Running Events in Sydney

The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is run on one of the most spectacular courses in the world, taking in all of the Sydney iconic landmarks and providing all runners with a unique opportunity of crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge traffic free.

The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is the sole remaining participant legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It started in 2001 when the NSW Government approved the continuation of a marathon in Sydney to promote fitness and health for the NSW community and to position Sydney as an international tourist destination.

Are you ready to experience the ultimate stair climb?

Join us for an epic stair climbing challenge inside the iconic SCG.

Climb your way up, down and around the bays in this 6700 stair climb. There will be rest stops (pick a seat!), drink stations and music playing to keep you focused and pumped. Get ready Sydney!

If youre looking for something different for your next fitness challenge, something other than a fun run, colour run or bruising obstacle race, look no further than Stadium Stomp SCG. Its damn tough at a pace, scenic at a stroll and an amazing experience all round.

There are course options for everyone full course (6,700 steps), short course (4,000 steps) and for those who want to stomp until they drop Stomp Unlimited is for you.

Choose your own start time when you register but be advised, early wave times fill quickly.

Join SCAD Heart Attack survivors, our friends, family and the community on this beautiful 5k walk to raise much needed medical research funds for SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) - cause of heart attacks in healthy, fit adults with no risk factors for heart disease and the #1 cause of heart attacks in women under 50.

A 6-race series at popular Sydney running venues

Race 4: Iron Cove Half-Marathon, 7km & 4km

The Sydney Striders 10K at North Head is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November. The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

The Sydney Striders 10K at Lane Cove on Saturday, 6 April 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

The Mini-Mos Community Fun Run and Fair features 2km, 5km and 10km road races around the streets of Mosman and the Mini-Mos Fair on the grounds of Mosman Public School. The Mini-Mos is a family event with a race for everyone.

Sydney, we cant wait to meet you! This year, Pancare Foundations Walk for Hope Sydney will host the historical Newington Armory on the banks of the Parramatta River.

The Waratah Series Relays is a truly unique event that should be on everyones fun run calendar! There a range of different team options on offer, whether you are a member of a club or just want to grab four of your friends to come along and each run distances between 2-4km!

Formally this series is known as the 'Athletics NSW Winer Series', combining a community based social event with a championship component. These events are for participants of all ages and abilities, and focus on participant enjoyment and on the day entertainment.

Tighten your laces runners! Strathfields much loved active living event the Cooks River Fun Run is returning!

Professionally timed road races: 5km - 10km - 21.1km

The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac has now been running for 46 years and is owned and organised by The Sun-Herald (formerly The Sun), a Fairfax Media publication. History tells us that the inspiration for this great event came via a note from Fairfaxs US correspondent, who sent a newspaper clipping in 1970 about the San Francisco Bay to Breakers to the editor of The Sun newspaper, Jack Tier.

The reputation of this uniquely Sydney event has grown year on year and the event is widely recognised as a bucket-list item for serious runners and adventure lovers around the world. The Telegraph listed the event as one of the 16 Great Running Races Around the World, whilst Runners World lists the event in their 20 Races To Do Before You Die. Runtastic counts the event amongst its list of the Worlds Most Extraordinary Races and Running Shoes Guru lists the event as one of the Top Ten Running Races In The World. In each of these lists, the City2Surf was the only Australian event to be featured.

Registrations are now open for the Oxfam Trailwalker, Sydney.

A 6-race series at popular Sydney running venues

Race 5: Dolls Point Half Marathon, 10km, &5km

The Sydney Striders 10K at Parramatta Park on Saturday, 6 July 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

The Sydney Striders 10K at North Head on Saturday, 3 August 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

The Festival of the Feet offers 3km, 7km, 14km or 21.1km runs. All courses are off-road and wind their way along Georges River and around Lake Gillawarna, in the beautiful Mirrambeena Regional Park in Georges Hall.

The PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf (PAYCE S2S) is an 11km fun run and walk from Sutherland to Wanda Beach, Cronulla. The event ish the Shires longest running major community event and is the lead up to the City to Surf.

The Kangaroo Valley Remexio Partnership would like to invite our supporters from last year, their friends and families and anyone interested in joining us this year to enjoy the beautiful valley and surrounds in spring.

We hope to raise funds this year to continue our student education project, addressing energy poverty and supporting womens leadership in Timor Leste. You can help us by walking or running 50kms, 35kms or 14kms., and get your friends and networks to sponsor your efforts.

Funds raised at the San Run for Life will go towards San Cancer Services to support the community. In conjunction with the Hospitals world-class physical care facilities, San Cancer Services looks after the full range of emotional needs for cancer patients and their loved ones throughout their journey.

