Sydney’s CBD and eastern suburbs will be shut down for the annual City 2 Surf marathon this weekend.

An estimated 90,000 people will run from the CBD to Bondi Beach on Sunday in the charity run.

Police blockades will be in place from early Sunday morning, with alternate routes available on Live Traffic Sydney.

Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said police will be out helping with road closures and keeping the community safe during one of the city’s most popular events.

“The priority of police is to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved in the world’s largest fun run,” 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.”

When will roads close for City 2 Surf?

Roads along the course from Hyde Park to Bondi will close as early as 3.30am on Sunday.

Roads around Hyde Park will be closed from 3.30am.

Roads between the City and Edgecliff will close from 6am.

Roads between Double Bay and North Bondi will close from 7am.

Roads around Bondi Beach near the finish area will close from 6am.

See below for a full list of the major road closures.

When does City 2 Surf start and end?

The marathon kicks off at 7.35am on Sunday with the first group of runners.

Start times are then staggered at 15-minute intervals.

The last group will start the marathon at 9.27am, with the starting line closing by 9.50am. 

The finish line will close at 1.50pm, signalling the end of the race. 

How to get to City 2 Surf?

For those being dropped off, there is an accessible drop-off zone on Phillip Street, between King Street and Martin Place.

Cars must enter via King Street and turn left onto Phillip Street. This area is strictly for dropping off passengers; no parking is allowed.

There will be signs in place to guide drivers to the correct drop-off zone.

Public transport is free for people running in the marathon, with buses and trains both running to the marathon’s start points.

St James, Martin Place and Town Hall Stations are the three closest to the differing starting points.

Starting points will differ depending on which wave runners are starting in. 

Bus stops along Elizabeth Street at Hyde Park and Martin Place are the closest to the Orange “Back of the Pack” starting wave.

Most bus services in New South Wales are accessible.

Guests with disabilities or limited mobility are advised to arrive early, as buses are expected to be in high demand and may experience delays due to road closures for the event.

Roads in the city will reopen around 11.30am.

Roads through the Eastern Suburbs will reopen progressively, starting at 1pm, then 2pm.

By 4pm, all roads in Bondi will be reopened.

Full list of major road closures for City 2 Surf

Sydney CBD between 3.30am and 12pm:

sections of College St, Macquarie St, Park Street and St James Rd.

Woolloomooloo to Edgecliff from 6am to 12pm midday:

William Street from Yurong Street through to New South Head Road at Ocean Ave.

There will be no access to the city via New South Head Road west of Ocean Street until 12pm; use an alternative route via Oxford Street.

The Cross City Tunnel will be closed eastbound; access to Cross City Tunnel and Craigend Street (westbound direction only) is maintained via McLachlan Ave at Rushcutters Bay.

There will be no access to William Street or the Cross City Tunnel from the Eastern Distributor in a westbound direction.

Double Bay to Rose Bay from 7am to 1pm:

New South Head Road from Ocean Ave to Dover Road.

Rose Bay to North Bondi from 7am to 2pm:

New South Head Road from Dover Road to Old South Head Road, Old South Head Road from New South Head Road to Oceanview Ave, and Military Road from Old South Head Road to Blair Street.

Bondi Beach between 6am and 4pm:

Campbell Parade from Hall Street to Blair Street will be closed from 6am

Campbell Parade from Dudley Street to Hall Street and Lamrock Avenue, sections of Wairoa Avenue, Hastings Parade and Wallis Parade will be closed from 7am.

Queen Elizabeth Drive will have restricted access from 1am – 1pm Sat 9 Aug then fully closed from 1pm Sat 9 Aug – 4pm Sun 10 Aug.

Bondi Junction from 9am to 4pm:

Sections of Grafton St, Grosvenor St and Oxford St around Bondi Junction.