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Event day information

Course map

You can view and download the course map on Google Maps. This digital live map will give you specific course and directions so that you can find your way to through the check points and over the finish line.

Getting to the start line

Travel on public transport is covered for Walk for Kids with Cancer participants on the following transport services. A transport pass will be sent to you prior to the event for you to show when boarding the following services:

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services on Central Coast & Newcastle Line (GatePass purchase required at Domestic Airport and International Airport Stations) 
  • Buses (Sydney metropolitan) 
  • Sydney Metro 
  • Sydney Ferries 
  • Sydney Light Rail 

We suggest you pre plan your trip to ensure you get to your start line on time. If you are planning to catch public transport, you can check for any travel alerts on the Transport NSW website. 

If you are planning to drive and park nearby to the start line, make sure you check for any restrictions in place, including parking station opening and closing times. 

30km Start Line: Anderson Park 

The Closest parking station is DIVVY Parking – 273 Alfred Street, North Sydney  This is a 9-minute walk away from Anderson Park.

15km Start Line: Middle Head 

There is some paid parking available in designated carparks at Middle Head. 

Alternatively, the following public transport options are available; 

Bus: Bus 100 departs from Wynyard Station regularly. Change at Military Road bus 111 and disembark at Balmoral Naval Hospital. Allow travel time of approximately 30 minutes. 

Ferry: From Circular Quay take the ferry to Mosman Bay. From here take bus and disembark at Balmoral Naval Hospital. Allow travel time of approximately 3 minutes. *Please note, ferries begin running from 9am. 

Start times

30km Start Line: Anderson Park

Three waves: 7:00 am – 7:30 am


15km Start Line: Middle Head 

Two waves: 10:00 am, 10:15 am

Bib collection

Please arrive to your designated start line 30 minutes before your start time to allow enough time to check in and collect your bib (and to get a coffee from the onsite coffee van).

Your bib will be numbered, colour coded for your start location and starting wave. All bibs are GPS chipped. Please write your emergency contact details on the back of your bib. No bib, no walk.

You must collect your bib on event day at your respective start line.

What to bring

  • Your official Walk for Kids with Cancer race kit*​
  • Water bottle​
  • Sunscreen ​
  • Spare pair of socks​
  • Cash or card to purchase food and beverage at the finish line

*Race kit including SCHF socks, T-shirt, wrist bands and water bottle are rewarded when certain fundraising milestones are achieved. Please see our rewards page for terms and conditions. ​

During the walk

There will be medics available for the duration of the walk. Should you need any first aid assistance please call: Event Control Centre on 1800 770 122. Save this number in your phone NOW so it’s ready to go should you or anyone around you need it. In the case of an emergency, please call 000. 

Checkpoints 

There will be refreshment stations located at each checkpoint along the walk. These are located at; 

  • Reid Park, Mosman
  • Middle Head (also 15km start line)
  • Clontarf Reserve
  • Tania Park
  • Manly Bowling Club, Mounties Group (finish line) 

Please use these stations to fill your water bottles and have a bite to eat from the fruit and snacks provided. There will also be bins available at the refreshment stations to dispose of any rubbish.

Two medics standing in front of an ambulance

We anticipate it will take approximately four to five hours to complete the 15km walk and six to eight to complete the 30km walk.

IMPORTANT- If you decide not to finish the event for any reason, please call the Event Control Centre on 1800 770 122 so we don’t send a search party out for you. 

After the event

We can't wait to cheer you across the finish line in Manly!

Manly Bowling Club, Mounties Group are proudly supporting the finish line with venue hire and catering so you will leave with full tummies and full hearts.

Transport options from the finish line:​

Ferry: Manly Wharf is a short walk away. Ferries run every 20-30 minutes and take approximately 20-30 minutes back to the CBD.

Bus: Buses run from Manly Wharf departing on a regular basis and go direct to the CBD. Approximate travel time is 50 minutes​.

Pick Up: Taxis, ride share, and private vehicles are able access Manly Bowling Club. Parking is available at venue and on surrounding streets. ​