The Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, is a fun and inclusive event for participants of all abilities. To assist you with making your event day plans, please read over the below information.
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Entry Details
Any participants wishing to participate in an everyday wheelchair or with a pram are asked to enter the C-Wave start group. Everyday wheelchairs are not permitted in any other start group.
Please note, race wheelchairs are not permitted unless the athlete has qualified for the Elite Wheelchair Marathon Athlete division. Race wheelchairs cannot be used in any other start group.
Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, accepts companion cards for participants who require the assistance of a companion carer. A second entry ticket may be issued at no extra cost to the Companion Card holder.
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Race bib collection
For information on where to collect your race bib, please visit the Sydney Marathon Running Show webpage.
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Course Maps
Each event course is accessible to participants who are registered and wearing the bib for the corresponding course (e.g. Sydney Marathon, Sydney Marathon 21.1km).
Accessible Toilets are available at each drink station on the Sydney Marathon, Sydney Marathon 21.1km and Sydney Marathon 10km courses. Please refer to the course maps for the specific location. There are no drink stations on course for the Sydney Marathon Family Run 3.5k, however accessible toilets are available at both the start and finish areas.
If you require further information, please reach out to our staff who can assist participants with access requirements to plan their journey to and from the event. Contact us at info@sydneymarathon.com
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Getting There
Drop Off Point
Participants requiring access to the C-Wave or Elite Wheelchair Athlete start groups can be dropped off on Jeffreys St, Milsons Point where it is safe to do so. A map that highlights the vehicular route to Jeffreys St will become available closer to the event. Please be aware of extensive road closures (www.livetraffic.com).
From here, access to the start is only a short 50m walk to west along Fitzroy St.
Click here to view the Accessible Access Map.
Train:
The closest accessible station to the start is Milsons Point Station on the T1 North Shore Line or T9 Northern Line.
- From Milsons Point Station, take the lift to and exit via Ennis Rd.
- Turn right onto Broughton St and follow it down to the Start venue in Bradfield Park.
- Access into C Group is at the corner of Fitzroy St and Broughton St.
Bus:
- The closest bus stop to the start is North Sydney Station. Catch a train from here to Milsons Point Station
- The majority of local bus services in NSW are accessible. Use Trip Planner at https://transportnsw.info to plan an accessible trip. On printed bus timetables, look for the wheelchair symbol or the letter ‘a’ for accessible.
- Guests requiring accessibility services or who have limited mobility are strongly encouraged to allow extra time. Buses are expected to be in demand with limited capacity and may experience delays due to event road closures.
For more detailed information, visit the transport information page
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Getting Home
Pick-up Point
There will be an accessible pick up location on Young St, near Circular Quay. Due to road closures, this pick up location will be operational between 11:00am – 3:00pm. Click here to view the Google Map location.
Please review the road closure map* or visit www.livetraffic.com to identify alternative suitable pick-up location that avoids the extensive road closures.
Train:
The nearest stations to the finish are Circular Quay, Wynyard, and Martin Place Stations.
For more detailed information, visit the transport information page
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Start, Finish, and Recovery Venue Map
All venues of the Sydney Marathon have been carefully designed to ensure they are designed to be accessible to all patrons. Within each venue, one or more accessible toilet(s) will be present at each toilet location.
- Start Venue Map
- Finish and Recovery Village Map
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If you require further information, please reach out to our staff who can assist participants with access requirements to plan their journey to and from the event. Contact us at info@sydneymarathon.com