Sun 20 Sep 2026
5 Aug 2026 • 29 minutes read
City2Surf week is here, and Sydney’s running community has turned the days before the world’s largest fun run into a week of its own.
From sunrise shakeouts across the northern beaches and the eastern suburbs to wear-tests, carb-loads and the after-parties waiting at the finish, there is something on almost every morning and evening between now and race day.
We’ve pulled together the shakeouts, activations and celebrations worth knowing about, so you can plan your week around the ones that suit you.
All times are listed in AEST. Event details may change, and registrations are required for many activations. A few have already sold out or closed, so check the organiser’s official page before heading along.
The Voltaren City2Surf runs on Sunday 9 August, covering 14km from Sydney’s CBD to the finish at Bondi Beach.
The event site opens at 6:00 am at Hyde Park, and runners are released in waves through the morning:
The last participant crosses the finish line at Bondi Beach by 2:00 pm.
Bib collection happens at the City2Surf Expo at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, from Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 August. There is no bib collection on race morning, so collect yours during the week. One note for Saturday: the Moore Park precinct will be busy across the day with a football crowd arriving from mid-afternoon, so aim to collect your bib before 2:00 pm to avoid the congestion.
Check your official participant information for recommended arrival times, start groups, transport details and any final updates.
Hosted by: North Ryde Run Club
In collaboration with: Brooks Running
Time: 5:45 am for a 6:00 am start
Location: Maggio’s Café
Distance: 1 to 2 laps of the block
North Ryde Run Club opens race week with an early wear-test alongside Brooks. Runners can put the new Hyperion Elite 6 through its paces over a lap or two of the block before coffee. A relaxed way to try some fresh shoes ahead of the weekend. Read more here.
Hosted by: The Singles Run Club, with Coogee Run Club
Time: 6:15 pm
Location: Finishing at Bonnibel, Bondi Junction
Distance: 3 km social
A 3 km social run rolls into Singles Bingo and post-run drinks at Bonnibel in Bondi Junction. Whether you leave with a new running partner or just a good story, everyone is welcome.
Ticketed event. Read more here.
Hosted by: Potato Run Club
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: The Bat and Ball Hotel, Redfern
Distance: Around 5 km
Potato Run Club is swapping its usual Thursday sprint session for an easy 5 km shakeout around Moore Park, handy if you want to visit the Expo beforehand. Bag drop is available at the pub, and dinner follows at The Bat and Ball afterwards. Their Sunday session is off this week, since most of the crew will be out on the course. Read more here.
Friday is the busiest morning on the calendar, with shakeouts running from first light and two evening sessions to close the day. A few events overlap, so check travel times before you lock in your plans.
Hosted by: L4KS Gladesville Run Club
In collaboration with: Cav & Co
Time: 5:45 am for a 6:00 am start
Location: Gladesville Library car park
Distance: 4 to 5 km
L4KS turns its regular Friday morning run into a City2Surf shakeout this week. Expect an easy 4 to 5 km, good chat and a well-earned coffee from Cav & Co afterwards. All paces are welcome, as always. Read more here.
Hosted by: Code5 Fitness and Code Social Club
In collaboration with: Hotel Steyne and Rexona
Time: 5:55 am
Location: Opposite Hotel Steyne, Manly
Distance: 3 or 5 km
Over on the northern beaches, Code5 and Code Social Club are meeting opposite Hotel Steyne for a social-paced shakeout. Choose the 3 km or the 5 km, then cool off with an ocean dip and a free breakfast. There will be giveaways from Rexona on the morning, and dogs are welcome. Read more here.
Hosted by: Muscle Republic
In collaboration with: Voltaren
Time: 6:15 am, running until 8:30 am
Location: Moore Park, close to race pack collection
Distance: Easy 5 km
Hosted by Matty Abel, Annabelle Ronnfeldt’s running coach, this session leans into race prep as much as movement. The morning opens with a welcome, an education session and a Q&A before an easy 5 km, so it is a good chance to ask the questions you do not usually get to ask before a race. Coffee and breakfast are on the house afterwards. Register here.
Hosted by: Peloton and Coogee Run Club
In collaboration with: Beyond Blue
Time: Check-in from 6:30 am
Location: Clovelly Surf Club
Peloton and Coogee Run Club are pairing movement with a mental health focus for their Friday warm-up. The morning opens with a panel alongside Beyond Blue, followed by a mobility session and a shakeout run led by the Coogee crew, then coffee and breakfast at the surf club. It is free to attend, though spots are limited. Register here.
