Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2025

Opal

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport services including metro, trains, buses ferries and light rail, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city.    

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham.     

Martin Place metro station is within short walking distance of the start line on the Cahill Expressway at Macquarie/Bridge Street. Exit via Hunter Street and continue on foot to the start area.

Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham from 4am to 9.30am, and will run every 10 minutes throughout the day. 

For Metro service disruption information, check travel alerts and trackwork or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest available stations to the start line on the Cahill Expressway at Macquarie/Bridge Street are Circular Quay, Wynyard and Martin Place. Early-morning trains will start operating from 4.40am depending on the train line.

Planned trackwork is taking place across the network on event day; you may need to catch a replacement bus or change trains to complete your journey depending on where you are travelling from. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner and see the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon transport map (pdf 704KB) to find your way from key city transport hubs to the start line.

• If you're travelling from the west: buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central until 7.30am. Change at Strathfield for express buses towards Central.  
• If you're travelling from the north: trains run to Wynyard only. Walk to the start line from Wynyard (approx. 12 minutes) or change at Crows Nest or Chatswood from a metro service to Martin Place, extra metro services will run from 4am. 
• If you're travelling from the south-west: buses replace trains between Macarthur, Glenfield and Fairfield on the T2, T5 and T8 lines.

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 4 May on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro Line: From 4am to 9.30am, extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham. 
• T1 North Shore Line: From 4am to 7.40am, trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only, some to a changed timetable. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City, or change at Wynyard for a City Circle train or the light rail. Buses replace trains between Central and Strathfield. 
• T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. From 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only, to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace trains between Macarthur, Glenfield and Fairfield. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via the Airport, and between Fairfield and the City via Granville. Trains between Leppington and Glenfield run to a reduced frequency, buses supplement trains between these stations. Buses also replace T3 trains between Cabramatta and Lidcombe via Regents Park. From 4am to 7.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Fairfield and Schofields or Richmond. Change at Parramatta for trains towards the City. T1 trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace trains between Liverpool, Cabramatta and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Trains run between Lidcombe and the City, some to a changed timetable. Inner West trains run between Homebush and the City. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Buses also replace trains between Macarthur, Liverpool and Fairfield and T6 trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. From 4am to 7.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run between Lidcombe and Ashfield only. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield.  
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Glenfield and Fairfield. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Schofields and Olympic Park, and between Fairfield and the City via Granville. You may need to change services to continue your journey. Trains also run between Leppington and the City via the Airport. Trains between Leppington and Glenfield run to a reduced frequency, buses supplement trains between these stations. Some late night and early morning trains run between Fairfield and Richmond. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. Buses also replace T3 trains between Liverpool, Cabramatta and Lidcombe. Change at Lidcombe for T1 or T2 trains towards the City or Parramatta; at Regents Park for T3 buses towards Cabramatta; at Bankstown for Southwest Link bus services towards Sydenham. Trackwork between Bankstown and Lidcombe continues until Sunday 29 June. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Macarthur, Glenfield and Fairfield. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington or Revesby and the City via the Airport. T8 trains between Sydenham and the City Circle do not run. T4 trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. 
• T9 Northern Line: From 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central. Trains run between Hornsby and Strathfield, some to a changed timetable. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Most trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change trains at Blacktown to continue your journey. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 30 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains run to the normal timetable between Bathurst and Strathfield. Some late night or early morning trains start from Strathfield or run around the City Circle. From 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. T1 trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only, to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Most trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey. Some late night or early morning trains run around the City Circle. From 1.20am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central. 
• South Coast Line: From 10pm Friday, trains that normally start or end at Central, platforms 1-12 will start or end at Bondi Junction.  
• Southern Highlands Line: Buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Glenfield. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. T8 trains run to a changed timetable between Glenfield and the City. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For the latest information, check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner.

Regular route buses

Plenty of buses make stops at Circular Quay, Martin Place and Wynyard, within short walking distance of the start line on the Cahill Expressway at Macquarie/Bridge Street. See the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon transport map (pdf 704KB) to find your way to the start line. 

Keep in mind that buses will be affected by road closures and will be diverting from their regular routes and using different stops. If you’re catching buses to or from the event, plan ahead to see if your route is affected. 

For road closure details, see the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon road closure and clearway map (pdf 1.9MB) or the TfNSW Interactive Map. 

Bus diversions 

Buses to and from the city and Pyrmont will be diverting from their regular routes, terminating early and using different bus stops while road closures are in place for the event. Plan your trip ahead of time to see if your route is affected. 

