faq

The event takes place on Sunday 6th April 2025

Please note:

• Prior to midnight Monday 24th February 2025 you can go to your Active account and transfer to another person. See the steps below. There is no transfer fee.
• After midnight Monday 24th February 2025 you can still transfer to another person however you (or the person you are transferring to) must do this in person at Registration. There is a $15 transfer fee. Registration is at PW1, Castray Esplanade on Saturday 5th April between 9:00am and 4:00pm. It is essential that the person you are transferring to has your Bib so please ensure you (or they) pick up your Bib (or provide it to them if it has been posted to you) and then that person will need to go to the transfer desk.

Steps to Transfer to Another Person

1. Log in to your Active account and access My Events
2. Select Hobart Airport Marathon Festival and click transfer registration
3. Enter the new participant’s email address in the email address field
4. Enter the recipient’s email address again to confirm at Confirm email address
5. Click Submit
6. The new participant will receive an email inviting them to claim the registration
7. The new participant will be required to pay for the entry in full.
8. Your registration will be cancelled when the new participant claims it. You will then be refunded the entry fee.

* Please note the new participant enters and pays for their entry at the then current registration fee (not your original fee) before your credit is processed.

Please note after midnight Monday 24th February 2025 the Transfer transaction is a matter between the two persons offering and accepting the transfer – Atlas Events is not involved in that transaction, including charging or refunding. Accordingly, please be very careful that the person from whom you are receiving the entry has a genuine registration. You can check with us at info@myatlasevents.com.au for verification.

Transfers of distance will be subject to the availability of races.

1. Prior to midnight Monday 24th February 2025 you can go to your Active account and transfer to go up in distance or down in distance. There is no fee but you must pay the difference in entry fee (at that time) if you go up in distance. There is no refund for going down distance
2. After midnight Monday 24th February 2025 you can transfer to go up or down in distance but you must do this in person at Registration. Registration is at PW1, Castray Esplanade on Saturday 5th April between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Please pick up your Bib (if you did not have it posted to you) and then go to the transfer desk. There is no fee but you must pay the difference in entry fee (at that time) if you go up in distance. There is no refund for going down in distance
3. If you have been transferred to this event from another Atlas event then you can transfer to go up or down in distance, but you must do this in person at Registration. There is no fee, but you must pay the difference in entry fee (at that time) if you go up in distance. There is no refund for going down distance.

If you need to check or change your registration details please go to myevents.active.com.

Yes, the pacers will adhere to the following times.

• Marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00.
• Half Marathon: 1:24, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10.
• 10km: 40mins, 50mins, 60mins, 70mins.

Interested in becoming a pace runner? Learn more and apply here.

Yes – you are welcome to run with a pram in any of the distances, however we ask out of courtesy to other runners to please start at the back.

Yes – the event would not be possible without the generosity of local volunteers.  Click here to learn more and register your interest in helping out on the day. 

Bag drop is available on race morning from 5am onwards until midday. Please ensure all belongings are left in a secure bag that can be easily identifiable when collecting. Ensure your race number is attached to your bag at the top. Bags will be treated with care but please be aware that valuables are left at their own risk. Volunteers will do their best to look after your belongings. Please ensure your items are collected prior to 12:15pm. After 12:15pm your bag will be treated as lost property. Atlas Events are not liable for loss of property left in bag drop.

iTAB is the world’s leading medal personalisation company, dedicated to creating medal memories and spreading the running joy across the globe.

Their custom medal insert engraved with your name event finish time helps you commemorate, share and celebrate your amazing achievement.

You can order your iTAB at the time you register (enter) the Hobart Airport Marathon Festival. It costs $15. The iTAB is delivered to you up to 1 month after the event date.  

If you forget to order your iTAB during registration you can go to Hobart Airport Marathon Festival – iTAB and purchase one there after the event for prior years.

Your race bib can be mailed to you. Just select the Bib Postage option during Registration.  Only your Bib is mailed to you - no free Merchandise or pre-purchased Merchandise is mailed with the Bib.

If you forgot to choose Bib Postage at the time you entered you still can via myevents.active.com. But you must purchase Bib Postage prior to midnight Monday 24th Feb 2025.  You cannot purchase Bib postage after this date.  The steps are:

1. Go to myevents.active.com and login.
2. Find our event and select Purchase Merchandise.
3. You will be able to add Bib Postage to your entry. The fee to mail out your Bib is $12.

Important to note:

• • If you purchased bib postage we will mail the Bib in the week prior to the event and you will receive your bib in the mail on or before Thursday 3rd April 2025. 
  • If you have not received your bib by Thursday 3rd April 2025 please come to see us at the Transfer Desk at Registration on Saturday 5th April 2025.
  • Please note bib postage is offered up until midnight on Monday 24th February 2025. After that time we cannot offer to post your Bib to you and you must collect your Bib on Saturday 5th April 2025 from the Registration Desk at the Race Precinct at PW1.
  • Please note bibs will only be mailed to Australian addresses.
  • Please also note that ONLY the Bib is mailed to you, no merchandise is mailed with the Bib. Merchandise must be picked up on Saturday 5th April from Registration or on Sunday 6th April from our Merch Expo store.

Strictly no bib collections on race day.

Yes all persons participating need to register. If you are already entered in an alternative distance and would like to accompany your child you do not need to enter again. Please leave your bib on to show you are a registered participant.

The cut off times for the following events are:

• Marathon: 12:00 PM - 6 hours 0 minutes cut off.
• Half Marathon: 09:00 AM - 3 hours 0 minutes cut off.
• 10km: 10:30 AM - 3 hours 0 minutes cut off.

You are welcome to walk the 5km and 2km events, but please be mindful that roads will reopen at 12:00pm, with interim checkpoints.

The age group determination is taken from the competitor's age on race day.

Yes. Team tent information can be found here. 

Weather conditions are generally ideal for running with temperatures in the morning at 5 degrees and warming up to 16-18 degrees celsius during the day. Generally a low chance of rainfall. For more weather statistics click here.

You are more than welcome to take off and leave your warm clothes at the start line. Please be aware that if you choose to do this, these clothes will be collected and donated to charity.

You can apply here for a companion entry