Course
The Marathon course completes two laps of the John Whitton Bridge, Bennelong Bridge and Silverwater Bridge loop.
Elevation Gain/Loss: 262m/-262m
Elevation Gain/Loss: 98m/-98m
Elevation Gain/Loss: 61m/-61m
Elevation Gain/Loss: 61m/-61m
There are marshalled aid stations along the course. At the aid stations, runners will have access to the following:
- First Aid
- Unlimited quantities of water
- Tailwind Nutrition
- Selection of Fruit, i.e. bananas
- Selection of lollies
- Potato Chips
Cups (for Tailwind Nutrition and water) will be provided at all the aid stations as an option if you don't wish to carry a hydration pack/water bottle.
If you wish to purchase a reusable cup instead of using the provided plastic cups, you may do so when registering for the event online.
At the Event Centre, there will be access to water via a portable water station for drinking or refilling bottles.
Distances to Aid Stations
There are 6 Aid Stations on the 42.2km course, 3 Aid Stations on the 21.1km course and 1 Aid Station on the 9km course. There are no aid stations on the 5km course.
42.2km Course
4km, 10km, 17km, 23km, 30km & 37km
21.1km Course
4km, 10km & 17km
9km Course
4km
5km Course
No aid stations
Time Cut Off
There are no time cut offs for the 5km, 9km or 21.1km course.
On the 42.2km course if you are not back to the Event Centre by 11:30am, 5hrs after the start time, you will be short coursed and directed to a 34km course instead.
All courses will be closed at 12:30pm so all competitors will need to be off course by this time.