Sydney Marathon 2025

Sydney Marathon 2025 participants and volunteers are entitled to travel to and from marathon events on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August on the following public transport services below. Just show your race bib, finishers medal or volunteer t-shirt to transport staff when boarding services.

• Sydney Trains & NSW TrainLink Intercity services * (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations) * NOTE: International and Domestic airport station access fee is not included.
• Sydney Metro services
• Regular route metropolitan and outer metropolitan bus services
• Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle Light Rail services
• Sydney and Newcastle Ferries

Remember to keep your race bib, finishers medal or volunteer t-shirt safe for your return journey home, as these are also your ticket to travel on public transport or you'll need to use a valid Opal card. Your entitlement is valid on public transport services until 4am the next day.

Note: an additional station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations and is not covered by 2025 Sydney Marathon travel entitlements. If you're travelling from these stations you'll need to pay the train station access fee.

Volunteers are also entitled to travel on the above mentioned transport services to and from the Sydney Marathon Running Expo on Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 August 2025. 

Families, friends as well as local residents are encouraged to support this year’s thousands of Sydney Marathon event participants by cheering them on from a local spectator hub near you. For more information will be available closer to the event at the TCS Sydney Marathon - spectators web page.

The TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show presented by ASICS is Australia’s biggest running expo.

With 50 exhibitors, event partners, and charities, you’ll get the latest technology, knowledge, and support to make your race prep easier than ever – regardless of experience. Visitors to the show can also take advantage of the free exhibition, displaying the newest trends in health and fitness. For more information visit the TCS Sydney Marathon event website.

All participants must pick up their race bib during the Running Show, while non-participants can still take part and enjoy the event.

Location: ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

Opening Hours

• Thursday 28 August, 9am - 8pm
• Friday 29 August, 8am - 8pm
• Saturday 30 August, 9am - 4pm

Getting there

Attendees are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time. 

• Ticketing: Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the Running Show. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.
• Trains: the closest stations to ICC Sydney are Central and Town Hall. From Central, change for L1 Dulwich Hill line light rail services to the Exhibition Centre stop, which is across from the venue. You can also walk from Central via Quay St or Hay St. From Town Hall you can walk to Darling Harbour via Druitt St.
• Metro: the closest metro stations to ICC Sydney are Central and Gadigal (near Town Hall). From Central continue on foot via Quay St or Hay St, from Gadigal take the Bathurst St exit and continue along Bathurst St or Druitt St towards Darling Harbour to reach ICC Sydney.
• Light rail: the closest light rail stop is Exhibition Centre on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line, which runs between Central Station and the Inner West. Catch an L1 Line service to Exhibition Centre, the stop is located across from the venue. Light rail services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Alternatively catch a L2 Randwick or L3 Kingsford Line light rail service to Town Hall and continue on foot via Druitt St towards ICC Sydney.
• Driving: If you have to drive, expect delays and allow extra travel time on roads approaching the precinct, particularly on weekdays during the morning and evening peaks. Parking is available at ICC Sydney, entry via Darling Drive. Alternatively, the closest vehicle drop-off points are located at Iron Wharf Place and Zollner Circuit, both accessed via Darling Drive and a short walk from the venue. On Saturday some roads will be closed while the Mini Marathon event takes place in the northern end of the city along Macquarie St and The Domain Sydney. For real-time updates on traffic conditions, visit livetraffic.com
• Accessibility
  • Driving: ICC Sydney P1 car park has eight (8)  and P2 has four (4) accessible parking spaces.
  • Light Rail: ICC Sydney is located on the L1 Dulwich Hill light rail line and is serviced by two (2) light rail stops: Exhibition Centre; and Convention. The L1 Dulwich Hill light rail line departs regularly from Central
    • Alight at Convention for access to Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Theatre, and the Grand Ballroom. The distance from the station exit to the venue entrance is about 65 metres
    • Alight at Exhibition Centre for access to ICC Sydney Theatre and Exhibition Centre. The distance from the station exit to the venue entrance is about 140 metres.
    • Both stations provide at-grade and stair-free access to the venue entrances, with a signalised pedestrian crossings available to safely cross Darling Drive.

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. 

Saturday mini marathon

The closest Metro station to the start line is Martin Place. Take the Hunter St or Elizabeth St exits and continue on foot down Macquarie St to the start line near Bridge St. Metro services run regularly from early morning til late.

