Members of the community are urged to plan ahead as major road closures and special event clearways will be in place in Sydney's CBD and Eastern Suburbs during the City2Surf.
An estimated 90,000 people have registered to take part in one of the world's largest runs that see participants make their way from Sydney's city centre to the iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday (10 August 2025).
Police will conduct a high visibility and mobile police response as part of Operation City2Surf 2025 to ensure the safety and security of participants, event staff and spectators, while working to minimise the impact of the event on residents and the wider community.
General duties officers will be posted throughout the 14km race route, including the start and finish-line areas. They will be assisted by specialist officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Bicycle Unit, PolAir and Police Transport Commands.
Operation Commander, Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore APM, said the City2Surf was one of the city's most popular community events.
"The priority of police is to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved in the world's largest fun run," Superintendent Radmore said.
"Police have worked closely with other government agencies and event organisers to plan the running event for the tens of thousands of people taking place.
"We ask members of the community to take note of the significant road closures, to pay attention to the special event clearways in Sydney's CBD and Eastern Suburbs and to use public transport on the day."
"Residents and the wider community are asked to avoid the area or plan trips in advance if they need to attend the city and Eastern Suburbs."
Road closures will come into effect at the start-lines from 3.30am on College and Park Streets in Sydney's CBD, and in the Eastern Suburbs from 6am.
Special event clearways will be in place between 1am and midday in the CBD, and between 1am and 4pm in the Eastern Suburbs on Sunday.
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to signage as vehicles left in special event clearways – even those with local parking permits – will be towed away and fees apply.
Roads should start reopening in the CBD, Kings Cross, Darlinghurst and Edgecliff from 11.30am, followed by roads through the Eastern Suburbs from 1pm. Roads at Bondi Beach will remain closed until 4pm.
For all special event traffic information, including road closures, clearways and cycleway closures, visit www.livetraffic.com.
Participants and volunteers should take advantage of the additional public transport services in place when travelling to and from the City2Surf this weekend.
Police Transport Command officers will be patrolling the Bondi Junction public transport interchange to keep the area safe for commuters and members of the general public.
Participants, spectators and the general public are also reminded that Bondi Beach and Bondi Park are alcohol-prohibited areas, which will be enforced by police.
"There will be additional officers at Bondi throughout the day to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime. We want everyone to enjoy celebrating completing the course safely," Supt Radmore said.
Visit www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip.
Additional City2Surf information can be found on the official event website: www.city2surf.com.au.
