Frequently Asked Questions

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You can find answers to most common questions on the FAQ page.
Questions such as entering a race, refunds, getting to the venue and parking for the big day are all here.

When is Real Insurance Harbour 10?

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Is the course accurate?

The Harbour 10 and Harbour 5 are both AIMS certified accurate and are precisely 10km and 5km respectively. The event is also run under World Athletics rules.

What time does each race start?

The official 10k start time: 8:30am (start window: 8:30 – 8:50am)

The official 5k start time: 7:30am (start window: 7:30 – 7:50am)

*Start times may be subject to change

Who can enter the event?

Anyone can enter the event! Whether you are an elite athlete, club runner, gym junky, or someone who simply enjoys a social walk or jog. With the choice between a 5km or a 10km, this is the perfect event to test yourself before the winter and spring major classic events. Or, make it an accomplishment to complete your first race! 

How can I fundraise?

The Real Insurance Harbour 10 is proudly partnered with the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). 

More information on how you can fundraise, can be found here. 

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How do I register?

Registrations will be available from 1 May, 2025. More information will be released soon.

How does bib allocation work?

Participants will be able to choose from Wave A through to Wave D for the 10k, and Wave A through to Wave C for the 5km.

More information on race-bib collection will be available soon.

How do I apply for a preferred start?

More information on preferred starts will be available soon.

Can I register a team?

The 2025 Real Insurance Harbour 10 will not accept team registrations.

When do registrations close?

More information on registrations will be available soon. Stay tuned! This will be a sell-out event.

Where can I find race bib information?

More information on all-things race bibs will be available here soon, including when and how to collect.

Will there be a training plan?

Absolutely! Keep an eye out for Real Insurance Harbour 10 training plans, releasing soon.

What time should I arrive?

In general, if you have already registered and received your race pack (so you have your race number and timing chip), you should arrive at the race venue no later than 30 minutes prior to your race start time. If you still need to collect your race bib or register, you should arrive no later than 1 hour prior to your race start time. 

 

Race start times; 

  • 5km – 7:30am 
  • 10km – 8:30am 

Where are the start and finish areas?

Start Line: George Street, The Rocks.

Please make your way to the marshalling area at least 20 minutes prior to your start time to ensure you are ready for your start.

 

Finish Line: Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.

 

*Subject to change.

How do I get to the event?

With road closures and limited parking, the best way to travel on event day is by public transport. More information on transport guides will be available soon.

Is there somewhere I can leave my things whilst I run?

If you have items that you need stored whilst you are running, there will be a baggage area on race morning. 

 

You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix the baggage sticker.  

 

Although baggage services are available, we encourage participants only utilise the service if essential.

 

We recommend that you bring only essential items that you can either carry for the whole distance or dispose of at the start line. All discarded clothing will be donated to charity.

Where can I find the race results?

We will update the website with the Race Results as soon as results are available on race day!

I can’t find my result. What do I do?

If you cannot find your name in the results at all, first check the spelling of your surname and try using less letters in the search box – “smi” will find “Smith”, “Smithson”, etc. If that doesn’t work, try searching using the race number you wore on race day if you still have it.

If you can find your name in the results but there is no time shown, or you think the time is wrong, please get in touch with us using the contact form, and select the subject ‘Timing Enquiries’ on the Contact Us page. Complete as much information as you can and we’ll do our utmost to get your result sorted.

Why are results based on Gun Time and not Net Time?

The official results are based on Gun Time as per the World Athletics rule 165 part 24; as this event is run under these rules and times can be used for selection into international and Olympic events we must abide by these rules.

However, we always provide net time for participants to know the true (net) time it took for them to run from the start line to the finish line.

 

Transponder System 24.

The use of Transponder Timing Systems approved by World Athletics in events held under Rules 230 (races not held completely in the stadium), 240 and 250 is permitted provided that:

 

  • None of the equipment used at the start, along the course or at the finish line constitutes a significant obstacle or barrier to the progress of an athlete.
  • The weight of the transponder and its housing carried on the athletes’ uniform, bib or shoe is not significant.
  • The System is started by the Starter’s gun or synchronised with the start signal. The System requires no action by an athlete during the competition, at the finish or at any stage in the result processing.
  • The resolution is 1/10th of a second (i.e., it can separate athletes finishing 1/10th of a second apart). For all races, the time shall be read to 1/10th of a second and recorded to the whole second.
  • All read times not ending in zero shall be converted and recorded to the next longer whole second, e.g., for the Marathon, 2:09:44.3 shall be recorded as 2:09:45.

 

Note: The official time shall be the time elapsed between the firing of the starting gun and the athlete reaching the finish line. However, the time elapsed between an athlete crossing the start line and the finish line can be made known to the athlete but will not be considered an official time. 

Will there be photos from the event?

Supersport Images are the official participant photographers of the event and will be positioned out on the course and at the finish line. You can search, view and purchase on their website.

More information on 2025 images will be available post-event.

How do I apply for a Media Accreditation for race day?

Those wishing to obtain a Media Accreditation for the 2025 Real Insurance Harbour 10 will need to email brittany@bennettpr.com.au directly.