HBF Run for a Reason
Race snapshot
Race Day
50–72°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
HBF Run for a Reason is Perth's biggest annual fitness and fundraising event, with a Brooks Half Marathon, a Specsavers 12km and a CommBank 3km that you can run, walk or wheel. Every distance starts at the corner of Hay Street and William Street in the city centre and finishes at Gloucester Park in East Perth, along the Swan River (Derbal Yerrigan) and through a ventilated tunnel. The half marathon goes off at 6:35am with a seeded wave that needs proof of time, then pace-based waves every 10 minutes. The 2026 edition was held on Sunday 24 May and sold out. The next edition is expected on Sunday 23 May 2027, with date and prices still to be announced. Entry includes a recycled-material t-shirt, a finisher medal, a timing bib and free Transperth travel until 3pm. Entry fees do not go to charity, and runners fundraise for a cause of their choice during registration.
Questions about the HBF Run for a Reason 2027
When is the HBF Run for a Reason 2027?
Sunday, May 23, 2027.
Where is the HBF Run for a Reason?
Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
What time does the HBF Run for a Reason start?
The race starts at 6:35 AM, local time.
What is the HBF Run for a Reason time limit?
Cut-offs from 8:45am; last at 11:30am (about 20 km).
How do I enter the HBF Run for a Reason 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online through Race Roster; Registration closed at 11:59pm on the Friday before race day in 2026, unless sold out earlier; Entries cannot be made at HBF branches or by post.
How much does the HBF Run for a Reason 2027 cost?
Brooks Half Marathon: A$138. Specsavers 12km: A$74. CommBank 3km: A$54.
What is the HBF Run for a Reason elevation gain?
70 m (230 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the HBF Run for a Reason course like?
It passes Hay Street and William Street, Graham Farmer Freeway tunnel and Narrows Bridge.
What is the weather like at the HBF Run for a Reason?
Race-day temperatures are usually 10–22 °C (50–72 °F). Feels cool.
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