Take a walk on the geek side

Sunday 4 May 2025

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***Looking for a double treat? Double up your fun by being part of the Adelaide Marathon Festival in the morning… and our Geek Run in the evening!!***

 
May the Fourth be with You!

May the 4th is one of the most internationally recognised holidays around the world. Not just a celebration of Star Wars, it celebrates Sci-Fi, and, perhaps more importantly, the inner geek in all of us. So, whether you’re of the Star Wars/Star Trek/Firefly debate or simply love all things geek, the Geek Run is for you!

The Geek Run offers a rare evening run.

Walkers accepted. The cut-off is midnight.

Course Description & Map:

The Geek Run uses a course in the City of Norwood, Payneham, & St Peters. The course is a 5km loop along the river, a quiet scene in shady forestry. All distances less than 7.5km will do a shortened loop and all distances more than 5km will do multiple loops.

Aid Station:

The Geek Run showcases a course in the City of Norwood, Payneham, & St Peters. The course is a 5km loop along the river, a quiet scene in shady forestry. All distances less than 7.5km will do a shortened loop and all distances more than 5km will do multiple loops. A bag drop is available at the aid station.

Prices:

Medal:

An optional medal is available for $13 to all finishers. Personalised medal inscriptions (with name, messages, and/or finish time) are available for an extra $5-$12 — $5 for name, $8 for name & personalised message (under 25 characters), and $12 for name & finish time (includes postage).

Bib Collection, Race Briefing, & Start Location:

Bib collection is exclusively available on the day, starting 30 minutes prior to the wave’s start time. The race briefing will begin promptly 15 minutes prior to each wave’s start time. All participants will be expected to socially distance during the briefing, at the start line, and on course.

English as a Second Language (Simplified) Race Briefing

If English isn’t your first language, you may have experience difficulties understanding the accent, speed, or event-specific words in the briefing. Don’t worry – we can help! We have an ESL expert on our team who gives a simplified race briefing. The simplified race briefing will use simpler words, slower speech, and more one-on-one contact. Even if English is your first language, but you prefer quieter race briefings with more opportunities to ask questions, this is the briefing for you! The ESL (Simplified) Race Briefing will occur at 5:30pm & 6:05pm for this event.

Distances & Start Times:

Early/Late Starts:

An early start of 4pm is available for this event. Late starts are available upon written request and valid reason.

Cut-Off Time:

All distances will be cut-off at midnight.

Sponsors, Supporters, & Not-For-Profits

GoodRunnings proudly supports Women’s Safety Services SA’s NADVS (Northern Adelaide Domestic Violence Services) to help local women and children rise above domestic violence and thrive. $5 from every registration of this event goes towards NADVS.

More Information:

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Refund & Transfers Policy:

Any cancellations which occur more than 28 days prior to the event are refundable minus an administration fee; any cancellations which occur within the 28 day period are non-refundable. Transfers to other individuals or other distances are allowed up until a week prior to the event, at the cost of the price difference and an administration fee. No refund will be provided if the new distance is shorter/cheaper than the original distance.

Bad Weather Policy:

***BAD WEATHER POLICY***
If the BOM forecast predicts bad weather (including, but not limited to, a temperature of above 35 degrees Celsius) for the event, GoodRunnings will reschedule. Attendants who cannot make the reschedule date will ONLY be offered event CREDIT for the registration cost in sympathy of the situation. Optional purchases, including medals and inscriptions, are not eligible for credit. Attendants who inform GoodRunnings with 48 hours of the email announcing the reschedule are eligible for full credit, attendants who inform GoodRunnings between 48-72 hours are eligible for 50% credit, and attendants who inform GoodRunnings more than 72 hours after are not eligible for credit. “Bad weather” insurance is available for purchase for those who wish to receive a full refund in situations in which an event is rescheduled by GoodRunnings due to bad weather.