More than 230 UniSA students and staff proudly represented the University of South Australia at the 2025 City-Bay fun run on Sunday 21 September, joining over 25,000 participants who took on the iconic Adelaide event despite wet and rainy weather.
With distances ranging from 3 km to the half marathon, Team UniSA participants ran, walked and rolled their way to the finish line near Wigley Reserve in Glenelg, showcasing their endurance, determination and university pride.
One of the largest teams in the event
Team UniSA was once again one of the largest teams entered, with a total of 236 participants:
- 195 UniSA students
- 41 UniSA staff
This strong turnout highlights the strong culture of health, wellbeing and active participation within the UniSA community.
Post-race celebration at Wigley reserve
After crossing the finish line, Team UniSA participants gathered at the UniSA Sport marquee in Wigley Reserve. There, they were welcomed by UniSA sport staff and volunteers from the Athlete Development Program (ADP), who provided a hot and cold breakfast to refuel and celebrate their achievements.
The marquee served as a lively meeting point, offering the opportunity to relax, connect with friends, family, fellow students and colleagues, and reflect on the morning’s accomplishments.
Standout performances across all distances
Half marathon (21.1 km)
- Start: Colley reserve, Glenelg
- Finish: Anzac highway near Wigley reserve
- Participants: 43 Team UniSA finishers
- 🏆 fastest female: Tiana Cetta — 1:15:48 (ADP student-athlete and overall female winner of the event)
- 🥈 fastest male: Michael Henry — 1:28:13
12 km
- Start: King William road, Adelaide
- Finish: near Wigley reserve, Glenelg
- Participants: 6 participants completed the 12 km in under 50 minutes,
- 🥇 fastest male: Max Nelson — 46:47
- 🥇 fastest female: Valentine Simon — 52:13
6 km
- Start: Kurralta central shopping centre
- Finish: near Wigley reserve, Glenelg
- 👟 fastest male & female: Ashley Muir & Charlotte Muir — 30:26
More than just a race
Whether chasing personal bests or walking for fun, Team UniSA’s presence at the 2025 city-bay embodied what UniSA Sport is all about; participation, connection and community.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, and to the dedicated staff and ADP volunteers who made the post-race experience so memorable.