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Run with us and step to the beat of live entertainment!
Take up the challenge, enjoy the music, energy and fun from DJs,,
bands and cheerleaders on Sydney’s most iconic course.
Leave your headphones at home and run out loud!
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A FAMILY!
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up to $50 with the new Family
Packages! Enter two adults
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TAI
HARA
SYLVIA
JEFFREYS
Tai Hara will be taking on the City2Surf
for the first time in 2016 and is looking
forward to the challenge!
Sylvia Jeffreys can’t wait to experience
the excitement and atmosphere of the
iconic City2Surf this year.
Tai's top tips are:
Sylvia Suggests:
follow a plan
Regularly set yourself small goals to
strive towards and plot out how you will
achieve these. Don’t just pop out on
a run but plan your route, and the time
you would like to beat. Small victories
are still victories and they can ensure
you keep motivated.
joining a group
If you struggle to get up and at ‘em
and need a booster in the motivation
department, join a running group,
or pair up with a running buddy. This can
massively increase your accountability,
motivation, inspiration and commitment
as well as making it fun.
Listen to your body
Resting is a necessary part of anyone’s
training routine, it allows your body time
to rebuild and recover. If you experience
pain, take a rest and then ease back
in to running.
taking the scenic route
Sydney is a beautiful place! Why not
use your training as an excuse to
explore a new area on foot? Mix it up
by heading to the beach, run around
Centennial Park or tackle the infamous
never-ending Coogee stairs.
Warm up and Cool Down
Make sure you stretch before starting
out on your run, the last thing anyone
needs is a setback like a pulled muscle,
which can easily be avoided! By
stretching post-run you can minimize
stiffness and ensure you can still walk
the next day!
mixing it up
There are plenty of other forms of
exercise that will help your running:
Pilates is brilliant for building core
strength, a spinning class will give you
a good workout and a swim may just
help stretch sore muscles. All exercise is
good exercise!
Sydney will be welcoming back the
world’s largest fun run, The Sun-Herald
City2Surf presented by Westpac, on
August 14. Westpac is extremely proud
to be helping to deliver this iconic
community event now in our seventh
year as Presenting Partner.
As we celebrate a milestone 200 years
next year as Australia’s oldest bank, we
are more committed than ever in our
support of local communities across
Australia, encouraging them to achieve
their goals to prosper and grow. This
year’s event provides an opportunity for
Westpac to continue to raise funds and
awareness for the Westpac Foundation,
one of Australia’s oldest charity
foundations, which provides community
grants to local not-for-profit organisations
who want to change lives for the better.
Westpac will have support stations
along the course including the misting
tunnel, which we hope will help keep you
refreshed, entertained and encouraged
in your pursuit of the finish line.
On behalf of Westpac, good luck to all
with your preparation and participation
in the 2016 Sun-Herald City2Surf
presented by Westpac.
We look forward to again being part of
the strong community spirit in Sydney.
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JIM OWENS'
TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS
Join a Free training run
Move fast to register for a group session hosted by experts
Plaster a big grin on your face from the start: that’s
the secret to a successful run during The Sun-Herald
City2Surf presented by Westpac, says top athletics
coach Jim Owens.
“There’s a lot to smile about,” Jim says. “It’s the
biggest fun run in the world so just soak up the
carnival atmosphere.”
Owens’ JORG Fitness is hosting free training
sessions in the lead up to the August 14 event, and
about 30 per cent of those already taking part are
first-time City2Surf entrants.
“The first night we had nearly 200 people, all full of
GETTING STARTED
Warm-up and stretch, then take a
brisk walk. “When you feel ready, get
into a nice easy jog,” says Jim Owens.
“When you’re getting tired - maybe
after two minutes - stop and walk
purposefully again. Then as soon as
you feel OK, immediately start to run
again.” Keep at it and those periods
of running get longer – three, four, five
minutes without stopping. Before you
know, you’ve become a runner.
enthusiasm,” Owens says. “Maybe nobody’s taught
them how to run before, so we go through it all up
front – relax your arms, and most important – smile!
It’s a fun run, after all.”
Owens and trainer Sheree Webber offer achievable
programs for beginners as well as tougher fitness
regimes for more accomplished runners.
With just a few weeks to go until race day, it’s time to
get your training program sorted, especially if you
are a new runner.
To sign up for a free training session, visit
city2surf.com.au
WHERE TO TRAIN for FREE
Week days
Monday and Thursday, until August 11.
