Event Info

RUNSYDUNI is a FREE 4km fun run with 8 weeks of pre-race training sessions on the grounds of the University of Sydney. It is free for all currently enrolled USYD students & USYD staff. Most importantly, it is for all levels of fitness! So don’t delay, get involved!

  • When: FRIDAY 20th September 2024, 1:30pm at The Front Lawns of The Great Hall (University Place)

 

Training will commence in week 1 of semester 2, see Training

RUNSYDUNI is proudly run by Sydney University Athletic Club and supported by Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness and the University of Sydney. All registered participants will receive an official electronic time. Top 3 positions and overall faculty winners will be announced post event!

FAQs

When is event entry cut off? Entries will close Thursday 19th September in the afternoon (unless capacity reached first).

If I miss registration cut off, can I still run? Yes, though you will not be able to run with a bib and get a formal time. Still come along for the fun though. We will have a form for you to complete so we capture your information but you won’t feature on the results page.

Can I just enter the fun run without doing the training program? Yes, you absolutely can but you need to register!

Is this the Interfaculty Run? No, this year it is not. For the full list of 2024 Interfaculty sport events, click here

Is this for all fitness levels? YES YES YES! Training sessions are aimed at beginner and social runners.

How early should I arrive on race day? The starting gun will fire at 1:30pm sharp! But leave enough time to collect your race bib. Bib collection starts from 11am

How is my race time calculated? We are using electronic timing with timing mats & bibs so you will receive both a gun time & net time so there is no need to be at the front of the start line whatsoever!

Can I walk, not run the course? Yes but the course will be progressively re-opened to normal functioning!

I don’t really have a team to run in, does that matter? Absolutely not! The purpose of this is for fun, there are no winners or losers. It is about the personal challenge. If you want to be connected with a group of people, that is great. We are recording your faculty for some data collection

Is there bag drop off available? Unfortunately no so please make alternative arrangements.

What is happening on the day? Event day will involve activations and some post race nutrition re-fuelling with a BBQ hosted by the USU Food Truck

Who is running this event? See Event Support

I’m not a USYD Student or USYD Staff member, can I enter? Unfortunately not in 2024 but we hope to open the event to everyone in 2025


Course

Event start & finish is the Front Lawns for The Great Hall (University place). Details of our fabulous 4km course around campus will be uploaded prior to event date.

 

RUN COURSE – Map

 

 

Start location

Race bib Collection

Race bibs will be available for collection from 11am on race day. Race bibs must be collected and worn for timing purposes. No race bib, no time! You will be contacted beforehand as a reminder.

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