Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2018
- 16 September 2018 07:00
- Marathon
- Bradfield Park, Milsons Point, Alfred St S, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia.
- $ Ticket price starts from : AUD$ 140.00
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About Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2018
The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is the sole remaining participant legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It started in 2001 when the NSW Government approved the continuation of a marathon in Sydney to promote fitness and health for the NSW community and to position Sydney as an international tourist destination. Sixteen years on and the Blackmores Sydney Marathon and Running Festival is one of the most spectacular running events and marathons in the world.
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 16 September 2018
START TIME
7:00am (Wheelchair Marathon Start)
7:05am (Marathon Start)
START LINE CUT-OFF
7:15am (All entrants must cross the start line by this time)
DISTANCE
42.195km
ENTRY PRICES
| EARLY BIRD (up to 31 July 2018) | STANDARD (1 Aug - 16 Sept 2018) | |
| Aust & NZ Resident Adult | AUD$140.00 | AUD$160.00 |
| Other Countries Resident Adult | AUD$180.00 | AUD$195.00 |
ENTRY CLOSURES
| Entry Types | Online Entries Close | Postal Entries Close | ASICS Event Expo |
| Early Bird and FREE Blackmores Singlet until 31 July 2018* | 31 July 2018 | 21 July 2018 | Not available |
| Standard** | 16 Sept 2018 (prior to 9am) | 8 Sept 2018 | 15 Sept 2018 |
***Any registrations after Tuesday, 31 July 2018 at 5pm will not receive a personalised race bib.
**All entries and singlets are subject to availability. It is recommended that you register early to avoid disappointment.
*Singlets are subject to a $6.95 postage and handling fee, you'll need to select this during the registration.
vent Owner
This event is owned by Athletics Australia, a not-for-profit organisation responsible for managing the sport of athletics in Australia. Profits from the event go back into the community through Athletics Australia’s grass roots programs.
Event Manager
Pont3 is one of the most highly regarded event organisers in the country and is responsible for all facets of the events organisation from sponsorship, to operations, participant management and marketing. The event has grown under the management of Pont3 from 12,000 in 2004 to over 33,000 in 2017.
Event History
The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is the sole remaining participant legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It started in 2001 when the NSW Government approved the continuation of a marathon in Sydney to promote fitness and health for the NSW community and to position Sydney as an international tourist destination.
The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is run on one of the most spectacular courses in the world, taking in all of the Sydney iconic landmarks and providing all runners with a unique opportunity of crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge traffic free.
Event Facts
- An amazing achievement is that the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is the only Australian running event that is broadcast live.
- Just 18 years old, the event now boasts over 33,000 participants from over 66 countries each year.
- The event is also a hugely successful fundraising activity supporting a number of local and national based charities. In 2017, the event helped to raise over $1,750,000 for charitable organisations. The total funds raised since inception is over $18,650,000.