The Nike After Dark Tour has received unprecedented interest in the first year of the event, and it’s inspiring to see so many people excited to celebrate the strength and stamina of women runners.
As the event has now reached capacity, registrations have closed, and no further tickets will be available. However, we encourage you to soak up the atmosphere and cheer on participants in the dedicated cheer zones along the course.

This event is open to anyone who meets the participation requirements. Please refer to the requirements to participate question above and the Event Terms & Conditions for further information.

While all runners are welcome, it is an event designed to celebrate women runners, showcasing competition and community among women in the sport of running. All runners are encouraged to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the event.

The Nike After Dark Sydney event is a running experience, geared toward inspiring competition and participation among those in the women’s running community who love a new challenge! Runners will gather in Sydney’s Inner West and run a specially designed course with immersive experiences and plenty of iconic landmarks along the way. Finishing at Sydney’s Darling Harbour at Tumbalong Park, runners will be invited to participate in a post-race celebration featuring live music, recovery and much more.

The race will start at 4:30pm AEST on April 12, 2025. Runners must be in their start corrals by 4:00pm AEST.

The race start line is at Rozelle Parklands in Sydney's Inner West, and the race will start at 4:30pm (subject to specific wave start times). Gates open from 2.30pm. Further details about start and arrival are covered in the questions below.
Details around wave start times will be shared closer to the date.

Details will be shared at a later date. All participants will receive an email with transport options.

Bib collection will be available on 10-11 April at the After Dark Tour Sydney Expo in Tumbalong Park from 8am to 8pm, 11 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000 (main entrance via Civic Connector near Vesta Cafe here). Please note that bibs must be collected and will not be sent to participants by post. Registered participants can use the baggage service if they would like a bag for the post-race celebration. See bag drop section for further details.
If you are driving to the venue, there are a number of car parks conveniently located in and around Darling Harbour.
While Harbourside Shopping Centre is currently under redevelopment, the car park remains open. Book ahead and secure your spot.Parking rates start from $9, and you can book early bird parking on weekdays for just $15.
The car park is located on 100 Murray St and there are 1500 car spots. EV charging is also available.
OTHER CAR PARKS
First Parking by Express Darling Quarter – save 20% by joining Express First Parking by Express Darling Square – save 20% by joining Express ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Car Park Aware Super Theatre Car Park

If you're unable to collect your bib during the After Dark Tour Sydney Expo hours (see above), you can nominate a friend or colleague to pick it up for you. Email afterdarktour@nike.com with the full name of the person collecting your bib. Your nominee will need to present a copy of your QR code email to our Event Registration staff at the Expo, along with a confirmation of your pick-up from the After Dark Tour.

1. Participants must be registered to participate with a confirmation email and QR code supplied by Nike After Dark Tour.
2. Participants must wear the bib assigned to them to run on the course.
3. Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day.
4. Participants under 18 years of age must have permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race. This permission must be provided during the application process as required by Nike.
5. Participants must be medically fit to participate and able to complete the course within four hours. The race location will reopen for public use on a rolling schedule based on this time limit.
6. The sale and/or transfer of race entries/bib numbers is strictly prohibited.
7. All participants must be familiar with, agree to and abide by the Event Terms & Conditions and Participant Release as provided on the After Dark Sydney landing page.

As long as you are able to complete the course within four hours, you can run.
We have carefully designed the course to ensure that every participant has the opportunity to cross our incredible finish line and enjoy the unforgettable Celebration and Recovery experience. To make this possible, we have implemented strategic redirection points along the course for those who may not meet the designated cut-off times. This ensures everyone can celebrate their achievement in style no matter their pace. Anyone who takes the ‘redirection” option will have their number recorded but will not be regarded as an official finisher.

Pacers assist runners to achieve their race goals. Nike After Dark will have a team of Nike Pacers. A pacer is an experienced runner who will run at an even effort/pace for the duration of the event to finish at target time and encourage participants along the way. Whether participants are a first-time half-marathoner or aiming for the next milestone finish time/personal best, there will be a pacer option for all. Each Pacer will be easily identifiable with the pace time on their back by a flag which will clearly display their target finish time.
All pacers will run to ‘Chip Time’ (net time rather than gun time) and pace as evenly as possible without banking time. Participants use them as a moving timeline on which to judge effort / race strategy. Pacer split times will be provided closer to the race date.

The Nike After Dark Sydney event is a rain or shine event. However, in the event of extreme weather conditions – such as severe thunderstorms, excessive winds or other hazardous conditions – the race may be changed, cancelled or postponed. If extreme weather develops or is forecast in the lead up to race start time, a decision will be made and communicated as early as possible based on participant safety and risk assessment. The safety of all participants, staff and spectators is our top priority. Please see the registration section and the Event Terms & Conditions for further information.

