Running in Sydney, Australia

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Running Races in Sydney: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Sydney. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Sydney

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Sydney MarathonMarathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5KAugust or SeptemberCrosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House.
City2Surf14KAugustFrom Hyde Park to Bondi Beach over Heartbreak Hill; tens of thousands of entrants.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Sydney use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Sydney?
Sydney Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in August or September. Crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House.
Are there 10K races in Sydney?
Yes. Sydney Marathon (August or September).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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