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Run · road · 10K

Sydney International Regatta Centre 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sydney · 52 km away

JUL 5

Run · road · 10K

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series 3

Dolls Point · 15 km away

Run · road · 10K

Parramatta Race Series: Race 2

Silverwater · 15 km away

Run · road · 10K

Sydney Olympic Park Half Marathon & 10K

Sydney · 14 km away

Run · road · 10K

RunThrough Sydney Olympic Park Half Marathon & 10k July 2026

Sydney · 14 km away

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Run · road · 10K

Real Insurance Harbour 10 & Harbour 5

SEP 4

Run · road · 10K

Sydney Striders 10K Series: September

Sydney · 15 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Sydney Trail Series, Spring 2026

St Ives · 18 km away

Run · road · 10K

Carman's Fun Run Sydney Pyrmont

Sydney · 2 km away

Run · road · 10K

Three Bridges Run

North Parramatta · 19 km away

Sydney · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Sydney

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Zombie Run 10K & 5K

Sandringham receives a full Halloween makeover: a flat, fast course featuring zombie pacers instead of standard pace groups. The atmosphere leans towards a monster mash rather than a serious road race, yet runners aiming for a personal best have a clear incentive to participate. The guiding principle is “Keep your Pace, or Lose your Race!”, a theme the Zombie Run 10K & 5K embraces wholeheartedly. You select your target time and start in the corresponding wave, then aim to “beat the zombie pacers” before they reach the finish. Walkers and families can join the main group at the back, while quicker runners can pursue the unique SURVIVOR medal instead of the ZOMBIE/INFECTED medal. Costumes are welcome, temporary tattoos complement the theme, and the finish promises Halloween-themed enjoyment without becoming a contact sport.

BBBRun - Billbergia Bennelong Bridge Run

Marina Square at Wentworth Point gives this run a local feel before the field heads for the Bennelong Bridge. The BBBRun - Billbergia Bennelong Bridge Run is a community event where runners, walkers, families, wheelchair racers, and frame runners share the same morning, with the waterfront suburbs setting the scene. The main pull is crossing Bennelong Bridge between Wentworth Point and Rhodes, a piece of "environmentally sustainable transport infrastructure" that also serves as a race landmark. Expect paved, urban running around waterfront suburbs rather than a remote escape, with a finish that suits people staying around Marina Square afterward. It has a friendly calendar-race character: practical, inclusive, and built around active living as much as fast times.

The Great North Walk Ultras

The Great North Walk Ultras is a trail running series in Sydney, New South Wales, offering races from short trail runs to full ultra distances. It takes place in late October with 10K, 30K, 50K, 80K, 100K, and 162.5K options, allowing runners to select anything from a challenging morning on the trails to a 100-mile-style outing. Even the shorter races present significant elevation: the 10K covers 9.6 km with 329 m of climbing, the 30K covers 29.2 km with 770 m, and the 50K is approximately 50 km with around 1,500 m of ascent. The course crosses wild paths around Sydney, featuring waterfalls and cliff trails that lend the race a more rugged character than a road ultra. The longer events include substantial climbing: the 80K has approximately 2,560 m of gain, the 100K has about 3,230 m, and the 162.5K has around 5,100 m. The 30K and 50K also serve as qualifiers for Six Foot Track, increasing their appeal to Australian trail runners. Past events attracted over 300 runners in both the 50K and 162.5K, and more than 200 in the 80K and 100K distances.

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series 4

The Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series 4 begins near Fig Tree Flat, also known as Willow Tree Flat, beyond Audley in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney. This morning run and walk event offers six distances: marathon, half marathon, 10km, 7km, 5km, and 4km. The marathon starts first at 06:00, followed by the 10km, 5km, and half marathon at 07:00, and the 7km and 4km at 08:00. Entry fees range from $13 for the 4km and 5km to $47 for the marathon, considered modest for a road race. The longer races are held on Lady Carrington Drive, providing a sense of an out-and-back course through the park for the marathon and half marathon participants, unlike a city-road course. All distances are run on natural surfaces with some undulating sections, making it a more rugged event than a flat fun run. The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team organizes it with the same straightforward approach used throughout the Sydney Series: participants register, attach their number, and proceed with the course. The broader series includes events at locations like Iron Cove and originated with a race at Centennial Park before expanding to other Sydney running venues.

