FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Date is the Event?

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Friday 11th September 2026 from 7am to 3pm. 

A schedule of event start and finish times can be found on the Event Day page. 

Where is the event?

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St Ives Showground, Terrey Hills

Event times and lunch

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Lunch will start at approx. 12:30 (or a little earlier) – it is a BBQ lunch so help yourself and then find a bean bag to relax on! Water, soft drinks and beers will also be on offer.

We have 9 events running throughout the day – start times are listed below.

  • 100km riders register by 7:30am | Start at 8:00am
  • 60km riders register by: 8:30am | Start time = 10:00am
  • 15km runners register by: 9:45am | Start time = 10:15am
  • 10km Walkers register by: 10:15am | Start time = 10:30am
  • Team Circuit Challenge session 1: register by 9:50am | Start time = 10:20am
  • 10km Runners register by: 10:45am | 11:00am - Dulux Dog to start
  • 35km Riders register by: 10:45am | Start time = 11:15am
  • 5km walkers register by: 11:15am | Start time = 11:45am
  • 5km Runners register by: 11:30am | start time = 11:50am
  • Team Circuit Challenge session 2: 10:50am | Start time = 11:15am

All participants need to be registered and collect their event bib at least 30 minutes before the start of their event.

How do I get there?

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St Ives Showground is located at 450 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives - approx 40mins from Sydney CBD on the north side.

Parking at the Showground – there is space for up to 500 cars. Please enter between 7am-10am. Parking in the main parking allotment for the event will close off at 10am or earlier if full.

There will be staff on-site to assist with parking. Please be patient as it will be busy! 

We strongly recommend that you organize to carpool with teammates to get to the venue, especially if you are running/ walking, or come via Uber or similar. It is a 15min car ride from Gordon Train Station to the Showground. 

NO SHUTTLE BUS WILL BE RUNNING. 

What does registration include?

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Your registration and the fee charged covers:

  • Fresh Barista made coffee and fresh fruit on arrival
  • Snacks and refreshments 
  • Sit-down networking lunch
  • On-course support, motor, and mechanical support and course volunteers to help you out.
  • Hydration and aid stations on course
  • First aid and safety
  • Transport

What do I wear?

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Please ensure you have appropriate attire for your event of choice and adequate sun/ weather protection. The lunch will be casual so there is no need to change.

Toilets: Due to the large number of participants this year, additional portable toilets will be available. You can also use the existing public bathrooms at the Showground; however, please note these facilities are public and may be used by people not attending Tour de PIF.

Fun and Sunshine: We have so much planned for this year’s Sydney Tour de PIF! It is the biggest one yet with over 900 property and construction professionals participating to raised funds for homeless youth.

We will have plenty to entertain and keep the fun and high energy vibes going from start to finish. With a DJ, live band, food and drinks, brand activations and more! There is not much you need to bring to enjoy a great day out in the sun with purpose.

 

How do I know what course is best for me?

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We have provided detailed information about each of the courses and event options on the Ride, Run and Walk pages on this event website.

We recommend that you prepare and train for the event you wish to participate in. This will prevent injury, muscle soreness and fatigue on the day, and overall, a more enjoyable event experience.

A few tips:

  • If you are new to cycling – then try the lowest distance cycling option and come back the following year to try one of the longer distances!
  • If you like a bit of competition and are focused on achieving a PB, then give the 100km ride or the 15km run a go! 
  • If you like running, but not super-fast or haven’t trained much, then choose the 10km run.
  • If you are after a fun, social day/ event with your team, then choose the 10km walk or the 5km walk/ run event.

Why do I need to fundraise?

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Every young person deserves a safe bed and home to sleep at night – and you can be the difference.

Last year, we raised an incredible $426,639! Our goal for 2026 is to raise $400,000 to fund new bedrooms through the Haven House Project, giving young people facing homelessness a safe place to sleep, rebuild, and belong. 

To find out more about the Property Industry Foundation and what we do, click here.

What happens if myself or a member of our team do reach the minimum fundraising amount?

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We encourage all participants to do all they can to reach the minimum fundraising amount of $350. This is to ensure the event reaches its fundraising goals to fund the vital projects which help homeless youth.

However, we wouldn’t stop the registrant from participating on the day if they are unable to reach the fundraising goal. The money can also be raised collectively as a team rather than individually to ensure all participants reach their minimum fundraising amount.

What is the plan for wet weather?

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The forecast is looking positive, with sunshine, some cloud and temperatures around 23°C expected. If this changes and light rain occurs, the event schedule and format will remain the same. If heavy rain or thunderstorms with lightning are forecast, the event organisers may adjust specific activities, particularly the ride, to keep participants safe. If conditions are unsafe, parts of the event—or the entire event—may be changed or cancelled.

Please monitor your emails and SMS messages from the Foundation for weather updates.

I need help to make changes to my registration and fundraising page?

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If you need to adjust your original registration, please contact us at enquiries@pif.com.au

To make any changes to your Fundraising page please click login in the top right of the webpage and select edit my page. If you have any issues, please contact us at enquiries@pif.com.au

Do I get a refund if I change my mind?

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If a participant or team cancel their registration, a full refund will be offered up until 15 days prior to the event. After this no refund will be offered.

If the event is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances out of our control, a full refund will be offered up until 14 days prior to the event. After this no refund will be given.

If the event is postponed, all registration fees will be transferred to the new date.

Venue access and parking

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Parking at the Showground – there is space for up to 500 cars. Please enter between 7am-10am. Parking in the main parking allotment for the event will close off at 10am or earlier if full. There will be staff onsite to assist with parking. Please be patient as it will be busy!

Wanting to change your event
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From Friday 4/9 - If you need to change your event due to injury, illness, or other. We can do this on the day, or if you need to swap your spot with a colleague – please have them simply turn up, and we can swap your registration to their details for the same event.

Food and drink
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We will have plenty of food and drinks available throughout the day. Coffee, juices and fresh fruit will be available from 7am – 11am.  

What to bring
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Please bring minimal belongings as there will be no secure bag drop area. Our team are happy to mind a small bag but takes no responsibility. It is an open space, so please do not bring anything valuable.

Ensure you have a water bottle, hat and have applied sunscreen!

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