Event Information
Where is the Course? Is it accurate
The course runs through many of the landmarks of Sydney Olympic Park. Around the Olympic Stadium, past the Olympic Cauldron, and finishes on the Athletics Track at Sydney Olympic Park.
It is fast and flat and perfect for participants of all standards to run that elusive PB.
The course is AIMS certified. A fancy way of saying it is 100% accurate.
A course map is available on our website.
Is there a drink station?
Yes, there is one drink station on the course. It is approx. 1.5km and 6km into the lap so participants in the 10km will be able to access it twice, and 5km will be able to access it once.
There is no water station for the 2.5km.
Water and fruit will be available at the finish line
Is there prize money?
Yes there is prize money for the Sydney 10 see the prize money breakdown below:
Sydney 10 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
Male | $800 | $450 | $250 |
Female | $800 | $450 | $250 |
Elite wheelchair- Male | $500 | $150 | $50 |
Elite wheelchair- Female | $500 | $150 | $50 |
Prizemoney note- All prizemoney will only be awarded if four (4) or more athletes participate in the event/gender category. Where three athletes participate then only prizemoney for 1st and 2nd will be offered. Where two athletes participate, only prizemoney for 1st will be offered. There will be no prizemoney where only one athlete participates.
Race Morning
What time should I arrive?
In general, if you have already registered and received your race pack (you have your race number and timing chip), you should arrive at the race venue no later than 30 minutes prior to your race start time.
If you still need to collect your race bib or register, you should arrive no later than 1 hour prior to your race start time.
How do I get there, Is there a parking area?
You can park in one of the Sydney Olympic Park parking stations. We strongly suggest you park in P2 (aquatic centre) and walk to the start which is at Accor Stadium (corner of Edwin Flack and Dawn Fraser). Parking validation will be available at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre Reception. For more information on parking, please click here.
How do I get there, Is there any Public Transport?
The closest bus stop is along Dawn Fraser Avenue, right outside the Athletic Centre. The bus routes that service this stop are 525 – Parramatta to Strathfield, and 526 – Burwood to Rhodes.
The closest train station is within Sydney Olympic Park along Dawn Fraser Avenue, approximately 750m from the Athletic Centre main entrance. The train to Olympic Park only sets out from Lidcombe station, which is along the T1 North Shore and Western Line.
find out more information via Transport NSW and their "plan my trip" page here.
Is there a bag drop?
There will be NO designated bag drop area available.
How to a get to the start line?
The Start Line is outside Accor Stadium on Dawn Fraser Avenue and across the road from the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence. Therefore if catching the train you need to next the train station towards Accor Stadium then continue down Dawn Fraser Avenue until you reach the start line.
If arriving via the bus on Dawn Fraser Avenue you will be dropped off extremely close to the start line and will only need to walk to the
NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence to find the start line.
If you are Parking in P2 near the Aquatic Centre the easiest way to reach the start line is to follow Shane Gould Avenue walking towards the Athletics Centre to Edwin Flack Avenue. Once you reach Edwin Flack Avenue you turn right to walk in front of the Athletics Centre. If you need to collect your bib this is where you would enter the Athletics Centre to pick up your bib. Once you pick up your bib, follow Edwin Flack Avenue until you reach Dawn Fraser Avenue where you will turn right again. Once you are on Dawn Fraser Avenue you can follow this road until you reach the start line.
Post-Race
Where do I find my results and collect my medal?
Race results will be available on the day of the event.
You can collect your finisher's medal after the event concludes shortly after crossing the finishing line.
Will Parking validation be available?
Yes, you can validate your parking ticket (if you park in P2 parking station) at the finish line.
Are there photos?
Yes, we will have numerous photographers on course during all three events. These will be available approximately 2-3 days after the event concludes.
Event Entry
How Do I Register?
Click here to register. If you are ANSW member wanting to enter the State Championship entries, please click here
Can I register on the day?
Yes, you can use the event entry registration available here right up until race start. However, please note, this is a cash free event.
Can I have my race bib posted?
Yes, if you register by midnight, Sunday 30th April you will have the option to have your bib posted with an additional cost of $8.00.
Anyone who registers on or after Monday 1st May will be able to collect their bib at the following locations/times:
Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre
Saturday 18th May – 11am-6pm
Sunday 19th May – From 5:30am
Can I transfer my entry to another person or obtain a refund?
You can transfer your entry to another person or to another distance. This is done automatically through Race Roster, our registration system. If you have an entry, log in to Race Roster and hit the transfer button and follow the instructions.
Refund requests received prior to event day
Refunds will be processed only in case of injury or illness and must be accompanied by a current medical certificate. Refund requests must be received no later than the day prior to event day.
If the refund is accepted, it will be processed in full less an administration fee of 25% or $5 (whichever is greater). Any service fees charged by the entry system are non-refundable regardless of circumstances.
Refund requests on or after event day
Refund requests received on or after event day will not be permitted regardless of circumstances.
You cannot defer your registration to another event or a subsequent year, under any circumstances.
Please read our refund policy here for further information.
To apply for a refund please fill out a refund form here.
I can’t find myself on the participant list.
There are two lists that you could find your name on:
1. If you are a member with Athletics NSW and registered as a member, please contact Athletics NSW here.
2. If you are not a member with Athletics NSW and registered through the Race Roster page, please review the list found here.
