The 2024 Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly will take place on Saturday 26 October. Please see the event schedule for further details.

We have over 420 volunteers signed up for 2024. We're so grateful to them for giving their time!

If you wanted to be involved and havent signed up yet, we, and all the runners, love to see crews with encouraging signage, cheers, music and bells on course! Come on down to anywhere on route and show your support of these incredible runners.

Invite your family and friends to come watch you test your limits and find your extraordinary as you click through those kms on race day.

Wherever possible, we ask everyone to please use the iconic Sydney ferry network to get around the Harbour. Not only will it help reduce congestion and parking, it's truly the best way to explore Sydney. Check out the Spectators Page for more information

The course map can be found here.

Yes. Both entry options follow the same route. The Ultra runs the entire 80km while the Relay is divided into four (4) sections which can be found here.

Each relay team must have exactly four (4) members in their team. This option splits the 80km distance into four legs, ~20km each. Participants may only run a maximum of one (1) leg. For more information on the course and each of the four legs, visit the Relay page.

Each Relay team must have exactly four (4) members in their team. Participants may only run a maximum of one (1) leg.

Better yet, what won’t you find along the course? Hugging the coastline from Bondi to Manly, the course is not short of breath-taking views and diverse terrain. It passes 49 beaches, through national parks, circles the Sydney Opera House and crosses the Harbour Bridge. It traverses cliff tops and undulating stone steps, offering near non-stop views of the ocean.

Steeped in heritage and history, the Bondi to Manly course is brimming with landmarks and cultural sites. Learn more about what you’ll discover here.

In addition to spectacular scenery, there are public water sources and toilets at regular intervals in between the four (4) aid stations. In 2024 we will be adding three (3) additional water stations between aid stations to keep runners well hydrated. Please familiarise yourself with the locations prior to race day, see course map.

We recommend finding somewhere to stay in Bondi, Manly or close to Circular Quay. This allows you the easiest access to the public transport network.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or spending a week, there’s so much to do to make the most of your visit. With some of the best cafés and shopping, world class beaches, whale watching, SUP’ing the Harbour or snorkelling Cabbage Tree Reserve, museums, galleries, and plenty of spectacular trails to explore, there are plenty of options for the whole family.

All participants have and will continue to receive an email with discount codes direct to their inbox.

For the Ultra participants must be a 18 years or older on event day.

For the Relay all participants must be 16 years or older on event day.

There are no other pre-requisites for entry into either race. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure they’re fit enough to complete the race entered and monitor your health and wellbeing during the event, including the decision to withdraw from the event if you are no longer able to continue.

Race entry, finisher T-shirt, race number with timing device, 4 x aid stations on course (water, electrolytes, nutrition, fruit, toilets, first aid) and finisher medal.

The 2024 is now sold out. Please check our Facebook Resale page to nab a spot: www.facebook.com/groups/b2muresale

If provided us with some of the wrong information upon registration, please email us at ultra@bonditomanly.com to correct this.

If you are hoping to change your distance however, you will need to transfer or withdraw your ticket and purchase a new one at the correct distance. Please see other FAQs on how to withdraw or transfer.

Athletes are welcome and encouraged to transfer their race entry to someone else. This transfer must be for the same distance. We’ve set up the Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra Resale Group to help participants find a replacement.

A transfer fee of $35 will be applied to the new participant. Please email ultra@bonditomanly.com with the new participant's name and email address (or cc them into the email) to initiate this request.

The new participant will be sent a transfer via email to register themselves.

Online transfers can be made up to 12:00 on 25 October.

All other transfers will need to be made in person at bib collection.

Under no circumstance are you permitted to give your bib to another person. The safety of participants is paramount so we must ensure we have the correct details of all participants on course.

If you are no longer able to participate in the event, refunds are available in accordance with the details set out below. After the stipulated dates, entry fees are non-refundable, and we encourage athletes to try and transfer their ticket to a willing participant via the Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra Facebook community.