Sunday marathon and 10km events

The closest Metro stations to the start line area are Victoria Cross and Crows Nest. Additional early morning services will run from Tallawong and Sydenham. Metro services will run every 4 to 5 minutes until 3pm, then every 10 minutes.

Participants in Start Groups Red and Orange should arrive via Victoria Cross Metro Station.

• From Victoria Cross, take the Denison St station exit, turn right onto Berry St then left onto Walker St, then continue up to North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park. Signage and staff will be onsite to help you find your way. 

Participants in Start Group Green should arrive via Crows Nest Metro Station.

• From Crows Nest, take the Clarke St exit, continue via Clarke St, turn right onto Willoughby Rd then left onto Falcon St, continue via Falcon St ​to reach North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park. Signage and staff will be onsite to help you find your way. 

From the finish lines, the closest Metro station is Martin Place, alternatively catch a train from Circular Quay to connect with other train lines to complete your trip home.

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

Trains will be running regularly on Saturday and Sunday to help you to get to and from Sydney Marathon events.

Saturday - Mini Marathon

The closest train stations for the Mini Marathon are Circular Quay and Martin Place. From there walk towards Macquarie St at Bridge St to reach the start area. From the finish area at the Opera House, it’s a short walk back to Circular Quay station.

Sunday - Marathon and 10km events

Getting there:

• The closest train station to the start line area for the 42km Marathon and 10km course is North Sydney on the T1 North Shore Line and T9 Northern Line.
  • Participants in Start Groups Red and Orange should arrive via North Sydney Train Station, or Victoria Cross Metro Station.
  • Participants in Start Group Green should arrive via Crows Nest Metro Station.
• Extra early-morning trains will be running to arrive at North Sydney from 4am to help you get to the start line. Use the Trip Planner to plan your trip.

• If you’re arriving before 5.40am exit North Sydney Station via Blue St, turn right then cross Pacific Hwy to Walker St, continue up Walker St to reach the event start area at North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park. Signage and staff will be onsite to help you find your way.
• After 5.40am, from North Sydney Station continue through Greenwood Plaza towards the Pacific Hwy overpass Pedestrian Bridge to reach Denison St. From Denison St continue up and turn right onto Berry St, then left onto Walker St, continue up Walker St to reach the event start area at North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park. Look for signage and staff on-site to help you find your way.

Getting home:

• From the finish lines at the Opera House and Conservatorium of Music, the closest station is Circular Quay, or within short walking distance are Wynyard and Martin Place.
• Trains leave regularly from Circular Quay where you can change at Wynyard and Town Hall stations for services to other lines. For access to T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains or Metro services to Tallawong or Sydenham, walk to Martin Place.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner two weeks out from the event.

• More details will be available closer to the event.

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

Saturday 30 August

Buses run regularly to Martin Place, Circular Quay and Wynyard which are all within short walking distance of the Mini Marathon starting area on Macquarie St near Bridge St.

Sunday 31 August

Due to major road closures limited buses make stops right near the starting line near North Sydney Oval, as many buses will be terminating trips at different nearby transport hubs. Additional services will run from as early as 4am on key routes to the city or the north.

The Marathon and 10km course starting area is at North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park on Miller St in North Sydney.

From the city change for a train to North Sydney or take the Metro to Victoria Cross to get within walking distance of the start line.

Buses from the Northern Beaches will be making stops along Falcon St in North Sydney, outside the park. Many other buses from the North Shore and Northern suburbs will be ending trips in Crows Nest and St Leonards. Be prepared to walk or change for other transport services including trains or metro services to get closer to the start area.

Be aware that significant bus diversions will be in place due to event road closures and many bus routes will be affected so plan your trip ahead of time.

Bus diversions

Significant bus diversions will be in place due to event road closures and many bus routes will be affected. Bus customers need to plan ahead using the Trip Planner before heading out. For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts.

More details on affected bus routes will be available closer to the event.

Other services will run to a regular Sunday timetable. For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts.

Sydney Ferries are a great way to get around the city but services can be popular and may reach capacity, especially on weekends so allow extra travel time and consider the alternate transport options.

On Saturday, catch ferries to Circular Quay then continue along Macquarie St to the start line.

On Sunday, there are no wharves close by to the start line and limited early morning ferries operate on a Sunday. Use alternative transport modes including trains, metro and buses instead.

From the finish areas at Sydney Opera House or the Conservatorium of Music you can catch one of the many ferries leaving from nearby Circular Quay wharves. Ferries will run to a regular Sunday timetable.

