Sydney Marathon 2026

Sydney Marathon 2026 participants and volunteers are entitled to travel to and from marathon events on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 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 2026 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 27 to Saturday 29 August 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park. 

Spectator Sites and Party Zones

Families, friends as well as local residents are encouraged to support the thousands of Sydney Marathon  participants by cheering them on from a local spectator hub near you.

• Catch metro services to Victoria Cross to reach the start line, or to Barangaroo for the spectator site. Catch trains to Circular Quay to reach the Motion Festival at Customs House and the finish line at the Opera House. Catch light rail services from Town Hall in the city to Moore Park to reach the spectator hub on Driver Ave.

More information on spectator live site locations including food and entertainment on offer, will be available at the TCS Sydney Marathon - spectators web page.

Motion Festival – Thu 27 to Sun 30 Aug

Motion Festival, the official race week live site, will take over Customs House at Circular Quay from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August.

Road closures will be in place on sections of Loftus St, Loftus Lane, Young St and Alfred St from 5am Sat 29 Aug until 1am Mon 31 Aug. No road closures will be in place on Thursday 27 or Friday 28 August.

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. 

The closest Metro stations to the Marathon start line area are Victoria Cross and Crows Nest. 

Additional early morning Metro services will be running frequently from around 3.30am from Tallawong and 4am from Sydenham to help participants get to the start line. Metro services will run every 4 minutes until 8am then every 5 minutes until 3pm. 

• Participants in Start Groups Purple 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 available 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, Willoughby Rd, Burlington St, West St then continue via Falcon St ​to reach North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park. Signage and staff will be available 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 Sunday with additional early morning services to help you to get to and from the iconic Sydney Marathon.

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 Purple 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. 
     
  • If you’re arriving before 6am 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 6am, 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.
     
• 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. Timetable data will be available 2 weeks prior to the event.
  • T1 North Shore: additional trains will leave Berowra at 2.59am and 3.30am, stopping as per regular stopping pattern towards the city. 
  • T1 Western Line: an additional train will leave Penrith at 3.30am.
  • T9 Northern Line: additional trains will leave Hornsby to Epping at 3.10am, passengers can change for Metro services to North Sydney at Epping. An additional train towards the city will leave Hornsby at 3.40am.
  • T2 Inner West Line: an additional train will leave Ashfield at 3.58am stopping all stations to Central then North Sydney. An additional train will leave Liverpool at 3.45am stopping all stations to North Sydney (via Granville)
  • T6 Bankstown Line: additional trains will leave Bankstown at 3.25am and 3.50am, stopping all stations (via Regents Park) to Lidcombe, passengers can change for T2 line services to North Sydney.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: additional trains will leave Cronulla at 2.47am and 3.17am, passengers can change at Central for metro or trains to North Sydney. Additional services will also run every 10 minutes between Bondi Junction and Central from 3.40am to 5am.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: an additional train will leave Revesby at 3.10am, stopping all stations to North Sydney (via East Hills and Sydenham).

Getting home: 

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

Trackwork

Some lines will run to changed timetables on Sunday 30 August, including increased frequencies for Sydney Marathon. You may need to change trains on some lines to continue your trip between the west and the city/North Sydney. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western or T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops at some stations between Lidcombe and Central. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.
• Blue Mountains Line: From 11am to 1.30pm, buses replace trains between Mount Victoria and Lithgow.

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.

Due to major road closures on Sunday many buses will be terminating trips at different stops and transport hubs. Limited buses make stops right near the start area at St Leonards Park and North Sydney Oval. Additional services will run from as early as 4am on key routes to the city and North Sydney.

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.

Key bus changes:

• Buses that usually travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge will end trips in Crows Nest, St Leonards or Macquarie Park, or in the city from 3am to 11am while the bridge is closed. Passengers will need to catch trains or metro services to continue their trip across the harbour.
• Buses between the city and east will start and end trips in Kings Cross and/or Woolloomooloo until mid-afternoon due to closures of Park St.
• Buses between the inner west and east will start and end trips either side of Hyde Park until mid-afternoon due to closures of Park St.
• See our Marathon event bus network change map (pdf 2.6MB) for a visual of all affected routes.

Remember, depending on when you reach the finish line roads along the course may still be closed and some bus services will continue to divert from their regular routes. 

Bus passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow plenty of extra travel time on the day and be patient as delays are expected. Check travel alerts for more information and make sure to plan your trip before heading out to check if your bus is affected.

See our Marathon event bus network change map (pdf 2.6MB) for a visual of all affected routes.

