The Geelong Advertiser Run4Geelong is supporting your local health service, Barwon Health. You can select where you would like 100% of your registration fee to support when you sign up.

We encourage you to fundraise to celebrate your commitment to complete the Geelong Advertiser Run4Geelong. When registering you will be asked to set up a fundraising page that you can share with your family, friends and contacts to help you with your challenge. If you need help call our office on 4215 8900 and we’d be more than happy to assist!

Head to Run4Geelong.com.au and set up a team – let your school community know and then all they have to do is serach for your school name during their registration.

No uniform is required.

Head to www.run4geelong.com.au and during the process you will be able to set up a team, share this team name with your workplace and during their registration they will be able to search for your team.

Yes! We would love for you to enter the corporate challenge – there will be a prize for the corporate team who can recruit the most people for their team!

YES! We have many different volunteer oppurtuinities in the lead up and on the day. Click here to register your interest. 

In the registration process you can choose to have your race pack sent via post otherwise you will be required to collect in the days prior to the race. Collection will begin Thursday Nov 9 through to Saturday Nov 11. Race pack collection will be available on the Sunday Nov 12 until 30min before your race. 

Yes – but please make sure the person collecting your race pack has your registration details to ensure an easy pick-up process.

Yes – please email foundation@barwonhealth.org.au or phone 4215 8900 to update your details. Please note fees may be applicable.

The timing chip will be on the back of your race plate if you are participating in the 10km and 5.5km events. The 1km kids dash is not timed.

The running event results will be printed in the Geelong Advertiser on Monday 13 November.

Hanlon Industries 10km Run/Walk, Geelong Advertiser 5.5km Run/Walk and Villawood Properties 1km Kids Dash

Register now online www.run4geelong.com.au

Online entries are opened until 1 hour prior to race start. We encourage you to enter as early as possible to avoid delay. Please note an increased entry fee may apply on the day.

T-shirts will be in your race pack with your race bib, this will either be posted to you or avalible for collection from Thurday 9 November – please select your tee size carefully as this is what will be allocated to you.

Unfortunately we are unable to change your tee size, please select carefully.

Your race kit will include – Run4Geelong t-shirt, race plate for your chosen event and 4 x pins.

You are ready to go! Pin your race plate to the front of your top and have fun!

Your race plate is pinned to the front of your shirt.

Please call back to event registration to arrange another. Please note a fee will apply to replace.

Yes – all participants must be registered for safety reasons. All participants receive a Run4Geelong t-shirt and 100% of their registration fee is a donation to their chosen area of Barwon Health.

Yes – bag storage is available for all participants. Please remember to clearly label your bag and use the bag tag from your race plate.

Note: Organisers are not responsible for lots items and we advise you to keep money and valuables with you at all times. Items are left at bag collection at your own risk.

Online entries will be open until 1 hour prior to the race start. We encourage you to enter prior to the day to avoid any delay.

To change race distances on the day please go to the registration tent as early as possible prior to the race start. Please note there may be a fee applicable.

Times will be released soon. 

Yes, there will be limited food and beverages available at the Post-Race Precinct. Coffee van, Sausage Sizzle and some sweet treats will be on offer. Water Stations and Fruit Stations will also be available at the event.

We do not encourage participants to wear ear phones for safety reasons.

Yes – prams are welcomed. Please note all participants must be registered.

Bikes and scooters are NOT  allowed on the course

Dogs are welcome to take part in the 5.5km event as part of Run Paw Geelong! We ask that your four legged friend is up to date with their vaccination, is familiar with other dogs and large crowds and is sociable. Please bring along eco-friendly poop bags, there will be plenty of bins available. Dogs are not permitted to take part in the 10km and 1km kids event.