Up to 1st June: 75% refundable entry ends

Up to 1st September: 50% refundable entry ends

Please email our team if you would like to request a refund - ultra@bonditomanly.com.

You can try to resell your entry via the B2MU Resale Page here.

Once you have found a participant to take over your entry, please email ultra@bonditomanly.com with their name and email address (or cc them into the email).

We will contact the new participant to organise the transfer. Please note a $35 transfer fee will apply to all ULTRA participant transfers.

Yes. Please email your request to ultra@bonditomanly.com with your confirmation number.

There are very limited spots available, please complete the form here for consideration. Please ensure that you include a link to a recent race result or that your Strava account is set to public.

To apply, fill in the online form and our team will contact you once reviewed.

All Ultra participants must be a minimum of 18 years on race day, Saturday 26 October 2024.

All Relay participants must be a minimum of 16 years on race day, Saturday 26 October 2024.

There are no other prerequisites for entry into either race. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure they’re fit enough to complete the race entered and monitor their health and well-being during the event, including the decision to withdraw from the event if they are no longer able to continue.

RULES

Participants must follow the below rules;

1. You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power. Stick to the marked tracks and follow the course as signposted and as directed by the marshals.

2. Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and preferably on the front of your body over your belly or chest.

3. You must not fold, cut or change your race number in any way. It must be worn as is, unfolded.

4. If you are wearing headphones/earbuds etc, you must switch off music, podcasts, etc at all checkpoints so you can hear directions given to you by event marshals. You must switch off music when traveling on all public roads so you can hear approaching traffic.

5. All participants are required to carry their own personal water supply, which they can refill at aid stations on the course.

6. If you withdraw from the event, you must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint (unless assisted from the course by First Aid crews). This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.

7. If you need First Aid help on the course notify fellow competitors and/or on-course marshals. Radio communications and medical staff are available at the Start/Finish, and Check Points along the course.

8. Runners are expected to assist competitors who have injured themselves. If you come across an injured runner, provide assistance and ask a fellow runner to inform race officials at the next intersection. Times will be adjusted to compensate for any losses.

9. You must obey the directions of checkpoint staff or course marshals and withdraw from the race if you miss any time cut-offs at checkpoints or on the course.

10. Littering is prohibited.

11. You may not participate with a dog (or other animals).

12. You must obey any information signs such as road closures/footpaths.

13. Trekking poles must be fully collapsible, so they can either fit inside your running pack or be strapped to the outside of your running pack when not in use. Trekking poles must not be held in your hands and must not protrude from your running pack or your body at times when their use is not permitted.

14. Outside assistance is not permitted.

15. You must follow normal road rules at all times.

16. Runners must comply with all COVID-19 safe instructions at the time of the event.

17. Pacers are not permitted.

18. The event organisers reserve the right to discourage and/or penalise behaviour that is considered unsporting.

19. Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty, disqualification, or pre-race withdrawal. Any such penalties are at the organisers’ discretion and are final.

20. All Ultra runners must be age 18 and over. All Relay runners must be age 16 and over.

21. All participants must carry the mandatory gear detailed below. A 2 hr penalty will be added per item not held by a participant. This penalty will be added to the finishers’ time.

MANDATORY KIT

All participants are required to carry the mandatory kit. This is to ensure the safety of runners is maintained.

All participant gear will be randomly checked along the course and after finishing the race. A 2 hr penalty will be added per item not held by participants. This penalty will be added to the finishers’ time.

EVENT POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION

If the event needs to be postponed due to an NSW Public Health Order or any other reason your ticket will automatically be transferred to the new event date.

If the event is canceled for any reason (including COVID-related requirements) a refund to all entrants may be available (depending on the timing of the event cancellation). If a refund is possible, the amount of the entry fee refunded will be reduced by an amount to cover costs already paid for the race at that point in time. The race committee has approached the organisers of the event with a focus on reducing as much of the upfront costs as possible to try and provide the maximum return to participants if needed.