Affected services

• Route BN1: From 3am to 5am, BN1 buses will start and end trips at QVB instead of Wynyard. Buses will not run to or from Wynyard due to road closures. Buses will use the Harbour Tunnel while the Harbour Bridge is closed. Buses to the city will end trips at QVB, York St, Stand D (Stop ID: 200044). Buses towards Mona Vale will start trips from the same stop QVB, York St, Stand D. Stops at Wynyard on Carrington St will be closed.
• Route B1: From 4am to 11am, B-Line buses will start and end trips at St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy instead of Wynyard. Buses towards Mona Vale will start trips from St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand A (Stop ID: 206523). Buses will also make stops along Falcon St in North Sydney and Pacific Hwy in Crows Nest. Catch a train or metro to continue your trip between St Leonards and the city.
• Route 100: From 3am to 11am, route 100 buses will operate a loop service between Taronga Zoo and St Leonards only, starting and ending trips at Royal North Shore Hospital instead of the city. Services towards Taronga Zoo will start trips from Royal North Shore Hospital, Reserve Rd (Stop ID 206527). Buses will also make additional stops along Falcon St in North Sydney and Pacific Hwy at Crows Nest. Catch a train or metro to continue your trip between St Leonards and the city.
• Route 115: From 2am to 12pm buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest and North Sydney. Buses towards North Sydney will end trips on Pacific Hwy at Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest. Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Blue St, Miller St and Pacific Hwy will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip to North Sydney.
• Route 120: From 3am to 11am, buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run to and from the city. Buses towards the city will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Buses towards Chatswood will start trips from Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on York St and Clarence St at QVB and Wynyard will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and the city.
• Routes 202, 207 and 208: From 2am to 12pm, buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run to or from the cityBuses towards the city will end trips on Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Buses towards Northbridge and East Lindfield will start trips from Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Stops on Blue St, Miller St and Pacific Hwy will be missed. Change for trains or metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and the city. 
• Routes 172X, 173X: From 3am to 11am, route 172X and 173X services will run between Warringah Mall and St Leonards via North Balgowlah/Balgowlah Shops only. Buses will not run to or from the city. Services to Warringah Mall will start trips from Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy (Stop ID: 206515) also stopping at St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C (Stop ID 206521) and along Falcon St in North Sydney. Catch a train to continue your trip between St Leonards and the city.
• Routes 194, 270, 271: From 3am to 11am routes 194, 270 and 271 will start and end trips at Chatswood Station bus interchange instead of the city. Buses towards St Ives and Terrey Hills will start trips from Chatswood Station Interchange, Stand C (Stop ID: 2067130). Catch trains or metro services to continue your trip between Chatswood and the city. 
• Route 230: From 2am to 12pm route 230 services will run between Mosman Wharf and St Leonards only. Buses will not make stops at North Sydney Station or Milsons Point. Services towards North Sydney will end trips at St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C. Services towards Mosman will start trips from Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy (Stop ID 206515), then continue towards Neutral Bay (Big Bear shopping centre). Change for metro or trains to continue your trip.
• Route 252: From 2am to 12pm, route 252 buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest and North Sydney. Buses towards North Sydney will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Buses towards Gladesville will start trips from Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Blue St, Miller St and Pacific Hwy will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and North Sydney.
• Routes 254, 291: From 2am to 12pm, routes 254 and 291 buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest, North Sydney and McMahons Point. Buses towards McMahons Point will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Buses towards Riverview and Epping will start trips from Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Pacific Hwy, Miller St, Blues Point Rd and Henry Lawson Ave will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and North Sydney or continue on foot for access to and from McMahons Point.
• Route 261: From 2am to 12pm, route 261 buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest and North Sydney. Buses towards North Sydney will end trips at Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Buses towards Lane Cove will start trips from Pacific Hwy at Crows Nest Station Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Stops on Blue St, Miller St and Pacific Hwy will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and North Sydney. 
• Route 263:
