Question 1

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Accepted Answer

Runners in both the long course and short course must be at least 12 years on race day, unless accompanied by an adult.

Question 2

What are the course cutoff times?

Accepted Answer

All courses close to runners at 9:30 am with presentations following soon afterwards.

Question 3

Is the course suitable for wheelchairs or prams?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not. Both the long course and short course include a section of stairs and a steep climb on Granite Island. The kids dash over the causeway is certainly suitable for both wheelchairs and prams.

Question 4

Can I walk?

Accepted Answer

You can run, jog or walk any of the distances as long as you can finish within the designated cutoff time – by 9:30am.

Question 5

Can I run with my child in the Kids' Dash?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course you can. Parents and older siblings are welcome to run or walk with and encourage their little champions along the course! There is no need for buddy runners to register – it’s all for fun 🙂

Question 6

Can I wear headphones?

Accepted Answer

Wearing of headphones is strongly discouraged. Enjoy the serenity of the course, the birdsong, the crashing waves or conversation with your fellow runners. If you do choose to wear headphones, please have your music at a low volume or use just one earpiece so that you can still hear any traffic or safety instructions from our course marshals. If you miss a turn or marshals’ instructions because you are wearing headphones, that is on you.

Question 7

Can I run with a dog?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not as dogs are not permitted on Granite Island, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please let us know if you will be running or walking with an assistance dog so we can notify the Department for Environment and Water in advance.

Question 8

Why do I have to pay extra for a medal (and engraving)?

Accepted Answer

We understand that some runners treasure their finisher medals whilst others prefer to keep entry fees to a minimum. Medals and engraving are an optional purchase at Great Southern Runs events to give every runner the choice.

Question 9

Can I transfer to a different distance after I have entered?

Accepted Answer

Of course. If you wish to change race distance after you have registered, simply email your request to [email protected] or see us in person at the bib collection on race morning. If you transfer to a longer distance event you will be required to pay the additional entry fee applicable at the time of transfer. If you transfer to a shorter distance event more than 4 weeks before race day you will receive a refund of the difference between your original entry fee and the entry fee for your new distance at the time of transfer. If you transfer to a shorter distance event within 4 weeks of race day the difference in entry fees will not be refunded

Question 10

Can I register after online registration has closed?

Accepted Answer

Online registrations close at midnight on the Thursday before race day. Unless sold out prior, you may enter in person on race morning. In person entries are subect to the following additional fees: Long Course – $20 Short Course – $10 Kids’ Dash – no fee

Question 11

Can I transfer my entry to another runner?

Accepted Answer

No – transfers are not permitted as all runners are required to complete their details (including emergency contact info) and accept the event participation waiver through our online registration system. If you are unable to participate you can request a refund up to 4 weeks before race (or up to 1 week before race day if you purchased Diamond Cover with your race entry). Click here to view our full refund policy.

Question 12

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Basic refund insurance is included with all race entries, allowing you to receive a refund of race entry & extras (less a 20% admin fee) up to 4 weeks before race day for any reason – no questions asked. After this time, all income is committed to delivering the event and refunds/credits are not available unless you have taken out Diamond Cover Insurance. Click here to view our full refund policy.

Question 13

What is Diamond Cover?

Accepted Answer

Diamond Cover is an additional insurance option to give you greater protection should you need to withdraw from an event with less than 4 weeks to go until race day. For a small premium, you will be eligible for a full refund up to one week before race day with no further admin fees. Click here for more information.

Question 14

When will my race pack be posted?

Accepted Answer

If you selected the postage option, your race pack (containing your bib and any merch you bought) will be posted to you approximately 3 weeks prior to race day to allow plenty of time for delivery.

Question 15

What happens if I don't receive my race bib in the post?

Accepted Answer

If you selected the postage option and your race pack does not arrive before race day, come and see our team at bib collection on race weekend and they can organise a replacement race bib for you.

Question 16

When can I collect my race pack from The Running Company?

Accepted Answer

If you selected The Running Company pick up option, your race pack (containing your bib and any merch you bought) will ready for you to collect from Saturday 1 to Friday 14 August 2026. The Running Company – 278 Unley Road, Hyde Park, AdelaideThe Running Company – 39 Beach Road, Christies Beach If you do not pick up your race pack from The Running Company by Friday 14 August it will be available to pick up on race weekend instead. Race packs will not be available to collect from The Running Company on Saturday 15 August.

Question 17

What happens if I lose or forget to bring my race bib?

Accepted Answer

Please see our team at bib collection on race weekend to arrange a replacement bib. Replacement bibs are subject to a $20 replacement bib fee.

Question 18

How do I update my registration details (email, emergency contact, etc.) ?

Accepted Answer

Click the link at the top of your registration confirmation email to update your details. Alternatively, you can email your new details to [email protected]

Question 19

Is there a bag drop?

Accepted Answer

Event marquees for bib pickup, bag drop, last minute registration and merchandise will be located on the lawns in front of the Causeway Café. Medical services will also be located nearby. The bag drop tent will not be manned during the event so please leave any valuable items locked safely in your car or with your supporters.

Question 20

Where will I find my race result?

Accepted Answer

A link to results can be found at https://graniteisland.run/results/ or via the QR code on the back of your race bib for you and your supporters to check your race result as soon as you cross the finish line. Any timing discrepancies should be emailed to [email protected] immediately. Results will be made final on Wednesday after race day.

Question 21

How does the electronic timing work?

Accepted Answer

Electronic transponder timing services will be provided by Event Strategies to ensure accurate and quick publishing of race results. You will allocated a race number bib and it has an electronic timing tag on the back linked to you and the event you have entered. Before you start you must notify our team at Bib Collection if any of your entry information needs changing e.g. you are changing race distance. Do not use someone else’s number bib as this will produce false results for everyone. Attach the bib at WAIST HEIGHT (NOT chest!) to the OUTSIDE FRONT of whatever you will be wearing. Do not bend or fold the tag or tamper with it. If there are several starts for different events, make sure you start at the correct time. Your time and number will be recorded when you pass through timing points provided your race number bib is visible. Covering it with a nutrition belt, clothing or anything else including your hands as you operate a watch will prevent it recording, so your bib must be LOWER than all of these. Race number bibs are your keepsake of the event & do not need to be returned. Please notify Timing Officials at the finish line:a) and do not pass through the finish timing point if you cut the course short (for example by skipping a lap, or taking a shortcut), as we may inadvertently think you have won the race.b) if you pull out of your race before finishing and pass through the finish timing point. c) if you lose your race number bib during the race. You can find your results at this link within a few minutes of you finishing: https://graniteisland.run/results/ or via the QR code on the back of your race bib. All results will be “Provisional” until 6pm on the Wednesday after your race, after which they will be “Final”. Queries must be emailed to [email protected] before this time.

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