The Domain Run

The start of the fun run will be in The Domain, in the centre of Sydney. The Domain is accessible by public transport or there is also The Domain Wilson car park.

Half Marathon - 7:30am

10km - 7:45am

5km - 9.30am

3km - 9.45am

1km Dash - 10.30am

1km Little Heroes Walk - 10:45am

At this stage, we require all Run2Cure participants aged 16+ to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless you have a medical exemption. This follows the advice we have been provided to run our event as safely as possible and to help protect all of our registrants, volunteers and neuroblastoma families.

Vaccination status will continue to be reviewed as health advice changes.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for a medical exemption, please check the Services Australia website here.

Transport

This year we are recommending to travel by car due to COVID-19 and to restrict numbers of public transport. If you do need public transport please see the options below.

• Train: the nearest station is Martin Place. Other stations close to the Royal Botanic Gardens are St James and Circular Quay. Please check ahead of time for any train maintenance or schedule changes.

• Ferry: a walk from Circular Quay.

• Bus: the 441 (Balmain via QVB) leaves Market Street Stand F near QVB stops outside the Art Gallery of NSW. Please check ahead of time for any road closures or bus schedule changes.

• Car: there is limited metered parking along Hospital Road, Macquarie Street, Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquarie’s Road. Also check ahead of time for any road closures. Undercover parking is available at the Domain Car Park, Sydney Hospital, and the Sydney Opera House in Macquarie Street. Book ahead for best deals on weekend parking.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your race start time. If your bib has not been posted to you before race day, you will need to arrive 1 hour earlier.

Race times* are as follows:

Half Marathon - 7:30am
10km - 7:45am
5km - 9.30am
3km - 9.45am
1km Dash - 10.30am
1km Little Heroes Walk - 10:45am

*Subject to change

Yes. To reduce congestion at the start line for each event, we have introduced self selected pace groups for the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon. You will find descriptions for the various wave options once you select your distance within registration.

Please self seed within your start group once it's your turn to line up for your event as well. i.e. if you intend to run sub 4:00 min/km pace, move to the front of Wave A. If you intend to walk your event, move toward the back of Wave C.

Yes, the 5k, 10k and half marathon courses are AIMS measured and certified events.

The 1k, 3k, 5k, 10k and half marathon courses are all timed events.

Yes. All finishers will receive a medal in the 1k dash, 3k, 5k, 10k and half marathon.

Yes. The 1k, 3k, 5k, 10k and half marathon courses are all timed events.

The 5k, 10k and half marathon courses are AIMS measured and certified events.

Wheelchairs are welcome to participate in the 3km, 5km, 10km and half marathon fun runs, however please review the route first and be aware that there are a few steep inclines along the course.

Please note that the start area of the event is approximately 1km from the nearest parking station at the Domain or drop off area.

Transport can be organised if required with at least 72 hours’ notice – to do this please email info@nb.org.au

Prams are very welcome in the 1k Little Heroes event – we would love the whole family to participate in the 1k.

Prams can take part in the 3k, 5k and 10k however, if you are running with a pram please start at the back of the run.

Yes! We have training programs available for the 5k, 10k and half marathon, all developed by our Athletics Australia accredited event run coach. Join our Run2Cure Club for free to receive the plan best suited to your distance and experience level.

Yes. There is a cut-off time, however, we have made it as generous as feasible to allow for participants of most abilities to join in for our inaugural 21.1km. The cut-off time is 3 1/2 hours. We welcome half marathoners aiming to complete the distance for the first time or those predominately walking.

We worked with the Australian Government on our COVID safe strategy for Run2Cure Domain.

However, no matter what precautions we take - not everyone can or should join us in Sydney this year. As a children’s cancer charity, we want our community to be safe, which means taking advice from your medical advisors, especially if you are vulnerable, which may mean avoiding large gatherings like Run2Cure Domain.

Should the event not be able to proceed for any reason, every participant will receive: a free transferable entry into our next scheduled Run2Cure at the Domain event.

Yes, there will be a water station at the start/finish area and at Mrs Macquarie's Chair on the course.

We will also have an electrolyte drink available at the start/finish area for the participants passing through during the 10k and half marathon.

No. All early bird pricing is already built into the ticket pricing. You do not need to enter any sort of discount code.

Yes, you can read and agree to our waiver here.