  • From 3am to 11am, route 263 services will operate between Crows Nest Station and Milsons Point via Cremorne only. Buses will not run to or from the city. Services will start and end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy and Alfred St South in Milsons Point. Stops at Wynyard and North Sydney, and some stops in Crows Nest will be missed in both directions. Change for trains to continue your trip between Milsons Point and the city. 
  • From 11am to 3pm, route 263 buses will operate between Crows Nest and Wynyard Station via Cremorne only. Buses to the city will end trips at Wynyard Station, York St Stand P. Buses towards Crows Nest will start trips from Wynyard York St, Stand L. Stops on Bridge St will be missed.
• Routes 288 and 292: From 3am to 11am, routes 288 and 292 buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run to and from the city. Buses towards the city will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515).  Buses towards Macquarie Uni and Marsfield will start trips from Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Sussex St, Clarence St and York St will be missed. Change for metro services to continue your trip between Crows Nest and the city. 
• Route 290: From 2am to 12pm, route 290 buses will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest, North Sydney and the city. Buses towards the city will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Buses towards Epping will start trips from Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Sussex St, Clarence St, York St, Blue St, Miller St and Pacific Hwy will be missed. A limited number of express shuttle buses will operate between Crows Nest and the city via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel in the early morning.
• Route 304: From 4am to 12pm buses from Green Square towards the city will end trips at Museum Station, Downing Centre, Elizabeth St, Stand E (Stop ID 200049) instead of Circular Quay. Buses will start trips from Harmony Park, Hunt St, Surry Hills (Stop ID 201026). Buses will not run to or from Circular Quay, stops on Elizabeth St, Phillip St and Alfred St will be missed. Change for trains at Museum to continue your trip. 
• Route 303:  From 5am to 2pm services towards Randwick will end trips at St Spyridon Church, Gardeners Rd (Stop ID: 203296). Services towards Sans Souci will start trips from Dacey Gardens, Gardeners Rd (Stop ID: 203228) Services will not run between Kingsford and Randwick.
• Routes 311: From 4am until 4pm, buses will operate in a loop between Crown St, Woolloomooloo and Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross only. Services towards Woolloomooloo will leave from Darlinghurst Rd near Bayswater Rd (Stop ID 201111). Buses will not make stops along Oxford St, at Central Station or in Millers Point. Catch trains or walk to continue your trip.
• Routes 324, 325: From 4am to 3.30pm route 324 and 325 services will start and end trips in Woolloomooloo, and will not run between Woolloomooloo and Walsh Bay. Services from Watsons Bay towards the city will end trips at Riley St opp Kennedy St, Woolloomooloo (Stop ID 201157). Services towards Watsons Bay will start trips from William St at Palmer St (Stop ID: 201113). 
• Route 333:  From 4am to 4pm route 333 services will operate between Bondi Beach and Kings Cross only. Buses will not continue to Circular Quay. Buses towards the city from Bondi will end trips at Bayswater Rd near Kellett St (Temporary Stop ID: 201162). Buses towards Bondi will start trips from Kings Cross Station, Bayswater Rd, Stand D (Stop ID: 201115). Change at Bondi Junction station for trains towards Martin Place/Circular Quay instead.
• Route 339: 
  • From 4am to 2pm route 339 services will run between Clovelly and Centennial Park only, buses will not run to or from Central. Buses leaving Clovelly will end trips at Darley Rd Opp Centennial Park Main Gate (Stop ID 2031107). Buses towards Clovelly will leave from Centennial Park Main Gate, Darley Rd Randwick (Stop ID 203145). Change for L2 Randwick light rail services to continue your trip to Central.
  • From 2pm to 4pm route 339 services towards the city will run as normal to Central. Services leaving Central will divert around Anzac Pde via Crown St and Cleveland St. The bus stop on Flinders St will before South Dowling St Darlinghurst (Stop ID 201014) will be missed.
• Route 343: From 4am to 12pm buses will start and end trips at Central instead of Circular Quay. Buses towards the city will end trips at Central Station, Eddy Ave, Stand A (Stop ID 200039). Buses towards Kingsford will leave from Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E (Stop ID 201080). Change for trains at Central to continue your trip to Circular Quay.
• Route 348: From 5am to 2pm services towards Randwick will end trips at St Spyridon Church, Gardeners Rd (Stop ID: 203296). Services towards Wolli Creek will start trips from Dacey Gardens, Gardeners Rd (Stop ID: 203228) Services will not run between Kingsford and Randwick/Prince of Wales Hospital.
• Route 352: From 4am to 4pm services will run between Marrickville and Surry Hills only, buses will not run between Bondi Junction and Darlinghurst. Buses from Marrickville towards Bondi will end trips on Crown St at Campbell St (Stop ID 201097). Buses that usually start from Bondi Junction will start trips from Shannon Reserve, Crown St, Surry Hills (Stop ID 201093). Go to Central to connect with trains towards Bondi Junction, or catch route 333 buses from Kings Cross station.
