FAQs
Registration & Start Waves
Unfortunately, we do not have a deferral program for this event.
Important: Our event terms and conditions are clearly stated and applied evenly to ensure equity across all athletes. Full details on Runaway Noosa Marathon Event terms and conditions can be found here.
Once an event distance sells out, no further entries will become available and there is not a waitlist. Entry transfers are the only possible avenue of entry after a distance sells out.
Before accepting a transfer entry, please ensure you read our terms and conditions via the link here.
All transfers must be completed via the official transfer process and no money should change hands directly between athletes.
Athletes can request to transfer their entry to a lesser or greater race distance up until such time as that race distance is sold out, subject to the following terms:
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Athletes must log into their Participant Dashboard and select Change Competition before 5:00pm (AEST) on 20 May 2027. After this date, such requests can only be made at the Athlete Services Desk at Athlete Check-in.
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Transferring to a greater distance: Difference in entry fees between the two distances payable at the time of transfer.
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Transferring to a shorter distance: Difference in entry fees between the two distances will not be refunded.
Athletes can transfer their race entry to a friend subject to the following terms:
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Transfer request is submitted via original athlete’s Participant Dashboard before 5:00pm (AEST) 20 May 2027.
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The transferred registration must be for the same distance.
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The transfer is complete when the receiving athlete registers and pays (at the current advertised price on the Event website) using the transfer registration link.
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A full refund of the entry fee will be processed, less a $27 transfer fee, once the new transferred registration is completed.
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Additional purchases and merchandise cannot be transferred to another athlete. The above Additional Purchase and Merchandise terms will apply.
As stated in the Athlete Terms of Entry and Participation, under no circumstance are you permitted to give your bib to another person. The safety of our athletes is paramount; therefore, we need to ensure we have correct details of all our athletes on course.
The safety of all athletes on course is our priority. Our event team considers each race/event individually to determine the entry requirements.
Due to course conditions, including the volume of participants on course, traffic conditions and road running safety requirements associated with this course, the following distances are not suitable to be completed with prams.
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Runaway Noosa Marathon
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Half Marathon
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10km
Available for prams:
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5km
Yes! You can adjust your predicted finish time from your participant dashboard.
2027 Runaway Noosa Marathon Terms & Conditions
This event takes place in Queensland, Australia. It is each athlete’s sole responsibility to ensure that they can attend (including Athlete Check-In during specified times) and compete in the event on the day. Other than as provided for in the Athlete Withdrawal Policy set out below, no further remedies will be provided for change of mind or change of personal circumstances (incl. work conflicts, illness or injury).
As stated in the Terms of Entry (including Activity Waiver), under no circumstance are you permitted to give your race bib to another person. The safety of our athletes is paramount, therefore we need to ensure we have correct details of all our athletes on course.
Athlete Withdrawals
This Athlete Withdrawal Policy forms part of the Event’s Terms and Conditions of Entry & Participation and provides you with withdrawal options which are in addition to any existing entitlements you may have under applicable consumer protection law.
Race Bib Collection
Location: Event Village, Noosa Heads Lions Park, Noosa Heads. click here for Google Map directions
Date: Friday 21 May 10:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 22 May 4:30am – 9:45am*.
*Subject to change and are dependent on race distance
General Event Info
Yes, due to course management and road closure restrictions there are specific cut-off points on-course. The Marathon distance has a 6-hour overall course cut-off, runners must be able to maintain a pace of 8:31min/km or better to make the overall course cut-off.
Start Group times will be updated closer to the event.
If you forgot to add these items during your registration, you can log back into your registration and add them via your participant dashboard.
Due to course management and road closure restrictions there are cut-off points on-course. The Marathon distance has a 6-hour overall course cut-off, runners must be able to maintain a pace of 8:31min/km or better to make the overall course cut-off. Those runners that finish after this time will not receive an official time
Please allow enough time to go to the bathroom, drop off your gear bag and walk 10-15 minutes to the start line from the Event Village prior to your start time.
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