Yes, our course has been thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind to support all athletes to participate, including adaptive athletes and athletes with disabilities to participate and enjoy the event (provided they meet the participation requirements described above). Should you require any accessibility assistance, please contact afterdarktour@nike.com.

The Nike After Dark course in Sydney differs from a typical half marathon route and, unlike standard road-based courses, winds through Sydney's iconic foreshores, featuring a variety of terrains such as road, boardwalks, gravel paths, and narrow sections. Additionally, the race takes place at dusk, with some portions run in the dark.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we have introduced measures including introducing proper safety lighting throughout the course, and not permitting baby strollers and other wheeled devices, with the exception of authorised wheelchairs, handcycles, and other devices for participants with disabilities. We are also strongly advising all participants to exercise caution and factor in the terrain and lighting conditions when running at pace.

At points during the race and during post-race celebrations, there will be flashing lights that may affect runners who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities. For more information, please contact customer service at afterdarktour@nike.com or speak to Event Coordinators at the event.

We still have exciting volunteer roles available for Saturday 12 April.
Volunteers receive a limited edition Nike shirt, food, and the opportunity to be part of something truly special.
Sign up here to choose your shift! https://pont3.rosterfy.com.au/register
If you have any questions, email our volunteer management team - volunteers@pont3.com

We will have allocated cheer zones along the course and welcome friends, families and allies to support our runners at these locations. More details to come in these FAQs.

No, you must register for each event separately.

The registration window is from 9 January 2025 at 7am AEDT until 11 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT. Nike reserves the right to close this window early should event capacity be reached or extend this window at its discretion, including where event capacity has not been reached.

The entrance fee for the race is AU$100 (inclusive of GST). The fee includes access to the expo, a personal bra fitting service and bra, participant race bib with timing tag, participant tee shirt, and post-race celebration access.

As part of the registration process you will be required to provide a credit card number and, should your application be successful, the event registration fees will be debited from your card. Your credit card will not be charged unless you accept the Event Terms & Conditions and Participant Release. When completing the application please use a credit card that has an expiration date of March 2025 or later.

No. This is a first-in-best-dressed event with event capacity limits. Your entry is not guaranteed upon application, but only upon you receiving notification that it has been successful and payment in cleared funds is received.

Yes. Registration will only remain open for entry until the registration deadline, or the race is full.

If your application is successful, your payment receipt will be sent to you by email.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws and without excluding or limiting any of your rights that cannot by law be excluded or limited, if you are unable to participate in the race due to changes in personal circumstances, change of mind, illness, surgeries or injuries, or if the event is cancelled or changed for any other circumstances outside of Nike’s control (including extreme weather conditions but excluding the circumstances described immediately below), your entry fee will be non-refundable and cannot be transferred or applied to any future Nike events. Nike will also not be responsible for any costs incurred (including travel, accommodation, or any other expenses) in connection with a cancelled or changed event.
If the event is cancelled because council approval and permits necessary to conduct the event are not obtained, and in circumstances where a participant’s application has been accepted and their credit card charged, Nike will refund the entry fee. For the avoidance of doubt, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws (and without excluding or limiting any of your rights that cannot by law be excluded or limited), this will not extend to Nike being liable for any other costs, expenses, claims or liability, including without limitation travel, accommodation, or any other expenses.

Yes. Each participant must read and agree to/sign a Participant Release during the registration process. If you’re under 18 years of age as at race day, your parent or legal guardian must sign a printed Participant Release. The printed Participant Release must be brought to Packet Pick Up and submitted to Nike before a minor will be given a race bib.

The After Dark Tour Sydney Expo is your pre-race headquarters and the spot to pick up essentials, connect with the running community, and get in the zone.
Visit the Expo: Thursday 10 April - Friday 11 April 8AM - 8PM Tumbalong Park (main entrance via Civic Connector near Vesta Cafe)

On Tuesday 8 April, you’ll receive an email from afterdarktour@nike.com, so keep an eye on your inbox and check your spam. This email will be your all-access pass to race day, and will include your QR code for bib collection at the Expo Village. You will receive your race tee at the same time as collecting your race bib. The size of the t-shirt you receive will be the size you specified in your registration. If you would like this size changed, please contact customer service prior at afterdarktour@nike.com.

Registered participants can use the baggage service if they would like a bag for the post-race celebration. When you collect your race bib, you’ll also receive a baggage label. At the Expo, you’ll be given a recycled bag to pack your post-race items. Attach your label to this bag and leave it at the designated baggage drop-off area. After the race, you can collect your bag from the same spot you dropped it off.

