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It takes years of planning to close down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for ONE day #shorts

August 07, 2025 / 00:54

This episode discusses the Sydney Harbor Bridge closure, the scenic marathon route, and the iconic landmarks of Sydney. Key topics include the course's difficulty, participant experiences, and the beauty of the city.

The host describes the challenge of shutting down the Sydney Harbor Bridge from 4:00 a.m. to midday, emphasizing the logistical effort involved. The conversation highlights the marathon route that passes by significant landmarks such as St. Mary's Cathedral and the Sydney Opera House.

Participants share their initial concerns about the course's toughness, but many express that it was more enjoyable than expected. The host conveys the joy of running through Sydney's beautiful scenery and the overall positive atmosphere of the event.

TLDR

Sydney's marathon route features iconic landmarks and surprising enjoyment despite initial concerns about difficulty.

Episode

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getting the um the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge shut down for a few hours. Like I

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I like I can't imagine that's an easy thing to do. >> We we close the Harbor Bridge from 4:00

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a.m. till midday. That that is hard to do. Um but you got so many things to look at on the course that distract you

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on your journey. We go past every single icon, St. Mary's Cathedral, Lady McQuary's Chair, the harbor itself, you

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know, Centennial Parklands and all of these beautiful areas of Sydney. And then of course the Sydney Opera House is

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the most special finish line in the world in my opinion. You know, a lot of people say to me, "We were worried about

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this being a really tough course and it not being enjoyable at all." And and

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nearly all of them, you know, when I speak to them again, they go, "It wasn't

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anywhere near as tough as what I thought." It it's just a beautiful journey through a city, a beautiful city

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in a in a great country. Um, you know, and doing something that people love and and having amazing time.

Episode Highlights

Sydney Harbor Bridge Shutdown
The iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge is closed for a few hours, creating a unique experience.
“That is hard to do.”
@ 00m 07s
August 07, 2025
A Beautiful Journey
Runners find the course through Sydney to be more enjoyable than expected.
“It’s just a beautiful journey through a city.”
@ 00m 44s
August 07, 2025

Episode Quotes

It wasn’t anywhere near as tough as what I thought.
It takes years of planning to close down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for ONE day #shorts
It’s just a beautiful journey through a city.
It takes years of planning to close down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for ONE day #shorts

Key Moments

Iconic Landmarks00:13
Runners' Concerns00:29
Unexpected Enjoyment00:43