• Route 355: From 4am to 4pm services will run between Marrickville and Surry Hills only, buses will not run between Bondi Junction and Darlinghurst. Buses from Marrickville will end trips on Cleveland St at Crown St (Stop ID 201047). Buses that usually start from Bondi Junction will start trips from Cleveland St at Marriott St (Stop ID 201636).  Go to Central to connect with trains towards Bondi Junction, or catch route 333 buses from Kings Cross station
• Route 358: From 5am to 1.30pm services route 358 buses will start and end trips at Eastgardens instead of Randwick. Buses will drop off and pick up from Westfield Eastgardens stopping at Bunnerong Rd, Stand A (Stop ID 203525).
• Route 370:  
  • From 4am to 2pm route 370 buses will be split into two routes – between Glebe and Kensington, and between Coogee and Randwick Junction.
  • Glebe-Kensington: Buses from Glebe will end trips at Todman Ave at Balfour Rd, Kensington (Stop ID 203345). Buses towards Glebe will start trips from Todman Ave at Balfour Rd (Stop ID 203332). Catch L2 Randwick light rail services to the city for faster connections towards the Inner West.
  • Coogee-Randwick: Buses from Coogee will leave as normal, ending trips at Belmore Rd, Randwick Junction. Buses towards Coogee will leave from Belmore Rd at Avoca St Randwick (Stop ID 2031158). Catch L2 Randwick light rail services to the city for faster connections towards the Inner West.
• Route 373: 
  • From 3.30am to 2pm route 373 buses will start and end trips at Randwick, services will not continue to or from the city. Buses from Coogee will end trips at Darley Rd Opp Randwick TAFE (Stop ID 203144). Buses towards Coogee will leave from Alison Rd Opp Royal Randwick Racecourse (Stop ID 203111). Change at Randwick to connect with L2 Randwick Light rail services to the city.
  • From 2pm to 4pm buses towards Central will divert around Oxford St via Fitzroy St, Foveaux St and Elizabeth St. Services towards Coogee will divert via Albion St, Crown St and Cleveland St. All stops on Oxford St and Flinders St will be missed. 
• Route 374: From 4am to 2pm route 374 buses will start and end trips at Randwick, services will not continue to or from the city. Buses from Coogee will end trips at Darley Rd Opp Randwick TAFE (Stop ID 203144). Buses towards Coogee will leave from Alison Rd Opp Royal Randwick Racecourse (Stop ID 203111). Change at Randwick to connect with L2 Randwick Light rail services to the city.
• Route 389: From 5am to 3.30pm route 389 services will be split into two routes between Pyrmont and Town Hall, and between the city/Woolloomooloo and Bondi Junction.
  • Pyrmont-City services will not run until 11am due to road closures in Pyrmont. From 11am to 3.30pm buses will run as normal from Harris St, Pyrmont but end trips at QVB, York St Stand B (Stop ID: 200042). Buses to Pyrmont will start trips from QVB, York St Stand B. For connections to Bondi Junction, catch trains from Town Hall.
  • City-Bondi Jct: from 5am to 3.30pm Buses to Bondi Junction will start trips from Yurong St after William St (Stop ID: 201070). Buses from Bondi Junction towards the city will end trips at Riley St at Kennedy St (Stop ID 201157). Continue on foot to QVB York St to connect with buses towards Pyrmont.
• Route 390X: From 4am to 2pm buses will be diverting around Anzac Pde at Kingsford.  Buses will divert via Avoca St and Belmore Rd then as normal. All stops along Anzac Pde and High St at Kingsford/Kensington will be missed in both directions. 
• Route 392: From 4am to 2pm buses will be diverting around Anzac Pde at Kingsford via Gardeners Rd, Dalmeny Ave, Epsom Rd, Lenthall St, Todman Ave then continue as normal. Stops on Anzac Pde and Kensington Rd will be missed in both directions. 
• Route 392N: From 3.30am to 5am buses to the city will be diverting via Gardeners Rd, Botany Rd, Henderson Rd, Wyndham St, Gibbons St, Lawson Sq, Regent St, Redfern St, Chalmers St, Randle St, Elizabeth St then end trips at Central Station, Eddy Ave, Stand A (Stop ID 200039).  Services towards Matraville will start trips from Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E (Stop ID 201080) then divert via Redfern St, Regent St, Botany Rd, Gardeners Rd, Bunnerong Rd, then continue as normal. All stops along Oxford St and Anzac Pde will be missed between Kingsford at the city. 
• Route 396: Route 396 services will be affected in two stages throughout the day. 
  • From 4am to 2pm buses will operate as a loop service between Maroubra Beach and Randwick Junction travelling via Anzac Pde, Avoca St, Alison Rd, Belmore Rd, Avoca St, Anzac Pde then as normal.
  • From 2pm to 4pm services will resume running to and from Martin Place but continue to divert around Oxford St via Foveaux St, Albion St, Crown St and Cleveland St.
• Route 399: From 4am to 2pm services will operate in a loop between Little Bay & Maroubra Junction. Services will not run to or from Kensington. Stops on Anzac Pde between Gardeners Rd and Kensington Rd will be missed. 
• Routes 412, 423, 426 and 428: From 4am to 12pm buses will start and end trips at Central instead of Martin Place. Buses to the city will end trips at Central on Pitt St before Hay St (Stop ID: 2000434). Buses leaving the city will start trips from Pitt St opp Barlow St (Stop ID: 200083). Catch trains or metro services to continue your trip between Central and Martin Place.
• Routes 431 and 470: From 4am to 12pm buses will start and end trips at Central instead of Martin Place. Buses to the city will end trips at Central on Pitt St at Barlow St (Stop ID: 2000428). Buses leaving the city will start trips from Pitt St opp Barlow St (Stop ID: 200083). Catch trains or metro services to continue your trip between Central and Martin Place.