For ferry service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

On Saturday light rail services will run as normal to a regular timetable.

On Sunday there will be various impacts and partial line closures on the L2 and L3 lines while the marathon is underway and major road closures are in place.

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. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

• Extra early-morning services will run from 3.45am from Dulwich Hill to Central, and from 4.30am from Central Grand Concourse to Dulwich Hill every 10 minutes.
• Change at Central to connect with Trains to North Sydney or Metro Services to Victoria Cross or Crows Nest.

L2 Randwick Line

L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly, plan your trip using Trip Planner. 

• Early morning services will commence from 3.45am running every 10 minutes.
• Change at Central to connect with Metro to Victoria Cross or Crows Nest, or for Trains to North Sydney
• From 3.45am until 11am L2 services will run between Randwick and Town Hall only. Services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall due to event road closures.
• From 11am, full L2 services between Circular Quay and Randwick will resume as normal.

L3 Kingsford Line

L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street).

• Early morning services will commence from 3.45am running every 10 minutes.
• Change at Central to connect with Metro to Victoria Cross or Crows Nest, or for Trains to North Sydney
• From 3.45am until 6am L3 services will run between Juniors Kingsford and Town Hall only. Services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall due to event road closures.
• From 6am until 11am L3 services will run between Moore Park and Town Hall only. Services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall or between Moore Park and Juniors Kingsford due to event road closures.
• From 11am until 1.30pm L3 services will run between Moore Park and Circular Quay only. Services will not run between Moore Park and Juniors Kingsford due to event road closures.
• From 1.30pm services resume as normal operating between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford in both directions.

L2/L3 alternative transport options:

• When L2 and L3 services are partially closed between Circular Quay and Town Hall, use alternative transport including trains or walking if able to.
• When L3 services are partially closed between Moore Park and Juniors Kingsford, use alternative transport including L2 Randwick Line services instead, or walking if able to.
• Due to the Sydney Marathon road closures in the Kensington and Kingsford areas, light rail replacement buses will not operate.
• Allow plenty of extra travel time as services will be busy, and plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

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.

Connect with trains to North Sydney from Parramatta or Westmead stations to get within walking distance of the start line.

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.

Roads will close on both Saturday and Sunday for Sydney Marathon events.

Saturday 30 August

Roads in the Sydney CBD will close for the Mini Marathon 5km event between 2am and 10am.

• 2am – 10am: Macquarie St between Albert St and Bent St
• 4am – 10am: Macquarie St between the Sydney Opera House roundabout and Bridge St, Albert St, and Art Gallery Rd and Mrs Macquaries Rd in the Royal Botanic Garden & The Domain.
• 5am – 10am: Macquarie St and College St from Bent St to Park St, and the Cahill Expressway on and off ramp to Macquarie St will also close.
• 6.30am – 9.30am: St Mary’s Rd, Hospital Rd and Shakespeare Place.

The Cycleway on College St between Park St and Prince Albert Rd will close from 5am to 10am. Special event clearways will be in effect on these roads and surrounding roads between 2am and 10am.

Maps: will be available closer to the event.

Sunday 31 August

Major roads in North Sydney, the Sydney CBD, Pyrmont, Darlinghurst, Moore Park and Kingsford including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Western Distributor, Oxford Street and Anzac Parade will be closed between 3am and 4pm for Sydney Marathon events. Sydney motorists are urged to avoid travel in these areas as significant detours will be in place resulting in extensive travel times.

Maps: will be available closer to the event.

Key closure times by suburb area

• North Sydney closures between 2am and 12pm
• Sydney Harbour Bridge and Western Distributor closed 3am to 11am
• Cahill Expressway closed 3am to 11.30am
• Sydney CBD, Circular Quay closures 4am to 11.30am (Macquarie St remains closed until 4pm)
• Millers Point, King St Wharf, Barangaroo and The Rocks closures between 4am and 11am
• Pyrmont closures between 4am and 10.30am
• Sydney CBD east including Macquarie St & The Domain closures between 4am and 4pm
• Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst to Moore Park (Oxford St) closures from 4am to 3.30pm. Flinders St closed from 4am to 3pm
• Moore Park and Centennial Park closures from 5am to 3pm
• South East, Moore Park to Kingsford (Anzac Pde) closures from 5am to 1.30pm

Alternative routes

• Motorists will only be able to travel east/west across the course via the Cross City Tunnel which will be toll-free from 5am to 4.30pm on event day however long delays are expected, and motorists should avoid non-essential travel.
• The Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Eastern Distributor, Victoria Road and the Cross City Tunnel alternative routes remain open however long delays are expected.
• The Eastern Distributor Bondi exit to Moore Park Rd remains open during the event this year. Anzac Pde Randwick exit closed from 5am to 1.30pm.
• Motorists in the South East will be detoured around Anzac Pde via Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Avoca St in both directions.
• Please note due to the closure of the Harbour Bridge motorists from the north needing to access the city centre before 11am will need to travel south via the Harbour Tunnel, take the Kings Cross exit at William St then join Cross City Tunnel (toll-free) westbound to exit at Harbour St.

