What is the event?
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is an international running event that is part of a 16-city, eight-country, six-continent J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Series.
The fun run has taken place in major cities around the world for 49 years — this year marks the 23rd year the event has been held in Centennial Park.
The event will be held on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and will see approximately 12,000 participants in corporate teams attend. The 5.6 km run will take place on closed roads within Centennial Park commencing at 6.30 pm.
Where can I find more information about the event and how to attend?
For event information, how to register and how to get to Centennial Park, please visit the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Sydney page.
Which areas of Centennial Parklands are impacted by this event and when?
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge event site will be located on the Parade Grounds in Centennial Park with a 5.6 km road running course within the park.
An event of this size requires a number of days to install and dismantle the infrastructure. The event site will be closed to the public for safety reasons from Thursday 16 October to Friday 24 October 2025.
I am not attending the event — will I still be able to access Centennial Parklands on the event days?
Yes. Pedestrians will still have access to Centennial Park on the event day, however the Park's gates will close to vehicles from 1:00pm and cyclists from 4:00pm with some traffic and access restrictions in place around the park. Moore Park and Queens Park will operate as per normal.
What will the traffic and access impacts be?
Centennial Park will be open to all park users and spectators as normal on event day; however, there will be some traffic and access restrictions in place for safety reasons from 1:00pm.
The Park’s gates will be closed to all public vehicles from 1.00 pm on event day. Public vehicles may remain in the park but must leave prior to the event through the Randwick EXIT gates, which will remain open until 5:00pm.
In addition, cyclists, horses and rollerbladers will not be permitted to enter the Park after 4:00pm and must exit by 5:00pm.
There will be no external road closures related to this event.
Road Closures
- All day: Grand Drive between Café Corner and Hamilton Drive intersection
- From 1:00pm:
- Hamilton Drive
- Carrington Drive eastbound from Parkes Drive
- Dickens Drive from Parkes Drive eastbound to Grand Drive
- Loch Ave from Dickens to Robinson Drive
Gate Closures
- All vehicle gates in Centennial Park will be open as normal until 1:00pm.
- At 1:00pm all ENTRY gates will close for the remainder of the day. Only Randwick EXIT gates will remain open for vehicles remaining in the park until 5:00pm.
Parking restrictions
- All roads internal to Grand Drive have reserved parking for event supplier vehicles.
- Public parking is available on all other open roads as normal, however all public vehicles must exit the park by 5:00pm.
- There is no event patron parking inside the park.
Mobility Pass Holder access
- Once the vehicle gates close, only Mobility Pass Holders will have access through checkpoint at Randwick Gates.
- A Mobility Pass must be produced if requested and entry is permitted until 4.00pm.
- Vehicles must exit by 5:00pm through Randwick EXIT gates.
- Any vehicles remaining on site by 5:00pm lockdown will not be permitted to move until the course reopens (approx. 8:30pm).
Horse and rider access
- The horse track will be closed from Café Corner to the Wild Play Garden chicane from Monday 20 October until Friday 24 October.
- There will be some truck deliveries to the Parade Grounds site from Thursday 16 October to Sunday 19 October and traffic control will be on site to manage their crossing of the horse track.
- From 12 noon on Wednesday 22 October, the horse track will be closed from Grand Drive corner of Dickens Drive to the Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden chicane.
- Horses may enter the Park until 4:00pm and must exit by 5:00pm.
- Horses will have access through Robertson Road Gates as normal, however a full circuit of the Horse Track cannot be completed during this time.
Cyclist, rollerblader and e-scooter access
- May enter the Park until 4:00pm but must exit by 5:00pm. Please follow Ranger directions if requested.
Will Centennial Homestead be open as usual?
Yes, Centennial Homestead will be open as usual.
Will Spruce Goose Diner be open as usual?
Yes, Spruce Goose Diner will be open as usual until 2:00pm.
Will the Greenhouse Café be open as usual?
Yes, Greenhouse Café will be open as usual.
Will the Centennial Park Cycle Hire still be operating?
Yes, Centennial Park Cycles will be open as usual.
Will there be any sound impacts related to this event?
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is not a music event, however there will be a stage and large screen making amplified announcements during the event. A VIP hospitality marquee will also have ambient amplified sound contained within the marquee.
Sound check times:
- Tuesday 21 October from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
- Wednesday 22 October from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event sound: from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
The event hotline number is (02) 9339 6616 during sound operating times.
The Trust is committed to complying with all legislation and guidelines covering amplified sound levels at outdoor events. Read its Noise Management Plan.
How can I find out more information on scheduled events in Centennial Parklands?
While we inform all immediate neighbours of events that may require traffic changes by letterbox drop, we also provide information via our website, eNewsletters, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and our What’s On poster.
To receive up-to-date information about events and operational changes, you can sign up for our eNewsletters or join our online community via Facebook and X.
What other events are scheduled to take place in Centennial Parklands?
Visit our What’s On web page to see what other events are happening in Centennial Parklands.
How do I find out about holding an event in Centennial Parklands?
Centennial Parklands has a range of venues for hire to suit a variety of different events. Please visit our venue hire page to learn more.