Hosted by: Pace Athletic
In collaboration with: adidas, Pillar Performance and Carbs and Coffee
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Pace Athletic House of Rec, Rosebery
Distance: 6 km social
Pace Athletic is closing out Friday with a relaxed 6 km around Rosebery and a chance to wear-test the adidas Hyperboost Edge and ADIZERO range. Runners can refuel with rigatoni from Carbs and Coffee and Pillar electrolytes, with heat-press customisation and giveaways on the night. One runner will also walk away with two tickets to the adidas After Party.
RSVP here.
Hosted by: She Runs Club
In collaboration with: lululemon
Time: Meet 7:15 pm
Location: lululemon Westfield Sydney City store
Distance: 5 km social
She Runs Club is launching its lululemon partnership with a 5 km social shakeout, two laps of Hyde Park starting and finishing in-store. The first 100 women to register received an exclusive She Runs x lululemon race kit to wear on the run, on race day and beyond. Registration for this one has closed, so keep an eye on She Runs for what comes next.
The Expo is open, bib collection is underway, and the shakeouts keep coming. Whether you are racing on Sunday or spending the weekend around it, there is plenty on to connect with the community.
Hosted by: Manly Beach Run Club
Time: 5:30 am
Location: Manly Surf Club
An early, easy start on the northern beaches. Manly Beach Run Club is opening its Saturday shakeout to everyone, whatever club you usually run with. Free to join and open to all. Read more here.
Hosted by: Coogee Run Club
Time: 6:30 am
Location: Centennial parkrun
Before the field heads for the start line, Coogee Run Club is giving back by filling the volunteer roles at Centennial parkrun. If you would rather cheer than race this weekend, they would love a few more hands. Read more here.
Hosted by: Unofficial Run Club
In collaboration with: Celsius
Time: 6:45 am arrival for a 7:00 am run
Location: Common Supply, Bondi
Unofficial Run Club is taking over Common Supply in Bondi with Celsius for a coastal shakeout before Sunday gets serious. Come back to free Common Supply smoothies and cold Celsius to shake off any pre-race nerves, Heartbreak Hill included. Comment SHAKEOUT on the club’s post for registration details – view here.
Hosted by: Barry’s Run Club Sydney
In collaboration with: Maple Movement & LSKD
Time: 6:45 am arrival for a 7:00 am start
Location: Barry’s Surry Hills
Barry’s is calling it the final push before race day. Meet at the Surry Hills studio for a Saturday morning shakeout to open the legs up ahead of Sunday. Read more here.
Hosted by: One Playground
Time: 7:00 am
Location: One Playground, Marrickville
Distance: 5 km easy
One Playground is running an easy 5 km shakeout from Marrickville, open to members and non-members alike. If it is your first time and you are not a member, fill out a health waiver on arrival. Read more here
Hosted by: Up There Athletics
In collaboration with: Pillar Performance and Common Supply
Time: 8:00 am meet for an 8:15 am run
Location: Up There Athletics, 60 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Distance: 3 or 5 km
Up There and Pillar are pairing an easy 3 km or 5 km with a chance to try Pillar’s new gels and electrolytes, then food and drinks from Common Supply back at the store. This one has sold out, so it is worth knowing about even if the sign-up sheet is full.
Hosted by: The Sydney Run Club
In collaboration with: Audible
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Tingira Memorial Park, Rose Bay
Distance: 5 km easy
The Sydney Run Club is teaming up with Audible for a cruisy 5 km and a carb-load by the water. All paces are welcome, whether you run, jog or walk it. Bagels come from Brooklyn Boy and coffee from Before You Speak. Read more here.
Hosted by: Team Rocket
In collaboration with: Maple from Canada
Time: 9:00 am
Location: North Bondi Outdoor Gym, also known as The Bars
Distance: 20 minutes, out to Bronte and back
Team Rocket is meeting at The Bars for a 20-minute cruise along the coast to Bronte and back, finishing at Harry’s Bondi for coffee. Maple from Canada ambassador Brady Nankervis will run a short fuelling session on what to eat and drink before you race and how to time it. No taper touched, all paces welcome, nobody dropped. Register here.
Hosted by: HOKA
Time: 7am onwards
Location: Moore Park
If you are collecting your bib at the Expo, HOKA’s Pit Stop is a short walk away. Test-drive the brand’s latest shoes, grab a coffee and soak up the pre-race atmosphere while you are in the precinct. Read more here.
Hosted by: Coogee Run Club
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The White Steps, Coogee Beach
Carb-loading is more fun in company. Bring your own lunch to the White Steps at Coogee and settle in for the pre-race excitement with the Coogee crew. Read more here.