INSURANCE & DISCLAIMER

This is an important document that affects your legal rights and obligations. Read it carefully prior to entering the ‘Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra’ (Event/Race). Upon purchasing a ticket to run, you will be asked to tick a box to confirm you have read and understood this form. This is very important. All participants and late entries will be asked to sign one of these forms at Rego/Check-in.

Please re-read it before coming to Rego/Check-in and be aware of the risks of participating in the Event/Race.

Read the Participant Agreement here.

Yes.

First off, check out the B2MU Ticket Resale Facebook page to purchase a ticket directly from a participant who can no longer make it.

Alternatively, when a runner withdraws from the race and requests the available refund through race management, their entry is cancelled and a position in the race may become available. The next person on the waitlist will get offered this available position by race management. We will send an email to the runner to explain how to create their entry.

It will be held online on Wednesday 23 October 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm. A link will be provided closer to the date.

The briefing will be uploaded online for those who can't attend the meeting in person.

All participants are required to collect their race bibs ahead of race morning.

You can collect your bibs at either of the sites listed below, or request bib postage viathis link.

Locations / Times:

Manly

Date: 19 October 2024

Address: Tropikana Cafe, Manly

Time: 11am - 3pm

Bondi- Bib Collection + Bag Drop

Date: Friday 25 October

Address: Seagull Room, Bondi Pavilion

Time: 8am to 6pm

Bag Drop Only

Date: Saturday 26 October

Address; Bondi Pavilion (near the start line)

Time: 4am - 6am

ULTRA: 5:15am
RELAY: 6:15am

Ultra participants and Relay Leg 1 participants should arrive at Bondi Pavilion 1 hour prior to their start time.

Relay participants that will be running leg 2-4 are not required to be at the start and can head straight to their allocated relay checkpoint to warm up.

Please ensure that you arrive at least 1 hour prior to the expected finishing time of the previous runner. You can use the live tracking app to coordinate this in advance to ensure you do not miss the handover.

The Ultra and Relay start in front of Bondi Pavilion on the lower walkway.

The Ultra and Relay finishes at Manly Beach, at the eastern end of the Corso.

The final runner for the Ultra and Relay must be through the Manly Beach finish line by 20:00.

Participants can purchase a spot on the Manly to Bondi shuttle bus service which is available to purchase via the online store.

If you miss this, you will need to arrange for alternative transportation.

Relay Leg 2-4 participants are required to make their own way to their starting checkpoint.

All participants are required to carry the below mandatory gear. This is to ensure the safety of runners is maintained.

Ultra runners:

• Mobile Phone

• Compression Bandage

• Thermal Blanket

• Minimum 800ml personal water supply

• Rain Jacket (if rain is predicted)

Relay Runners:

• Mobile Phone

• Compression Bandage

• Personal water supply - collapsible cup, water bottle, or similar.

All participant gear will be randomly checked along the course and after finishing the race. A 2 hr penalty will be added per item not held by participants. This penalty will be added to the finishers’ time.

Please refer to our Mandatory Kit page on the website here.

COLLAPSIBLE CUPS

With sustainability at the heart of this event, we are moving away from providing single use cups to reduce unnecessary waste.

While there will be a limited supply of cups available along the course, we encourage all participants to bring their own collapsible cup and bottle to refill with water, electrolyte, or coke at the aid and water stations.

Special event cups are available to purchase here.

We ask all participants to carry their own water but there will be the opportunity to rehydrate and refuel at aid stations located approximately every 20km along the course. Lollies, fruit, nuts, and lemon Trail Brew electrolyte will be available.

In 2023, there will also be water (only) stations half way between each aid station to help runners remain hydrated.

There will be drink stations available at every relay checkpoint (20km, 40km, 60km, 70km).

These will be supplied with lemon TrailBrew, Coca Cola and water.

