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Kenyan Kemboi wins Blackmores Sydney Marathon 2011

Monday 19 Sep, 11

Kenyan 27-year-old Joel Kiplimo Kemboi has blitzed the field to take out the 2011 Blackmores Sydney Marathon as approximately 35,000 people ran, jogged and walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Sydney Opera House finish line in the 11th Blackmores Sydney Running Festival.

A beautiful sunny Sydney morning greeted runners from 43 countries as they made their way around four separate courses in the run that’s fun for everyone, aiming to raise more than $2 million for charities.

Road closures and public transport

Wednesday 14 Sep, 11

Extensive road closures will be in place for the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday 18 September, between 4.00am and 1.30pm for the event that takes participants over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the Opera House.

Urgent Event Information

Friday 26 Aug, 11

We are pleased to announce that the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is experiencing record entries and as a result the Blackmores Half Marathon is at capacity. Spots in the Sunday Telegraph body+soul Bridge Run are also running out with the B Group already full. Family Fun Run C Group is at capacity with spots still available in the A and B Groups.

We don’t want you to miss out, so if you are intending on running, the half in particular, we’d suggest you enter now as the spots will run out very quickly.

Suncorp Bank's Highest Fundraiser of the month - July

Thursday 11 Aug, 11

Congratulations to Julie Spears for raising over $6,300 in July and receiving an extra $1,000 donation from Suncorp Bank for her charity the Black Dog Institute. Julie will also be rewarded with a pair of ASICS GT-2160 running shoes valued at $200. You could be the winner of the Suncorp Bank’s highest fundraiser of the month competition.

Suncorp Bank's Highest Fundraiser of the Month - June

Monday 25 Jul, 11

Congratulations to Noel Hamill for raising $9,111 in June and receiving an extra $1,000 donation from Suncorp Bank for his charity the Kathleen Keegel Children’s Fund. Noel will also be rewarded with a pair of ASICS GT-2160 running shoes valued at $200. You could be the winner of the Suncorp Bank’s highest fundraiser of the month competition. To start making a difference and for full terms and conditions, click here >>

Suncorp Bank's Highest Fundraiser of the Month - May

Monday 25 Jul, 11

Congratulations to Masanori Chiba for raising $2,713 in May and receiving a extra $1,000 donation from Suncorp Bank for his charity the Australian Red Cross. Mr Masanori will also be rewarded with a pair of ASICS GT-2160 running shoes valued at $200. You could be the winner of the Suncorp Bank highest fundraiser of the month competition. To start making a difference and for full terms and conditions, click here >>

A message from the Race Director

Wednesday 25 May, 11

It’s time to enter the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival and participate in Australia’s most spectacular running event. This is your once a year chance to run over the Sydney Harbour Bridge traffic-free. Take in the beautiful Sydney Harbour, Royal Botanic Gardens, The Rocks, Centennial Parklands and CBD en-route to the world famous finish line at the Sydney Opera House in one of four fantastic events.

You don’t need a high level of fitness to take part, with the Sunday Telegraph Family Run measuring only 4km this is the perfect family event.

Free training program for marathon and half marathon participants!

Monday 23 May, 11

Marathon Guru is a tailored program specifically for Marathon and Half Marathon participants. Developed by Olympic Marathon runner Lee Troop, this program tracks your progress throughout the week and predicts your race time based on your training output! Click here to start training now >>

Join our official Facebook fan page

Monday 16 May, 11

Get involved with the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Page on Facebook! Get regular training tips, health and fitness advice from Blackmores’ team of natural health writers and marathon trainer Peter Brett. You can also connect with other runners who are participating in this year’s race. Head to www.facebook.com/officialbsrf

New online training tools

Thursday 5 May, 11

There is further exciting buzz around this year's event. All 2011 Blackmores Sydney Marathon and Blackmores Half Marathon participants will have the opportunity to train with Australia's leading marathon running and Olympic legend, Lee Troop. Competitors registered in these events will receive free access to an intuitive online training program, Marathon Guru developed by Lee Troop.