entry running group, an open entry jogging group, and finally an open entry "Back of the Pack" group for walking, using a wheelchair or pushing child strollers. Entry to all groups is limited to a certain number of competitors and, except for the invitation-only groups, allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 event, the 50th anniversary, was pushed back from 9 August until 18 October and the live event cancelled for the first time in its history. Instead, the event was run as a virtual event where participants were requested to run the length of the course on local streets using the City2Surf Virtual Run app. In 2021, Sydney had been in another lockdown since June, the physical race was cancelled again and another virtual event scheduled for October. 14 August 2022 saw the return of the live running of the event for the first time since 2019. Route The route taken by the participants commences in the city centre of Sydney and passes through the suburbs of East Sydney, Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Dover Heights and Bondi Beach. The most difficult part of the course is "Heartbreak Hill" at the halfway mark, a steep ascent from Rose Bay to Vaucluse along New South Head Road. Features en route include many amateur bands performing along the suburban roads, and many City2Surf participants dressed in novelty themed costumes. Winners Notable events Deaths during the race have occurred several times. In years 2000, 2008 and 2014, a competitor died of a heart attack close to the finish line of the race. After the 2008 death, medical academic Michael O'Rourke noted that a runner developing arrhythmia and cardiac arrest happens most years but that the sufferer is usually revived. The 2016 event was featured in the first season on Ambulance Australia 2018. 300 participants required medical attention, a majority of which needing help after they finished the race. See also Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k References External links Official website City swell carries African to his hat-trick What does it take to be a City2Surf Legend? Most results 1971– Sports competitions in Sydney Long-distance running competitions Athletics competitions in Australia Road running competitions 1971 establishments in Australia Recurring sporting events established in 1971 Annual sporting events in Australia Bondi, New South Wales Point Piper, New South Wales Rose Bay, New South Wales