The Greater Bank Sydney Half is part of Athletics Greater Bank RunNSW series and will also incorporate the NSW Half Marathon Championships. The event will also feature a 7km and 4km Fun Run to ensure there is something for everyone. Athletics NSW medals will be on the line for U/20, Open and Masters categories in the half for registered members. All races are open to members AND the general running public.

The Greater Bank Sydney Half is part of Athletics Greater Bank RunNSW series and will also incorporate the NSW Half Marathon Championships. The event will also feature a 7km and 4km Fun Run to ensure there is something for everyone. Athletics NSW medals will be on the line for U/20, Open and Masters categories in the half for registered members. All races are open to members AND the general running public.

The iconic Pub2Pub Charity Fun Run and Festival celebrates its 26th year of raising much needed funds for worthy local charities on Sydneys Northern Beaches. Organised by the Rotary Club of Brookvale, over those 26 years, the event has raised over $3.5 million dollars for wonderful organisations including Life Education Australia, Northern Beaches Interchange (NBI), Surf Life Saving Northern Beaches, Without A Ribbon, Bear Cottage, Cerebral Palsey Alliance and Sunnyfield.

The event has three course options, catering for everyone from serious runners to families 13km from Dee Why Beach to Newport Beach; 6km from Warriewood to Newport Beach; and 3km from Mona Vale to Newport Beach. This is undoubtedly Sydneys most scenic fun run, taking in many of the spectacularly beautiful Northern Beaches. A huge Family Festival is held at the Newport Beach finish line with live music, a licensed bar area, international food options and plenty of fun rides and games for the kids.

The Festival of the Feet offers 3km, 7km, 14km or 21.1km runs. All courses are off-road and wind their way along Georges River and around Lake Gillawarna, in the beautiful Mirrambeena Regional Park in Georges Hall. The event attracts more than 600 entrants, from serious competitors to fun runners & walkers and families - from babes in prams to energetic octogenarians. Everyone is welcome for a fun family day of fitness and festivities. We offer individual, team and family entries.

The Bay to Bay Running Festival on Sunday, 16 June is a 12km Fun Run and 21km Half Marathon from the Woy Woy waterfront to Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, NSW.

The Sydney Striders 10K at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday, 7 September 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

Open 10K Race Series - All Welcome

Ten races across 4 scenic Sydney courses.

The Sydney Striders 10K at Lane Cove on Saturday, 5 October 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

The Sydney Striders 10K at North Head on Saturday, 2 November 2019 is part of a series is held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November.

The 10K Series points score and awards are for Sydney Striders, but all runners over 18 years of age are welcome to run.

A 6-race series at popular Sydney running venues

Race 6: Iron Cove 14km, 7km, & 4km

Run for a cause around some of the most infamous areas in Sydney. The courses are mostly flat with some steep hills, making them challenging but doable for all. This is the perfect event for the whole family to get involved in an active weekend out.

Race your way through Sydney in these flat and quick 10km and 5km events. Great for runners of all abilities, the course begins and ends in The Rocks, taking runners along the harbour. Come reach your next running goal or simply for a fun day out with friends and family.

Come run with us in the 3.5km Handicap Race. New runners and visitors welcome!

The next Roseville Chase Rotary Fun Run is on Sunday 21st July in Castle Cove - 10km, 5km & 2km events

Community athlete registration is $10. Annual participation fee is $5 registered or not. All runners wanting to have their time recorded will need to purchase a timing chip for $5. To be eligible for points score you must be registered with the club.

Over 1504 Steps & 309 meters of Vertical Height!

The Sydney Tower Eye is twice the height of the Harbour Bridge and four times the height of the Sydney Opera House.

Run, walk or crawl your way to the top of The Sydney Tower Eye and know that your efforts will help to raise important funds for Giant Steps, adding to the $760,000 raised in the last 5 years.

This event is not to be missed. Enter as an individual or as part of a team - the choice is yours. There will be categories for walkers and also for runners/climbers, so no matter what your fitness level, get involved and enjoy the ride!

Come run with us in the 10km Handicap Race. New runners and visitors welcome!

Come run with us in the [email protected] Race. New runners and visitors welcome! The start is at 7:30am. Don't be late!

The Waratah Run Series is a rebranded and remodelled set of XC, road races and relays events. These events are for participants of all ages and abilities, and focus on participant enjoyment and on the day entertainment.

The Sutherland District Athletics Club race at Royal National Park in Sydney, NSW on Saturday, is part of an annual winter series of road and cross country events.

Be among the crowd on the starting line in the Lane Cove Fun Run OUR community Fun Run. We encourage everyone to enter into the FUN of the event, dress up, get your kids to dress up and dress up those strollers!

Come run with us in the 10km Handicap Race. New runners and visitors welcome!