frequently asked questions

Our 11th annual event is scheduled to happen on Sunday 6th April 2025 in The Domain, Sydney.

The Domain Phillip Precinct within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Take in the scenic route around Mrs Macquarie's Chair for our 5k, 10k and Half Marathon events. One loop is 5km and this is repeated for longer distances.

The 3k and 1k events are held on courses closer to The Domain Phillip Precinct.

Bibs can be collected for FREE in-person at the locations below Thurs/Fri/Sat prior to the event.

Neuroblastoma Office - Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest

The Domain - outside The Terrace Restaurant, 1 Art Gallery Rd

Days/times are as follows:

Thurs 3 April	8:00-10:00am 12:00-2:00pm	Neuroblastoma Office Crows Nest
Fri 4 April	8:00am-2:00pm	The Domain
Sat 5 April	8:00am-2:00pm	The Domain

Yes. Standard Post Bib Mail Out ends 12th March. If you selected and paid for your bib to be posted during registration ($8 per bib) by 12th March, your bib will be mailed out to you in late March, regardless of when you registered.

Express Post Bib Mail Out ends 23rd March. If you selected and paid for your bib to be posted during registration ($12 per bib) by 23rd March, your bib will be mailed out in late March/early April.

Bib postage will be automatically calculated and added to your invoice at check out.

If you do not receive your bib in the mail by midweek the week of the event, please reach out to us at info@run2cure.org.au.

Early Bird pricing is now in effect for Run2Cure Sydney 2025, ending 14th February 2025. No discount code is needed, you save 25% off standard pricing automatically during this period.

Yes, water stations will be available both near Mrs Macquarie's Chair on course as well as near the finish line.

Koda electroyte will also be set up for our half marathon and 10k participants, again near Mrs Macquarie's Chair on course as well as near the finish line.

You can read more about Koda electrolytes here.

Our 21.1k, 10k, 5k and 3k distances are all timed events. The 1k Little Heroes Walk is not timed.

Our 21.1k, 10k and 5k courses are AIMS certified.

We aim to be an inclusive event for most runners and walkers. However, to abide by traffic control guidelines, we do have an event cutoff time of 10:30am, when roads must be re-opened.

21.1k - 7:30am (cutoff is 3 hours)

10k – 8:30am (cutoff is 2 hours)

5k – 9:30am (cutoff is 1 hour)

3k – 10:00am (cutoff is 30 minutes)

1k - 10:45am (no cutoff as not out on the roads)

If you are running or walking past the cutoff time, you will be re-directed by a course marshal.

Yes! We have training programs available for the half marathon, 10k and 5k, all developed by our Athletics Australia accredited event run coach. Programs are 10 to 12 weeks in duration and can be found here.

We are unable to offer refunds or partial refunds for Run2Cure if you are no longer able to participate. As a small charity the cost of organising Run2Cure is significant and most expenditure is paid well in advance of an event taking place.

*We do offer a full refund for medical reasons and ask you to supply your medical certificate when you contact us.

Run2Cure Sydney 2025 - Medical certificates must be submitted by 1st April 2025 for you to be eligible for a refund. Please contact info@run2cure.org.au to arrange.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Per Run2Cure event terms & conditions:

Cancellation of Event

If the Event is cancelled for safety concerns or otherwise as a result of something beyond the reasonable control of Neuroblastoma Australia and Mildren Events, including without limitation strong winds, heavy rain, lightning and accidents, I accept that all Entrant’s entry fee will be non-refundable. Notification of the cancellation will be sent via email or SMS to those who have provided valid addresses and numbers.

The event will not be rescheduled. Any profit will go to Neuroblastoma Australia. I acknowledge Entrants will have no claim against Neuroblastoma Australia and Mildren Events for any loss or damage suffered as a result of such cancellation.

Yes. You can find full Run2Cure event Terms & Conditions for Sydney 2025 here:

Yes, there will be a bag check available on event day. Remember that all items are left at your own risk. We ask that you only leave 1 small bag that is able to be closed, no loose items. Arrive early if leaving a bag in case of queues, you don't want to miss your event start time due to waiting in line!

We also 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.

Where is Run2Cure Sydney?

The Run2Cure event village is located in The Domain, Phillip Precinct, Sydney 2000 (View on Google Maps)

For a full read of The Domain Visitor Guide, including maps of the park grounds, click here.

Public Transportation
Please use public transport when possible - visit the Transport NSW page for the latest travel information and to plan your trip.

Car Parking
There are also car parks nearby with weekend rates in which you can book in advance:

The Domain Wilson Car Park

Cathedral Street Enacon Parking

The Wharf Woolloomooloo Secure Parking Car Park

There are plenty of other city-based car parks in the vicinity as well, you can search within Wilson Parking and Secure Parking to find a spot available.

Yes! Run2Cure is still a go even if it rains. However, if there are dangerous conditions on the day such as high winds, flooding or lightening, unfortunately we would not be able to go ahead as the safety of our participants is our top priority.

Yes. All finishers will receive a medal in the 1k Little Heroes Walk, 3k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon.

Get your medal engraved on site!

For $15, you can have your event medal personalised after your run, just visit Daniel from Adlaser Engraving Services, who will be on site.

Your Run2Cure medal can be engraved with a name, in honour or in memory of, who you ran for. Or, have your medal engraved with your race time. Whatever you choose, it's a lasting memento to remember your day, plus a portion of the proceeds from each engraving will be generously donated back to the charity!

*Have a medal from another event you'd also like to have engraved? Perhaps you've recently run a PB or conquered a new distance, feel free to bring those medals along too for Daniel to engrave!

The event organisers discourage the use of headphones, iPods or other personal music as they 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.

Prams are welcome at our Run2Cure events in Sydney, all distances.

The courses are all on paved paths and suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams, however, it may depend on your particular device. Also note there is a relatively steep incline around Mrs Macquarie's chair.

For any questions regarding our courses, or to discuss to determine if this event is right for you, please contact us at info@run2cure.org.au

No. 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.

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.

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, so participant fundraising allows us to make a bigger difference in the lives of those affected by neuroblastoma.

When you finish registering and buying your tickets you will have the option to set up a fundraising page by Funraisin. 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.

We offer rewards in recognition of the work involved with fundraising. All fundraising rewards must be collected in person on the day of your event.

However, we understand that some of our generous supporters would prefer not to receive these rewards. If you are not interested in your prizes, simply don't collect, and they will be donated back to our charity to be used for future events.

If you do miss out on collecting your reward prizes on the day, and would like to receive them, email us at info@nb.org.au to arrange for them to be mailed out. You will be responsible for shipping and handling fees.

More information on fundraising milestones can be found here.