Sydney Harbour 10K
The perfect training event in the lead up to the spring classicsChallenge yourself on a flat, fast course
Perfect for all ages and abilities – participate in your first fun run or achieve a personal best time on a flat and fast course!
run with spectacular views
The Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10km course is a flat and fast run with spectacular views. Just one month before the Spring classics, the Sydney Harbour 10k provides the perfect opportunity to check your preparation for a half marathon or marathon or go for a personal best time. Not an experienced runner? No problem! The course is designed to suit runners and walkers of all abilities who are keen to get out and have a go, the flat and fast course makes for a great first fun run experience.
Starting at the Historic Sydney Rocks area, the 10km course is a one loop which hugs the harbour foreshore to ensure spectacular views throughout. The course travels along Hickson Rd, through Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, through stunning Barangaroo Reserve and back into the Rocks to the finish line near the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.
Runners start at 08:30
There are 4 Start Groups A, B, C & D depending on your expected finish time.
official start cut-off time
The 10k course official cut-off time is 1 hours 35 minutes.
of spectacular Sydney Views!
A great city 10k AIMS certified course that runners and walkers alike love.
SYDNEY 10K COURSE MAP
Starting at the historic Sydney Rocks area, the 10k course is a one lap loop which hugs the harbour foreshore to ensure spectacular views throughout. The course travels along Hickson Rd, through Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, through stunning Barangaroo Reserve and back into The Rocks to the finish line near the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.
Event Seeding
For slower runners, joggers or walkers it is important to select the correct wave and appropriate starting group. There are three waves to choose from based on expected finish time.
Select the start wave that reflects a pace (km/min) most appropriate to you, based on your training and past race experiences. All prams and wheelchairs (except elite racing chairs) must be in the final start group (D Group).
All results will be based on GUN TIME (as per IAAF rules) although participants will be provided with a NET TIME for reference.
Please note: If you have selected to have your race bib posted all and any changes must be made prior to 21 June 2020 due to packing requirements.
If you wish to apply for a preferred start, please register for the event online and then visit us at the registration tent to upgrade your entry.
Event Seeding Ranges
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
First Bib No.
Last Bib No.
Seeding Group
(available upon request)
Expected Finish Time
Male <00:35:00 mins Female <00:40:00 mins
First Bib No.
A0001
Last Bib No.
A0100
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
(04:48 min/km or less)
First Bib No.
A0200
Last Bib No.
A1,899
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
(04:48 min/km – 05:50 min/km)
First Bib No.
B2,500
Last Bib No.
B4,699
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
(05:50min/km – 06:50 min/km or more)
First Bib No.
C6,000
Last Bib No.
C8,249
Seeding Group
Expected Finish Time
(06:50 min/km or more)
First Bib No.
D10,000
Last Bib No.
D11,699
COURSE INFORMATION
Familiarise yourself with the course by viewing the course profile.
See Course MapsBaggage Drop
You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix the baggage sticker. You must put loose items into the bag provided and affix your baggage sticker.
AGE CATEGORIES
U12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
COURSE RECORDS
Male Martin Dent 00:28:37 (2012) Female Lisa Weightman 00:31:55 (2019)
Prize Money
Male & Female Prizes: 1st: $AUD2,000 2nd: $AUD1,000 3rd: $AUD750 4th: $AUD375 5th: $AUD250
DRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be placed at approx. 5k and 7k. Check out the map for locations. Each station will serve water.
Pace setters
To help you achieve your personal best, pace setters from Sydney Striders. Each Pace Setter will be holding a coloured flag and wear an identifiable singlet displaying the pace time.