Entry and inclusions
Here’s what’s included with your entry:
Official HBF Run for a Reason t-shirt^
Designed with sustainability in mind, the 2025 t-shirt is made from recycled plastic bottles and features a sleek, timeless design you’ll love wearing.
Stock reminder: Sizes are subject to availability, so secure yours early by choosing the postage option.
This t-shirt is your badge of honour and proof you achieved something incredible – wear it with pride!
Your finisher’s medal
Entertainment and recovery zones
The fun doesn’t stop at HBF Run for a Reason 2025! Your entry includes access to:
Live entertainment: Get pumped with on-course DJs, local performers, and bands to keep you moving.
Recovery area: Relax post-run in our wellness zone with a zen cool down area led by our HBF Physios. Soothe those muscles with a free massage and enjoy wellness activities designed to help you feel your best.
Exclusive merchandise for sale
Want to take home more than just memories? Explore the HBF Run for a Reason merchandise range, available for purchase during sign-up. Choose from our limited-edition singlet, adorable quokka socks, and more! If you opt for postage, any items purchased at registration will be sent along with your shirt and bib. If you prefer to come and see the action at pack collection, you can purchase your items there. There will also be exclusive HBF Showbags only available for sale at pack collection.
Gear up for race day!
This year, HBF Run for a Reason is bringing the hype with an exclusive range of merchandise to help you celebrate, show off, and make the most of race day! But hurry – stocks are limited, so don’t miss out! Available for purchase at pack collection.
What’s on offer?
- Limited edition singlet: Look the part and stay cool while you crush your fitness goals.
- Quokka socks: Add some quokka magic to your run with these must-have statement socks.
- Sport socks: Performance meets comfort for every step of the way.
- Exclusive HBF Showbag: Only available at pack collection, these showbags are sure to sell out fast! The tote bag is crafted from upcycled past HBF Run for a Reason t-shirts and has a range of special items and offers inside!
Merch you can feel good about
This year we’re pleased to release a HBF Run for a Reason show bag (available to purchase at pack collection only), that is stylish and sustainable! The tote bag is crafted from upcycled past HBF Run for a Reason t-shirts and has a range of special items and offers inside!
We’ve partnered with Loop Upcycling, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming surplus textiles into new products. Their mission is twofold: reducing textile waste and creating meaningful employment opportunities for people facing barriers to work.
When you choose upcycled merchandise, you’re not only celebrating your race-day achievements but also contributing to a cleaner planet and a stronger community.
Teams
Did you know that you can join HBF Run for a Reason as a team?
If you’re looking to join in the fun and start an official team with friends, family or work colleagues, we’ve got a heap of resources to get you started.
One of the best things about creating an official team is the team spirit and extra motivation! Teams can include participants across all three distances and waves, so there’s flexibility for everyone to choose the course that suits them best.
Downloadable team resources:
Customisable team posters (.pdf)
When do HBF Run for a Reason registrations close?
Sorry, entry registrations for the 2025 HBF Run for a Reason are closed as we have sold out ahead of event day
What does my HBF Run for a Reason entry fee cover?
Your entry fee goes towards the costs associated with organising the event and keeping you safe. This includes closing roads and managing traffic around the city, providing you with access to first aid and medical officers across all three distances and the finish line. An event of this size also works with police and other emergency services in the lead-up and on the day all of which are there to look out for you.
The entry fee also helps to cover the cost of items like your HBF Run for a Reason t-shirt, timing bib, providing you with public transport until 3pm on event day, entertainment, your finisher medal, and other items at the finish line like complimentary fruit and massages.
Your entry fees don’t go directly to the beneficiaries associated with the event and the millions that have been raised over the years have come from participants fundraising for a cause close to their hearts.
You can fundraise or make a donation to a charity of your choice – follow the prompts during registration to do so.
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 are not permitted in the half marathon distance.
