Sydney is a city made for running. With great weather year-round and amazing coastal paths and beaches, it is a city that should be on every runner’s list. On our guided running tours, we always look to give the best advice on local activities, including races. The list below details our top running races in Sydney.
TCS Sydney Marathon
Date: 30-31 August 2025
A legacy of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the Sydney Marathon started in 2001 to promote health and fitness. Starting in Bradfield Park and finishing at the Opera House, it follows a stunning route, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and many famous landmarks. It is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. The half marathon (below), a 10km Bridge Run, and 3.5km family run takes place on the same day – known as Sydney Running Festival.
Sydney Running Tour with a Local Guide
SYDNEY HALF MARATHON CITY KINGS CROSS – 21K
What a great way to see the beauty and diversity of Sydney City and surrounds by joining me on a guided half marathon run! A mixture of new and old, cultural and edgy, we will run through the city and outskirts, through the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Hyde Park, Barangaroo and The…
✅ Private guide
✅ Hotel pickup
✅ Your preferred pace and distance
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TCS Sydney Marathon 10K
Date: 31 August 2025
The TCS Sydney Marathon 10km presented an AIMS certified accurate 10km course. There is no age restriction for this race category. Participants start at Miller Street, North Sydney and finish at the Conservatorium of Music.
Runaway Sydney Half Marathon
Date: 3 May 2026
The Runaway Sydney half Marathon is a unique running experience through the center of Sydney. Participants will enjoy the perfect Autumn running conditions and run past iconic landmarks of the city. Supporters can track their loved ones on demand through Run Appy. For those looking to run for a cause, the organizers have given participants the opportunity to become a Chirity Superstar for one out of the 4 Charities of the event.
Smaller Races
Sydney Tower Stair Challenge
Date: 30 March 2025
Run the 1504 stairs of the Sydney Tower Eye and raise money for Giant Steps, a charity supporting education for children and young adults with autism. The best thing about it? When you catch your breath, you’ll have the most spectacular views of the city, from a height of 309m.
Sun Herald City 2 Surf
Date: 10 August 2025
City 2 Surf is a hugely popular Sydney running race, attracting over 80,000 entrants. It is a 14km race and described as the “world’s largest fun run”. Expect crazy costumes and a party atmosphere with live music. Check out the race’s website for free training days.
Mother’s Day Classic
Date: 10 May 2026
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Courses include a 4km walk and run, a 7km walk and an 8km run. There will be plenty of entertainment at the finish line, making it a fun event for all.
A running tour is always an option if you are visiting the city as a tourist and not as a participant in a running race. Go! Running Tours offers various running tours in this amazing city. What we would like to highlight is our Sydney Ultimate Tourist Loop. This tour brings you 10kms through the highlights of Sydney.
Date: Various
Whether you are in the city for a running race or visiting as a tourist, the best way to get to know the city is by joining a running tour. Go! Running Tours is now running in 70 cities across the world. Lace up those shoes and come run with us.
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