Trying to tick off a 2022 resolution to run a Half Marathon? Grab some mates, register and get ready to take part in one of Australia’s most iconic half marathon events. The SMH Half Marathon follows the Athletics Australia rules for fair competition.
Please note, the below information is subject to change.
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 15 May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 21.1km |
| Start Time | 6:45am |
| Finish Line Cut Off Time | 11:00am |
| Start Line | Macquarie Street (adjacent to Martin Place) |
| Finish Line | Park Street, Hyde Park, Sydney |
| Age Limit | 16 years or older on race day |
| Registration Cut Off | Event entries will close at 4pm Saturday 14 May, if not sold out prior. |
*All information is subject to change.
Course Description
Start your run on Macquarie Street, adjacent to Martin Place before running through Sydney’s CBD, along Sydney’s stunning Harbour, take in a loop through Pyrmont before heading past Barangaroo and through the Royal Botanic Gardens on your way to the finish on Park Street at Hyde Park.
No strollers, pushed wheelchairs, pets, bicycles, scooters, hand cycles, skateboards or roller blades are permitted on course.
Course Map
*Subject to change.
Course Preview Presented by MINI
Check out The MINI Countryman’s sneak peek of what to expect if you are getting ready to run The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon.
Cut-off points
Course cut-off times are calculated from the time the last person crosses the Start Line.
| Time of day | Race Time | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45am | 0mins | 0km | The SMH Half Marathon commences |
| 7:55am | 0mins | 0km | No more runners allowed to cross the Start Line |
| 8:50am | 50mins | 5km | Sussex Street |
| 9:05am | 65mins | 7km | Pyrmont Bridge & Murray Street intersection (Outbound) |
| 9:40am | 100mins | 11.5km | Pyrmont Bridge & Murray Street intersection (Inbound) |
| 9:45am | 105mins | 12km | Pyrmont Street & Western Distributor on-ramp intersection |
| 9:55am | 115mins | 13km | Erskine Street/Sussex Street Junction |
| 10:15am | 135mins | 15.5km | Bradfield Highway Boom Gate |
| 10:30am | 150mins | 17.5km | Prince Albert Road/Macquarie Street Junction |
| 10:55am | 175mins | 20.5km | Prince Albert Road Underpass |
| 11:00am | 180mins | 21.1km | Park St |
Pacer Times
We want to help you achieve your goals, so we’ll have Sydney Striders pacing the below times on the course to help guide you to reach your goal time. Look out for them at the start area on race day - they’ll be wearing their pacing flags!
1h20min Pacers
1h25min Pacers
1h30min Pacers
1h35min Pacers
1h40min Pacers
1h50min Pacers
2hr Pacers
2h10min Pacers
2h20min Pacers
We’ll also have Sweepers on course to assist our back of pack runners to avoid course cut-off times.
Drink Station & Toilet Locations
| Location | Distance (approx.) | Water | Electrolyte | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Station 1 | 3km | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Drink Station 2 | 6.5km | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Drink Station 3 | 10.5km | ✔| ✘ |
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| Drink Station 4 | 14.5km | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Drink Station 5 | 19km | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Finish Line | 21.1km | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
