Event Day Transport
The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon participants are encouraged to catch public transport and leave the car at home, as various roads will be closed before the run begins and special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect on many roads along and around the course.
Trains: The closest train stations to the start area in Hyde Park North are St James, Martin Place and Town Hall, which are all within short walking distance.
Planned weekend trackwork is taking place which may affect how you travel to and from the event from the West and South Western Suburbs. Plan ahead at transportnsw.info.
Buses: Early morning buses will run to the city on some routes. Many services make stops along Elizabeth St or at nearby major terminals at QVB and Wynyard within walking distance of the start area. Keep in mind that some buses will be affected by road closures and will use different routes and stops so plan ahead
Light rail: Services in the city will be affected by the road closures and trams will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall from first service until 9.30am. From Town Hall you can walk to the start area or change for a train to St James.
Ferries: Sydney Ferries will run to a regular Sunday timetable.
You’ll need to use a valid Opal card to travel on public transport. Alternatively you can use a contactless major debit or credit card or linked device to tap on and off services.
Remember it’s mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport.
For all the details on transport services and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info.
Parking & Special Event Clearways
Participants are reminded that parking in the city is limited on Sunday mornings and road closures will be in place from as early as 2am so some car parks will be inaccessible or you may experience delays accessing parking spaces.
If you have to drive, please familiarise yourself with the road closures, arrive early to secure a parking space and allow extra travel time.
Limited parking is available at the following locations:
Domain Car Park – St Mary’s Road Sydney – Opens at 4am – $15 flat fee*
Enacon Car Park – 2 Cathedral St, Sydney – Opens at 4:45am - $15 flat fee
*Wilson Parking are offering a discounted $10 book a bay rate at the Domain Car Park if you book your event day parking online at wilsonparking.com.au and use the following discount code SMH22.
Special event clearways
Street parking will be limited with special event clearway parking restrictions in place between 1.30am and 12.30pm on roads along and surrounding the event course in the CBD and Pyrmont. These clearways are in place to clear the course of vehicles for participant safety and to also increase road capacity.
Remember, special event clearways are strict no-parking zones and apply even to local residents and Mobility Scheme Permit Holders. Look for the bright yellow signs and check them carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your car is towed it will be moved to the nearest available parking space, you can call 132 701 to find its new location. For more details on clearway locations and times visit livetraffic.com.
Road Closures
Roads along and surrounding the event course from the Sydney CBD to Pyrmont will start closing from 2am and may affect how you travel if you’re driving or catching a bus into the city for the event. See the interactive map below or download the PDF maps for reference.
Major road closures:
Cahill Expressway from 4am to 11.30am: The Cahill Expressway and Circular Quay Overpass will be closed.
Motorists travelling toward the Eastern Distributor or the eastern suburbs should use the Sydney Harbour Tunnel
Western Distributor from 4am to 11am: the Western Distributor from Pyrmont to the CBD including Fig St, Pyrmont St and Market St on-ramps and King St and Harris off-ramps will be closed.
Motorists travelling citybound on the Anzac Bridge will be detoured via the Bathurst St off-ramp. Access to the Anzac Bridge from the CBD is via the Druitt St on-ramp or from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour St.
Other key closures:
Hyde Park from 2am to 1pm: Park St between College St and Elizabeth St (event finish line).
Macquarie St from 3.30am to 11.30am: Macquarie St between St James Rd and Hunter St (event start line).
Circular Quay & The Rocks from 4.30am to 9am: roads north of Bent St including Bridge St, Alfred St, Pitt St, Young St, Loftus St, Macquarie St and George St / Hickson Rd north of Grosvenor St.
Pyrmont from 4.30am to 11am: Pirrama Rd, Bowman St, Union St, Murray St, Darling Drive and surrounding local roads. Motorists travelling to the city or the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be diverted via Harris St and local roads.
Millers Point & Barangaroo from 4.30am to 11am: Hickson Rd, Sussex St, Kent St, Pottinger St, Windmill St and Watson Rd. Access to the Rocks is maintained via York St, Lang St and Harrington St.
Sydney CBD from 4.30am to 11.30am: sections of Macquarie St, Bridge St, Bent St, College St, Hunter St and St James Rd. Motorists can cross Macquarie St at Shakespeare Place & Bent St until 6am and after 11am. Access the Eastern Distributor via Liverpool and William Streets.
The Domain from 4.30am to 12pm: Art Gallery Rd and Mrs Macquaries Rd.
See the Transport for NSW Interactive road closure and clearway map here for more details.
Download the SMH Half Marathon 2022 Full Road Closure Map here, or visit livetraffic.com for the full details.
