CommBank 3km
Say g’day to the CommBank 3km – a distance perfect for families and first timers! This fun-filled course takes you through the heart of the city and this year we have ramped up the entertainment to ensure there’s plenty of fun surprises to enjoy every step of the way.
Whether you’re running, walking, or wheeling, the CommBank 3km is all about making memories and having a great time. It’s the ideal way to join in the action and experience the joy of HBF Run for a Reason!
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Register a child for the CommBank 3km during early bird (ends 3 March) and receive a free quokka plush toy* when your registration includes at least one child aged 12 or under.
It’s our way of saying thanks for making HBF Run for a Reason a family affair.
Start times and waves for CommBank 3km
| Wave | Your pace | Ideal for . . . |
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Yellow Wave | Under 20 minutes | Runners |
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Turquoise Wave | 20 mins to 30 mins | Runners and joggers |
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Pastel Orange Wave | 30 mins to 45 mins | Joggers and brisk walkers |
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Lime Green Wave | 45 mins to 1 hr | Walkers |
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Red Wave | Over 1 hr | Families, prams, and wheelchairs |
The first wave in the CommBank 3km will start at 9.40am, with subsequent waves starting approximately every 10 minutes after that. Please make sure you arrive at the assembly area for your wave no later than 30 minutes before its scheduled start time, so you can get settled and ready to go.
To help manage wave capacities, participants bibs will be checked before entering the designated start group areas.
Please note that for safety and event timing, no participants will be able to start the CommBank 3km after 10:30am. The course cut-off will apply at the aid station (approx. 2km) at 11:30am.
Thanks for your cooperation, and we can’t wait to cheer you on out on the course!
What do HBF Run for a Reason ‘distances’, ‘courses’ and ‘waves’ mean?
Courses refer to the three distances and the route that each takes. There are three to choose from – the Brooks Half Marathon, Specsavers 12km, and the CommBank 3km.
Waves are assigned depending on the time you expect to take to complete the course. We encourage you to select an appropriate wave so you are surrounded by people running or walking at a similar pace to you. Some people are running to smash their PB and run a 12-minute 3km, others are walking with prams and taking it easy. By selecting the correct wave, it helps us keep you safe and moving at your goal pace.
You must start in your assigned wave. If you start in a group ahead of yours, your timing device will not activate and your time will not be recorded. Event Officials may also instruct you to move back to the appropriate group.
Which HBF Run for a Reason wave should I choose?
Refer to the start times section further up the page and choose the appropriate wave for your pace and participation style (running, jogging, walking, wheeling).
Does HBF Run for a Reason have any rules for young children?
We know that many families will want to walk (or run) the course together as part of a special day out – that’s one of the things that makes it such a fun day!
Please be mindful that children who intend on walking or running the course must be registered and wearing a participant bib. They also need to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
In a large crowd it can be easy to become separated from children. Please ensure you provide your child with a contact number to reach you on should they become separated and if appropriate plan for a meeting point at the finish.
Check out the A-Z meeting area just outside the medal collection at the finish line. There will also be a constable care area at the finish line for any lost children.
Do children in prams have to be registered for HBF Run for a Reason?
Children being pushed in prams don’t need to be registered. However, if you do register your child who will be pushed in a pram, they’ll receive participant benefits like a free event t-shirt and a medal at the finish line – it’s up to you, but the baby event t-shirts are extra cute!
For safety reasons, please note that participants pushing prams must select the Families & Prams category for both the CommBank 3km and Specsavers 12km distances. Prams should keep to the left of the course to reduce congestion. Prams are not permitted in the Brooks Half Marathon distance.
Can I walk the HBF Run for a Reason course?
Yes! Walkers are welcome on the Specsavers 12km or CommBank 3km. The Brooks Half Marathon is for runners/joggers only due to cut-off times. All distances must follow course rules – no bikes, scooters or, rollerblades.
