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1. Can I walk the event?
Absolutely. Hill to Harbour is open to runners, walkers and wheelchair participants and is designed to be inclusive for all abilities.
2. Is this event suitable for beginners?
Yes. Hill to Harbour is a fun and inclusive community event. Whether you are aiming for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with family or pushing a pram, everyone is welcome.
3. Can I participate with a pram?
Yes, prams are welcome at Hill to Harbour.
If you plan to participate with a pram, please start at the very back of the start group for safety, as the start area can be busy and crowded.
Your race time will not begin until you cross the start timing mat, so starting at the back will not affect your official time.
For safety, we recommend using a sturdy running pram and taking extra care around other participants, particularly in crowded sections of the course.
4. Are there buses available between the start and finish areas?
Yes. Shuttle buses will run between the start area at Bar Beach and the finish area at Carrington on race morning.
This means you can:
• Park at Carrington (finish area) and take the bus to the start before your race
• Park at Bar Beach and take the bus back to the start after you finish
Bus tickets are $5 and include a branded Hill to Harbour wristband which allows you to board the shuttle.
If you didn’t purchase a bus ticket when entering, you can still add one through the Crowdcatcher entry portal by scrolling to the bottom of this page:
https://crowdcatcher.com/e/tickets/hill-to-harbour-2026-tickets-lW9QqdZOYb
5. Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
Yes. You can transfer your entry to another participant through the Crowdcatcher entry system.
To do this:
• Log into your Crowdcatcher account
• Select your registration
• Follow the transfer entry option
6. Can I change my distance?
If you would like to change distances (for example from 12km to 6km), please log in to Crowdcatcher and go to the “Changes and Transfers” tab:
https://crowdcatcher.com/e/hill-to-harbour-2026-tickets-lW9QqdZOYb
Please note distance changes depend on availability in the event you wish to move to.
7. What is the refund policy?
If you can no longer participate, partial refunds are available depending on how close it is to race day.
More than 6 weeks before the event: 70% refund
Between 6 weeks and 14 days before the event: 40% refund
Less than 14 days before the event: unfortunately refunds are not available as event costs have already been committed.
8. Can I raise money for charity?
Yes. Participants can fundraise for a cause close to their heart through our online fundraising platform.
Simply create a fundraising page when registering or through your entry confirmation, or visit:
https://hilltoharbour26.grassrootz.com/
9. Are there drink stations on the course?
Yes. Drink stations will be located approximately every 3km along the course.
Water and Tailwind Nutrition 'Endurance Fuel' will be available at all drink stations.
10. Where can I park on race day?
Parking is available around the start area at Bar Beach and the finish area at Carrington, as well as nearby suburbs.
However, we strongly recommend allowing extra time as roads around the course will be closed and parking may be limited.
Where possible, consider carpooling, getting dropped off, cycling, or using the event shuttle buses and public transport.
11. Are there toilets at the start and finish?
Yes. Portable toilets will be available at the start areas and at the finish area at Pat Jordan Oval. Public toilets are also available on course, just look out for signs.
12. Can I run with headphones?
Yes. Headphones are permitted, however we recommend keeping the volume low so you can hear safety announcements and instructions from event staff and volunteers.
13. Is the course closed to traffic?
Yes. The Hill to Harbour course is run on closed roads with traffic management in place to ensure a safe environment for participants. We also run on foot paths so please be safe.
Please keep an eye out for other participants and follow instructions from marshals and event staff.
14. Can I run with my dog?
Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on the course for safety reasons.
15. What time should I arrive?
We recommend arriving at least 45–60 minutes before your start time to allow time for transport, warming up and getting to the start.
Race kit collection will also be available on race morning if you have not already collected your bib, however we strongly recommend collecting your race kit the day before if possible.
16. I selected bib postage. When will my race bib arrive?
If you selected bib postage during registration, your race bib will be posted to the address you provided approximately 7–10 days before race day.
If your bib has not arrived by race week, please visit the Race Admin tent at the event and our team will assist you.
17. Where do I collect my race kit?
Race kit collection will take place at the Hill to Harbour Race Expo:
Saturday 28 March
8:00am – 5:00pm
The Station, Newcastle
We strongly encourage all participants to collect their race kit on Saturday to avoid queues on race morning and enjoy the race weekend atmosphere.
Race kit collection will also be available on race morning near the start areas if you are unable to attend on Saturday.
18. If I purchased merchandise, where do I collect it?
Any pre-purchased merchandise can be collected from the race kit collection area (when you pick up your race kit) any new merch is available for sale at the Race Expo or on race morning.
Merchandise collection will be available before and after your race.
19. What happens if it rains?
Hill to Harbour will go ahead in most weather conditions.
In the case of severe weather that may impact participant safety, the event team will communicate any changes via email, social media and the event website.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for, please contact our team at admin@hevents.com.au.
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