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The Domain – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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DISTANCES AND TIMES

WALK
  • 5km - 8:45am
  • 10km - 8:45am 
RUN
  • 5km - 7:00am
  • 10km - 7:50am 

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COURSE INFORMATION

The Domain Sydney is a 34 hectare, heritage listed area of open space located only 5mins from the heart of the Sydney CBD. The course will take participants past attractions including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Andrew Boyd Charlton pool and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Self Seeding Start Groups
When registering for the Sydney 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

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 within The Domain Sydney. 

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.

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Getting There & Parking

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Road Closures
Various Sydney CBD Roads are affected on Sunday 10th May from 5am - 12pm

Road Closures 6am to 10:30am

  • Macquarie St
  • St James Road
  • Prince Albert Road
  • College St
  • St Marys Rd to The Domain Car Park

Road Closures 5am to 10:30am

  • Hospital Road

Road Closures 5am to 12pm

  • Art Gallery Rd
  • Mrs Macquarie's Road

Parking
Parking is available at The Domain Car Park (operated by Wilson Parking). For prices, visit The Domain Car Park

Access to The Domain Car Park is best coming via Riley Street or Sir John Young Crescent. There is no access to The Domain Car Park from College St/Prince Albert St from 6:00am – 10:30am.

https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/new-south-wales/sydney-cbd/the-domain-car-park

Accessibility
Accessible parking is available at The Domain Car Park however; participants will need to proceed to the southern lift and head to St Mary’s Road to access Art Gallery Rd as the northern lift closest to the Art Gallery is currently not operational. 

Public Transport
By Train:

The closest stations to The Domain are Martin Place and Town Hall which are both within short walking distance.

  • From Martin Place – head towards Macquarie Street, cross road, and walk through Sydney Eye Hospital, cross Hospital Rd and enter The Domain  (~270m)
  • From Town Hall – head either north on Macquarie Street and walk through Sydney Eye Hospital, cross Hospital Rd and enter The Domain (~500m) or head north along Art Gallery Rd, cross Hospital Rd and enter The Domain (~600m)

By Metro:

The closest Metro station to The Domain is Martin Place and is only a short walk.

  • From Martin Place - head towards Macquarie Street, cross road, and walk through Sydney Eye Hospital, cross Hospital Rd and enter The Domain  (~270m)

By Bus:
Travelling by bus to the Royal Botanic Garden is also easy with most major bus routes using nearby CBD bus stops along Elizabeth St, Macquarie St, Park and William Streets.

By Ferry
All Ferries terminate at Circular Quay and participants can then take a short 1km walk from Circular Quay, south along Macquarie St to the Event Site.

Please note that weekend trackwork may affect how you travel. 


Plan your trip

Please see below information regarding the road closures including links to Live Traffic:
TBC

If you are looking to travel into the city on Sunday 10 May 2025, use public transport and plan your trip at https://transportnsw.info/trip 

Bib Collection

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Location for Bib collection:
The Domain Sydney - adjacent to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Opposite Sydney Hospital, Hospital Road.


Pre-Event Race Bib Collection and/or New Registrations:
12:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday 8th May
12:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday 9th May


Event Day Race Bib Collection and/or New Registrations on Site:
6:00am - 8:45am on Sunday 10th May

NOTE: on Event Day there will be an additional Bib Collection point central to the Event Village.

Event Village

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Event Village will be open from 6:00am – 12:00pm on Sunday 10th May

Accessibility

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Course is wheelchair and pram friendly.


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 may have grassed areas. Please refer to maps for further information regarding village accessibility.

Entertainment and Kids Zone

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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

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BYO water in a reusable bottle. Water refill stations will be located at the Event Village and there will be a drink station available on the course route and at the finish line.


Coffee and other food and beverages are available for purchase from vendors in the Event Village.

Dogs

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Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.

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