Fun Run time limit?

2 hours 20 minutes (half marathon).

How do I enter the City-Bay Fun Run 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Sep 18, 2027: Entries Close. Ways in: Online registration through Race Roster; Teams can register with a $1,000 deposit through the Pay Later option, with a 10% discount for teams of 10 or more.

How much does the City-Bay Fun Run 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: A$100. 12 km Run: A$58. 6 km Run: A$53. 3 km Run: A$35.

When and where is packet pickup for the City-Bay Fun Run?

Sep 18, 2027: Online registration closes at 10:00 am on 18 September 2027; there is no entry or bib collection on race day.

What is the City-Bay Fun Run elevation gain?

30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the City-Bay Fun Run course like?

It passes Colley Terrace, Glenelg, Jetty Road, Glenelg and Festival Theatre, Adelaide.

What is the weather like at the City-Bay Fun Run?

Race-day temperatures are usually 10–20 °C (50–68 °F). Feels cool.

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