• Route 263: From 4.30am until 12.30pm, services travelling to the city will detour away from the Cahill Expressway via York Street and Grosvenor St, and end trips at Bridge St at Pitt St (2000148). Stop Bridge St at Gresham St (200096) will be missed. Services leaving the city will run as normal.    
• Routes 288, 290 and 292: From 5am until 10.30am, services travelling to the city will end trips at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P (200048). Services leaving the city will start trips at Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R (2000142). Some stops on Clarence Street and Sussex Street missed. 
• Route 311, 324 and 325: From 4.30am until 12.30pm, services travelling to Millers Point/Walsh Bay will end trips at Town Hall, Park St, Stand J (2000425). Services leaving the city will start trips from QVB, York St, Stand A (2000421). 
• Route 389: From 5am until 11.30am, services travelling to Bondi Junction will pick up from Harris St at Pyrmont Bridge Rd (200916). Services will also divert via Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Western Distributor and the Druitt St Exit to return to route on Park Street. Services travelling to Pyrmont will divert via Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Bank St and Miller St, and will end trips at Miller St before Harris St (200932).  
• Route 437: From 5am until 10.30am, services travelling to the city will divert via the Druitt St Exit (off the Western Distributor) and Clarence Street to return to route on Market Street and terminate as normal at QVB, Market St, Stand F (2000140). The stop on Sussex St after King St (2000228) will be missed. Services leaving the city will run as normal.   
• Route 441: From 5am until 1pm, services will start and end trips at QVB, York St Stand B (200042) due to closures on Art Gallery Rd and College St. All stops between QVB and The Domain Sydney will be missed. The stop on Sussex St after King St (2000228) will be missed between 5am and 10.30am only. 
• Route 442: From 5am until 10.30am, services travelling to the city will divert via the Druitt St Exit (off the Western Distributor) and Clarence Street to return to route on Market Street. The stop on Sussex St after King St (2000228) will be missed. Services leaving the city will run as normal.   

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to the start line on the Cahill Expressway at Macquarie/Bridge Street is Circular Quay, however Sydney Ferries will operate to a regular Sunday timetable and services don't start running until later in the morning. Catch early morning buses or trains to get to the start line instead. 

After the event you can catch a ferry home from Circular Quay, which is about a 20-minute walk from the finish line at The Domain Sydney.  

Sydney Ferries services are very popular and may reach capacity. Have alternative transport options in mind and plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest stops to the start line on the Cahill Expressway at Macquarie/Bridge Street are Bridge Street and Circular Quay on the L2 and L3 lines. See the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon transport map (pdf 704KB) to find your way to the start line and plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

L1 Dulwich Hill Line 

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

At Central, change for an L2 or L3 Line service to the stop at Bridge Street or Circular Quay to get within walking distance of the start line. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines 

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Catch an L2 or L3 line service to the stop at Bridge Street or Circular Quay to get within walking distance of the start line. 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service to Wynyard or Circular Quay to get within walking distance of the start line. 

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Major road closures will be in place from 4am in the Sydney CBD, Dawes Point, Millers Point, The Rocks, Barangaroo and Pyrmont. Roads will start to progressively reopen from 9.30am and all roads will be reopened by 1pm.   

Motorists are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel in the Sydney CBD and Pyrmont areas during the event as delays are expected. Diversions will be in place; if you must drive, allow plenty of extra travel time and follow detour signs. 

Key closures: 

• Sydney CBD – 4am to 12.30pm: Sections of Bridge Street, Conservatorium Road, Hunter Street, Kent Street and Macquarie Street will be closed. The Cahill Expressway will be closed from The Domain Tunnel in both directions on the Circular Quay Overpass, and the Kent Street on-ramp to the Sydney Harbour Bridge will also be closed.   
  • Motorists travelling towards the Eastern Distributor or the Eastern Suburbs should use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel while the Cahill Expressway Overpass is closed. 
  • Motorists travelling from the CBD can access the Sydney Harbour Bridge via Clarence Street or Harbour Street. 
  • Motorists can cross Macquarie Street at Shakespeare Place and Bent Street before 5.30am and after 12pm. After 12pm, there is no access to or from Macquarie Street; access to the Eastern Distributor will be available via William Street.
• Pyrmont, Barangaroo & King Street Wharf – 5am to 10.30am: the Western Distributor will be closed from Pyrmont to the CBD, including the Fig Street and Pyrmont Street on-ramps and the King Street off-ramp. Sections of Sussex Street, Erskine Street, Hickson Road, Kent Street, King Street and other local streets will be closed near King Street Wharf and Barangaroo. Sections of Union Street, Murray Street, Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont Street, Darling Drive and surrounding local roads will be closed in Pyrmont.  
  • Motorists travelling citybound on the Anzac Bridge will be detoured via the Bathurst Street off-ramp to rejoin the Sydney Harbour Bridge – there is no direct access from the Anzac Bridge to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  
  • Motorists in Pyrmont travelling to the city or to the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be diverted via Harris Street and local roads.
• Dawes Point, Millers Point, The Rocks & Barangaroo – 5am to 12pm: Sections of Hickson Road, Towns Place, Dalgety Road, Pottinger Street, Windmill Street, Watson Road and surrounding streets will be closed.  
  • Access to The Rocks is maintained via York Street, Lang Street and Harrington Street.
• Pyrmont – 5am to 11am: Sections of Pirrama Road, Bowman Street, Darling Island Road, Harris Street, Bank Street, Refinery Drive and surrounding local roads will be closed.  
• Pyrmont – 5am to 11.30am: Pirrama Road between Jones Bay Road and Murray Street; and Murray Street between Union Street and Pirrama Road will be closed. 
• Sydney CBD and The Domain Sydney – from 5am: Sections of College Street, Prince Albert Road, St Marys Road, St James Road, Hospital Road, Bent Street, Shakespeare Place, Sir John Young Crescent, Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquaries Road will be closed. Some closures will lift from 9.30am, with all roads reopen by 1pm. 

