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About Sun-Herald City2Surf 2018

The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac has now been running for 46 years and is owned and organised by The Sun-Herald (formerly The Sun), a Fairfax Media publication. History tells us that the inspiration for this great event came via a note from Fairfax’s US correspondent, who sent a newspaper clipping in 1970 about the San Francisco Bay to Breakers to the editor of The Sun newspaper, Jack Tier. From that internal memorandum The Sun City2Surf was born, albeit humbly, in 1971, with just over 1,500 entrants (only 2% of the field was female).

In the years since it has been proven time and again that no other fun run in the Southern Hemisphere matches the City2Surf in terms of organisation or demographics.

For the first time in the event’s history women outnumbered men in the capacity field of 63,451 in 2006: it is truly a community event attracting entrants from all walks of life and all ages. Originally a 15km course, the 14km course of today has now become one of the most loved and largest community events in the world.

Entry Details

The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac will be held on Sunday August 12, 2018

Start Time*Start Group
7:50amElite Wheelchair Athletes Start - This Start Group is for elite wheelchair athletes only. Athletes must be in a racing chair to compete in this Start Group and will aim to complete the course sub 38mins. Please note, for planning and health and safety, elite wheelchair athletes must be entered into the event and notify the event organisers via email prior to 5:00pm Monday, July 30, 2018.
7:55amSeeded Start - This Start Group is for athletes who aim to gain a place in the top 20 (by invitation only). Pre-qualification is required for this start group.
Preferred Start - This Start Group is for athletes who will complete the course in a qualifying time of sub 52 (men) sub 56 (women). Pre-qualification is required for this start group.
The Sun-Herald Red Start - This Start Group is for athletes who will complete the course in a qualifying time of sub 70. Pre-qualification is required for this start group.
8:05amThe Sun-Herald Green Start - This Start Group is for athletes who will complete the course in a qualifying time of sub 90. Pre-qualification is required for this start group. No pushed wheelchairs or strollers are permitted in this group.
8:20amCharity Superstar Start - For those who would like to make fundraising the focus of their event experience. No pushed wheelchairs or strollers are permitted in this group. For more information click here.
8:30amBlue Start - This Start Group is for runners aiming to complete the course in sub 120mins. There is no qualifying time required for this Start Group. No pushed wheelchairs or strollers are permitted in this group.
9:05amWestpac Yellow Start - This Start Group is for runners and joggers aiming to complete the course in sub 140mins. There is no qualifying time required for this Start Group. No pushed wheelchairs or strollers are permitted in this group.
9:30amBack of the Pack - Orange Start** - This Start Group is for walkers, fun groups, pushed wheelchairs and strollers

*Start group times are subject to change

**Any participants wishing to compete with a pushed wheelchair, stroller, or pram must enter into the Back of the Pack - Orange Start Group. No pushed wheelchairs, strollers, and prams are permitted in any other start groups.

No pets, bicycles, scooters, hand cycles, skateboards, roller blades or drones are permitted in any group. Please DO NOT arrive at your start area more than 30 minutes prior to your allocated start time.