• Route 438X, 438N: From 4am to 12pm buses will start and end trips at Central instead of Martin Place. Buses to the city will end trips at Central on Pitt St at Barlow St (Stop ID: 2000428). Buses leaving the city will start trips from Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Stop ID: 2000163). Catch trains or metro services to continue your trip between Central and Martin Place.
• Route 440: From 4am to 4pm route 440 services will be split into two routes between Bondi Junction and Kings Cross, and between Rozelle and the City (Central/Museum stations).
  • Rozelle-City: Buses from Rozelle will end trips at) Central Station, Eddy Ave Stand C (Stop ID: 200053). Buses towards Rozelle will start trips from Museum Station, Liverpool St Stand G (Stop ID: 200072).
  • Bondi Jct-Kings Cross: Buses from Bondi Junction towards the city will end trips at Darlinghurst Rd before Craigend St Stop ID: 201089). Buses towards Bondi Junction will start trips from Victoria St after Craigend St (Stop ID: 201078)
  • Catch trains to continue your trip between Kings Cross and the City.
• Route 441: From 3am to 4.30pm services to the city will end trips at QVB, York St, Stand D. Services leaving the city will start trips from QVB, York St, Stand B (Stop ID: 200042). Services will not run between the Domain and QVB. Continue on foot.
• Routes 437 and 442: From 3am to 11am services to the city will end trips at QVB, Market St, Stand F. Services leaving the city will start trips from QVB, York St, Stand B (Stop ID: 200042). Services will not run between the Domain and QVB. Continue on foot.
• Route 461X: From 3am to 3.30pm route 461x will end trips at St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C (Stop ID: 200057) instead of The Domain. Buses will start trips from Museum Station, Castlereagh St, Stand F (Stop ID: 200058). Stops on Park St, Riley St and William St will be missed.
• Routes 52 and 506: From 4am to 4.30pm, services will run to and from Town Hall House only. Buses will not run between Town Hall House and Hyde Park/Domain. Buses towards the city will end trips at Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N, Sydney (Stop ID 2000282). Buses towards Parramatta and Macquarie Uni will start trips from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L, Sydney (Stop ID 2000423). Stops on Park St, William St, Riley St and St Marys Rd near Hyde Park and The Domain will be missed in both directions.
• Route 501: From 4am to 10.30am, route 501 buses will divert around Miller St and a section of Harris St in Pyrmont via Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Wentworth Park Rd and William Henry St in both directions. Buses will continue to run to and from Central, dropping off at Pitt St at Barlow St, Haymarket (Stop ID 2000428), and picking up from Pitt St opp Barlow St, Haymarket (Stop ID 200083). Some stops on Harris St and Miller St will be missed. Use alternative stops nearby or continue on foot. 
• Route 504: From 4am to 4.30pm services to the city will end trips at QVB, York St, Stand D. Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand H (Stop ID: 2000249) instead of the Domain. Buses towards Chiswick will start trips from QVB, York St Stand B (Stop ID: 200042). Stops on Park St, Riley St and William St will be missed.
• Routes 607x and 610x: 
  • 607X services from the city at 3.05am, 3.35am and 4.05am and 610X services at 3.20am, 3.50am and 4.20am will start trips from QVB, York St, Stand C (Stop ID 200043) and continue via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Stops at Wynyard on Clarence St will be missed. 
  • The 607X services departing Bella Vista at 2.47am and 3.47am and 610X services departing Castle Hill at 2.34am, 3.04am and 3.34am will run to QVB via Sydney Harbour Tunnel & will not stop at Wynyard. Stops at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand J and QVB, York St, Stand E will be missed.
  • From 4am to 11am route 607X and 610X services to the city will end trips at Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd Stand E. Buses that to Castle Hill and Bella Vista usually leave from the city will instead start trips from Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd Stand D (Stop ID: 2113324). Catch metro services to continue your trip between Macquarie Park and the city
• Route N90 and N91: From 3am till last service, routes N90 and N91 services will run to and from Crows Nest only. Buses will not run between Crows Nest, North Sydney and the city. Buses towards the city will end trips at Crows Nest Station, Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206515). Buses towards Hornsby and Macquarie Centre will start trips from Pacific Hwy opp Crows Nest Station, Crows Nest (Stop ID 206530). Stops on Pacific Hwy, Blue St, York St, Clarence St and Park St will be missed. A limited number of express shuttle buses will operate between Crows Nest and the city via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel in the early morning.
• Route N92: 
  • N92 services departing Tallawong at 2am and 3am will operate via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, ending trips at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K (Stop ID 2000252). Stops will be missed including Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K and Town Hall, Park St, Stand H.
  • N92 services departing the city at 3:40am and 4.40am to Tallawong will also operate via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel starting trips from Town Hall, Park St, Stand K (Stop ID 2000252). Buses will not stop at Wynyard Clarence St, Stand R.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts.