Additional water only stations will be provided at approximately 10km, 30km and 50km points, to ensure water is available to all participants at every 10km interval along the course.

Yes. There will be medical support at the start, 20km, 40km, 60km, 70km, and the finish line. In addition, to these six points, there will be two roaming medical teams.

The medical number is printed on the back of the bib. Please call this number if you require medical assistance if you are not near an aid station.

We also ask that runners look out for other fellow runners. If you come across someone injured please call the medical number provided.

We ask all participants to carry a mobile phone with them. It is important that this phone remains charged at all times.

The use of headphones can impede an individual’s ability to hear marshals or other course officials. Participants choosing to wear headphones on course do so at their own risk, however, it's important any music is off while on public roads and at checkpoints. You must also pay attention to officials and other participants throughout the event.

Ultra - 14 - 14.5hrs (10:30 - 10:52 mins/km)

Relay - 13.75 - 14hrs (10:19 - 10:30 mins/km)

All participants must cross the finish line before 20:00 and meet the checkpoint cut off time below:

You must depart Aid Station 1 @Lyne Park, Rose Bay by 09:20

You must depart Aid Station 2 @Milson Park, North Sydney by 13:00

You must depart Aid Station 3 @Clontarf Beach Reserve by 17:00

You must depart Aid Station 4 @East Esplanade by 18:15

All participants must cross the finish line before 20:00 and meet the checkpoint cut-off times.

Bag Drop will be available at Bib Collection (and race morning).

Bag Drop services are offered to ULTRA participants so they can access personal hydration and spare/clean clothes at Aid Station 2 (approx. 40km) and the finish line.

Each participant is limited to 1 x acceptable-sized bag (ie. square shopping bag) at each location (2 bags in total).

Each bag should be clearly labeled with

- Name

- Bib Number

- Location: ‘Aid Station 2 & Finish’ or ‘Finish Only’

For all details on Bag drop and collection, visit here.

We’ve taken on board feedback from the 2022 event and there will be more signage, cones and volunteers to guide you along your way.

For the event, we've also made a few adjustments to our usual Bondi to Manly Walk to avoid any out and backs and keep it simpler for the runners. The Bondi to Manly Walk App and the existing waymarks are 90% accurate, there's just those few spots where we've made slight changes.

We'll keep updating the GPX files on our website to keep up wth any changes but there will be a lot of bright yellow event signage and course marshals out on course for the day so all the runners can follow along to stay on course.

This is an urban ultra - which means there'll be footpaths, roads and bridges, but in Sydney we're lucky this also means there'll be dramatic clifftop views, beaches, beautiful National Parks and epic Australian icons.

While we'd love to close down the city for the day, it's a mammoth task and unfortunately we don't have that kind of pull (yet!) so there are a few things to keep in mind.

There will be pedestrians on the footpaths - If you haven't used it before, bring "on your left" into your vocab for the day, and say g'day.

There are a couple of road crossings. We'll have a couple of roads closed at critical areas and there'll be course marshals and traffic teams out on course to help make this as smooth as possible. Please only cross the road when it's safe to do so.

Spit Bridge has a few openings throughout the day: 10am, 11:30am, 2:30pm and 4:30pm. We'll have timing mats on both sides of the Bridge so, if you're logged as one of the few people who gets an extra 15 minutes downtime here, our timing system will automatically reduce that down to 1 minute. There will be warning signs leading into the Bridge a couple of kms out, but please keep this in mind with your pace setting.

The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra was founded by registered Australian charity, Bondi to Manly Walk Supporters. It is a not-for-profit event with all proceeds going towards the preservation and enhancement of the public land and natural environment in and around Sydney Harbour – most notably, the Bondi to Manly walking trail we all love.

Find out more about the Bondi to Manly Walk Supporters.

2022 was the inaugural year of the Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra, however, it’s been in the works for many more. Jump over to Our Story page to read the full story.

Please email ultra@bonditomanly.com