Detailed road closures:

• North Sydney – between 2am and 12pm:
  • 2am to 12pm - Miller St start line area between Falcon St and Pacific Hwy, sections of Ridge St and Carlow St
  • 3am to 10am – sections of Walker St, Miller St, Pacific Hwy northbound and Blue St near the train station
  • 3am to 11am – sections of Pacific Hwy southbound, Berry St, Walker St, McLaren St, Angelo St, and surrounding local streets.

• Sydney Harbour Bridge & Western Distributor – 3am to 11am:
  • All lanes of the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed. The Cahill Expressway, lanes 7 and 8 and overpass at Circular Quay will remain closed until 11.30am.
    • Detours: Southbound traffic approaching the Harbour Bridge will be diverted via the Harbour Tunnel.
  • The Western Distributor from Pyrmont to the city including King St off ramp, Market St on ramp, Pyrmont St on-ramp will be closed.
    • Citybound traffic from the Anzac Bridge will be diverted via the Bathurst St off-ramp.
  • No direct access between the Anzac Bridge and Sydney Harbour Bridge until 11am
  • Motorists can use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel or Victoria Rd/Gladesville Bridge instead.
  • Note: Drivers west of the city needing to travel to the north side of the Harbour Bridge before 11am should use Victoria Rd/Gladesville Bridge. Access to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel northbound from the west is via the Cross City Tunnel only, no access via the city while major roads are closed.

• Pyrmont and Ultimo between 4am and 10.30am
  • 4am to 9:30am: sections of Harris St, Wattle St northbound, Fig St and on-ramp, Allen St and the off-ramp from Western Distributor, Bulwarra Rd, and surrounding local streets.
  • 4am to 10am: Harris St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, John St, Point St and surrounding local streets.
  • 4am to 10.30am: sections of Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Jones Bay Rd, Union St and surrounding local streets.
  • 5am to 10.30am: Pyrmont Bridge Rd between Bank St and Murray St

• Barangaroo, King St Wharf, Millers Point, Walsh Bay, The Rocks
  • 4am to 10.30am: Hickson Rd, Sussex St, Barangaroo Ave, Barton St, Lime St, Shelley St, Erskine St, Napoleon St, Wheat Rd.
  • 4am to 11am: Hickson Rd, Windmill St, Pottinger St, Watson Rd, sections of Argyle St and Kent St, George St and Essex St.

• Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, CBD East and The Domain
  • 4am to 4pm: Macquarie St closed from the Opera House to Hyde Park, including closures of College St, St Mary’s Rd, Art Gallery Rd and Mrs Macquarie Rd. No access to or from Macquarie St via Cahill Expressway
  • 4am to 11.30am: roads between George St and Macquarie St in the city centre including sections of Bridge St, Grosvenor St, Pitt St, Young St, Phillip St, Bent St, Hunter St, Elizabeth St, Castlereagh St, and surrounding local streets.
  • King St closed between York St and Elizabeth St from 4am to 11am.
  • Before 11am motorists from the city travelling north can only access the Harbour Tunnel northbound via the Cross City Tunnel eastbound, then exiting at Rushcutters Bay to return westbound via the Cross City Tunnel and join the Eastern Distributor northbound at Woolloomooloo.

• Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst to Moore Park between 4am and 3.30pm
  • 4am to 3pm: Flinders St between Oxford St and Moore Park Rd, and South Dowling St between Fitzroy St and Barcom Ave. Albion St and part of South Dowling St will reopen from 12pm – motorists can travel eastbound on Albion St then southbound on South Dowling St (contra flow via the northbound lanes).
  • 4am to 3.30pm: sections of College St, Liverpool St and Oxford St between College St and Darlinghurst Rd.
  • 5am to 3pm: Park St and William St closed between Elizabeth St and Crown St.
  • Drivers will be unable to travel east or west across the course on surface roads from the Opera House down to Moore Park. Motorists can use the Cross City Tunnel which will be toll-free in both directions from 5am to 3pm on event day. The Eastern Distributor Bondi exit to Moore Park Rd will remain open. The Randwick exit to Anzac Pde will remain closed until 1.30pm.