Motorists are reminded that it is an offence to drive on or through a road closure point or exit a driveway onto a closed road unless directed otherwise by NSW Police or authorised personnel on-site. If you require access to your vehicle during the event, you will need to relocate it to outside of the closure footprint prior to the road closures being put in place. 

Access to properties within the road closure footprint will need to be done on foot with vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs to take place on the nearest available open road. Limited managed access will be permitted under traffic control for specific precincts when safe to do so. 

For details on road closure locations and times as well as real-time traffic updates, visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app. 

Maps 

• TfNSW Interactive Map
• Overview map – road closures and clearways (pdf 1.9MB) 
• King Street Wharf and Barangaroo local access map (pdf 618KB) 
• Pyrmont local access map (pdf 401KB) 
• Sydney Hospital local access map (pdf 505KB) 
• The Rocks, King Street Wharf, Barangaroo local access map (pdf 1.1MB) 
• The Rocks and Millers Point local access map (pdf 561KB) 

Local access changes  

Motorists are advised to avoid King Street Wharf, Barangaroo, and Crown Sydney precincts between 5am and 12pm other than for residential or essential access. Police may restrict vehicle access along closed roads, including to residents and businesses. 

Circular Quay 

• Access to Macquarie Street (North of Albert Street) will be via Albert Street while Macquarie Street is closed. 

Sydney Hospital & Hospital Road 

• From 5am to 12.30pm, two-way access to Hospital Road via Prince Albert Road only, under traffic control. No access from Shakespeare Place. 

King Street Wharf and Barangaroo South 

• From 6.30am to 10.30am, access to and from King Street Wharf, Cockle Bay Wharf and Barangaroo will be restricted to tenants/residents only. Access will be managed via Wheat Road from Harbour Street under traffic control; no access is available via Erskine Street or Sussex Street. 
  • Entry via Harbour Street, continue Western Distributor northbound, veer left into Wheat Road at the signposted exit for Erskine Street/CBD North. 
  • Light vehicles can exit the precinct via Wheat Road under contra-flow traffic control. Vehicles over 7 metres (including trucks, buses and coaches) will be unable to use the managed exit and will need to remain within the precinct until Erskine Street reopens. 
• Before and after these times access is maintained via Erskine Street at Kent Street. We strongly advise motorists to avoid non-essential travel to or from these precincts between 6am and 10.30am as delays are expected. 

Millers Point & Barangaroo North 

• Managed access to Kent Street properties as far north as Argyle Street, and High Street will be maintained by traffic control at Napoleon Street for the duration of the event. Kent Street southbound exit allowed for local traffic only. 
• After 10am until roads reopen at 12pm, access to Barangaroo Reserve & car park, Dalgety Road and Bettington Street will be available via Kent Street, High Street, Argyle Place and Dalgety Road. 
• Exiting Pottinger Street permitted via Windmill Street until 6am. 

The Rocks & Dawes Point  

• Access maintained via Lang Street and Harrington Street throughout the event. 

