Run one of the world's most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney's most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House
| When | Sunday 18 September 2011 |
| Distance | 42.195km |
| Start Time | 7:25am (Wheelchair) 7:30am |
| Start Line Cut-off | 7:40am |
| Course Information | Interactive course map coming soon Course cut-off & redirection points >> |
Refreshment Stations | Electrolyte drinks and GU gels will be available at selected drink stations along the course. A designated marathon only refreshment station will be located after the finish line. |
| Cut-off & Redirection Points | Overall cut-off time 5 hours 30 minutes >> |
| Intuitive Training Program supported by Blackmores | You will receive free access to a specialist online training program, Marathon-Guru. Devised by running legend Lee Troop, Marathon Guru is a predictive system that estimates participant's time based on training output. The program adjusts throughout the weeks according to the training results against the speed/workload of the training prescribed. To get started click here >> |
| Pace Makers | To assist you in achieving your personal best, pace setters will be provided by Sydney Striders. Each Pace Maker will be holding a coloured flag and will wear an identifiable singlet which will have the pace time marked on the back. There will be a pacer for the following times; 3hrs, 3hrs 15mins, 3hrs 30mins, 3hrs 45mins, 4hrs, 4hrs 15mins & 4hrs 30mins. |
| Age Categories | 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75+*Must be 18 years or older to compete |
| Prize Money | Male & female prize money 1st - $10,000, 2nd - $5,000, 3rd - $2,000, 4th - $1,000 Wheelchair prize money 1st - $2,500, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500 |
| Finisher Rewards | Finisher t-shirt and quality commemorative medal featuring Rob de Castella |
| Event Kit Collection | The Asics Event Expo will once again be held at Cook and Phillip Park, College Street, Sydney from 11-17 September. All participants are required to attend event registration to collect their event kit |
| Clothing Transport | To transport your clothing from the start to finish you need to bring your plastic bag and unique clothing bag sticker provided in your event kit |
| Integrated Transport Ticket | Simply show your chest bib to acess public transport on event day. Please contact the Transport info line 131 500 or visit www.sydneybuses.com.au regarding early morning bus or train services. The start area is right outside Milson’s Point Station |
| Accommodation | Get to the start as fresh as possible by staying at The Menzies Hotel, situated opposite Wynyard Station, and only one train stop from race start! Late check-out is included. More information coming soon! |
| Previous Results | Click here >> |
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