For those not running the Mara on Sunday - weโve got us a dedicated cheer zone on course just for Midnight Runners and the partner run clubs ๐
Located at a critical mark of the course, outside NSW Art Gallery on Art Gallery Road, this is your opportunity to fly your Run Club flag (literally!), rally your community, cheer on runners, and make your mark at a pivotal point in the race.
๐Prime Location: At the 38km and 40km marks, your cheers will power runners through the final stretch to the finish line.
๐ Showcase Your Club and Mates: Donโt have Run Club signage? Get creative and create your own signs to bring along!
๐ค Run Club Open Mic: Nominate a member to take the mic and inspire all marathon runners with live cheers, chants, or motivational messages.
๐ Support Your Runners: Be the boost your club members and all participants need in those crucial final kilometres.
๐ค Exciting Prize Draw! 4 x 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Entries up for grabs: To be in for a chance to win a ticket for you and a friend, check in at the Run Club Cheer Zone, scan the QR code, and be present on race day to enter the draw. Two winners will be announced on Sunday, August 31. Must be present to win!
Key Timings
6:45 AM: Bump-in begins for run clubs to set up their zone. All bump-in must be complete by 7:15am
7:36 AM: First wheelchair participant passes the Cheer Zone.
8:24 AM: First runner passes the Cheer Zone.
3:02 PM: Last runner passes the Cheer Zone.