Course & Elevation

The Sydney Half Marathon showcases the city's iconic waterfront, starting at the Opera House and finishing at Bondi Beach. The course winds through the historic CBD, along the scenic Harbour foreshore, and finishes with a dramatic coastal stretch offering spectacular Tasman Sea views. Mostly flat with gentle rolling hills through beachside suburbs, this urban course provides world-class scenery at every kilometre.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 18°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Sydney's winter conditions in July are mild and pleasant with cool mornings warming to comfortable afternoons. Occasional light rain is possible, but clear skies and gentle ocean breezes are common, making it ideal running weather.

🏆 Course Record

01:01:47

Brendan Hall (2016)

Registration

Registration Opens March

Registration Closes June

Entry Cost A$89-A$129

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The race starts at the iconic Sydney Opera House, one of the world's most recognizable landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Site
▸ Runners finish at Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous beach, creating a picturesque and uniquely Australian finish line experience
▸ The course is a net downhill from Harbour level to Bondi's sea level, providing natural momentum and contributing to fast finish times
▸ July is Sydney's winter, making it one of the cooler marathon conditions in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting international runners seeking optimal temperatures

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