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series – Royal National Park Trail Runs

Fig Tree Flat, also called Willow Tree Flat, is located within Royal National Park, beyond Audley, hosting the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series – Royal National Park Trail Runs. This event marks the Series finale and offers a practical trail running day. Participants should park near the start/finish, handle the national park vehicle entry fee, and prepare for running on dirt paths beneath the trees. The races feature marked trail courses through forested areas of the park. The primary appeal lies in the park's terrain: shaded paths, varied surfaces, and sufficient trail complexity to maintain runner engagement. Wave starts are employed to manage participant flow, and a shuttle service operates from Loftus Station for those not arriving by car. A notable detail is the entry process: online registration concludes at 5pm the day prior to each race, with on-site entries available at the venue for an increased cost.

Parramatta Race Series: Race 3

Race 3, the flat closer in a three-race series, starts at Silverwater Park, with the route heading out by the Parramatta River. It has the feel of a practical club-style morning rather than a showpiece: chip timing, steady paths, and a course that is "ideal for chasing personal bests" if your legs are there. The running follows the river walk and Louise Sauvage Pathway toward Sydney Olympic Park, mostly road and shared-use path, so expect a rhythm course more than a hill fight. You will see quicker runners, first-timers, and families around the Family Dash, and the finish has the usual useful bits: a unique themed medal, snacks, sponsor giveaways, and a digital certificate.

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JUL 1215 km away other

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series: Dolls Point

JUL 129 km away triathlon

Seaforth Triathlon

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JUL 1222 km away other

Westies Joggers 5@theLake: July

JUL 1222 km away other

The Georges River Festival of the Feet

JUL 2524 km away other

NSW Long Walks Championships

AUG 127 km away other

NSW Road Relay Championships

AUG 21 km away other

Tower One Stair Challenge Sydney

AUG 211 km away other

Alpha Trail Events | Winter Trails Of Manly Dam

About 10K races in Sydney

Sydney Training Notes

Sydney hosts 16 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals keep the easy miles close to water. The Bay Run is always good, and Kyeemagh down to Dolls Point stays very scenic and very flat and fast. Tempe gives you Cook's River rhythm, and that path can run for about 10km toward Canterbury Racetrack. Manly sends you along Manly Beach, past Shelly Beach, then uphill to North Head. Bondi to Coogee gives you a 15K out and back with beach views the whole way. Sydney Run Club, 440 Run Club Bronte, Bondi Beach Run Club, BRAT, and Coogee Run Club keep the social pace honest. City2Surf Sydney and TCS Sydney Marathon are the anchor events.

Sydney Cycling Club keeps Centennial Park as the launch pad, with rides starting by Spruce Goose Diner on Parkes Drive. Weekday bunches roll at 6:00 am, and weekend bunches roll at 6:30 am before coffee or breakfast back in the park. The Tuesday Lapa + Malabar ride gives you 29km with 300m elevation, while Wednesday Watsons Bay packs 30km with 600m. Vaucluse hills, Heart Break Hill, Cranbrook Road, Cottage Point, 3 Gorges, Mosman Alps, and Brooklyn bring the climbs. The Blue Mountains, Sutherland Shire, Narrow Neck Peninsula, Andersons and The Oaks firetrails, and Lady Carrington Drive handle gravel, singletrack, and Z2 base miles.

Spring and autumn are the sweet spot. September to November and March to May give runners and riders the best rhythm for intervals, long Z2, and weekend blocks. Summer brings warm to hot days, and the sea usually sits around 23-25°C. The metropolitan area can see 35 to 65 days above 30°C, with inland western suburbs hotter than the CBD, so locals start early and carry water on long rides. Winter stays mild to cool, with sea temperatures around 18-20°C. Western Sydney can catch early frost, and west-to-east riding from March to September can mean headwinds, cold, and rain.