Time: 6:30pm.
Location: adidas Sports Performance Store,
Level One, Westfield Sydney.
Weekend
Saturdays, until August 13.
Time: 7:30am.
Location: Various places, including at
Sydney’s Centennial Park, Oatley Park and
the Cronulla sand dunes.
On race day
“Don’t be intimidated by the big
crowd,” Owens says. “Enjoy the buzz,
the people along the way, the music
and bands – you’ll be there before
you know it.”
When the race gun sounds, it will take
a few shuffling minutes to get over the
start line. “It’s very hard to get a clear
run through the City2Surf,” he says.
The infamous Heartbreak Hill
shouldn’t daunt you. Just take it easy
and pace yourself.
“If you look over your shoulder from
Kings Cross tunnel, you’ll see this
wonderful mass of human movement,
all behind you. It’s just amazing, and
you’re part of it.”
Visit city2surf.com.au for the full list
of Saturday times and locations.
Adidas
s training
Christian Miranda, adidas
ambassador and trainer
(pictured), leads a group
in a pre-or post-stretch
session every fortnight.
A sport psychologist will
attend key sessions to
assist participants
to mentally prepare
for the race.
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Shannan Ponton's TIPS will
whip you into shape
PONTON'S
7-WEEK C2S
SCHEDULE
Fitness plan for experienced distance runners
The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac is “the
full equation” for experienced runners, says fitness
coach Shannan Ponton (pictured at right). He’s trained
world-champion boxers and national Rugby League
sides, as well as teams from TV’s The Biggest Loser.
Ponton is a City2Surf regular, usually running with
children’s cancer charity CanTeen. This year, he’s also
an ambassador for breast cancer charity the McGrath
Foundation.
“I’m really passionate about this run,” he says, adding
that City2Surf is a mind, body and soul event.
“First, you get fitter and healthier, training and running
for the event,” he says. “Second, it’s an interesting
course with big crowds and lots to see and, finally, many
runners are fundraising for someone they may never
have met, as part of the run, which is good for your
soul.”
Ponton recommends you train for at least six weeks
before the August 14 run. That means starting today.
Experienced runners need to be careful not to leave
their training too late by cramming in 14-kilometre runs
in the final fortnight. “You’ll end up with overuse injuries
ries
and you won’t enjoy it.”
“Dedicate at least two- to- three running sessions a
week, with one a longer, slower session to build up your
distance. The other sessions should be shorter, faster
er
runs,” he says.
The longer session can increase each week until you’re
u’re
ready for the race distance. Make sure you include hills
in your training schedule.
“Any fitness training should be matched to your goal
– and in this case, no 14-kilometre run will get you
prepared for the City2Surf, because it’s renowned forr its
treacherous hills, like Heartbreak Hill, which is 1.6
kilometres long.”
Get your App on
Runners are spoiled for choice, with apps and fitness
systems to keep track of speed and heart-rate, so get
tracking.
If you train at the same speed all the time, your body
falls into a rut, Ponton says, and you won’t get better.
“Doing some faster runs over short distances will
increase your running threshold, increasing the stress
on your heart and your lungs. Then, when you run more
slowly, you can run longer.”
He suggests running a few fast, hard runs at a higher
threshold, perhaps 10 per cent faster, or raising your
heart rate from a typical 150-160 BPM to 175-180 BPM.
“Only do this if you are already fit and you don’t have
any health problems,” he warns.
Runners should also get mentally prepared for the
crowds, because the course will be filled with
unexpected obstacles.
“Get used to running on uneven surfaces, jumping up
and down gutters, even train with a partner who runs
around you.”
It’s also important to build in rest
days and carb-loading before
race day.
“Everyone loves to hear they
need to carb-load,” Ponton
says. “Don’t go nuts and
make yourself heavy and
uncomfortable. A day or two
with low GI, slow-release
carbohydrates like brown rice,
whole-grain pasta or
multi-grain bread
will get you
prepared.”
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Free 14-day
gym pass
Anytime Fitness is offering all
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participants of this year’s City2Surf
opportunity to train at one of their
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for free. See city2surf.com.au
follow the lnks.
Dedicate three running sessions a week.
Q On rest days, do low impact activities –
try a spin class.
Q Five minutes’ warm-up before running –
fast walk or light jog.
Q Stretch for 5-7 minutes after, focus
on legs.