Sydney Ferries are a great way to get around the city however ferries do not operate early enough for participants on race day. Use alternative transport modes including trains, metro and buses instead.

Additional early-morning ferries will depart from Manly at 6.10am (arriving at Circular Quay at 6.32am) and at 6.40am (arriving at Circular Quay at 7.02am) to help participants and spectators get to the event.

Services can be very popular and may reach capacity on weekends so allow extra travel time and consider the alternative transport options.

From the finish line at Sydney Opera House, 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.

Additional services will run on the L1, L2 and L3 lines from 3.45am. There will be partial line closures on L2 and L3 lines in the city and in the south east during the day while the event is underway and roads are closed. 

As well, between 12.45pm and 1.30pm light rail services in the city may be temporarily held at stops between Central and Circular Quay while protest march groups cross the tracks. Services will resume as soon as possible at the direction of NSW Police.

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.
• 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 11.40am L2 services will run between Randwick and Town Hall only. Services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall.
• From 11.40am, 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 5.45am L3 services will run between Juniors Kingsford and Town Hall only. Services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall.
• From 5.45am until 11.40am 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.
• From 11.40am until 2.30pm L3 services will run between Moore Park and Circular Quay only. Services will not run between Moore Park and Juniors Kingsford.
• From 2.30pm 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.

Significant city-wide road closures will be in place between 2am and 4.30pm from North Sydney, the Sydney CBD, Pyrmont, Darlinghurst, Moore Park to Kingsford. 

• Key closures include the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Western Distributor from 3am to 11am, Macquarie St and Oxford St from 4am to 4pm/4.30pm, and Anzac Pde from 5am to 2pm. See detailed closure maps and listings below.
• 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 or via surface roads in the South East including Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Avoca St. After 1.30pm Cleveland St/Anzac Parade partially reopens for motorists to cross the course. 
• The Eastern Distributor exit to Bondi Moore Park Rd remains open however delays are expected in the Eastern Distributor while other entry and exit points remain closed. The Sydney Harbour Tunnel will also remain open. Long delays are expected and motorists should avoid non-essential travel. 
• Sydneysiders are urged to familiarise themselves with the major road closures and detours. Some suburbs will be impacted for majority of the day, making travel by vehicle difficult and lengthy. Motorists are urged to avoid travel in these areas as significant detours will be in place resulting in extensive travel times. 

Sydneysiders are urged to familiarise themselves with the major road closures and detours. Some suburbs will be impacted for majority of the day, making travel by vehicle difficult and lengthy. Motorists are urged to avoid travel in these areas as significant detours will be in place resulting in extensive travel times. 

Key closure times by suburb area

• North Sydney closures between 2am and 12pm
• Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cahill Expressway and Western Distributor closed 3am to 11am
• Sydney CBD, Circular Quay closures 4am to 12pm (Macquarie St remains closed until 4.30pm)
• Millers Point, King St Wharf, Barangaroo and The Rocks closures between 4am and 11.30am
• Pyrmont closures between 4am and 11am
• Sydney CBD east including Macquarie St & The Domain closures between 4am and 4.30pm
• Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst to Moore Park (Oxford St and Flinders St) closures from 4am to 4pm. Park St closed from 4am to 3.30pm
• Moore Park closures from 5am to 3.30pm
• South East, Moore Park to Kingsford (Anzac Pde) closures from 5am to 2pm

Detours

• Motorists will be unable to travel east or west across the course on surface roads from the Opera House down to Moore Park until 1.30pm. After 1.30pm Cleveland St/Anzac Parade partially reopens.
• Motorists can use 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. The Anzac Pde Randwick exit closed from 5am to 2pm.
• 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. 

