5K
The 5K at the Great Southern Half Marathon is run on Silver Sands Beach and is open to runners & walkers alike.
Your experience is our priority and we pride ourselves on providing a quality event and outstanding atmosphere.
Come to enjoy the beaches and stunning coastlines of the Fleurieu Peninsula and sample the hospitality of the McLaren Vale region where you’ll find some of the best wines, produce and microbreweries in Australia.
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 2 October 2022 |
| Distance | 5 km |
| Start Time | 11:30 am |
| Cut Off Time | 1 hour |
| Start-Finish Line | Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Norman Rd, Aldinga Beach |
| Age Limit | 10 years on race day, unless accompanied by an adult |
| Online Registration Close | Thursday 29 September 2022 |
Entry Fees & Inclusions
Tranche 1 Registrations (Early Bird) $25 to 24 July 2022
Tranche 2 Registrations (General Release) $30 to 4 September 2022
Tranche 3 Registrations (Late Entry) $35
Costs shown include GST and all administration & credit card fees – what you see is what you pay!
Inclusions:
- Race Entry
- Race Day Medical Support
- Electronic Timing
- Post-Event Recovery Zone
- Basic Refund Cover (enhanced Diamond Cover is available for a small additional fee)
A finisher’s medal can be purchased for $10 when you register online.
Course Details
Course Description
The 5K starts on Silver Sands Beach at the Norman Road access ramp. Runers head south on the beach for 500m south before completing a U-turn and heading 2.5 km north to the Aldinga Beach Boat Ramp. Runners will then complete a 2nd U-turn before following the beach for a further 2 km south to glory at the finish line on the beach in front of Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club.
Course Map
Drink Stations
A water station will be located at the start/finish area, but there will be no drink stations located on the 5K course.
We do not expect it to be too warm in October so please drink to thirst & be careful not to over-hydrate.
Only compostable cups made from plant-based materials will be used to minimize our impact on the environment.
Toilets
Course Cut Off Time
The 5K is open to runners and walkers with a 1 hour cut off time for finishing the course.
A tail walker will follow the last participant around the course for safety reasons.
Marshals
Please be courteous to our marshals and other volunteers. Remember that they are giving up their Sunday morning to make sure that you will enjoy your run.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY COURSE MARSHALS.
Presentations
Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 male and first 3 female placegetters in the 5K. Presentations will be made at the finish line (time TBC).