Pyrmont 

• Access to Murray Street properties/hotels and surrounding local roads will be permitted via Darling Drive under traffic control for light vehicles and coaches only (trucks not permitted). Note, coaches can only turn around via hotel driveways. 
• No access available to Pyrmont Bridge Road or Star Casino from 5am to 10.30am. Access for taxis to Star Casino maintained via Jones Bay Road.  
• Refinery Drive will be closed from 5am to 11am with exit permitted via Tambua Street before 6.45am and after 10.45am, only at Police discretion when there are safe gaps between runners. If you need access to your vehicle/property during these times, please plan ahead and relocate your vehicle prior. 
• Access to and from The Star car park is via Pyrmont Street. 
• No access from/to Pirrama Road from Wharf 7 and Wharf 10 access roads from 5am to 11.30am. 
• No access to Murray Street from the Australian National Maritime Museum access road from 5am to 11.30am. 
• Exit from driveways on Pyrmont Street properties between Bunn Lane and Murray Street permitted southbound under traffic control throughout the event. 
• Resident access maintained to Bowman Street. Exit for local traffic via John Street only. 

Cycleway closures  

• 4am to 12.30pm: King Street between Phillip Street and Macquarie Street. 
• 5am to 9.30am: College Street between Park Street and St Marys Road. 
• 5am to 10.30am: King Street between Kent Street and Sussex Street. No access to Macquarie Street from King Street Cycleway. 
• 5am to 10.30am: Union Street between Edward Street and Murray Street. 

Cycleway detours – 6am to 12pm 

Cycling detours will be in place between Kent Street cycleway and the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway via Observatory Hill. Marshals will be on-site to direct cyclists across Upper Fort Street in both directions when safe gaps between runners are available. Alternatively, cyclists can travel between Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway and Sydney CBD via Cumberland Street. 

For details on road closure locations and times as well as real-time traffic updates, visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Taxi ranks within the road closure footprint will be inaccessible while the event is underway.

If you’re catching rideshare to and from the event, be aware of the road closures and choose pick-up/drop-off locations away from the immediate areas of the start and finish lines to avoid delays. For detailed closure information, visit livetraffic.com.    

Maps

• TfNSW Interactive Map
• Overview map – road closures and clearways (pdf 1.9MB) 
• King Street Wharf and Barangaroo local access map (pdf 618KB) 
• Pyrmont local access map (pdf 401KB) 
• Sydney Hospital local access map (pdf 505KB) 
• The Rocks, King Street Wharf, Barangaroo local access map (pdf 1.1MB) 
• The Rocks and Millers Point local access map (pdf 561KB) 

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit transport operators. 

Parking  

Limited parking is available at the following locations within walking distance of the start line on Bridge/Macquarie Street:  

• The Domain Car Park on St Marys Road, Sydney. Open 24 hours, fees apply.  
• Enacon Car Park – Cathedral Street. Fees apply. 
• 60 Elizabeth Street Car Park on Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Open 24 hours, fees apply. 

Visit Wilson Parking or Secure Parking websites for other nearby car park options. Be mindful of car park opening times and road closures. 

Special event clearways 

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect on various roads throughout the Sydney CBD, The Domain, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Millers Point and Pyrmont between 1am and 12.30pm on Sunday 4 May for the event.  

Sydney CBD, Circular Quay & The Domain Sydney 

• 1am to 9.30am: sections of Albert Street, Bridge Street, Conservatorium Road (eastern side), Hunter Street (southern side) and Macquarie Street. 
• 2am to 9.30am: sections of Art Gallery Road, College Street (eastern side), Erskine Street, Hospital Road (eastern side), Mrs Macquaries Road, Prince Albert Road, Shakespeare Place, Sussex Street, St James Road, St Marys Road.  
• 4am to 12.30pm: sections of Bathurst Street, Castlereagh Street (easteerrtn side), Grosvenor Street, Kent Street, Pitt Street (eastern side) and York Street. 

The Rocks, Millers Point & Barangaroo 

• 2am to 9.30am: sections of Argyle Street, Argyle Place (northern side) Dalgety Road, Hickson Road, Kent Street, Pottinger Street, Towns Place, Upper Fort Street, Watson Road and Windmill Street. 

Pyrmont 

• 2am to 9.30am: on roads including sections of Bowman Street, Pirrama Road, Harris Street, Darling Island Road, Jones Bay Road, Wharf Crescent, Murray Street, Bunn Street, Union Street, Pyrmont Street. 

Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator. 

Maps

• TfNSW Interactive Map
• Overview map – road closures and clearways (pdf 1.9MB) 
• King Street Wharf and Barangaroo local access map (pdf 618KB) 
• Pyrmont local access map (pdf 401KB) 
• Sydney Hospital local access map (pdf 505KB) 
• The Rocks, King Street Wharf, Barangaroo local access map (pdf 1.1MB) 
• The Rocks and Millers Point local access map (pdf 561KB) 

For details on clearway locations and times as well as real-time traffic updates, visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).