Sydney Running Events 2026

What running events are on in Sydney in 2026? Sydney has a full calendar of road races, harbour-side fun runs, trail events and long-distance challenges. The major dates include City2Surf on 9 August, Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run on 23 August, the Sydney Marathon on 30 August, Coastal Classic on 5 September, Lane Cove Fun Run on 13 September and Narrabeen All Nighter on 12 to 13 December. Whether you are training for your first 5km, a 10km PB or a full marathon, there is a Sydney running event to build into your 2026 race plan.

Major Sydney races in 2026

Sydney races offer everything from big-city road events to community fundraisers and trail running challenges. These events are the main dates to put on your calendar.

• City2Surf (9 August 2026): Sydney's iconic city-to-beach fun run, attracting runners of all levels.
• Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run (23 August 2026): a community race on Sydney's northern beaches with options for different fitness levels.
• Sydney Marathon (30 August 2026): the city's headline marathon weekend, with marathon, 10km and shorter event options.
• Coastal Classic (5 September 2026): a scenic trail event for runners looking to get out of the city streets.
• Lane Cove Fun Run (13 September 2026): a local community event with a welcoming atmosphere.
• Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays (18 October 2026): a relay day for teams and individual runners.

Entries for the largest races can sell out early, particularly the Sydney Marathon and City2Surf. Check each event listing for entry links, course details and current event information before making travel or training plans. If you are new to an event distance, allow time for a gradual training block and plan recovery before scheduling another major race.

Sydney fun runs and races by distance

Many runners choose a race by distance first. Sydney has plenty of 5km and community fun-run options for new runners, plus 10km events for those building speed and confidence. If you are moving up in distance, the Sydney Marathon program provides a major race-day goal, while city and coastal events give you different course experiences through the year.

For Sydney 10km races, check the Sydney Marathon program, City2Surf and Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run. Half marathon and marathon runners can use the Sydney Marathon as the centrepiece of their season. Trail runners can look to Coastal Classic and the Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series at Royal National Park. Use the distance sections below to compare upcoming 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, trail and road events.

Trending events are ranked by recent popularity on RunDais. It is a useful starting point when you want to see which races Sydney runners are researching now, then carefully compare distances, terrain and event dates before entering.

How to use the Sydney running calendar

Start with the Upcoming Sydney Running Events carousel to see popular races in one place. Then use the distance grid to narrow your options by race type. Every listing links to its dedicated RunDais page, where you can review event details, course information and entry options.

Create a free RunDais account to save events to your Passport. Passport members can access discount codes and early-bird alerts on selected races. You can also browse the full Australian running events directory when you are planning races outside Sydney.

Looking for people to train with between events? Visit the Sydney run clubs directory for beach-side, CBD, inner-city and western Sydney groups.