Last updated: 26 August, 2025

The countdown is on. Whether you’re chasing a PB, ticking off your first marathon, or just soaking in the race-week buzz, Sydney is alive with shakeout runs, community meet-ups, and celebrations. Here’s your day-by-day guide for the Sydney Marathon (view more about the race, including results, here) Week:


Wednesday

Sydney Marathon – Shakeout with Head Coach Ben Lucas
📍 Black & White Espresso Bar, The Rocks
🕖 7:00am arrival | 7:15am start
💲 FREE

Kick off race week with Coach Ben leading an easy jog around Sydney Harbour, passing the Opera House and the marathon finish line.
Note: no bag drop available.

👉 Register here


Thursday

Sydney Striders – Shake It Out
📍 Leichhardt Skate Park
🕕 6:00am sharp
🌀 7K easy pace around the bay
💲 FREE

Loosen up with the Striders crew in a cruisy 7K shakeout. Perfect for marathoners, cheer squads, and anyone chasing pre-race vibes.

👉 Strava RSVP


Friday

New Balance x Unofficial Run Club – The Biggest Shakeout
📍 Bradfield Park, Kirribilli → finish at Watersedge, Campbells Store
🕖 7:00am start | 5K run
💲 FREE

Run the Harbour Bridge, then refuel with a bagel wall, Cali Press smoothies, Beforeyouspeak coffee, and DJ Tigerlily spinning the tunes. The first 1,500 registered get an exclusive race-day goodie bag.

👉 Register here



Fit City Tours Shakeout Run
📍 The Rocks → Opera House
🕢 7:30am | 5K guided run
💲 $25

See Sydney’s icons, experience sections of the marathon course in reverse, and wrap up with a café coffee.

👉 Book here



LNDR x Stylerunner Shakeout
📍 Stylerunner Bondi Beach (26 Hall St)
🕕 6:15am | ~6.5K run
💲 FREE

Run with LNDR + Stylerunner, then enjoy post-run treats from partner brands. Paced groups available for all levels.

👉 Register here



Tracksmith x Up There Athletics – Kickoff Party
📍 Tracksmith + Up There Pop-Up, Sydney
🕕 6:00pm – 9:00pm
💲 FREE – SOLD OUT

Food, drinks, music, and race-week hype.


Saturday

Fit City Tours Shakeout Run
📍 The Rocks → Opera House
🕢 7:30am | Guided 5K
💲 $25

👉 Book here


Peloton x Beyond Blue Bondi Shakeout
📍 Glory Days, Bondi Pavilion
🕡 6:30am – 9:00am | 5K
💲 FREE

Led by Peloton instructors Susie Chan & Jeffrey McEachern. Post-run dip, coffee, snacks, and a community meet-up.

👉 Register here


NorthSide Running Group
📍 Bridge Steps, Kirribilli side
🕖 7:00am
💲 FREE

👉 More info


Top Run Club x Bix Nutrition x Relefootwear
📍 Centennial Park (The GreenHouse)
🕗 8:00am | 3.5K loop
💲 FREE

Relaxed shakeout with electrolytes and giveaways.

👉 Details here


On x Runna Shakeout – Soft Run Saturdays
📍 On Soft Hub, 185 Clarence St, Sydney
🕣 8:30am | 5K
💲 FREE

Easy community run with Runna pacers, light refreshments, and 2 weeks free Runna training app.

👉 Read more


Lululemon – Shakeout ft Young Franco
📍 Cargo Hall, OPT
🕣 8:30am – 10:30am
💲 FREE

Short run + live DJ set. Everyone welcome.

👉 Register here


Tracksmith x Up There Athletics – Pre-Race Shakeout
📍 Up There Athletics Pop-Up
🕘 9:00am – 10:00am | 5K
💲 FREE

Guided by Erica Stanley-Dottin, Tracksmith NY Community Manager.

👉 Register here


Beyond the Finish Line Podcast Shakeout
📍 Greenhouse Café, Centennial Park
🕑 2:00pm meet | 4–5K @ 6:30–7:00/km
💲 FREE – SOLD OUT

Coffee + giveaways post-run.


Sunday

Lululemon Clubhouse
📍 Cargo Hall, OPT
🕤 9:30am – 2:30pm
💲 FREE

Your post-race recovery zone with refreshments, vibes, and space to celebrate.

👉 Register here


Tracksmith x Up There Athletics – After-Party
📍 17 Oxford St, Paddington
🕛 12:00pm
💲 FREE

Celebrate your finish line moment with custom posters and Heirloom Hoodies (embroidered on-site). Drinks served all afternoon.

👉 Register here

Madison Hurley
Written by Madison Hurley
1 articleSince 2025

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