Major route preparations are underway to safely deliver the world's largest fun run this Sunday.
A sold-out field of 90,000 people are expected to power across Sydney's streets on 10 August for the 55th annual City2Surf - a 14km fun run from the CBD to Bondi Beach.
The Minns Government is asking the public to prepare for road closures and detours, with strict parking restrictions to be enforced along the entire course.
The Government is also calling on motorists to prepare for significant delays across the Eastern Suburbs while roads are closed to keep runners safe.
Road closures will begin at 3:30am around Hyde Park's starting line, with major closures rolling out from William St and New South Head Rd at 6am through to Bondi Beach. All roads will be sealed off by 7am.
From 1am Sunday, the entire 14km course will become a special event clearway - including Bondi Road, where hundreds of buses will shuttle participants throughout the day.
Roads won't start reopening until 11:30am in the city and 1pm in the eastern suburbs, with full access restored by 4pm.
Motorists are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel through the eastern suburbs entirely.
The event runs from 7:35am, with the final runners crossing the finish line around 2pm.
Event organisers are strongly encouraging participants toward public transport, with extra metro, train, bus and light rail services running. Travel on all modes is included with race registration - participants just need to show their race bib or event t-shirt.
However, shuttle bus queues from Bondi Beach are expected to be extensive, with participants warned to be patient or consider enjoying local venues until crowds clear.
Major bus route diversions will be in place between the city and eastern suburbs throughout the day.
Special event clearways are strict no-parking zones that will be heavily enforced. Vehicles left in clearways will be towed with fees applying.
Visit the Transport for NSW website for more information about the transport planning and road closures.
Visit the Live Traffic NSW website for detailed road closure information.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"The City2Surf is one of Sydney's most iconic events.
"While it's a fantastic celebration of community, fitness and fun, it does bring major road closures and detours, and we are calling on everyone to plan ahead.
"We're closing up to 14 kilometres of Sydney's roads to keep 90,000 runners safe - it's a massive operation and we're asking for motorist's patience.
"The clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicles and will be enforced. Make sure you check signs carefully on Saturday and especially if you leave your car overnight.
"We urge all City2Surf participants and volunteers to catch public transport because travel on all modes of public transport is included with event registration - just show your race bib or t-shirt to transport staff when boarding services."
Minister for Tourism and Minister for Sport Stephen Kamper said:
"The City2Surf is a shining example of why Sydney is one of the world's great destinations - 90,000 people from across the globe will experience our beautiful harbour city from the CBD all the way to iconic Bondi Beach.
"This event showcases Sydney at its absolute best, with participants running through some of our most spectacular locations while being cheered on by thousands of locals lining the streets.
"I encourage everyone to get out and cheer on the runners this Sunday - it's a celebration of everything that makes Sydney the incredible destination it is."