Maps

• Check the Interactive Road Closure Map to easily view road closure and special event clearway locations along the route. 
• Marathon - Overall Course Road Closure Clearway Map (pdf 5.8MB) (click below image for full screen view)
• Marathon - Overview North closure map (pdf 3.0MB)
• Marathon - Overview South closure map (pdf 2.5MB)
• Marathon - Detour map (pdf 3.6MB) (click below image for full screen view)
• Marathon - Freight Detour Route Map (pdf 1.5MB)
• Local area maps:
  • North Sydney (pdf 1.2MB) 
  • Crows Nest (pdf 975KB)
  • Sydney CBD South and Moore Park North (pdf 1.7MB)
  • Sydney CBD West and North (pdf 1.3MB)
  • Darlinghurst, CBD South - Flinders St, South Dowling St (pdf 1.0MB) 
  • Sydney Hospital (pdf 908KB)
  • Pyrmont (pdf 1.1MB)
  • Moore Park (pdf 1.9MB)
  • Kingsford (pdf 1.3MB)

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.
    • Ridge St closed between West St and Miller St from 7am Sat 29 Aug to 12 Midday Sun 30 Aug. Resident access only 
  • 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.
  • 4am to 9am – sections of Burlington St, Clark Ln, Clark St, Hume Ln, Hume, St, West St and Willoughby Rd.
     
• Sydney Harbour Bridge & Western Distributor – 3am to 11am: 
  • All lanes of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Cahill Expressway, lanes 7 and 8 and overpass at Circular Quay.
  • The Western Distributor from Pyrmont to the city including King St off ramp, Market St on ramp, Pyrmont St on-ramp will be closed.
  • Detours:
    • No direct access between the Anzac Bridge and Sydney Harbour Bridge until 11am
    • Southbound traffic approaching the Harbour Bridge will be diverted via the Harbour Tunnel.
    • Citybound traffic from the Anzac Bridge will be diverted via the Bathurst St off-ramp.
    • Motorists can use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel or Victoria Rd/Gladesville Bridge to avoid expected CBD traffic congestion.
    • Cahill Expressway off-ramp to Macquarie St remains closed until 4.30pm - use the Harbour Tunnel and Eastern Distributor 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 11am
  • 4am to 10am: sections of Harris St, Wattle St, Fig St and on-ramp, Allen St and the off-ramp from Western Distributor, Bulwarra Rd, and surrounding local streets.
  • 4am to 10.30am: Harris St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, John St, Point St and surrounding local streets.
  • 4am to 11am: sections of Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Jones Bay Rd, Union St and surrounding local streets.
  • 5am to 11am: Pyrmont Bridge Rd between Bank St and Murray St
     
• Barangaroo, King St Wharf, Millers Point, Walsh Bay, The Rocks
  • 4am to 11am: Hickson Rd from King St to Barton St, Sussex St, Barangaroo Ave, Barton St, Lime St, Shelley St, Erskine St, Napoleon St, Wheat Rd.
  • 4am to 11.30am: Hickson Rd from Barton St to George St, Windmill St, Pottinger St, George St and Essex St. Sections of King St and Phillip Ln in the CBD will also close.
     
• Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, CBD East and The Domain
  • 4am to 4.30pm: 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 12 midday: roads between George St and Macquarie St in the city centre including sections of Bridge St, Grosvenor St, Pitt 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 11.30am.
  • 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.
  • Motion Festival, the official race week live site, will take over Customs House at Circular Quay from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August. Road closures will be in place on sections of Loftus St, Loftus Lane, Young St and Alfred St from 5am Sat 29 Aug until 1am Mon 31 Aug. No road closures will be in place on Thursday 27 or Friday 28 August.
     
• Sydney CBD, Darlinghurst to Moore Park between 4am and 4pm
  • 4am to 4pm: Oxford St between College St and Darlinghurst Rd, Flinders St between Oxford St and Moore Park Rd, as well as sections of College St and Liverpool St.
  • 4am to 3.30pm: South Dowling St between Fitzroy St and Oxford St.
  • Sections of Albion St and Flinders St will reopen from 12.30pm – motorists can travel eastbound on Albion St then southbound on South Dowling St.
  • 5am to 3.30pm: 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 4.30pm 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 2pm.
     