Weeks 1 and 2
Treadmill sprint intervals: 30 second
sprint, 30 second walk.
Q Four sets of 1km each – rest between
each 1:1 (rest for the same time as you
ran).
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Run for 15 minutes, then return at a
faster time.
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Run for 5-7 km. Record your time.
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sprint, 25 second rest.
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Q Run for 8-10 km, include hills. Record
your time. Stretch for 10 minutes.
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then return to start.
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An epic line up of entertainment on the day
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It’s Your Race. Enjoy the entertainment at every turn
Photo: Getty Images
This year’s The Sun-Herald
City2Surf presented by
Westpac has fun at every turn.
The 14km course will
be packed with an epic
line up of entertainment
including Ministry of Sound,
Audiopaxx, Soul of Sydney,
World Bar/Banquet DJs, The
Salsa Street Party, Rosie
Campbell, reggae outfit Frieda’s
Boss, Mary & The Funkers and
loads more.
MINISTRY OF SOUND
On course with The Workout Stage,
Ministry of Sound pumps out music
to run, box, crossfit and workout to.
Expect a full intensity and high
energy experience as you run past,
get snapped for the MOS Instagram
page, and watch out for the special
guests….!
Check out the exciting line up at
city2surf.com.au/entertainment.
INDIE DANCE STAGE
The Indie Dance Stage is not to be
missed. Part club, part rave, part day
party and all taking place on course.
AUDIOPAXX
The Electronica Stage will feature
the Audiopaxx roster of artists fresh
from sold-out music festivals.
SOUL OF SYDNEY
The Funk & Soul stage will be a
block party. Slow down, enjoy!
FRIEDA'S BOSS
This outfit flaunts illegal Kingstonstyle bass lines, live and direct.
Think reggae, ska and dub rhythms
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and listen in for their renditions of
Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Danien
Marley, UB40 and more as you run
to Bondi.
BATERIA 61
If you’ve a passion for samba, look
out for Bateria 61. They bring the
energy and sounds of Rio’s Carnival
to the streets.
Westpac FOUNDATION
HIGH 5 DASH
Make sure you go through the
on-course “High Five for the
Foundation” Westpac Support
Station. For every runner that gives
a high five, Westpac will donate to
the Westpac Foundation. Look for
the big red arch on the course.
Tom Tom watch giveaway
Win a TomTom Spark Cardio+Music
GPS Fitness Watch valued at $349
every 15 minutes between 9.30am
- 10.30am at the TomTom stand on
race day! Head over to the Tom Tom
stand in the Event Village to register.
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BONDI BEACH
MARQUEES
There’s no better place to celebrate
with your team after City2Surf than
at a Bondi Beach Marquee, on the
sand facing the ocean.
Marquees offer the perfect way to
relax and unwind after your run.
Capacity
p y is limited, so be sure to get
g
in quickly before they sell out.
Contact Waverley Council (waverley.
nsw.gov.au/business/beach_
marquee)
event village
Once you cross the Finish Line please keep
moving to the recovery area to receive your
drink and finisher’s medal, before heading into
the Event Village. Make a day of it as there will
be giveaways, free massages and cool down
zones, live music and more.
REBEL WARM DOWN
The rebel Warm Down Zone is the only
place to go for your post-race recovery.
After the most fun you can have in 14kilometres, come over and show your
legs some love. Rebel Warm Down Zone
has the latest PowerTube Pro equipment
and instructors to kick your recovery off
with a bang.
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fitness,
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health
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training updates and race
day images. Like us on
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post your snaps using the
hashtag #City2Surf
First route change in 40 years
For the first time in nearly
four decades the City2Surf
route has changed.
While the finish line
remains on Queen
Elizabeth Drive in front of
Bondi Beach, runners will
take a different route at
the very end of the 14-km
race to reach it.
With participants
numbering near 80,000
last year the organisers
decided a new finish
layout was needed.
The new route will make it
safer and easier to leave
Bondi after the race has
finished.
While a specialist course
measurer was employed
to ensure the race
remained exactly 14
kilometres, race legend
Chris Edwards thinks the
change will give this year’s
entrants a psychological,
and perhaps even
physical, boost.
“This one is a significant
change,” said Mr Edwards,
who has participated in
the run for 45 years.
“I think it makes it a bit
easier, you can see the
finish and it’s just a zigzag
to reach it.”
