Entry fees
We are pleased to offer reduced entry fees for to those with Australian Health Care Cards, and to entrants who will be aged under 18 on event day.
- Geelong Half Marathon: $70 till 31st Dec 2024/ $80 / $90 after 9th March 2025
- Geelong Half Marathon Australian Pensioner Card and Health Care Card Holder or under 18: $50 till 31st Dec 2023 / $60 / $70 after 9th March 2025
- 5 km Run: $30 until 31st Dec 2024 / $35 / $40 after 9th March 2025
- 5 km Run Australian Health Care Card Holder or under 18: $22 until 31st Dec 2024/ $27 / $32 after 9th March 2024
Age limits
While we are actively encourage young runners, for safety reasons, we must insist that all runners be aged 16 or more on race day for the Geelong Half Marathon and 12 years or more for the 5 km Run.
What is the last day I can enter?
To ensure your safety and enjoyment, the field for the Geelong Half Marathon have been limited to 800 runners. Entries will close at noon on Friday 4th April 2025 or earlier if the maximum number has been reached prior to this date.
No entries will be taken after noon on Friday 4th April or on the day of the event.
How do I get my event bib?
If you enter by 9th March 2025, you can choose to have your event bib posted to you for a charge of $8.00. (Bibs will be posted out during the week starting 10th March.) You will not need to check in to our Information tent before start time.
For everyone else, to collect your event bib, drop in to the Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont (near the start/finish area), between 3 pm and 5 pm on Saturday 5th April or, on event morning, drop by the information tent from 6:30 am.
What if my event bib does not arrive in the post?
If your event bib does NOT arrive in time, for a replacement bib, drop in to the Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont (near the start/finish area), between 3 pm and 5 pm on Saturday 5th April or, on event morning, drop by the information tent from 6:30 am.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. If you notify us by Sunday 9th March, we will refund your entry fee (less a $15 administration fee). Please send your request to halfmarathon@gccc.au. Sorry – no refunds are possible after 9th March.
If we are forced to cancel the event, your entry fee will be refunded in full, and if we are forced to postpone the event, your entry fee will be carried over to the new date.
Can I defer my entry to a later year?
Sorry – we do not allow deferrals.
Can I change between the Half Marathon and the 5 km Run?
Yes, this can be done online, at no extra charge, up until midnight on the 9th March, 2025.
After this, please contact us on halfmarathon@gccc.au. There is a $15 administration fee for changing events after 9th March, 2025. This fee will be deducted from your refund if you are changing down to the 5km or added to the extra charge if you are moving up to the Half Marathon.
Can I transfer my registration to another runner?
Yes, this can be done online up until midnight on the 9th March, 2025.
After this, please contact us on halfmarathon@gccc.au.
