FAQ

Runners in both the long course and short course must be at least 12 years on race day, unless accompanied by an adult.

All courses close to runners at 9:30 am with presentations following soon afterwards.

Unfortunately not.  Both the long course and short course include a section of stairs and a steep climb on Granite Island.

The kids dash over the causeway is certainly suitable for both wheelchairs and prams.

You can run, jog or walk any of the distances as long as you can finish within the designated cutoff time – 9:30am.

Unfortunately not as dogs are not permitted on Granite Island, with the exception of assistance dogs.  Please let us know if you will be running or walking with an assistance dog so we can notify DEW in advance.

We understand that some runners treasure their finisher medals whilst others prefer to keep entry fees to a minimum. Medals and engraving are an optional purchase at Great Southern Runs events to give every runner the choice.  

Changes to your race distance can be made online up to Thursday before race day: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86514/granite-island-run

After this date changes must be made in person at bib collection on Saturday 22 June from 2:00 to 4:00 pm or on race morning from 6:30 am.

If you transfer to a longer distance event you will be required to pay the additional entry fee applicable at the time of transfer.

If you transfer to a shorter distance event more than 4 weeks before race day you will receive a refund of the difference between your original entry fee and the entry fee for your new distance at the time of transfer.

If you transfer to a shorter distance event within 4 weeks of race day the difference in entry fees will not be refunded.

No – transfers are not permitted as all runners are required to complete their details (including emergency contact info) and accept the event participation waiver through our online registration system.

If you are unable to participate you can request a refund up to 4 weeks before race (or up to 1 week before race day if you purchased Diamond Cover with your race entry).  Click here to view our full refund policy.

Basic refund insurance is included with all race entries, allowing you to receive a refund of race entry & extras (less a $12 admin fee) up to 4 weeks before race day for any reason – no questions asked.

After this time, all income is committed to delivering the event and refunds/credits are not available unless you have taken out Diamond Cover Insurance.  Click here to view our full refund policy.

Diamond Cover is an additional insurance option to give you greater protection should you need to withdraw from an event with less than 4 weeks to go until race day. For a small premium, you will be eligible for a full refund up to one week before race day with no further admin fees.  Click here for more information.

If you selected the postage option, your race pack (containing your bib and any merch you bought) will be posted to you approximately 3 weeks prior to race day to allow plenty of time for delivery.

If you selected the postage option and your race pack does not arrive before race day we can easily issue a replacement for you. Come and see our team at bib collection on Saturday 22 June between 2:00 and 4:00 pm or race morning from 6:30 am and they will look after you.

Click here or use the link at the top of your registration confirmation email to access and update your details

Last minute registrations will be accepted at bib collection on Saturday 22 June 2024.

Event marquees for bib pickup, bag drop, last minute registration and merchandise will be located on the lawns in front of the Causeway Café. Medical services will also be located nearby. The bag drop tent will not be manned during the event so please leave any valuable items locked safely in your car or with your supporters.

A link to results can be found at https://graniteisland.run/results/ for you and your supporters to check your race result as soon as you cross the finish line.

Any timing discrepancies should be emailed to timing@eventstrategies.com.au immediately.  Results will be made final on Wednesday after race day.

Wearing of headphones is discouraged.  Enjoy the serenity of the course, or conversation with your fellow competitors.  If you do choose to wear headphones, please have your music at a low volume or use just one earpiece so that you can still hear traffic and safety instructions from our course marshals.

Electronic transponder timing services will be provided by Event Strategies to ensure accurate and quick publishing of race results.

• You will be allocated a race number bib and it has an electronic timing tag on the back linked to you and the race you have entered.
• Before you start you must notify Timing Officials if any of your entry information needs changing e.g. you are changing race distance.
• Do not use someone else’s number bib as this will produce false results for everyone.
• Attach the bib at waist height to the outside front of whatever top you will be wearing. Do not bend or fold the tag or tamper with it.
• Your time and number will be recorded when you pass a timing point provided your race number bib is visible. Covering it with clothing or your hands as you operate a watch will prevent it recording.
• Ensure you start at the correct time for our race distance.
• Race bibs are your keepsake of the Granite Island Run & do not need to be returned.
• If you cut the course short (for example by skipping a lap, or taking a shortcut), do not pass through the finish timing point as we may inadvertently think you have won the race. Please notify Timing Officials if this occurs.
• If you lose your race number bib during the race you must notify Timing Officials as soon as you cross the finish timing point.
• Please notify Timing Officials if you pull out of your race before finishing