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It's Your Race
TRAINING
TIPS FROM
TESSA JAMES
TV star and Westpac Face Tessa James is training
for The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by
Westpac. “I know that on the day I will be pushing
myself a little harder because I’m running for
a good cause, the Westpac Foundation, which
supports not-for-profit organisations across
Australia who want to change lives for the better,”
James says.
Here are James’ key training tips.
How you run your race is up to you
Whether you're out to beat your personal
best, to raise money for your favourite
charity or just have a great day with
family and friends, Westpac will be with
you every step of the way.
At the start line join Westpac Face
Tessa James as she takes you through
the Westpac Warm Up, getting you
ready to race.
Look out for the on-course Westpac
Support Stations, complete with a burst
of refreshment thanks to the Misting
Tunnel. There will be great tunes along
the run and you can take part in the
Westpac Foundation High 5 Dash,
helping to raise funds for the Westpac
Foundation.
Westpac customers can join us once
again in the Westpac Red Zone after
the finish line, the best way to relax and
recover after the race. With food, coffee,
massages and more, make sure you
collect your Red Zone wristband at The
Cityfit Expo to enter.
We want to see your journey, training
and your day. Snap and share using
#YourRace for the chance to win prizes.
Follow @Westpac on Instagram to find
out more.
Westpac foundation
Westpac's official charity for the 2016
City2Surf is the Westpac Foundation.
The Westpac Foundation, with a legacy
dating to 1879, helps communities to
prosper and grow through social and
financial inclusion. Since 1999, it has
provided crucial funding to more than
450 not-for-profit organisations across
Australia who help those who need it
most.
In the past five years, as part of the
Westpac Foundation's community grants
program, $969,095 has been granted to
NSW-based not-for-profit organisations.
All funds raised from The Sun-Herald
City2Surf presented by Westpac
go straight to the community grant
program for 2017, so help us back the
organisations that are building stronger
communities and are helping fellow
Australians.
Visit westpacfoundation.org.au
Set personal goals
Whether it’s a time to beat or a fundraising target,
setting yourself a personal goal can act as that
extra motivation to get you there. Start small and
set realistic goals, then continue to build up.
Learn to pace yourself
Everyone has a pace that they are more
comfortable with, so my advice would be to find
that pace as you train and try to stick to it so that
you don’t risk burning out before the finish line. If
you know where your body is comfortable, you will
feel more confident pushing yourself on the day!
Treat your body as the priority
Training for a long run requires endurance and
ensuring your mind and body are healthy so that
you don’t put unnecessary strain on yourself. I
make sure I am listening to my body and what it
needs. I like to fuel my body with organic foods
and those that are rich in healthy fats and fibre.
Get enough sleep, as it is important.
Enjoy the experience
Running the City2Surf should be a fun and
rewarding experience, and the fact you have
signed up, or are thinking of signing up, should
make you proud in the first place. On race day,
soak up the atmosphere. On-course will be the
Misting Tunnel to help keep you distracted, and
Westpac Support Stations to cheer you on.
The Sydney Northern Beaches-based Be Centre was
recently awarded $10,000 under the 2016 Westpac
Foundation Community Grants Program.
The centre helps children struggling to deal with trauma,
violence or even low self-esteem by using methods such
as play therapy.
“Play therapy helps a child make sense of situations so
that childhood issues are resolved in a timely manner to
ensure they do not continue to impact the child’s life,” says
the Be Centre Foundation’s executive director, Marisa
Chilcott.
The Westpac Foundation grant meant the Be Centre
could upgrade facilities and help to continue to employ an
Aboriginal community liaison officer who can advise on
cultural sensitivities.
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Run with a group
Running with a friend or as part of a group is
also a great way to stay motivated and have fun.
Running with others will help you push yourself,
and is often the extra motivation you need.
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Where your donation goes
Fundraising
Target
The City2Surf works with more than 850 charities including our Gold Charities,
Cancer Council NSW, Make-a-Wish, beyondblue and WWF.
Gold Charities
A Gold Charity entry is perfect for those who would
like to make fundraising the focus of their City2Surf
experience. You’ll receive loads of benefits including a
personalised gold race bib and the opportunity to start
at the front of the pack on race day.
Find out more at city2surf.com.au/gofor-gold/
What your donation achieves
$28 helps the Salvation Army support children at risk
of homelessness through an after-school program.
$50 helps Save the Children provide a course of
of emergency food to save the life of a severely
malnourished child in a developing county.
