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

Sydney · 52 km away

JUL 4

Run · road · 5K

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series 3

Dolls Point · 15 km away

Run · road · 5K

Parramatta Race Series: Race 2

Silverwater · 15 km away

Run · road · 5K

Tradies Sutherland 2 Surf

Sutherland · 20 km away

Run · road · 5K

Real Insurance Harbour 10 & Harbour 5

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AUG 2

Run · road · 5K

TCS Sydney Mini Marathon

Run · road · 5K

2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

North Sydney · 4 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 5K

Carman's Fun Run Sydney Pyrmont

Sydney · 2 km away

Sydney · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Sydney

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Swimrun Australia: Sydney North 2026

Swimrun Australia: Sydney North is a public swimrun event held in October. It begins at Sandy Bay Road in Clontarf, located on Sydney’s North Harbour. This event is part of the Swimrun Australia series and follows the swimrun format, which involves alternating sections of running and open-water swimming, rather than a single swim followed by a single run. The course runs point-to-point from Clontarf Reserve to Manly Beach. It crosses coastal national park areas, beach sections, harbour viewpoints, and parts of the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Three distance options are available: Experience, featuring 7.75 km of running and 1.85 km of swimming; Enduro, with 14.5 km of running and 2.65 km of swimming; and Ultra, offering 22.5 km of running and 4.06 km of swimming. OceanFit Pty Ltd is listed as the organiser on AusTriathlon’s events calendar.

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.

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.

The 5K Foam Fest: Sydney

The 5K Foam Fest Sydney is a 5-kilometre obstacle fun run held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park. Beginning in the morning, the event centers on foam, water, mud, and inflatable obstacles, not on achieving a fast time. The route features over 25 obstacles, with 2.5 million cubic feet of foam distributed across the course. The course includes the world's largest inflatable waterslide, several slip and slides, rope climbs, wall climbs, cargo nets, mud pits, hurdles, spider web forests, tire hops, lily pads, and Wipeout Wonderland. Participation in the obstacles is optional, allowing individuals to walk, jog, or run through, based on their preference for mess. It is best suited for groups, first-time participants, and casual runners rather than competitive racers. 365 Sports is the organizer of the event.

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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

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Sydney Training Notes

Sydney hosts 14 5K 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.