• South East - Moore Park to Kingsford:
  • 5am to 2pm: Anzac Pde closed from Moore Park to Kingsford including Cleveland St eastbound and High St at Randwick.
    • Dacey Ave, Darley Rd, Cleveland St westbound and Anzac Parade northbound will reopen from 1.30pm.
    • Motorists will be detoured around Anzac Pde via Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Avoca St in both directions. 
    • The Eastern Distributor Bondi exit to Moore Park Rd will remain open. The Randwick exit to Anzac Pde will remain closed until 2pm.Heavy traffic is expected in the Eastern Distributor in both directions due to the closures of Dacey Ave and Cleveland St between 5am and 1.30pm.
  • Moore Park - 5am to 3.30pm: 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 for a full 24 hour period on Sunday 30 Aug. 
    • No access from east of Anzac Pde to west of Anzac Pde until 1.30pm when Dacey Ave/Alison Rd reopens, or use Cross City Tunnel (free until 4.30pm).

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

Detailed local access information will be available at the TCS Sydney Marathon website here.

Alternatively see local access maps below with information on areas with managed or specific local access arrangements:

• North Sydney (pdf 1.2MB) 
• Crows Nest (pdf 975KB)
• Sydney CBD South and Moore Park North (pdf 1.7MB)
• Sydney CBD West and North (pdf 1.3MB)
• Darlinghurst/CBD South - Flinders St (pdf 1.0MB)
• Sydney Hospital (pdf 908KB)
• Pyrmont (pdf 1.1MB)
• Moore Park (pdf 1.9MB)
• Kingsford (pdf 1.3MB)

Macquarie St temporary pedestrian bridge

A temporary pedestrian bridge will be built across Macquarie St near Bridge St to facilitate the safe movement of pedestrians during the event weekend.

Macquarie St will be closed between Bridge St and Bent St nightly on the following dates to allow for the installation and removal of the temporary bridge:

• Friday 21 August: 11pm – 7am
• Saturday 22 August: 11pm – 7am
• Sunday 30 August: 6pm – 4am 

Once installed, the bridge will have a height clearance of 4.6m.

See Road Closure Map - Macquarie St Temporary Bridge (pdf 124KB) for more details.

When closures are in place traffic will be detoured via Bridge St, Phillip St and Bent St. The bridge will be removed by the evening of 30 August. See map below for closure locations and detours.

​​​​Cycleway closures

Major roads and cycleways will be closed across the city. See our Marathon cyclist detour map (pdf 551KB) and closure listing below.

Sydney CBD

• From 4am to 11am: Sussex St between Napoleon St and Exchange Pl overpass 
• From 4am to 11.30am
  • 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 4am to 12pm: Pitt St between King St and Alfred St 
• From 4am to 4pm
  • 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 4am to 4.30pm:
  • College St between Park St and Macquarie St
  • Macquarie St between St James Rd and Queens Square
• From 5am to 3.30pm
  • Park St between College St and Elizabeth St 
  • William St between Yurong St and College St (eastbound)

Pyrmont - From 4am to 11am: Union St between Edward St and Murray St 

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

Moore Park - From 5am to 3.30pm: Moore Park Rd between Oatley Rd and Anzac Parade 

Sydney Harbour Bridge: The cycleway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains open during the event. Cyclists should however exercise caution around Upper Fort St and Kent St as there may be large numbers of spectators surrounding the course in these areas on event day.

Map:

Parking

Car parking options around the start area in North Sydney is very limited as major roads will be closed from 2am 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

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

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 it will be relocated to the nearest available legal parking space. 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.

Clearway locations and times:

• North Sydney: clearways will be in effect from 12.01am 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 29 August until 2pm Sunday 30 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. New clearways will be in effect on sections of Burlington St, Clarke St, Willoughby Rd and West St from 12am to 9am on Sunday.
• Sydney CBD: clearways will be in effect between 12.01am and 12pm midday on various roads in the city including but not limited to, 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, Clarence St, York 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.
• 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 and on surrounding local roads. Clearways will also be in effect from 5am to 1.30pm on sections of Gardeners Rd, Bunnerong Rd, Maroubra Rd and Todman Ave. 
• Centennial Park: internal roads in Centennial Park will be clearwayed for the full 24-hour period on Sunday 30 Aug. All internal roads will also be closed for the entire day.
• Pyrmont & Ultimo: clearways will be in effect from 12.01am to 10am on Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Harris St, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont St, Bowman St and surrounding local roads, and from 3am to 11am on Wattle St and Bridge Rd.
• Macquarie Park: clearways will be in effect from 5am to 10am on Waterloo Rd between Wicks Rd and Thomas Holt Drive (northern side only).

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.

Start line drop off

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.

Finish line pick up

From the finish areas in the city keep in mind that roads will still be closed around Circular Quay until 12pm, and until 4.30pm 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.

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 toll-free from 5am to 4.30pm during the event on Sunday 30 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 zone

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

Pick up zone

An accessible pick up zone will be available on Young St corner Alfred St at Circular Quay.

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).