$75 helps Chris O’Brien Lifehouse fund an oncology
nutrition plan, which can help patients reduce symptoms
of their cancer and the side effects of treatment.
$100 supports WWF secure areas needed by Borneo
pygmy elephants to safely roam.
$300 can help the Red Cross provide practical
assistance and emotional support to three families
evacuated from their homes during a flood, bushfire or
cyclone.
$400 will give The Fred Hollows Foundation the
opportunity to fund an optometrist to perform eye
screenings for a month in Nepal.
$700 enables House with No Steps to provide services
for six months.
$1,495 will help Cerebral Palsy Alliance provide
wheelchair ramps to enable kids and adults with
cerebral palsy to access their community.
Visit city2surf.com.au/fundraising/
raising-money to start fundraising for a charity
of your choice.
$5 Million
Family are all heart
Josh and Jade Pope will take on
Sydney’s most popular fun run while
pushing their seven-month-old son, Leo,
in a pram.
Their daughter, Mia, will be there in spirit.
The Pope family are taking part in the
City2Surf to fundraise for HeartKids,
which supports youngsters suffering from
Childhood Heart Disease (CHD), and their
families.
“Our little princess, Mia, was born with
pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal
defect (VSD), among other medical
problems. She had open-heart surgery
when she was 11-days-old,” Jade Pope
says.
“She overcame many hurdles but it all
became too much for her fragile little body.
Mia sadly passed away when she was only
six-weeks-old.”
HeartKids helped the Pope family during
Mia’s brief life and after her death in May,
2014.
As well as emotional support, HeartKids
volunteers provided practical help with dayto-day necessities such as making family
meals and supplying parking vouchers.
“The support and generosity HeartKids
gave our family was amazing. At the time it
was all a bit of a blur, and I think it only hit
us afterwards how much help HeartKids
gave us,” says Jade.
“They also give hope, and that’s all you
can hold on to in those times.” Now, Josh,
Jade and their infant son are determined to
give back to the organisation.
“Our goal is to help HeartKids help
families like ours. It would mean the world
to us and to Mia to know we’re helping
other children and their families through
the distressing struggle of childhood heart
disease.”
As with many City2Surf runners, Jade
is dreading Heartbreak Hill, especially
with the added challenge of pushing Leo’s
pram.
But there is plenty of inspiration oncourse to help people to complete the run.
“We’ll be OK, and I’ll be thinking of my
beautiful little Mia’s face and the happiness
she brings.”
To raise funds, visit
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Mum and son team triumph over setback
Taking part in sporting challenges is a way of
life for Sydney’s Taranto family. But it almost
led to tragedy when mother-of-three Angela
Taranto, was hit by a car as she rode her bike
while training for a triathlon.
Angela’s husband, David, and their children
were nearby when the accident occurred,
and witnessed seeing Angela on the ground
surrounded by paramedics.
Despite injuries that left her unable to
exercise for more than a year, Angela is
determined to fulfil her hopes of running the
14-kilometre City2Surf with her son, Sam,13.
“To go from exercising sometimes twice
a day to absolutely nothing was so hard
mentally,” recalls Angela.
“When the accident happened my husband
was nearby at a soccer game, and it was quite
a scare for Sam and our daughter, Alannah, to
see me like that, but they stayed so strong.”
It’s not hard to see where the children get
their strength of spirit, and that strength sees
Angela and Sam now training hard for the
City2Surf.
The toughest challenge? Holding Sam back:
“He’s a lot faster than I am, but I’m hoping that
we will stay together,” says Angela.
“At other runs Sam has raced away, and his
brother, Nick, and I have found him past the
finish line, exhausted.”
Learning to pace yourself is the smart way
to go the distance, Angela says.
“For the City2Surf, Sam is listening to the
training experts, and will stay with me, pacing
properly so we can tackle Heartbreak Hill and
cross the finish line together.”
For Sam, seeing his mum come back from
crippling injuries is an inspiration. “I’m so
happy to see my Mum get back to her love of
fitness, seeing her hurt and laid up for so long
was hard,” he says.
The pair are thrilled at the prospect of
completing Sydney’s favourite fun run together
on August 14.
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From race bibs to road closures here’s all the key event information
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CITYFIT Expo is Australia’s latest health
and fitness event with everything in nutrition,
athletic apparel and footwear, fitness training
equipment, supplements, well-being advice
and the latest exercise technology.
