With a record-breaking 40,000 participants in this year's marathon, it's more important than ever to follow the guidelines we've provided.
HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
If you are assigned to the High Performance Program Start Group in North Sydney Oval, please see your start time and arrival instructions below.
If you are part of the High Performance Program powered by Porsche, but not in the HPP Start Group, please refer to start group timings below.
Start Group | Arrival Time | Enter Start Chute | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
High Performance Program Start Group | 5:00 am | 5:55 am | 6:31 am |
Start Group 1 | 5:00 am | To be announced in venue | From 6:32 am |
Start Group 2 | 5:45 am | To be announced in venue | From 7:05 am |
Start Group 3 | 6:15 am | To be announced in venue | From 7:29 am |
Start Group 4 | 6:45 am | To be announced in venue | From 7:55 am |
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Getting to the Start Line
Approaching St Leonards Park
Plenty of extra early-morning transport services will be running to get you to the start venue at St Leonards Park in North Sydney. Plan ahead at transportnsw.info/sydney-marathon or using our Official Smart Map.
For timetables, real-time transport service updates and tracking, use the transportnsw.info Trip Planner.
Travel on all modes of public transport* is included for registered participants and volunteers; simply show your bib or volunteer travel pass to staff when boarding services, no need to tap on/off!
*International and Domestic Airport train station access fee excluded.
Start Venue Approach via Public Transport
Nearest Metro Station Victoria Cross Metro
Nearest Train Station North Sydney Station
Use our Official Smart Map to navigate to the High Performance Program powered by Porsche warm-up area. Make sure to select “High Performance Program powered by Porsche” as your destination.
Getting to the Start Line
Recommended Public Transport Options

HIGH PERFORMANCE
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