Sunday begins at Hyde Park, winds through the eastern suburbs and over Heartbreak Hill, and finishes on the sand at Bondi. Once the racing is done, the focus turns to celebrating, and the finish precinct fills quickly.
Hosted by: Coogee Run Club
Location: South side of the Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park
Coogee Run Club gathers on the south side of the Archibald Fountain for its annual class photo and Coogee Spiriting, ribbons and glitter, before heading to the start line together. Afterwards, the crew regroups at Hotel Ravesis to celebrate the finish.
Hosted by: The Golden Sheaf
Time: From 8:00 am
Location: The Golden Sheaf, Double Bay
The run finishes in Bondi, but the party does not have to. City2Sheaf runs all day from 8:00 am, with free buses ferrying runners from Bondi back to the Sheaf for the real victory lap. DJs play across the beer garden and rooftop, pop-up bars pour throughout, and POOLCLVB takes over from 2:00 pm. Entry is free, and it is 18 and over. Read more here.
Time: DJs from 10:00 am
Location: Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
If you want the biggest and busiest after-party, this is it. The Beachy runs DJs across the whole venue from 10:00 am, split between the beer garden, front bar and upstairs, each with its own line. There are no bookings, so the earlier you arrive the shorter the wait. Read more here.
Time: From 8:30 am
Location: Promenade, Bondi Beach
Positioned right on the finish line, Promenade turns into a post-race meeting point as runners roll in. Tickets include fruit, pastries and seafood stations, a three-hour beverage package, massages by Health Encompassed, a Waterdrop hydration station and live entertainment. Tickets are $149 per person, or $99 for the non-alcoholic package. Tickets here.
Time: 11.00am until late
Location: North Bondi RSL
With over 600 people on the list, this event is going to be HUGE! TSRC apparel is required for entry. If you don’t have yours yet, apparel will be available to purchase on site at the TSRC Shop. Inclusions:
This looks to be one of the hottest parties in town! Enjoy those who got a spot.
Time: From 10:00 am
Location: North Bondi Fish, Bondi Beach
A short walk from the finish, North Bondi Fish opens for all-day dining with a one-day Disco Yum Cha, live DJs and beach views. Runners who book to dine can claim a complimentary spritz, and there is a live set from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. $65pp Yum Cha snack menu or $89pp full Disco Yum Cha, à la carte also available. Read more & book tickets here.
Time: From 10.00am
Location: The Royal, Bondi
The Royal is shouting runners a free Hahn schooner while stocks last, with DJs and breakfast specials to keep the morning going. Read more here.
Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Icebergs, Bondi Beach
For something a little slower, Icebergs is serving a three-course brunch with the whole of Bondi Beach laid out below.
Read more here.
Location: Henrietta, Bondi
In collab with: Tropeaka
If protein-heavy recovery is the goal, Henrietta has nourishing bowls and charcoal chicken, plus complimentary Tropeaka protein and electrolyte samples. Read more here.
Hosted by: Okanui
Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Okanui Bondi Store
In collab with: Macro Mike, 4 Pines, FodBodz and Proximo Spirits
Celebrate crossing the finish line at Okanui’s biggest City2Surf After Party yet. Enjoy a live DJ, complimentary medal engraving, free drinks & more. Reserve a spot here.
City2Surf weekend does not have to end at the finish line!!!
Hosted by: Unofficial Run Club
In collaboration with: Celsius
Time: From 6:00 pm
Location: 38 The Bathhouse, Bondi
Sunday takes it out of you, whether it is the run, the celebrations or both. Unofficial Run Club and Celsius are running an invite-only recovery session on Monday evening.
Spots are limited and allocated by draw, so enter early and choose your recovery partner wisely. Comment RECOVERY on the club’s post to go into the draw – click here.
Hosted by: Coogee Run Club
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Coogee Pavilion
Still wearing your medal? Good. Coogee Run Club is closing out the weekend with a Medal Monday Meal at the Coogee Pavilion. Read more here.
With shakeouts and after-parties spread from the northern beaches to Rose Bay, Bondi, Coogee and Moore Park, it is worth mapping your week before it begins.
Roads across the eastern suburbs close early on race morning, and the Moore Park precinct will be busy on Saturday with a football crowd arriving in the afternoon, so leave extra time and check transport before you set out.
Register early where you can, double-check meeting points, and pick the sessions that will add to your weekend rather than leave you tired on the start line.
Save this guide, send it to your running crew, and start planning your City2Surf week.
Know of another activation we should include? Send the details to @rundais.aus so we can keep the guide updated.
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