WHERE
The Royal Hall of Industries,
Errol Flynn Boulevard,
Moore Park, NSW.
WHen
Thursday, August 11 - 7:00am to 7:30pm
Friday, August 12 – 8:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday, August 13 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
RACE BIB COLLECTION
If you registered
on or before May 31
Your race bib will be sent to the valid Australian
address you provided upon registering.
You should expect to receive your race bib
approximately one week prior to the event.
If you registered
on or after June 1
Your race bib must be collected from the
CITYFIT Expo. Event participants or a friend
can do this with a copy of the eTicket or SMS
on hand. Remember no bib, no run!
MERCHANDISE
City2Surf, adidas and rebel have joined forces
to design an official event merchandise range.
A mix of event clothing and high performance
garments have been created with you, the
runner in mind. The range offers the perfect
memento for your participation.
To get your merchandise visit
city2surf.com.au/shop/
merchandise/
or buy it at the CITYFIT Expo.
At the start
A limited gear drop-off service will be available
at the start on race day. All start groups will
use the same gear drop location which will be
located on the Elizabeth St side of Hyde Park
North. This service closes at 7am sharp to
allow the gear to be transported to Bondi
for collection.
Preferred Start
Park Street
The Sun-Herald
Red Start
8:05
The Sun-Herald
Green Start
College Street North
8:20
Gold Charity Start
College Street South
8:30
Singapore Airlines
Blue Start
College Street South
9:05
Westpac
Yellow Start
College Street North
9:30
Back of the Pack
Orange Start
Macquarie Street
Collection at the Finish
Gear collection at the finish will be located in
the Event Village at Bondi Beach.
TRANSPORT
Integrated ticketing will be available for all
participants competing in the 2016 City2Surf.
Simply present your race bib or finisher’s
medallion when boarding public transport on
race day and you will ride for free.
Entry includes travel
on public transport:
• Train services (bounded by Bomaderry,
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Park Street
Seeded Start
Gear Drop
At the Expo
This year we will be offering participants the
opportunity to drop their gear at the CITYFIT
Expo. Do not leave any valuables such as
wallets, keys or phones in your bags.
No backpacks or items that do not fit into the
bags provided will be accepted. The event will
take care of your belongings, but no
responsibility will be taken for valuables or
clothing that are lost or damaged.
Elite Wheelchair
Athletes Start
Location
Goulburn, Bathurst and Dungog stations)
Regular Sydney Buses services
Sydney Ferries
Light rail
Special event buses will be running between
Bondi and Bondi Junction from 9:10am. From
there, you can catch one of the extra trains
back to the city or other bus services. Plan
ahead at transportnsw.info or call 131 500.
Road closures and special event clearways
will be in place along the 14km route from the
Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach. All roads will be
re-opened by 4pm, leave the car at home.
For detailed information,
visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
We encourage participants to arrive no more
than 30 minutes prior to their race start time.
*Start times are subject to change.
Results and photos
Results will be available on
www.city2surf.com.au soon after the
race, where you will also be able to download
your finisher’s certificate.
You can also view your race day, finish photos
and video online, courtesy of Marathon
Photos from Monday August 15 at
www.marathon-photos.com
CONGRATULATIONS
you did it! now find your
results first
Why wait to find out your finish time and place
when you can have your results sent to you
by SMS as soon as you have crossed the
finish line.
To create a lasting memento of the race,
get a customised iTaB finisher’s medal insert,
engraved with your choice of personal
message or finish time and posted out after
the race.
Visit city2surf.com.au/shop/
smsresults/ to purchase your SMS
or city2surf.com.au/shop/itabs/
to purchase your iTaB.
ENTRY DETAILS city2surf.com.au
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DISCOVER SYDNEY’S NEWEST
HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
CITYFIT Expo is Australia’s latest health and fitness event with
everything in nutrition, athletic apparel and footwear,
fitness training equipment, supplements, well-being advice
and the latest exercise technology.
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NUTRITION
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Find out more
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City2Surf runners,
pick up your bibs here!
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EVENT GUIDE
SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Presenting Partner
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Whether you’re hoping for a PB or just hoping to finish, Westpac is a proud
supporter of The Sun-Herald City2Surf. Westpac is also proud to support
the Westpac Foundation, our official charity for the event.
Enter now at city2surf.com.au/westpac
#YourRace
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