Registrations for this event have closed.
Additional Information
DISTANCES AND TIMES
- 5km - 8:45am
- 10km - 8:45am
- 5km - 7:00am
- 10km - 7:50am
Self Seeding Start Groups
When registering for the Parramatta event, participants will be asked select their start group based on one of 4 different seeding options.
5km Walk
Start Group A - Fast Walkers < 50mins
Start Group B - Moderate Walkers < 60mins
Start Group C - Slow Walkers <1hr 10mins
Start Group D - Strolling < 1hr 20mins
10km Walk
Start Group A - Fast Walkers < 1hr 40mins
Start Group B - Moderate Walkers < 2hrs
Start Group C - Slow Walkers < 2hrs 20mins
Start Group D - Strolling < 2hrs 40mins
5km Run
Start Group A - Fast Runners < 24mins
Start Group B - Moderate Runners < 30mins
Start Group C - Slower Runners < 35mins
Start Group D - Joggers < 43mins
10km Run
Start Group A - Fast Runners < 45mins
Start Group B - Moderate Runners < 60mins
Start Group C - Slower Runners < 75mins
Start Group D - Joggers < 90mins
COURSE INFORMATION
The course will take participants through the beautiful world heritage Parramatta Park, starting and finishing at Salters Field.
COURSE MAP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bag Drop: There will be a baggage storage area onsite where you can leave your belongings from 6:00am - 12:00pm. Please do not leave any valuables in the storage area as we will not be held reponsible for goods lost or stolen.
Toilets: Toilets will be located in the Event Village. Look out for directional signage or ask one of our friendly volunteersfor directional assistance. There are also a number of Public Amenities blocks located around the park.
First Aid: First Aid will be available on the day. Please see a volunteer for assistance. In an emergency, always call '000' first.
Embrace & Honour: Prior to the 5km and 10km walk, participants will be invited to observe a minute of silence at the start line to embrace and honour those touched by breast or ovarian cancer. The Embrace & Honour proceedings will commence at approximately 8:40 am.
Getting There & Parking
Parking
Visitors are encouraged to catch public transport. Parramatta Park will be closed from 5:00am – 12:00pm, therefore parking within the park will not be possible.
Limited street parking is available in surrounding streets of Parramatta Park. Please be sure to be aware of time restrictions and obey local signs.
Council offers a number of 24-hour multi-level car parks. For more information on parking buildings, please refer to the City of Parramatta Website
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available in the parking area at the corner of Park Ave and Railway Pde.
Public transport
Train:
Salters Field, Parramatta Park is a short walk from both Parramatta Train Station (1.7km/24 min) and Westmead Train Station (1.2km/16 min).
Light Rail:
The closest station to Salter Field, Parramatta Park is Westmead Hospital.
From Westmead Hospital station, cross Hawkesbury Rd, continue down Caroline St, cross Park Ave and enter Parramatta Park, continue around West Domain Ave until you reach event village at Salter Field (~900m)
Bus:
There are a number of bus routes that stop along streets adjacent to Parramatta Park, such as O’Connell St, Victoria Rd and Park Pde.
RiverCat:
Parramatta Park is a pleasant walk along the riverside from the Parramatta Wharf (approx. 30 minutes).
Parramatta Shuttle Bus:
The Parramatta shuttle bus (formerly the Loop) is a fast, free solution. Operating on a continuous loop, it operates on Sundays from 8:00am – 4:00pm (double check your start time). The free Shuttle Bus runs every 10 minutes, 7 days a week (taking approximately 24 minutes to complete the loop). The best Stop is CommBank Stadium, O’Connell St.
Plan your trip
Visit https://transportnsw.info/trip to plan your trip.
Bib Collection
Salters Field, Parramatta Park
Off West Domain Ave
6:00am - 8:45am on Sunday 10th May
If you do not have your Race Bib when you arrive to the Event Village on Event Day, please head to the registration tent to pick up with ample time ahead of your start time.
Please note there will be no bib collection available on Friday 8th or Saturday 9th May.
Event Village
EVENT VILLAGE MAP WILL BE LOCATED HERE
Accessibility
It is recommended that slow runners, walkers and those participating with wheelchairs and prams assemble at the rear of their start group. Elite wheelchair participants should self-seed and assemble based on their expected speed.
Event villages have grassed areas. Please refer to maps for further information regarding village accessibility.
Entertainment and Kids Zone
The event village will feature live music to keep you energised throughout the morning.
Make sure you head to the Kids Zone to get your face painted, play some lawn games, and get creative at the craft zone! Keep a lookout for the roving performers and giant bubbles roaming around the village.
Food & Beverage
Coffee and other food and beverages are available for purchase from vendors in the Event Village.
Dogs
EVENT GALLERY
