On Sunday 10 August 2025, Hyde Park wakes before dawn to a rainbow of costumes and nervous smiles. A cannon booms, confetti whirls, and the City 2 Surf tidal wave rolls down William Street toward Bondi’s silver water. Fourteen kilometres later you’ll collect finish-line bling with sand between your toes, music pumping and the smell of salt in the air.
But the Voltaren City 2 Surf is more than a point-to-point run:
- World’s largest fun run – tens of thousands share one ribbon of road.
- 55 years strong – a Sydney rite of passage since 1970.
- $55 million (and counting) raised for charity – run with heart as well as legs.
- Sydney’s biggest dance party – DJs on balconies, drummers under bridges, strangers high-fiving all the way up Heartbreak Hill.
- Bondi Beach vibes – finish in thumping surf and café energy.
How your City 2 Surf 14 km adventure unfolds
0 – 2 km – Hyde Park to Kings Cross Tunnel
Crowds roar, music echoes off skyscrapers, you surge downhill feeling invincible.
2 – 6 km – Rushcutters & Rose Bay foreshore
Palm trees, harbour glimpses, first selfie stop with the Opera House peeking behind masts.
6 – 7 km – Heartbreak Hill presented by AIA
It’s steep, noisy and utterly iconic. Conquer it for bragging rights (and a great shot of the Bridge from the top).
7 – 10 km – Vaucluse & ocean vistas
Bougainvillea over sandstone walls, sea spray in the air, legs finding rhythm again.
10 – 14 km – Military Road drop to Bondi
Breathtaking coastal views, one last turn at Curlewis Street, finish-chute energy like nowhere else. Medal, selfie, dip—done!
Key City 2 Surf event details at a glance
| What | When / Where |
|---|---|
| Race day | Sunday 10 August 2025 |
| Distance | 14 km (road, net-downhill) |
| Start waves | From 7 : 35 a.m. to 9 : 55 a.m. at Park St, Hyde Park |
| Finish line | Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach (closes 1 : 50 p.m.) |
| Expo & bib pick-up | Hordern Pavilion, 7–9 Aug (see schedule above) |
| Entry fees (last-chance) | Adult $130 • Youth 10-17 $69 • Child < 9 $49 |
| Transport | Free public transport with your bib (bus, train & ferry zones) |
Do City 2 Surf your way
- Run for a cause – create a fundraising page and join the charity leaderboard.
- Dress-up with mates – gorilla suits, tutus, superhero capes: anything goes.
- Walk, roll or push a pram – last wave is built for relaxed pace and accessibility.
- Chase a PB – elite prize purse of AUD $2 000 and full chip timing for every age group.
Selfie hotspots – don’t miss them
- Rose Bay (5 km) – harbour backdrop, skyline sparkle.
- Heartbreak Hill summit (7 km) – Bridge in the distance, grin of victory.
- Ben Buckler headland (13 km) – Bondi’s blue arc beckoning.
- Finish arch on the sand – medal held high, Pacific Ocean fizzing at your feet.
Ready to join the wave?
- Enter now before the final 2 000 bibs disappear.
- Choose your start group, order bib postage or plan a trip to the Expo.
- Invite friends, pick a costume theme, set a fundraising goal.
- On race morning, follow the beat from Hyde Park to Bondi and let City to Surf remind you why Sydney runs on heart, fun and doing it your way.
See you on Heartbreak Hill!