Registrations for this event have closed.
Additional Information
DISTANCES AND TIMES
- 5km - 7:00am
- 10km - 7:50am
WALK
- 5km - 8:45am
- 10km - 8:45am
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.
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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 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
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
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.
Other nearby Mother's Day Classic events: Paramatta
Getting There & Parking
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).
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.
Click here for prices and for bookings.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available at The Domain Car Park however; the lifts are currently out of order. Those with accessibility needs are advised to, please park on Ground level and access the car park via Sir John Young Crescent.
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:
If you are looking to travel into the city on Sunday 10 May 2026, use public transport and plan your trip by clicking here.
Bib Collection
If you did not select to have your Race Bib posted and/or you registered after 9 April 2026, you will be able to collect your Race Bib prior to event day at the event site.
Location for Bib collection:
Phillip Precinct, The Domain – 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.
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.
Event Village
Accessibility
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
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
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
Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.
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