• South East - Moore Park to Kingsford:
  • 5am to 1pm: Anzac Pde closed northbound from Dacey Ave to Fitzroy St, Fitzroy St closed at South Dowling St, Cleveland St closed westbound from Anzac Pde to South Dowling St, Alison Rd closed between Darley Rd and Anzac Pde, Dacey Ave closed between South Dowling St and Anzac Pde and the full closure of Anzac Pde between Gardeners Rd, Kingsford and Avoca St, Kingsford.
    • Motorists will be detoured around Anzac Pde via Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Avoca St in both directions.  
  • 5am to 1.30pm: full closure of Anzac Pde between Dacey Ave, Moore Park and Gardeners Rd, Kingsford, Cleveland St closed eastbound from South Dowling St to Anzac Pde, Anzac Pde closed southbound from Lang Rd to Dacey Ave.
    • Heavy traffic is expected in the Eastern Distributor in both directions due to the closures of Dacey Ave, Anzac Pde and Cleveland St between 5am and 1.30pm
  • Moore Park - 5am to 3pm: Anzac Pde closed southbound from Moore Park Rd to Lang Rd, Moore Park Rd closed westbound from Oxford St to Anzac Pde, Driver Ave closed and Lang Rd closed between Anzac Pde and Cook Rd. Robertson Rd and surrounding local streets also closed. Centennial Parklands closed.
    • No access from east of Anzac Pde to west of Anzac Pde until 1pm when Dacey Ave/Alison Rd reopens, or use Cross City Tunnel (free until 3pm).

For a detailed list of the road closure locations including downloadable maps and real-time traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW.

Changed Local Access Arrangements

For detailed local access information visit the TCS Sydney Marathon website.

Cycleway closures

Sydney CBD

• From 2:30am to 3:30pm: College St between Park St and Prince Albert Rd
• From 4:00am to 10:30am: Sussex St between Napoleon St and Exchange Pl overpass
• From 4:00am to 11:00am
  • Castlereagh St between King St and Market St
  • Hickson Rd between Towns Place and Barton St
  • King St between Sussex St and Phillip St
  • Western Distributor Shared Path between Pyrmont Bridge and King St
• From 4:00am to 11:30am: Pitt St Between King St and Alfred St
• From 4:00am to 3:30pm
  • College St between Oxford St and Park St
  • Liverpool St between Elizabeth St and College S
  • William St between Yurong St and College St
• From 5:00am to 3:00pm
  • Park St between College St and Elizabeth St
  • William St between Yurong St and College St Eastbound

Pyrmont - From 4:00am to 10:30am: Union St between Edward St and Murray St

Surry Hills - From 4:00am to 3:30pm: Oxford St between College St and Flinders St

Moore Park - From 5:00am to 3:00pm: Moore Park Rd between Oatley Rd and Anzac Parade

Sydney Harbour Bridge - 3am to 11am

• The cycleway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains open during the event.
• changed conditions will be in place at Upper Fort St, cyclists will need to prepare to slow down and dismount when crossing. Traffic controllers will be on site.

Parking

Car parking options around the start area in North Sydney is very limited as major roads will be closed from 4am restricting access to most car parks.

Special event clearway parking restrictions will also be in effect on roads in North Sydney from as early as 12.01am on event day making street parking very limited.

Event participants are strongly encouraged to catch public transport with trains and metro services running frequently to North Sydney, and Victoria Cross, bringing you within walking distance of the start line. Travel on transport is also covered in your event entry.

Special event clearways

Saturday 30 August

Special event clearways will be in effect on key roads in the Sydney CBD from 2am to 10am including sections of Albert St, Art Gallery Rd, Bent St, Bridge St, College St, Conservatorium Rd, Hospital Rd, Hunter St, Macquarie St, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Phillip Ln, Prince Albert Rd, Shakespeare Place, St James Rd and St Marys Rd.

