Few races capture the spirit of Australia running quite like the Geek Run, returning to City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, SA, Australia on May 4, 2027. The Geek Run on 4 May 2027 celebrates May the 4th - one of the most internationally recognised dates around the world. The course is in the City of Norwood, Payneham, & St Peters.
🏃 Why Run This Race
- Off-road trail experience through stunning natural surroundings
- Looped course with consistent aid station access
- Well-organised aid stations and on-course support throughout
- Welcoming local running community in City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, SA
- Finisher medal, race day swag and post-race celebration for every participant
🏁 Race Distances & Events
- 2K Family/Kids Run
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
- Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
🗺️ Course Highlights
- The course is a 5km loop along the river, a quiet scene in shady forestry.
- All distances less than 5km will do a shortened loop and all distances more than 5km will do multiple loops.
- Not just a celebration of Star Wars, it celebrates Sci-Fi, and, perhaps more importantly, the inner geek in all of us.
📅 Event Details
- Date: May 4, 2027
- Location: City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, SA, Australia
- Available distances: 2K Family/Kids Run | 10K (6.2 miles) | Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) | Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
💡 Runner Tips
- Arrive early on race day to collect your bib and warm up properly
- Train consistently in the 12-16 weeks before the event for best results
Tick this one off your bucket list, the Geek Run is a race runners come back to year after year. Spaces are limited, so register today and join the 2027 field at one of Australia's most iconic events.