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 22 September 2013 |
| Distance | 42.195km |
| Entry | Available from midday Tuesday 19 March, 2013 |
| Entry Fee | Click here >> |
| Start Time | 7:25am (Wheelchair) 7:30am |
| Start Line Cut-off | 7:40am |
| Start Groups | Click here >> |
| Course Information | Course cut-off & redirection points >> |
Refreshment Stations | Powerade and GU gels will be available at selected drink stations along the course. A designated marathon only refreshment station will be located after the finish line. |
| Cut-off & Redirection Points | Overall cut-off time 5 hours 30 minutes >> |
| Training Programs | TBC - will be available from May. |
| Pace Makers | To assist you in achieving your personal best, pace setters will be provided by Sydney Striders. Each Pace Maker will be holding a coloured flag and will wear an identifiable singlet which will have the pace time marked on the back. There will be a pacer for the following times; 3hrs, 3hrs 15mins, 3hrs 30mins, 3hrs 45mins, 4hrs, 4hrs 15mins & 4hrs 30mins. |
| Age Categories | 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75+*Must be 18 years or older to compete |
| Prize Money | Male & female prize money 1st - $10,000, 2nd - $5,000, 3rd - $2,000, 4th - $1,000 Wheelchair prize money 1st - $2,500, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500 |
| Finisher Rewards | Finisher T-shirt and quality commemorative medal featuring an Australian Athletic Champion. |
| Championships | The Blackmores Sydney Marathon will host both the Australian Marathon Championships, NSW Marathon Championships and the University Championships. |
| Event Kit Collection | The ASICS Event Expo will be held at Lower Town Hall, George Street, Sydney from 18 - 21 Septmber (opening hours - TBC). All participants are required to attend the ASICS Event Expo to collect their event kit. |
| Clothing Transport | To transport your clothing from the start to finish you need to bring your plastic bag and unique clothing bag sticker provided in your event kit. |
| Integrated Transport Ticket | Simply show your chest bib to acess public transport on event day. Please contact the Transport info line 131 500 or visit www.sydneybuses.com.au regarding early morning bus or train services. The start area is right outside Milson’s Point Station. |
| Accommodation | Get to the start as fresh as possible by staying at The Menzies Hotel, situated opposite Wynyard Station, and only one train stop from race start! Late check-out is included. Click here for more info >> |
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