Run2Cure offers very competitive pricing across race distances, plus all profits go directly toward research into neuroblastoma childhood cancer. For specific fees for the distance of your choice, please visit here:

If at all possible, please register in advance of event day to avoid any queuing and last minute confusion that morning.

We will be able to take online registrations on the day. You will need to register online before your race and visit our Racing Bib pick up area to collect your bib at least 60 minutes before your race is due to begin.

All children 17 & under must be registered by their parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by an adult on the day. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in all the actual runs: 1km Little Heroes, 3km, 5km and 10km unless they are taking part as a school team. It is suggested school teams do have two to three accompanying adults depending on the size of the team.

Children (aged 6 to 12 years) do not have to be accompanied by an adult for the 1km Junior Dash as parents can monitor their children from the sidelines if preferred.

Children need to be over 12 to take part in the 10km (unless they are toddlers and are in prams).

Yes. Upon registration, you can select your race bib to be mailed out to you for a charge of $5 per bib. Bibs will be mailed out in March.

If collecting your race bib in person, you will be able to do so from the CBD during the week prior to the event. Location and hours TBD.

If necessary, you can also collect your race bib on race day, 1 hour prior to your event start time.

We are unable to offer refunds or partial refunds for Run2Cure if you are no longer able to participate.

*We do offer a full refund for medical reasons and ask you to supply your medical certificate when you contact us. As you can imagine, as a small charity the cost of organising Run2Cure is significant and most expenditure is paid well in advance of an event taking place. Medical certificates must be submitted by 20th March 2022 for you to be eligible for a refund. Please contact info@nb.org.au to arrange.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

We would prefer adults to register themselves but if this is not possible you can register other adults and of course children – provided you are their parent or legal guardian.

As the person registering other people, please note that you will be also signing and agreeing to the terms and conditions of Run2Cure on their behalf and you should advise them accordingly. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the event.

All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the actual runs: 1km, 3km, 5km and 10km. The exceptions are if the child is taking part in the 3km or 5km as part of a school team (there should still be 2 to 3 accompanying adults for the team) or is taking part in the 1k Dash where the parents can monitor their children from the sidelines if preferred.

Please contact us at info@run2cure.org.au and we'll be happy to assist!

You do not have to fundraise – however it makes a huge difference to what funds we raise on the day and the amount we can then invest into leading research. Funds raised from event tickets mainly cover the cost of putting on the event. When you finish registering and buying your tickets you will have the option to set up a fundraising page by Funraisin with instructions as to how to set it up. Please email us at info@run2cure.org.au if you have any queries.

We would appreciate your support in helping to raise funds for neuroblastoma and there are some great fundraising rewards for fundraising milestone amounts, starting at just $60.

When you register for the fun run you will have the option to set up a fundraising page by Funraisin. You will then be able to share this page with all your friends and family.

If you get stuck you can always email us at info@run2cure.org.au

There are some great rewards for fundraising as well the highest fundraisers.

Profits from the event will go towards leading research programs into neuroblastoma.

We offer rewards in recognition of the work involved with fundraising however we understand that some of our generous supporters would prefer not to receive these rewards.

We offer everyone the choice, so if you want, you can choose to donate what you've earned back to the charity to help with future fundraisers. Just email us on info@run2cure.org.au if you would prefer not to receive a reward.

More information on fundraising milestones can be found here.

No. There will not be an ATM but you will be able to pay by credit card (VISA and Mastercard).

Yes. There will be food and coffee carts available onsite for you to purchase your post race snacks and drinks.

We ask you to leave dogs and pets at home due to the number of people on course and for the safety of all participants.

The event organisers discourage the use of iPods or other personal music as headphones can impede an individual’s ability to hear marshals or other course officials. Participants who choose to wear headphones on course do so at their own risk and are asked to pay attention to officials and other participants throughout their event.

Yes. Abbey Digital will be our event day photographer and you can purchase photos after the event.

Abbey Digital gives back to Neuroblastoma Australia by donating 50% of the proceeds made from all event photographs purchased.

We are currently planning on having a bag check available on event day for 2021, but please check this page one week before for covid-19 updates in case this is not possible. Remember all items are left at your own risk

We encourage participants to not bring a bag, but if you do, please do not leave any valuables. We accept no responsibility/liability for any items lost or stolen.