FAQs - The Course

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The short course map.

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What will it be like to run through the tunnel?

Race director Steve Moneghetti was given permission to test run the Domain Tunnel (1.6km) during a tunnel closure. He feels the tunnel section adds to the uniqueness of the course and is the longest tunnel to be used for any run in Australia. He also said it was quite eerie, bordering on spiritual, running through the tunnel with no cars or other vehicles around. There is an initial slight descent into the tunnel and a short sharp rise exiting the tunnel. But according to Mona, it is quite a minor hill.

Will running through the tunnel be dangerous to my health?

If you are worried about air quality, there is absolutely no need for concern. There are giant jet fans that clear CityLink tunnels of fuel emissions and air quality in the tunnels is well within EPA guidelines. On this occasion, CityLink will close the Domain Tunnel at 9pm on Saturday night to all vehicular traffic for regular maintenance and to get the course ready for the run. So, given a clean air environment, you should assess any risk to your health on the basis of any pre-existing condition or an aversion to tunnels.