1. Thursday, 10 April: 8am - 8pm
2. Friday, 11 April: 8am - 8pm
3. Saturday, 12 April: 12pm - 3.30pm

Please note: There is no baggage service at the start line. Bags must be dropped off at the Expo before the race. Any bags left at the start line will be left at the participant’s risk. Baggage service is exclusively for registered participants.

The right support changes everything. Head into Nike George St or The Expo to get a personalised bra-fitting. Our experts will help you find a sports bra that moves with you - delivering the support, comfort, and performance you need to push further.
If you would like to book a bra fitting session you can secure your spot by heading to the 'Complimentary Bra Fitting Service' section on the After Dark Tour website. If you do not wish to attend a bra-fitting, you can choose the collection-only option, which will also be available for pre-booking.
Your fitting will be guided by the size you specified in your registration. If you would like to change this size, please contact customer service at afterdarktour@nike.com prior to the event.

Gear up with exclusive After Dark Tour apparel at the Nike After Dark Tour Sydney Retail.

We recommend that participants arrive by 4pm at Rozelle Parklands. Gates open at 2.30pm. Follow volunteer directions and wayfinding signage to the start location within Rozelle Parklands. Be sure to review the venue map that will be shared closer to the date, to locate facilities and start chute entry.
Keep in mind:

1. The area will be busy with over 7,000 participants heading to Rozelle Parklands. Please be patient and friendly with fellow participants and volunteers.
2. Hydrate well and ensure you warm-up properly.
3. Listen to the emcee and notifications. Participants will be loaded into the start corrals ahead of their start time based on your designated wave.
4. For the race, waves will have gaps to ensure space on the course. Your time starts once you cross the timing mat.
5. You will be allocated a wave based on your expected finish time, that was specified in your registration.
6. Please do not miss your start line time - there will be strict cut-off times. If you miss your cut-off time, Event Crew are permitted to push any runners back into the next wave. You may also be prevented from crossing the start line after the cut-off time.

Further details will be shared closer to the date.

Proper hydration is key to your performance. 6 drink stations will be available throughout the course, approximately every 3-5km.
To streamline disposal, bins are placed 50 meters beyond each aid station - making it easy for you to grab a drink, keep moving, and dispose of your paper cup responsibly for recycling.
We understand it’s challenging when you’re running at pace or feeling exhausted, but please try to collect your cup with care. This small effort helps minimise spills, conserve water, and maintain a clean course for fellow participants.
Please ensure you dispose of gel wrappers in the designated bins. If you’re bringing your own gels, be sure to hang onto the empty wrappers and discard them in the designated bins instead of littering along the route.

Before the race Ensure you fill out the back of your Race Bib with essential details, including emergency contact, allergies, existing medical conditions, and medications you're currently taking. This information is essential for first aid staff in case of an emergency. If you are feeling unwell, have had a fever in the last 48 hours, or experienced diarrhea, do not attempt to race. If you have any concerns about your health, consult your doctor before the event.
During the race A dedicated medical team will be available to support you throughout the course. First aid is available on course, with additional medical personnel patrolling on bikes and buggies for prompt assistance if needed. Review the course maps to familiarise yourself with the locations of first aid stations at the start, along the course, and at the finish line. If you notice another runner requiring medical help, immediately alert the nearest event official or medical team member.
After the race After crossing the finish line, keep moving to help your body begin its natural recovery process. If you feel unwell post-race, visit the first aid facility located near the retail area at Tumbalong Park or alert race officials.

Dedicated cheer zones have been made throughout the course so your crew can catch you at the best spots along the course. More information around each cheer zone will be shared at a later date.

Although headphones are permitted, we recommend avoiding their use to ensure you can hear important instructions from marshals and traffic management.

Your net finish time remains accurate, as the timing chip only activates when you cross the start timing mats.

Runners must avoid running in big groups or run maximum 2 abreast due to tight areas of the course. There will also be no overtaking areas along the course so please keep an eye out for the course signs.

Standard and accessible toilets are conveniently located along the course at every 5km mark. Exact locations will be provided in the course map. Please make use of the toilet facilities available at the start area, along the course, and at the finish line. Public urination is prohibited by law. Due to the high volume of participants, there may be queues, so we recommend using the restroom at home before heading out and allowing extra time for a bathroom stop if needed prior.

To minimise the event’s environmental impact, please dispose of all waste in the bins provided, particularly cups and energy gel packets at aid stations. Littering can significantly harm the event and delay road reopening times due to necessary cleanup efforts.

Details of the Post-Race Celebration will be announced at a later date.

Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour Street Sydney, NSW 2000

Your race QR code and bib will grant you access to the celebration.

There will be a limited number of tickets available for guests and supporters to attend. They will be released at a later date.