Sunday 31 August

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect on major roads along and surrounding the course between 12.01am and 10am. In North Sydney some clearways remain in effect until 12 midday, in the city some clearways remain in effect until 3pm, while in Kensington and Kingsford some clearways remain in effect until 1.30pm

• North Sydney: clearways will be in effect from 12.0am to 10am on Miller St, Falcon St, Ridge St, McLaren St, Blue St, Berry St, Walker St, Carlow St, Pacific Hwy and surrounding local streets. From 6am Saturday 30 August until 2pm Sunday 31 August clearways will also be in effect on sections of Miller St and Ridge St at the start area.
• St Leonards and Crows Nest: clearways will be in effect from 4am to 12pm on Pacific Hwy, Reserve Rd, Oxley St and Alexander St.
• Sydney CBD: clearways will be in effect from 12.0am to 10am on multiple roads throughout the city including, Hickson Rd, Pottinger St, Watsons Rd, Upper Fort St, Argyle St, Dalgety Rd, Barangaroo Ave, Napoleon St, Sussex St, Erskine St, Shelley St, Lime St, Bridge St, Pitt St, Young St, Loftus St, Phillip St, Elizabeth St, Castlereagh St, King St, Macquarie St, O’Connell St, Bligh St, Gresham St, Bent St, Hunter St, St James Rd, St Marys Rd, William St,  College St, Liverpool St Hospital Rd, Art Gallery Rd and Mrs Macquaries Rd. Some clearways will be in effect from 5am to 3pm on Bathurst St, Castlereagh St and Riley St, and from 5am to 11.30am on Clarence St, Castlereagh St, York St and Campbell St.
• Kings Cross: clearways will be in effect from 5am to 3pm on Bayswater Rd between Ward Ave and Kellett St/Penny Lane.
• Darlinghurst, Surry Hills: clearways will be in effect from 12.01am to 10am on Oxford St, Flinders St, South Dowling St and on surrounding local roads. Clearways will also be in effect from 5am to 1.30pm on sections of Fitzroy St.
• Moore Park, Kingsford, Kensington: clearways will be in effect from 12.01am to 10am on Anzac Pde, Moore Park Rd, Lang Rd, Driver Ave, Cleveland St, Dacey Ave, Centennial Parklands internal roads and on surrounding local roads. Clearways will also be in effect from 5am to 1.30pm on sections of Cleveland St, Gardeners Rd, Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Todman Ave. From 6pm Saturday 30 August until 10am Sunday 31 August on parking spaces will be clearwayed in the centre median of Anzac Pde between Sturt St and Botany St.
• Pyrmont & Ultimo: clearways will be in effect from 12.01am to 10am on Wattle St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Harris St, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont St, Bowman St and surrounding local roads.
• Macquarie Park: clearways will be in effect from 5am to 10am on Waterloo Rd between Wicks Rd and Thomas Holt Drive (northern side only).

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.

For a detailed list of the special event clearway locations including downloadable maps and real-time traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW.

If you are getting dropped off at the start line be aware that road closures will restrict direct vehicle access to the start area in North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park.

The closest areas you'll be able to be dropped off will be around Cammeray on Ernest St or local streets in North Sydney/Crows Nest.

Drop off zone: ANZAC Park Public School, Anzac Ave at Ernest St 

Accessible drop off zone: North Sydney Boys High School, entry via Falcon St

Taxi ranks within the road closure area will not operate during the event. Some taxi ranks will operate for local residents and hotel access only.

From the finish areas in the city keep in mind that roads will still be closed around Circular Quay until 11.30am, and until 4pm on Macquarie St so if you are being picked up, catching a taxi or booking a ride-share vehicle prior to this time you will need to walk outside of the closure area west of Bridge St.

Maps: will be available closer to the event.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Taxi Fare Hotline: 

If you have recently experienced a taxi driver refusing your fare, not using a meter or overcharging by demanding a set fare, report it by calling the Point to Point Transport Commissioner’s 24-hour Taxi Fare Hotline – 1800 500 410.

The Cross City Tunnel will be free from 5am to 4.30pm during the event on Sunday 31 August. The toll should not be added by taxi drivers, if this occurs report it. 

When providing feedback, please have ready as much information as possible including number plate, date, time, location, and taxi company. This will help your call to be referred to the right taxi company for immediate action. For more information, please visit the Point to Point Transport website.

Drop off zones

A dedicated accessible drop off zone will be available near the start line area at North Sydney Boys High School, entry via Falcon St.

Transport

North Sydney Train station is a fully accessible station with lifts to street level.

Victoria Cross Metro Station has multiple lifts at the Miller Street North exit to Miller St.

Queues may be experienced at both stations as participants arrive for each event so allow extra travel time and arrive early.

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).