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.
PURPLE ASSEMBLY AREA
If you are assigned to the Purple Assembly Area, please see your start time and arrival instructions below.
Please note that participants who arrive early to their assembly area will not be permitted access until the advertised time.
If you arrive early, please do not block the entry so participants in the previous group can gain access easily.
Start Group | Arrival Time | Enter Start Chute | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5:00 am | 5:45 am | From 6:32 am |
2 | 5:45 am | 6:35 am | From 7:05 am |
3 | 6:15 am | 6:55 am | From 7:29 am |
4 | 6:45 am | 7:25 am | From 7:55 am |
PURPLE ASSEMBLY AREA
Important Race Day Information
PURPLE ASSEMBLY AREA
Getting to the Start Line
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 Purple Assembly Area.
Make sure to select "Purple Assembly Area" as your destination.
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.
Getting to the Start Line
Recommended Public Transport Options
PURPLE ASSEMBLY AREA
Race Bib Explanation
Event Day FAQs
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