Your City2Surf 2025 Guide – With KRAIL by Your Side 🏃‍♂️🌊

Sydney’s favourite fun run is back!
On Sunday, 10 August 2025, over 90,000 people will hit the streets for the City2Surf – a 14km run (or walk) from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling for charity, here’s everything you need to know to get there, stay safe, and enjoy the day – all with help from the KRAIL App.

🚧 These Roads Will Be Closed
If you’re driving, plan ahead – large parts of the CBD and eastern suburbs will be off-limits.
Key closures:

• CBD (3:30am – 12pm): College St, Macquarie St, Park St, St James Rd

• Woolloomooloo to Edgecliff (6am – 12pm): William St to New South Head Rd

• Double Bay to Rose Bay (7am – 1pm): New South Head Rd to Dover Rd

• Rose Bay to North Bondi (7am – 2pm): Military Rd & Old South Head Rd

• Bondi Beach area (6am – 4pm): Campbell Pde, Lamrock Ave, Hastings Pde

⏰ Event Timings You Should Know

• First wave starts: 7:35am

• Final wave starts: 9:27am (start line closes 9:50am)

• Finish line closes: 1:50pm

• Roads fully reopen: By 4pm in Bondi

Tip in KRAIL: Use the timetable view to check train and bus times around your start and finish windows.

🚆 How to Get There

Public transport is your best friend on race day – and it’s free for participants.

• Closest stations to the start: St James, Martin Place, Town Hall

• Closest buses: Elizabeth St at Hyde Park & Martin Place (Orange wave)

• Accessible drop-off: Phillip St between King St & Martin Place (no parking)

Tip in KRAIL: Search “Hyde Park” for your starting point, or “Bondi Beach” for the finish line to plan your trip.

🌦 What to Wear & Bring

Sydney’s August weather can be cool in the morning but warmer by midday.

• Layers: Start warm, shed layers as you go

• Comfortable shoes: You’ll be covering 14km

• Shorts with pockets: Keep keys and phone secure without a belt

• Water & sunscreen: Bondi sun can be stronger than you think

• Light rain jacket: Just in case

Check the Weather app before you leave to dress right for the day.

🏁 Facilities at the Event

• Water stations along the route

• Medical tents at key points

• Food stalls at Bondi Beach

• Bag drop service near the start line

• Plenty of public toilets along the course

💡 Make the Most of It With KRAIL

On race day, KRAIL App can be your all-in-one guide:

• Live public transport times to your start wave

• Alternate route suggestions if you’re spectating

• Nearby restaurant and café suggestions post-run – because you’ve earned it! (BETA available to select users)

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, City2Surf is one of Sydney’s best days out.
Download KRAIL, plan ahead, and enjoy every moment from Hyde Park to Bondi.